Hong Kong-based Forbes Magazine Senior Editor Robyn Meredith is an expert on the global economy and author of The Elephant and the Dragon
Dr. Henry Lodge, M.D., a specialist on aging and best-selling author, shares the common sense secrets of How to Live Younger Next Year
The UP Experience
Imagine having the opportunity to spend one day with some of the most unique people on our planet
As General Manager of Microsoft's Surface Computing, Pete Thompson believes he has found his most innovative product yet, Microsoft's Surface Computer that integrates hardware, software, and more into one intuitive product that promises to change the nature of computing
Even in today's information rich world, we are too busy in our daily lives to absorb and gain insight into important developments leading us into the future
Guitar virtuoso and YouTube™ phenomenon Erik Mongrain warms up in the Stafford Centre Performing Arts Theatre, one of the finest facilities in the Houston area
With all these new perspectives, there will be a whole lot to think about until next year!
Lunch is catered by Tony's, Houston's most innovative restaurant
It’s only natural that Shara Fryer serve as the first Master of Ceremonies for The UP Experience™
Capturing energy, enthusiasm, insights, and reactions during a break in The UP Experience™
The UP Experience™ offers the unique voices of 20 passionate presenters, each speaking for 20 quick and powerful minutes on their domain expertise
The founders of the UP Experience conference, billed as a day of "unique perspectives from unique people," just want to make the city's business leaders think
The UP Experience™ sponsor Mercedes-Benz of Sugar Land is the fastest-growing Mercedes dealer in the nation
To educate, inspire, entertain, and challenge
Lunch break catered by Tony's
Distinguished Texas A & M educator, author, lecturer and humanitarian Dr. Leonard Berry, Ph.D., is an expert in the areas of service, marketing and healthcare delivery
Shawn Achor has illuminated thousands of Harvard University students, the corporate elite, heads of non-profits and think tank participants
Master of ceremonies Shara Fryer is a well-known former news anchor, Emmy-Award-winning journalist, community leader, public speaker, and philanthropist who's known for her quick wit and fun-loving spirit
Acclaimed by educators, world leaders, leading cultural organizations, international businesses, and the Queen of England, Sir Ken Robinson, Ph.D. shares the secrets of Unlocking Creativity in Business and Education
Alan Beaulieu, senior analyst, economist, and principal with the Institute for Trend Research discusses What's Next for our Economy during a break out session
Rice University Professor Richard Baraniuk leads the way as founder of Connexions, an innovative, award-winning nonprofit. that effectively utilizes Open Source Technology to break boundaries in the distributing knowledge
Stafford Centre is the inaugural site of The UP Experience™
Malcolm Gladwell challenges and dazzles as the best-selling author and writer for The New Yorker dishes up his latest insights, live and in-person
John Mariani is a columnist for Esquire, Wine Spectator, Diversion, Bloomberg News & Radio, and Restaurant Hospitality
