The Outer Realm

 

In the Outer Realm sessions we bring you a rare glimpse into cutting-edge research that sounds a lot like science fiction, but is being carried out today in respected universities and laboratories around the world. How do you leapfrog the competition by going back to the basics of word-of-mouth advertising? How do the world's top hackers work to prevent cyber-crime? How can a new focus on service supremacy become the economic elixir of a developing nation or startup? Can you run a vibrant company on a zero budget? These sessions will shatter your perceptions of technological and business boundaries!

These fascinating speakers will transport you to the far reaches of The Outer Realm:
 
Pablos Holman, Mesmerizing Hacker and Inventor. Pablos relates the unique mindset and powers of hackers to finding practical uses for wild ideas. He had a hand in building the world’s smallest computer, a spaceship, and an artificial intelligence agent system among other innovations.
 
Session: Hacking and Inventions
May 15, 1:00-2:15PM

 

 

 
Nancy Lublin, CEO of Do Something, and an amazingly innovative and globally respected leader turned a debt-ridden failing not-for-profit into a vibrant and inspiring organization reaching millions of young people and generating millions in grants. She talks about the Power of ZILCH - how the best not-for-profits are brilliant at doing more with less, and what businesses can learn from them.
 
 
Session: The Power of ZILCH: What Businesses can Learn from the Best Non-Profits
May 14, 3:30-4:45PM
 
 
 

Al Seckel, master illusionist takes us on a thrilling journey through our inner minds. Many of the dynamic illusions presented in this lecture are not available anywhere else. He will cover many different aspects of perception, how they build up belief systems, and how they can be used to improve social policy, education, and personal relationships.
Session: The World's Most Powerful Illusions and What They Tell Us About The Mind
May 15, 10:15-11:30PM
 
 
It appears that there is an orange and red/purple spiral, but both spirals are identical in color. Even though you may be aware that the colors are identical, it is close to impossible to perceive them this way without removing the contextual elements.


 
David Meerman Scott, brilliant marketing strategist and the author of the award-winning Business Week best-selling book, The New Rules of Marketing and PR, speaks on how to turn observers into fanatic customers and leapfrog your competition!
 
Session: The New Rules of Marketing and PR: Galvanize Observers into Fanatic Customers

May 15, 3:30-4:45PM

 

The Economist Intelligence Unit and the Financial Times have listed Harvard University’s Professor Ranjay Gulati among the top handful of business school scholars whose work is most relevant to management practice. Professor Gulati's incisive assessments and profound predictions about the global impact of service excellence have sent heads spinning in boardrooms and government cabinets.  He will share his fascinating research directly with you. How will you apply his forward-thinking advice to growing your company? Come get an experience on The Outer Realm with Professor Gulati.
 
Session: Service Supremacy: The New Economic Elixir

May 14, 2:15-3:30PM