Dignitaries & Speakers
Keynote Speakers
Participation remains subject to official confirmation. Information on speakers remains subject to change.
Dr. Alfred Garfinkle
Alfred Garwood nee Garfinkle, MBE, was born in a Nazi ghetto, imprisoned in Bergen-Belsen Concentration Camp, and later put on a train destined for Terezin Concentration Camp, when he and his family were liberated by the Red Army. Alfred... Read More
Van Jones
Van Jones is a U.S. media personality, entrepreneur and world-class changemaker. Jones has a rare track record of bringing people together to do hard things – in areas as diverse as clean energy solutions, criminal justice reform and racial... Read More
Dr. Robert Pape
Robert A. Pape is Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago specializing in international security affairs. His publications include Cutting the Fuse: The Explosion of Global Suicide Terrorism and How to Stop It (Chicago 2010) (with James Feldman); Dying to... Read More
Shari Redstone
As President of the Redstone Family Foundation, Shari Redstone has dedicated herself to building a future free from antisemitism and racism. Her journey began as an attorney in Boston, and she went on to transform National Amusements, Showcase Cinemas,... Read More
Summit Speakers
A list of our confirmed speakers will be released shortly. Check back soon.
The effort to eradicate hate requires the active participation of every component of our society, to include governments, the private sector, communities of faith and indeed every aspect of civil society. There is no more urgent task in front of us. The organizers of the Eradicate Hate Global Summit are doing the United States and the world an enormous service by tackling hatred and extremism with a focus on honest dialogue and conversation, genuine learning and practical solutions. This will not happen overnight, but the Pittsburgh community’s leadership in this effort is genuinely inspiring and motivating.
