2026 ISPA CONFERENCE

A serial entrepreneur who immigrated to the United States as a refugee from Ukraine at age eight, Diana Kander built and sold millions of dollars’ worth of products and services by her early 30s. Today, she is a sought-after innovation consultant and New York Times bestselling author whose work is taught at more than 100 universities worldwide.

Through her consulting practice, Kander has helped organizations create multi-billion-dollar products, guided boards and executive teams on innovation best practices and led meaningful culture transformations. Her real-world experience will fuel a keynote that blends entertaining case studies with perspective-shifting insights— challenging audiences to rethink how they grow and adapt.

At the heart of Kander’ s message is curiosity. She has cracked the code on how better questions— not better answers— can unlock exponential growth, empowering audiences to see new possibilities and challenge assumptions as they approach change with confidence and creativity.

JAY SHETTY— GLOBAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR, award-winning podcast host of On Purpose, chief purpose officer of Calm, purpose-driven entrepreneur and former monk— has made an indelible impact on hearts and minds worldwide. With a following of more than 60 million across social media, he has a gift for making purpose and ancient wisdom not only relatable but also practical and accessible.

Born and raised in London, Shetty was once a shy and introverted boy yearning to make a positive difference. His life transformed when he attended a talk by a monk— a moment that led him to question and redefine success, aspiring instead to a life of service, fulfillment and passion.

After graduating from Cass Business School in 2010, Shetty embarked on a three-year journey as a Hindu monk in India and the UK. Through dedicated study and daily meditation, he delved into the ancient practices of breath and mindfulness, realizing his life’ s calling extended beyond himself.

Today, Shetty harnesses the power of media through On Purpose with Jay Shetty— one of the world’ s leading podcasts— and bestselling books including Think Like a Monk and 8 Rules of Love.

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