Molecular biologist John Medina is a world-renowned brain expert who focuses on the genes involved in human brain development and the genetics of psychiatric disorders. He has spent most of his professional life as a mental health research consultant for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Medina is an affiliate professor of bioengineering at the University of Washington School of Medicine and the bestselling author of 10 books, including the “Brain Rules” series.

Eric M. Bailey is president of Bailey Strategic Innovation Group, one of the nation’s fastest-growing communication consulting firms. His clients have included Google, the U.S. Air Force, Zelle, Los Angeles County, the Phoenix Police Department, and many others. Bailey is the bestselling author of “The Cure for Stupidity: Using Brain Science to Explain Irrational Behavior at Work” and holds a master’s in leadership and organizational psychology from St. Louis University. His mission is to Serve Those Who Serve, and is looking forward to serving members of NCSL again.

Kellyanne Conway managed the 2016 Trump-Pence campaign, making her the first woman in U.S. history to successfully run a presidential campaign. She then served as assistant to the president and senior counselor to former President Donald Trump on domestic and global policy issues. A noted pollster, Conway is a Fox News contributor, featured frequently during special coverage of debates, caucuses, primaries, conventions, elections and other major events.

Veteran political strategist Donna Brazile became the first African American woman to serve as the manager of a major party presidential campaign, that of former Vice President Al Gore. Previously, she served as interim chair of the Democratic National Committee and of the DNC’s Voting Rights Institute. Brazile is senior advisor at Purple Strategies, a bestselling author and an award-winning contributor to a variety of media outlets.

The newest age in the digital revolution has arrived, and states need to prepare. Join preeminent thought leader Jennifer Pahlka as she explores how to harness technology and attract tech talent to reimagine the way government benefits its citizens.