inSPire2026 2026 Exhibitor List

Newt Gingrich is well-known as the architect of the "Contract with America" that led the Republican Party to victory in 1994 by capturing the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives for the first time in forty years. Today Newt Gingrich is a Fox News contributor. He is a Senior Advisor at Dentons, the world’s largest law firm. He is also a Senior Scientist at Gallup.

Andy Slavitt has decades of private and public sector leadership in health care. From 2015 to 2017, he served as the acting administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in the Obama administration. Currently, Slavitt serves as board chair of United States of Care, is a senior partner in a venture firm focused on investments in the most underserved parts of health care, and serves as a senior adviser to the Bipartisan Policy Center.

Boomer Esiason is one of the most successful quarterbacks in NFL history, playing 14 years in the league with four Pro Bowl appearances and an MVP season. After retiring, he transitioned to a successful broadcasting career, hosting 'Boomer and Gio' and co-hosting Showtime's 'Inside the NFL'. He is a highly visible national figure in the fight against cystic fibrosis, launching the Boomer Esiason Foundation in 1994 to heighten awareness, education, and quality of life for those affected by the disease.

After her 27-year-old son Peter was diagnosed with ALS in 2012, Frates dedicated her time to the ALS community by becoming an active advocate and thought activist. As a part of her ongoing efforts, Frates has appeared before Congress, at the White House and before a Food and Drug Administration panel regarding the ongoing challenges faced by the ALS community. Peter, along with the entire Frates family, inspired the viral ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, which raised over $220 million for the ALS Associates and its global partners. Frates continues to educate communities about the disease by speaking at many domestic and international events.

An Emmy Award winning television personality for more than 17 years, is also a multiple sclerosis patient and activist. He is a decorated former naval officer, inspirational speaker, author, entrepreneur, and advocate for patients worldwide.

Best known for her 37 years as a multi-award-winning Atlanta news anchor, Pearson serves as a pillar of leadership in several national organizations, earning her a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2020.

Recognized as a passionate aviatrix, seeker of all things adventurous, and named by the Jaycees as one of the “Top Ten Young Americans,” Earhart shares a story of determination, courage, and empowerment for anyone who seeks new horizons.