From “Up” to Unforgettable: Pixar’s Matthew Luhn Hits the MAXX Main Stage

Posted by Alyse Knudsen on April 30, 2025

The MAXX main stage is going to come to life in October when storyteller extraordinaire Matthew Luhn takes the stage.

Matthew is a writer, director, and the creative force behind many of Pixar’s most beloved films – with story credits including The Simpsons, the Toy Story films, Monsters Inc., Finding Nemo, Cars, Monsters University, Ratatouille, Up, and many more. With more than 25 years of storytelling under his belt, Matthew now shares his methods and experiences working at Pixar with audiences across the globe, showing leaders how to use storytelling to innovate, differentiate, and stay relevant in today’s business world.

Matthew has been called “a true master of the craft of story” while his “innovative approach to storytelling will capture your imagination and provide a tangible framework to build your own engaging stories.”

On the MAXX main stage, he will reveal how the magic of storytelling can do more than entertain — it can captivate audiences, elevate your brand, and transform the way you connect with your members. This is a main stage event you won’t want to miss.

Stay tuned for details about other exceptional keynote speakers that will be joining us at MAXX 2025!

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