In the best-selling cultural phenomenon Freakonomics, Levitt explores the hidden side of … well, everything—the innerworkings of a crack gang, the truth about real-estate agents, the tell-tale marks of a cheating schoolteacher or the perfect parent. His lectures are as entertaining and they are illuminating, using humor and first-rate storytelling to discuss the sort of topics that are on every businessperson’s mind these days: the ways to create behavior change, the incentives that work and don’t work, and the value of asking unpopular questions.

A book signing, of his New York Times bestseller Freakonomics, will take place 30 minutes following his presentation.

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A resolute defender of the environment, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was named one of Time magazine's “Heroes for the Planet” for his success in leading the fight to restore the Hudson River. More than 160 new organizations across the globe committed to protecting waterways from pollution have been created because of his steadfast dedication to sustainable action and development. A clinical professor at Pace University School of Law’s Environmental Litigation Clinic, co-host of “Ring of Fire” on Air America and senior attorney for the Natural Resources Defense Council, join Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for an enthralling presentation exploring current issues facing our future and what we can do to protect and preserve our valuable resources.

A booksigning of his New York Times bestseller, Crimes Against Nature will take place 30 minutes following his presentation.

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Scott Wilson [KE3] Wednesday, June 11 • 8 a.m. Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza Wolfpoint Ballroom Sponsored by: Herman Miller

Presented by: Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc

Scott Wilson is an accomplished designer and entrepreneur with an instinct for developing iconic, industry-leading consumer products. His career within three consulting firms, four global corporations and multiple start-ups has provided him with the skills to navigate through corporations and industries consistently delivering compelling consumer concepts to market. A former Global Creative Director at Nike and Design Director at Motorola, Wilson’s work has spanned dozens of brands and a wide variety of industries. His internationally recognized work has been published and exhibited extensively and he was recently selected by Fast Company as one of their Masters of Design and by TIME Magazine for their Style &Design 100. In 2007, Wilson established his own studio, MINIMAL, in Chicago. His current projects include Microsoft, Nike, Artemide, his own MNML branded products and a pending modern luxury boutique hotel in Chicago’s West Loop.

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