RENEW.

The Host

Steve Multer

Storytelling Strategist & Keynote Speaker

Steve Multer is a 25-year veteran market messaging strategist and corporate spokesman trusted by Fortune leaders like Cisco, Panasonic, Fujifilm, HP, Siemens, Intel, and over 150 others. He has crafted and delivered more than 15,000 presentations in 38 states and 23 countries, and coached 3,500 speakers with his Story Moves the Needle™ framework. His bestselling book, Nothing Gets Sold Until the Story Gets Told, is a masterclass on winning communication and the neuroscience behind how speakers deliver meaningful value for any audience.

Keynote Speaker

Nicole Bianchi

Keynote Speaker and Best-Selling Author

Nicole Bianchi embodies brave leadership, bold vision, and boundless heart. As the founder of Bravership® (Bravery + Leadership), Nicole has spent her life helping leaders rise — from inside the boardroom leading transformations in Fortune 500 companies to global stages and audiences, her message has become a movement. Not by playing it safe, but by choosing courage over comfort, clarity over chaos, and purpose over fear. Nicole is a truth-teller, a fire-starter, and a fiercely compassionate guide for leaders and teams who are ready to do the inner work that fuels outer impact. Recognized for transforming leadership and team dynamics through her engaging approach and actionable strategies, Nicole inspires leaders to foster a culture of bravery and authenticity by turning tough conversations into opportunities for growth, and using bravery as a competitive advantage. When the stakes are high and brave leadership is the difference between misalignment and momentum, Nicole is the speaker they call to turn insight into action, and action into measurable results.

Featured Speaker

Alan Derek Utley

Founder, RENEW · HR Executive and Keynote Speaker

Alan Derek Utley is the 2027 Blood Cancer United Visionary of the Year candidate behind the For the Kids campaign and The RENEW Summit. A leadership speaker, HR executive, Gallup-Certified CliftonStrengths® Coach, and founder of Culturate Advisory, Alan has spent more than 25 years helping leaders build stronger teams and healthier workplace cultures.

For the Kids campaign — $200,000 goal for Blood Cancer United

Featured Speaker

Lauren Costley, CPC

Recruiting Executive and Speaker

Senior Director of Corporate Services & Training and Development at Deacon Recruiting, Lauren helps professionals navigate opportunities and understand the reputation they build along the way. Deeply connected to the San Antonio business and HR community, she has held leadership roles with SAHRMA, Executive Women International, and other community organizations.

Longtime supporter of Blood Cancer United — led a successful Woman of the Year campaign and serves on its South Texas Board of Trustees

Featured Speaker

Dr. Laura Suttin

Physician, Executive & Keynote Speaker

A board-certified family physician, former healthcare executive, organizational consultant, keynote speaker, and author with more than 20 years of clinical and leadership experience. Her work challenges conventional thinking about clinician burnout and helps healthcare organizations address the structural conditions that drive attrition, engagement, and performance.