Luxury by JCK 2026 Exhibitor List

Erik Wahl is a globally acclaimed artist, TED speaker, and No. 1 bestselling author. With a unique blend of artistry and entrepreneurial expertise, Erik delivers dynamic keynotes that inspire organizations to embrace creativity, innovation, and mental agility in a world where disruption is the new normal. His bestselling book, The Spark and the Grind, has been praised as a transformative guide for turning ideas into action. Another of his best-selling books, Unthink, is hailed by Forbes as “The blueprint to actionable creativity” and by Fast Company as “provocative with a purpose.” Drawing inspiration from street art, Erik became an acclaimed graffiti artist, using his talents to raise funds for charitable causes. His performances seamlessly integrate his passion for art and business.

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.