Keynote & Featured Speakers

Are you ready to experience a seismic shift in your mindset? There’s not a bigger believer in your potential to think bigger, do bigger, and be bigger than Jade Simmons.

A world-class concert pianist and powerhouse speaker, Jade uses the piano as a vehicle to provide inspiration, entertainment, and transformation that profoundly moves her audience. She connects leaders and professionals to their purpose and unleashes momentum in both life and business.

Don’t miss this incredible opening keynote to kick off BeyondTheBlack on a high note.

As a futurist and an expert in emerging technologies and AI, Maurice Conti is here to tell us that we’ve gone beyond into a new era. A rare blend of a hands–on practitioner and big thinker, Maurice helps companies thrive in this rapidly changing landscape. He’s particularly adept at seeing the technological potential in a company’s future and has inspired audiences to rethink their approach to innovation.

Get ready to hear a provocative and illuminating talk on how technology is changing the ways we live, work, and conduct business—including in the world of finance and accounting.