AllisterFrostis a Future-Ready Mindset thought leader, author, and speaker who empowers business leaders and teams to thrive in uncertainty. As Microsoft's first Digital Marketing Strategy Leader and an award-winning speaker for global giants like 3M, Vodafone, Cisco, and NHS, he helps leaders leverage change by activating three AI-defeating human superpowers: curiosity, creativity, and courageous communication. He is the author of “Ready Already” The future-ready Mindset, to keep up, stand out and shape what’s next.

Sara Blackmer is not your typical CEO. A decorated U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel turned award-winning tech executive, she brings battlefield precision and boardroom credibility to every venture she touches. Her mission? To lead with purpose, influence for good, and scale innovations that make the world better. As a Senior Partner at Solyco Capital, Sara doesn’t just deploy capital—she dives in. She works alongside teams to build cultures of

excellence, guiding operations from the inside out to unlock growth and impact.

She also serves as CEO of FluidLogic, a hydration technology company transforming how athletes, tactical professionals, and everyday humans perform at their best. Rooted in 15 generations of military service, Sara is passionate about service, discipline, and multiplying positive influence across her sphere—and empowering others to do the same.

Her story—from fighter jets to frontier tech—is one of thriving in male-dominated industries, building teams that win, and delivering results that matter.

Sara is a sought-after speaker for her insights on leadership, culture, and scaling ventures—and for the compelling way she connects her military and business journeys to real-world impact.

"WhitneyFairesis an internationally recognized executive coach, keynote speaker, and leadership advisor with 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Formerly Chief of Staff to the CFO at Intuitive Surgical, she led high-impact organizational health initiatives, launched global leadership development programs, and coached rising professionals into senior roles. Her multifaceted career spans sales, finance, and commercial operations, where she spearheaded the creation of a $2 billion international leasing portfolio.

As the founder ofWhitneyFairesCoaching, she developed the Courageous Leader Roadmap - a practical approach for leaders to show up authentically, navigate adversity, and drive meaningful results. She is an ICF-accredited PCC coach and is passionate about helping leaders elevate their influence and build high-performing teams.