Biography

Nancy Hungerford is a conference moderator and former CNBC anchor. Nancy was most recently based in Singapore, where she hosted the network’s flagship morning programs. During her time in Asia, Nancy led coverage of the G20 Summit in Osaka and conducted interviews from the IIF meeting in Tokyo alongside the G20. She also led coverage of the IMF and World Bank meetings in Bali, the APEC Leaders meeting in Danang and the Singapore Summit.

Prior to her role in Singapore, Nancy was a general assignment reporter for CNBC in London. Nancy fronted coverage for key events, including the Greek debt crisis negotiations in Brussels and the UK Referendum.

Nancy received a Master’s Degree in European Political Economy from the London School of Economics and a B.A. in Foreign Affairs and History from the University of Virginia. She resides in Washington, D.C., with her husband and daughter. In her spare time, Nancy works with her husband on a charity they co-founded to support children of patients with terminal illnesses called Elizabeth’s Smile.

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Panel Moderator, Discussion Leader, Emcee, Host

Nancy Hungerford’s skills as a moderator and host were honed over a decade-long career at CNBC, where she served as an anchor for the network’s award-winning programs in London and Singapore. Nancy’s experience shines through in her ability to engage audiences and guide panels through complex topics with a global reach. Throughout her career, Nancy has interviewed world leaders and CEOs from events including, the World Economic Forum in Davos, the G20 Summit in Japan and the IMF and World Bank meetings in Bali. She has led television coverage and moderated conversations from premier tech conferences as well, including: Money2020 in Copenhagen, the Singapore FinTech Festival and VivaTech in Paris. Raised in Detroit, Nancy feels at home discussing all things auto related. She began her on-air career at the Geneva Motor Show and led coverage of the Volkswagen scandal from Germany.

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An Astronaut’s Guide on Leadership and Innovation Lessons on Earth

Explore how former NASA astronaut Dr. Leroy Chiao’s experiences in space unlock insights on leadership, innovation, and resilience for teams on Earth.

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The Future of Event Keynotes: Personalization, AI, and Interactive Storytelling

Find out how event personalization, AI-driven insights, and interactive storytelling are revolutionizing keynote speeches with business futurist Greg Verdino.

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The Power of Play: Why Entertainment Is Essential for Engagement

“Entertainment is the emotional glue that connects people to ideas.”—Robert McKee, storytelling expert There’s a shift that happens the moment someone laughs. Shoulders loosen. The room lightens. The noise of the outside world fades just...

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Designing Events That Spark Lasting Connections

Discover Wendy Porter’s proven WPE Planning Process for crafting live, virtual, and hybrid events that foster genuine connections, boost engagement, and drive ROI.

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The Best Diversity and Inclusion Speakers

Why are diversity and inclusion speakers some of the most transformative voices on stage? Because inclusion is no longer a box to check; it’s a culture to create. From boardrooms to classrooms, arenas to virtual...

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AI, Brain Science, and Resilience with Sarah Baldeo

Expand your mind on how AI, neuroscience, and emotional intelligence converge to rewire resilience and drive growth with TED speaker Sarah Baldeo.

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An Astronaut’s Guide on Leadership and Innovation Lessons on Earth

In the boundless vacuum of space, leaders face challenges that dwarf anything encountered on Earth....

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The Future of Event Keynotes: Personalization, AI, and Interactive Storytelling

Imagine a keynote at your next event that feels designed just for your audience—where every...

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The Power of Play: Why Entertainment Is Essential for Engagement

“Entertainment is the emotional glue that connects people to ideas.”—Robert McKee, storytelling expert There’s a...

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Designing Events That Spark Lasting Connections

Imagine stepping into an event where every detail is designed to foster genuine human connection—from...

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The Best Diversity and Inclusion Speakers

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AI, Brain Science, and Resilience with Sarah Baldeo

Imagine harnessing the power of AI (artificial intelligence) together with cutting-edge insights from technology and...

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