The Official Top 9 Disruption Speakers to Hire for 2026 Events
What is disruption? In a business context, disruption refers to the kind of market-changing innovation that challenges established ways of operating and forces organizations to adapt. It is often driven by new technologies, changing…
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A curated guide to standout voices in leadership, performance and practical ideas, helping planners compare strong options for corporate events and conferences.
What is disruption?
In a business context, disruption refers to the kind of market-changing innovation that challenges established ways of operating and forces organizations to adapt. It is often driven by new technologies, changing customer expectations, or emerging business models that reshape industries and make older approaches less effective or obsolete.
Source: Harvard Business Review; Britannica Money
Who are the top keynote speakers on disruption?
All of the speakers selected for this list have spoken at, or are booked to speak at, major 2025 and 2026 events. They are not just thought leaders discussing disruption in theory. They are active voices in the market right now, speaking to organizations about innovation, change, leadership, adaptability, and the future of business. The Mollie Plotkin Group has a direct connection to every speaker on this list, which means we can help event organizers identify the right fit and connect with these speakers quickly for live or virtual events.
Top 9 Disruption Speakers to Book in 2026
Charlene Li
Charlene Li helps organizations understand how disruption, artificial intelligence, and the future of work are changing the way leaders make decisions. Her perspective is especially useful for audiences thinking about innovation, business transformation, and what comes next for their industry. She is also speaking at the 2026 Conference on Architecture & Design, a fitting stage for a speaker focused on future-facing leadership and change.
James Taylor
James Taylor speaks about disruption through the lens of creativity, innovation, marketing, and artificial intelligence. He is a strong fit for organizations that want fresh thinking around how to adapt, differentiate, and generate new ideas in fast-changing markets. He spoke at the 2026 SITE Global Conference, which puts him in front of an audience centered on global events, experiences, and business connection.
Matthew Griffin
Matthew Griffin helps audiences think further ahead, making disruption feel less abstract and more actionable for leaders and organizations. His work is especially relevant for companies trying to understand how technology and future trends will reshape their business. He is the keynote speaker at the 2026 World Adhesive & Sealant Conference in London, which shows how widely his future-focused perspective translates across industries.
Cassandra Worthy
Cassandra Worthy focuses on one of the toughest parts of disruption: helping people move through change without shutting down or resisting it. Her message is especially useful for organizations navigating transformation, uncertainty, and shifting expectations inside the workplace. She is also speaking at the 2026 NAED Women in Industry Forum, where her perspective on change and growth fits naturally with an audience managing real-world business change.
Dan Chuparkoff
Dan Chuparkoff helps teams understand how AI disruption is changing the way they work, innovate, and communicate. His background at Google, McKinsey, and Atlassian gives him a practical perspective on how organizations can respond when technology changes the pace of business. He also spoke at the International Association of Speakers Bureaus’ 2025 Annual Meeting, a notable appearance for a speaker focused on how ideas about change are landing in the market right now.
Gary Vaynerchuk
Gary Vaynerchuk speaks to disruption in the places where business, culture, entrepreneurship, and the internet collide. He is a natural fit for audiences trying to understand where attention is moving, how consumer behavior is changing, and what that means for growth. In 2026, he is speaking at Social Media Con and the Family First Life Annual Convention, two appearances that reflect how often he is still brought into conversations about change and relevance.
Samantha Radocchia
Samantha Radocchia brings a distinctive view of disruption shaped by futurism, anthropology, entrepreneurship, and emerging technology. Her talks work well for audiences that want to think more clearly about how innovation changes leadership, society, and long-term planning. She appeared at the 2025 Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals Conference, where her perspective fit the audience deeply involved in building business events and industry conversations.
Nicole Malachowski
Nicole Malachowski is a strong speaker for organizations dealing with disruption that feels intense, uncertain, or high stakes. Her leadership message centers on navigating change, staying steady under pressure, and helping teams keep moving when conditions shift fast. She is the keynote speaker at eMerge Americas 2026 in Miami, a major stage for conversations around innovation, transformation, and what leaders need to do next.
Paul Epstein
Paul Epstein connects disruption to leadership habits, culture, and the daily choices that shape whether change actually takes hold. His background in the NFL and NBA gives him a useful lens for audiences trying to build trust, accountability, and growth during periods of transition. He spoke at Spear Education’s Leadership Symposium, where his message on leadership and momentum fits naturally with an audience focused on growth and change.
To book a disruption speaker through The Mollie Plotkin Group, contact booking@mollieplotkingroup.com or call 215-995-0905 to connect with an agent.
