Allstate
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Theme: Wonder  Inspiration  Innovation

This event occurred on
March 1, 2011
Northbrook, Illinois
United States

We believe that by encouraging wonder, it allows us to think differently about our world, our life and our work. It will assist us in exploring the myriad of possibilities as we reinvent protection and retirement for our customers.

Allstate - West Plaza
3100 Sanders Road
Northbrook, Illinois, 60062
United States
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Speakers

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Tom Wilson

Tom Wilson leads nearly 70,000 Allstaters in pursuing innovative solutions for the customer that will change the industry. He is also committed to helping people be more successful by finding purpose in their lives.

Kurt Haunfelner

Kurt Haunfelner leads the creative development, design and execution of nationally recognized, groundbreaking exhibits at one of the largest science museums in the world. He believes that there is art in organizing design teams who can work together to create experiences that inspire and motivate our children to achieve their full potential in the fields of science, technology, engineering and medicine.

Bill Stanley

Bill Stanley, natural historian, explores the mountain forests of eastern Africa, studying the shrews, bats and mice of these ancient, unique and threatened habitats. His latest expedition was to the slopes of Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania. When not looking for new species, Bill manages one of the world's largest collections of mammals-a resource vital to our understanding of the evolution, ecology and conservation of the fauna of which our species is a member.

Michele Coleman Mayes

Michele Coleman Mayes oversees a legal function of nearly 600 attorneys. Working with these talented individuals, she is able to help the company see around corners and navigate difficult legal terrain. She is convinced that better results are reached if you have the right attitude. This means being open-minded, curious, creative, inclusive and definitely willing to have fun in the process.

Dr. John Edward Terrell

Asking anthropologist Dr. John Edward Terrell what he has learned from Pacific Islanders about what it means to be human will soon convince you that being good at making friends, even with total strangers, is why we are the dominant species on earth today and chimpanzees are in the zoo.

Organizing team

Linda
Lampe

Northbrook, IL, United States
Organizer
  • Tom Evans
    Vice President and CMO, Allstate Financial
  • Matt Manzella
    Director, Innovation Lab
  • Max Ashrafi
    Graphic Designer
  • Maggie Balazs
    Core Team Member
  • Sasha Bigda
    Communications
  • Deb Broday
    Logistics
  • Theresa Calabrese
    Technology
  • Tom Carlson
    Audio/Video Feed
  • Dennis Ferrini
    Engagement
  • Kim Gallagher Johnson
    Co-Organizer
  • Laura Glaza
    Volunteers
  • Deb Hoadley
    Logistics
  • Brandi Landreth
    Facilities
  • Maria Racho
    Environment
  • Corrine Rossi
    Facilities Magician
  • Shayna Schultz
    Communications
  • Susan Mizgalski
    Communications
  • Tom Warden
    Future Map
  • Tom Brister
    Innovation Lab
  • Craig Wirkus
    Innovation Lab
  • Liz Owens
    Innovation Lab
  • Rob Johnson
    IDIC
  • Maggie Riad
    Director and White Space Developer
  • Stephanie Ryter
    Videographer
  • Mark Ryding
    Photographer