Monday Luncheon Keynote Speaker
Jeff Rogers is award-winning Television Host, Professional Emcee, Wall Street Journal & USA
Today Best-Selling Author, and sought after public speaker with 30+ years of experience
engaging audiences. He has studied Design Thinking at Harvard, MIT, and Stanford and is a
certified Design Thinking Facilitator through ExperiencePoint and IDEO U. He has studied
Storytelling for Influence with IDEO and is a National Speaker Association State Champion in
storytelling.
Jeff can be seen on dozens of national television commercials for Crestor, BP, McDonald’s,
Miller Lite, Hanes, & Ford, amongst many others as well as roles on Empire, Chicago PD,
Chicago Fire, and Proven Innocent. He is the host of the cable TV’s Jeff’s Homemade Game
Show for which he also was the Writer and Co-Exec Producer. He is also the Host and creator of
three different award-winning web series.
Growing up, he had a built-in audience as one of eleven kids from an Irish-catholic family in
Chicago and went on to become one of youngest performers to be hired at the renowned Second
City Theater (John Belushi was the youngest). Jeff performed with Steve Carell from The
Office, Stephen Colbert from The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Saturday Night Live
and 30 Rock star Tina Fey and Parks and Rec star Amy Poehler, and too many more to
mention.
Jeff is the owner of The Players Workshop, the oldest improvisation school in the country, home
to alumni like Bill Murray, Bonnie Hunt, Harold Ramis, and Matt Walsh. Jeff continues the
tradition of teaching improvisation to anyone interested in learning the art for stage or for life.
Keynote Address
Elevating Connection, Creativity, and Courage in the Next Era of Air Travel
In a world where aviation is breaking boundaries—from supersonic innovation to sustainable supply chains—the next leap forward won’t come from technology alone. It will come from how we connect, collaborate, and create together.
Join Jeff Rogers, master storyteller and improvisational energizer, for a keynote experience unlike any other. This “Un‑Keynote” blends humor, interaction, and practical tools to help sales and supply chain leaders unlock their creative edge, build trust across silos, and lead with boldness in a rapidly evolving industry.
Through laughter, innovation, and real‑time collaboration, Jeff will challenge attendees to rethink how they show up—as innovators, teammates, and boundary‑breakers. Expect to be inspired, engaged, and equipped to elevate your impact in the next era of air travel.
Key Takeaways
• Tools to spark creativity and connection across teams
• Strategies for leading with courage in uncertain environments
• A fresh perspective on collaboration, affirmation, and innovation
If you’d like to continue the conversation, join Jeff at 2:00pm in Amarante (Lower Level, JW Marriott) for an intimate deep‑dive session with expanded discussion and Q&A.