Forum - April 2011

Speakers, Entertainment & Programs
for Your Next Event
Your 2011 Annual Meeting
APB is proud to partner again with the Association Forum of Chicagoland in
presenting Rye Barcott as the keynote speaker for the 2011 Annual Meeting
Tuesday, June 14th. The author of the gripping memoir It Happened on the Way
to War, he is a Marine and social entrepreneur whose experiences range from
the war on terrorism to pioneering renewable energy technology. A sought-after
authority on collaborative leadership, his mission is simple: to spark change
from within.
An Overwhelming Response

The flood of emails and phone calls we received following Wes Moore’s keynote at the 2010 Holiday Showcase was astounding. We thank you for taking the time to share your reflections on Wes, a person of such great inspiration and dedication. If you did not get a chance to hear his incredible presentation, visit apbspeakers.com.

Rye Barcott - 2011 Annual Meeting Keynote

Wes Moore - 2010 Holiday Showcase Keynote

The Economy
Daniel Altman

Visionary Economist & Author

Author of the newly released Outrageous Fortunes: The Twelve Surprising Trends That Will Reshape the Global Economy, Altman offers a fascinating look at what drives current economic and social trends, and the necessary steps an organization must take to reshape its economic future.

Political Update
Juan Williams

Award-Winning Journalist

A political analyst for Fox News and columnist and editorial writer for The Washington Post, Williams authored Enough, a New York Times bestseller. He is among the nation’s most knowledgeable and respected voices on the issues dictating today’s political and cultural climates.

Social Media
Soraya Darabi

Social Media Strategist

A sought-after authority on the emerging media landscape, Darabi is co-founder of Foodspotting.com, a geolocation-based mobile application, and appears on ABC News as the network’s social media strategist. She was recently recognized as one of Fast Company’s “Most Creative People in Business.”

Health & Wellness
Dr. Richard Carmona

17th US Surgeon General

The 17th US Surgeon General, Dr. Carmona is an expert on healthcare policy as well as understanding the impact of environmental factors on healthy living. Now President of the nonprofit Canyon Ranch Institute, he continues his work to improve the health of all Americans.