Kogan on Beethoven: Classically trained pianist and New York psychiatrist returns to the IF stage to delve into the life, personal struggles, music and creative genius of Ludwig von Beethoven. The New York Times has praised Kogan for his “eloquent, compelling and exquisite playing”.
John Barker Session
John Barker… Dr. Barker now heads a new regenerative medicine institute in Frankfurt Germany that is charting a course to find novel and perhaps breakthrough ways to help the body “regenerate” and restore hand and facial tissue. The author of numerous publications Barker will explore the vision and science behind this game-changing treatment.
Jodie Wu Session
Jodie Wu.. Entrepreneur, Echoing Green Fellow and CEO of Tanzania-based Global Cycle Solutions, transforms the bicycle into a vehicle to assist smallholder farmers around the world. Jodie who was named one of Forbes, top 30 under 30 will discuss the start-up, growth and future of her company and her broader vision.
Shakespeare Behind Bars
Shakespeare Behind Bars: This unique theatre troupe led by Curt Tofteland marries the creative process with the transformative power of art to heal and redeem…where the very act of participation in theatre is a human triumph and a means of personal liberation. Curt is joined by former actors and corrections officials to discuss this unique project.
Lisa Randall Session
Lisa Randall…The Harvard theoretical particle physicist, cosmologist and best-selling author will take the audience through an amazing journey through some of the most perplexing aspects of our universe including hidden dimensions, dark matter, and black holes.