Futurist, author, and Hall of Fame Speaker, Crystal Washington equips organizations with the knowledge they need to become “future-proof.” As a technology strategist and certified futurist, Crystal makes complex artificial intelligence, social media, and app technology easy to understand and accessible for everyday people.

Crystal’s clients include Fortune 100 companies, including Google, American Express, and Pfizer. As a sought-after keynote speaker, she has entertained and educated audiences around the globe.

As one of Forbes’ 50 Leading Female Futurists, she appears weekly on season two of the Emmynominated show Life 2.0. She’s also appeared in numerous publications, including Entrepreneur and Bloomberg Businessweek, and major television networks regularly call on her as a tech expert.

Crystal is the author of One Tech Action and The Social Media Why.

Stefan Byrd-Krueger is a data evangelist and the head of the data strategy practice at ParsonsTKO, where he applies his expertise across the company’s broad scope of services, including digital transformation, fundraising, strategic planning, and change management for the non-profit sector. 

His journey, starting in the arts as a sculptural welder and in federal policy analysis, has evolved to emphasize a holistic approach to organizational relationships with diverse audiences. At the heart of his work lies a commitment to integrating data-enabled decision-making in nonprofits, fostering environments where data analytics not only informs strategy but also enhances operational efficiency and staff empowerment. More recently, his advocacy for the responsible and practical use of AI is a testament to his commitment to transformative change in mission-driven organizations.