Sway Minds 2025

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Sep 24-25

2025

Newport Beach

Great ideas have the power to Sway Minds

Be inspired by thought-provoking keynotes, founders, and networking opportunities. Unlock new opportunities and insights at the forefront of innovation.

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Innovation. Influence.
Insight.

Sway Minds blends visionary tech, global capital, and cultural leadership into a two-day experience designed for impact.

2025 Speakers

The People Behind the Next Big Shift

From global investors to cultural icons, hear from the boldest minds shaping the future of technology, capital, and society.

Soledad O'Brien

Soledad O'Brien Productions

Soledad O'Brien

Soledad O'Brien Productions

Soledad O'Brien

Soledad O'Brien Productions

Frank Marshall

American film producer and director

Frank Marshall

American film producer and director

Frank Marshall

American film producer and director

Edward Norton

Academy Award–nominated actor and longtime conservationist

Edward Norton

Academy Award–nominated actor and longtime conservationist

Edward Norton

Academy Award–nominated actor and longtime conservationist

Werner Herzog

German filmmaker, producer, screenwriter, actor, opera director, and author

Werner Herzog

German filmmaker, producer, screenwriter, actor, opera director, and author

Werner Herzog

German filmmaker, producer, screenwriter, actor, opera director, and author

Merck Mercuriadis

Music Industry Executive, Artist Manager, and Entrepreneur

Merck Mercuriadis

Music Industry Executive, Artist Manager, and Entrepreneur

Merck Mercuriadis

Music Industry Executive, Artist Manager, and Entrepreneur

Michael López-Alegría

Retired NASA Astronaut

Michael López-Alegría

Retired NASA Astronaut

Michael López-Alegría

Retired NASA Astronaut

Claudine Adamo

Costco

Claudine Adamo

Costco

Claudine Adamo

Costco

Mahesh Saptharishi

Motorola Solutions

Mahesh Saptharishi

Motorola Solutions

Mahesh Saptharishi

Motorola Solutions

GEN (Ret.) John Abizaid

United States Central Command

GEN (Ret.) John Abizaid

United States Central Command

GEN (Ret.) John Abizaid

United States Central Command

Eric Poirier

Addepar

Eric Poirier

Addepar

Eric Poirier

Addepar

Yasmin Moaven

Founder in Stealth

Yasmin Moaven

Founder in Stealth

Yasmin Moaven

Founder in Stealth

Mick Ebeling

Bento

Mick Ebeling

Bento

Mick Ebeling

Bento

Tim Solms

Slingshot Aerospace

Tim Solms

Slingshot Aerospace

Tim Solms

Slingshot Aerospace

Mikael Taveniku, Ph.D

Evolved Aerospace

Mikael Taveniku, Ph.D

Evolved Aerospace

Mikael Taveniku, Ph.D

Evolved Aerospace

GARZA

Thievery Corporation

GARZA

Thievery Corporation

GARZA

Thievery Corporation

Donovan

San Francisco DJ and nightlife icon

Donovan

San Francisco DJ and nightlife icon

Donovan

San Francisco DJ and nightlife icon

Kenneth D. Denman

Sway Ventures

Kenneth D. Denman

Sway Ventures

Kenneth D. Denman

Sway Ventures

Andrew Trapani

Sway Media

Andrew Trapani

Sway Media

Andrew Trapani

Sway Media

Brian Nugent

Sway Capital

Brian Nugent

Sway Capital

Brian Nugent

Sway Capital

Karl Karlsson

Sway Capital

Karl Karlsson

Sway Capital

Karl Karlsson

Sway Capital

Who & When

Schedule

An invitation-only gathering of investors, founders, and cultural leaders—Sway Minds blends cinematic storytelling, breakthrough technology, and strategic capital across two unforgettable days.

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September 24, 2025

September 25, 2025

4:30 PM

6:00 PM

Red Carpet Reception & Champagne Mixer

Red carpet, flashbulbs, and champagne. A glamorous start to the summit—where founders, investors, and cultural leaders come together to celebrate and connect.

6:00 PM

6:45 PM

A Conversation with Frank Marshall

Hollywood at Scale: What 50 Years of Blockbusters Teach Us About Building Enduring Success

A conversation with one of the most successful producers of all time—behind Indiana Jones, Jurassic Park, Back to the Future, and The Bourne Identity.

Frank Marshall

Brian Nugent

6:45 PM

7:00 PM

Platform Spotlight: Sway Media

Stories Matter

An update on Sway Media’s vision and a special introduction to tonight’s feature film.

Andrew Trapani

Brian Nugent

7:00 PM

8:40 PM

Private Film Screening

An exclusive debut of a cinematic story that moves, inspires, and ignites.

8:40 PM

9:00 PM

Filmmaker Q&A

A behind-the-scenes conversation with the creative team.

9:00 PM

Guest Departure

September 24, 2025

September 25, 2025

4:30 PM

6:00 PM

Red Carpet Reception & Champagne Mixer

Red carpet, flashbulbs, and champagne. A glamorous start to the summit—where founders, investors, and cultural leaders come together to celebrate and connect.

6:00 PM

6:45 PM

A Conversation with Frank Marshall

Hollywood at Scale: What 50 Years of Blockbusters Teach Us About Building Enduring Success

A conversation with one of the most successful producers of all time—behind Indiana Jones, Jurassic Park, Back to the Future, and The Bourne Identity.

Frank Marshall

Brian Nugent

6:45 PM

7:00 PM

Platform Spotlight: Sway Media

Stories Matter

An update on Sway Media’s vision and a special introduction to tonight’s feature film.

Andrew Trapani

Brian Nugent

7:00 PM

8:40 PM

Private Film Screening

An exclusive debut of a cinematic story that moves, inspires, and ignites.

8:40 PM

9:00 PM

Filmmaker Q&A

A behind-the-scenes conversation with the creative team.

9:00 PM

Guest Departure

September 24, 2025

September 25, 2025

4:30 PM

6:00 PM

Red Carpet Reception & Champagne Mixer

Red carpet, flashbulbs, and champagne. A glamorous start to the summit—where founders, investors, and cultural leaders come together to celebrate and connect.

6:00 PM

6:45 PM

A Conversation with Frank Marshall

Hollywood at Scale: What 50 Years of Blockbusters Teach Us About Building Enduring Success

A conversation with one of the most successful producers of all time—behind Indiana Jones, Jurassic Park, Back to the Future, and The Bourne Identity.