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It all comes down to storytelling. Setting the narratives straight for a new product or a spin-off? Let experienced raconteurs lead the way. For 10%  off the price of your Collision ticket, visit CollisionConf.com/Tickets and enter the code TNS10 . That’s TNS10 for 10% off your Collision 2021 ticket.  "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter , Instagram and Li...

Journalist and whistleblower, Gretchen Carlson will talk paving the way for #MeToo and her continued advocacy for victims of sexual harassment. For 10%  off the price of your Collision ticket, visit CollisionConf.com/Tickets and enter the code TNS10 . That’s TNS10 for 10% off your Collision 2021 ticket.  "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter , Instagram and...

From viral sensations to culture-making moments, TikTok captured our hearts and attention this year. Join entrepreneur, marketing guru and internet personality Gary Vaynerchuk, and TikTok’s vice president of global business solutions, Blake Chandlee, as they discuss what's been an incredible year for the app. Learn what the future looks like for content, marketing and brands on the short-form...

It couldn't be a busier time for the American Civil Liberties Union. Amid a Covid-19 pandemic and protest pandemonium, the organisation must protect the vulnerable and fight discrimination, whether on the streets, behind bars, or at the polls. As an election looms and racial tensions rage on, ACLU president Susan Herman joins us for a candid fireside chat on how her staff face these challenge...

The American judicial system is structurally racist, perpetuating an injustice within American society. Major criminal justice reform is needed, but how can it be achieved?  We are joined by Reform Alliance's president, Bob Pilon, and CEO, Van Jones, who will share how they have been working on giving a voice to the voiceless and freedom to the chained. "The best technology conference on...

Much has been said about the 'new normal', but what will our return to regular life look like? Has the narrative around 'peak performance' and productivity actually changed, or do old habits die hard?  Entrepreneur and wellness advocate Arianna Huffington shares the learnings that Thrive Global has gathered over the last few months. "The best technology conference on the p...

In this fireside interview, international superstar David Guetta talks about producing music during the pandemic.  It’s been an incredible year for the DJ and producer, who has raised more than US$1.5 million in Covid-19 relief and has broken the Guinness World Record for the most-watched livestream on Facebook. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter , Insta...

In the last few months, news has stepped into the sun as a global force for good, communicating the message on how we can stop spreading Covid-19.  The fight against fake news has taken on fresh significance in these trying times, but are we winning it? "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter , Instagram and Linkedin .

At a crucial time in democratic history, these three speakers are doing what they can to make a difference.  Co-founders Mark Kassen, Joe Kiani and Captain America himself - Chris Evans - are here to talk about A Starting Point, their civic engagement video-based app that helps voters better understand the issues of the day. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Tw...

An in-depth conversation with one of the leading storytellers of our time - Margaret Atwood. Margaret’s enduring literary and cultural appeal has undoubtedly been rekindled in recent years with the incredible reception to Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale. The television series adaptation brought her classic 1985 novel to a modern audience, and came at a critical juncture in global politics. "The be...

In this exclusive talk, design unicorn Away co-founder Jen Rubio and tennis legend Serena Williams discuss the power of collaboration in business, and winning leadership insights from their careers. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter , Instagram and Linkedin .

An exclusive conversation with the Prime Minister of Canada on the year ahead. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter , Instagram and Linkedin .

Join popstar and One Directioner Liam Payne and Spotify's head of music, Marian Dicus, as they discuss music creation and distribution in 2020.  How are the role and expectations of the artist evolving?  What has been the effect on the music industry – and what will be the lasting legacy – of a year like no other? "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter...

Investor, reality star and heiress Paris Hilton talks about her life, career and plans for the future. While she’s known as the heiress to a hotel empire, much of her income comes from her retail businesses. With 50 stores worldwide and 19 product lines, sales have generated more than US$3 billion,  according to Forbes . Listen in as she spoke at Collision from Home 2020 "The best technology...

Headspace's Andy Puddicombe explains the importance of meditation and how apps like Headspace can start you on a journey to a cleaner mindset. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter , Instagram and Linkedin .

Have you been dissuaded from using mass transport recently?  With electric bikes, scooters and skateboards on the up, is the freedom of micro-mobility more appealing? CEO of Lime, Wayne Ting, is here to discuss the company's plans for the next decade. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter , Instagram and Linkedin .

With John Basl, Steve Petersen, Ben Goertzel, Fouzia Adjailia and Louise Lucas Many experts have warned of the importance to protecting humanity from advanced AI, but could we reach a time when we are a threat to the robots? We'll discuss whether the concept of rights applies to humans alone. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter , Instagram and Linked...

Jonathan Teo of Binary Capital, Christine Herron of Intel Capital, Matt Mazzeo of Lowercase Capital, and Alex Konrad of Forbes took to the stage to share the worst pitches they've heard and to advise on how you can avoid making similar mistakes. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter , Instagram and Linkedin .

The panel includes Luis Figo, Co-Founder of Dream Football, Ronaldinho, Footballer and Investor in Zoome, and James Dart, Sport Editor for The Guardian. Does success on the playing field translate to success in business? Two of the greatest footballers of all time reflect on their playing careers and how they are as competitive as ever. "The best technology conference on the planet". Fol...

Scott Solomon Meet the mutant humans of Mars. Professor of evolutionary biology Scott Solomon explains why babies born on the Red Planet will look, function, and behave dramatically different from us Earthlings. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter , Instagram and Linkedin .

Featuring Justin Trudeau and Shahrzad Rafati. Collision kicks off a with fireside chat with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Canada's plans to remain a vibrant hub for entrepreneurship. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter , Instagram and Linkedin .

Combatting anxiety is a challenge even in 'normal' times. Finding solace in the time of Covid-19 is even harder. This session will explore how we can stay sane in spite of all the craziness around us. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter , Instagram and Linkedin .

Harvard Business School's Julia Austin, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers' Eric Feng, Khosla Ventures' Benjamin Ling and CNN's Dylan Byers at Collision Conf 2018.  What are the factors that determine whether a startup will launch and then flounder versus soar into a huge, game-changing endeavor? What separates those entrepreneurs who will set the tech world on fire? Hear fro...

One of the world's leading authorities on workplace culture sits down with a company that is leading brands' creative campaigns as they reinvent themselves through the pandemic and beyond. The two share thoughts and data about the work-from-home revolution, and how it will change offices for good. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter , Instagram...

With only seven days separating us between now and Web Summit 2020 we've decided to throwback to one of most popular talks from last year's Web Summit with Edward Snowden   Edward Snowden, the man who risked everything to expose the US government’s system of mass surveillance.  A name familiar to us all, we know the actions which have led him to living a life in hiding. But how much do w...