Amy Purdy is a powerful speaker who inspires millions with her life story. After being diagnosed with meningococcal meningitis at age 19 and having to lose both legs as a result, Purdy challenged herself to attain goals that even those who have both legs struggle to achieve. Among her many accomplishments, she also co-founded Adaptive Action Sports, a nonprofit that helps those with permanent disabilities get involved in action sports. She is currently the only double-leg amputee competing in snowboarding at the world-class level and, in 2014, she appeared on ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars,” eventually becoming the show’s runner-up.

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Jane Lim is the founder and director of Prosper Financial Planning. With more than 20 years of global experience in financial services, she combines technical excellence with a deep commitment to human connection. An award-nominated financial planner, Lim inspires advisors to look beyond the numbers and uncover the “pain beyond the pain” in their clients’ lives. Her authentic storytelling and practical insights empower financial professionals to lead with empathy, purpose and resilience.

Vincent Gan, ChFC, CLU, is an executive senior director with Great Eastern Financial Advisers Singapore and has been in the financial services profession for 20 years. He specializes in comprehensive financial planning and agency leadership as well as training and development, with a passion for helping both clients and financial consultants grow purposefully and sustainably. A graduate of the National University of Singapore, Gan has served on industry councils, spoken at international forums, and received numerous company and industry accolades.

Matt Abrahams is a communication expert with decades of experience as an educator, author, podcast host and coach. As a lecturer in organizational behavior at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, he teaches classes on strategic communication and effective virtual presenting. Outside of the classroom, Abrahams is a sought-after speaker and communication consultant who has helped countless presenters improve and hone their communication — including some who have delivered IPO roadshows as well as Nobel Prize, TED and World Economic Forum presentations. He is host of the award-winning podcast “Think Fast, Talk Smart: The Podcast,” and his online talks garner millions of views.

Mike Posner is an American singer, songwriter and thought leader. In addition to his recording career, he has served as a record producer and songwriter for Justin Bieber, Big Sean, Maroon 5, Iggy Azalea, Big Time Rush, Austin Mahone and more. After the tragic loss of his father in 2017 and his dear friend in 2018, Posner embarked on a life-changing journey, revolutionizing the way he perceived life. From being a Grammy-nominated musician to an advocate for inner peace, his music and life experiences continue to motivate others to strive for the life they deserve.

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Hidenori Miki joined the financial services profession in 1996 and currently serves as an agency manager with Yokohama Basha-michi branch of Financial Japan. He works for small- and mid-sized business owners, primarily in the manufacturing industry in Japan, and specializes in business succession, inheritance measures, and asset building and management. Miki has served on numerous MDRT committees over the years and has held various roles for the Program General Arrangements Division, including as DVP of the 2021 MDRT Global Conference.

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Chin Soon Gan is a CFA Charterholder and founder of LIFA Planners Sdn Bhd, a licensed financial planning firm offering wealth advisory services . Gan has 22 years of experience in financial planning and graduated with first-class honors in electrical engineering from the National University of Singapore.

Miliana Marten, AEPP, was a university lecturer for eight years before joining the financial services profession in 2004. As a thyroid cancer survivor, Marten has a deep appreciation for the importance of insurance, its life-changing benefits and the positive impact insurance products can have on people's lives. She has presented at numerous international events within the insurance industry, sharing her expertise and insights with others.

Dr. Adam Fraser is a bestselling author, human performance researcher and consultant who studies how organizations adopt a high-performance culture to thrive in an ever-evolving business landscape. In the last 10 years, he has delivered 1,500-plus presentations to more than half a million people in Australia, New Zealand and worldwide, discussing the psychology of performance, improvement of productivity, transformational leadership, engagement of teams and work-life balance. He is frequently featured on numerous media platforms and has worked with clients such as Westpac, Ernst & Young, Telstra and Queensland Law Society.

David C. Blake is the founder and president of InsMed Insurance Agency Inc., an independent insurance company that specializes in creating voluntary benefit offerings for health care organizations across the United States. Since it was established more than 30 years ago, Blake has sold more than 20,000 individual disability insurance policies to health care professionals. He credits his success to having staff members who not only exude a sense of pride in and ownership of their responsibilities but also possess a caring and sharing attitude toward their peers and clients. He also currently serves as the MDRT Foundation President.?