IFMA World Workplace Conference & Expo 2026

B.J. Novak is a writer, actor, comedian, and bestselling author best known as an Executive Producer, Writer and Star of NBC’s Emmy Award-winning comedy The Office — including writing some of the show’s most beloved episodes. His career spans stand-up comedy, film appearances in Inglourious Basterds and Saving Mr. Banks, and several acclaimed books, including: the NYT bestselling One More Thing: Stories and Other Stories and The Book With No Pictures, which spent two years on the New York Times bestseller list. A sought-after voice on the lecture circuit, Novak inspires audiences to embrace the unknown, break out of established thinking and approach every endeavor with humor and authenticity. Whether drawing on the collaborative spirit of The Office 's writers’ room or speaking to leaders across industries, he delivers concrete, memorable takeaways with warmth and wit.

As Head of Innovation & Creativity at Disney, Duncan helped teams at Disney Parks, Lucasfilm, Marvel, Pixar, Imagineering and Animation to innovate, creating magical new storylines and amazing experiences for consumers around the globe. He now brings his Disney experience to audiences around the world, delivering a series of keynotes, masterclasses and ideation forums, that help people capture unlikely connections, leading to both disruptive thinking and revolutionary ideas. He is a multiple TEDx speaker and frequent contributor to Fast Company, Harvard Business Review, and Forbes, and he teaches Innovation and Creativity Masterclasses at Yale and Harvard Universities. Duncan holds the American Citizen Award presented at the White House, an Honorary Doctorate from Edinburgh University, and the Duke of Edinburgh Award, presented by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth.