Ricky Forbes

America's Best-Known Storm Chaser, Star Of The Tornado Hunters Series

Professional storm chaser, television personality and content creator, who brings increasingly frequent extreme weather phenomena up close to millions of people. In his work, he combines cutting-edge technology with rapid decision-making in life-threatening conditions. He has documented over 500 tornadoes from close range, collecting valuable data to improve meteorological forecasting. At Brain Bar, he will also speak about confronting the forces of nature, managing risk, and the importance of staying calm in crisis situations.