2024 Keynote Speaker

SIDLIT 2024: Lensing the Past, Zooming in on the Future, Developing Future Passions for Learning

We are excited to welcome our keynote speaker to the 2024 SIDLIT Conference. Mike Brown will deliver his keynote on July 31, 2024.

Keynote

MIKE BROWN

Mike is an author and strategic planning expert who specializes in operationalizing design thinking. His latest book, Idea Magnets, helps dynamic leaders to cultivate extreme creativity and innovative success throughout organizations. Mike founded The Brainzooming Group, where his customized, collaborative approach to strategy, branding, and innovation has placed him at the forefront of organizational transformation.

Brainzooming attracts cross-industry clients, including Farmers Insurance, Johnson & Johnson, HP, and American Century Investments. He’s been active in multiple educational venues, speaking and working with universities (including Johns Hopkins University, Marquette University, Rutgers, Southern Illinois University, the University of Central Missouri, Fort Hays State University) through early childhood educators (Nature Explore, Dimensions Educational Research Foundation, Boulder Journey School, RAFT Colorado, The Adventure Club).

Through his writing and speaking, Mike connects hundreds of thousands of people globally with the Brainzooming Method for strategic planning, branding, and content marketing.