About

Noland Arbaugh

A keynote speaker and the first Neuralink patient, known for his compelling story of resilience, faith, and innovation at the intersection of human suffering and emerging technology.

Noland Arbaugh is a speaker, innovator, and the first person in the world to receive Neuralink’s experimental brain-computer interface. But his story didn’t start with headlines—it began with a life-altering spinal cord injury in 2016 that left him quadriplegic.

Once a student at Texas A&M and an active young man full of drive and distraction, Noland’s life changed in an instant. Through pain, loss, and limitation, he found purpose, perspective, and—most importantly—faith. Now, he shares that journey with audiences around the world, blending science, humor, and spiritual depth in a voice uniquely his own.

From boardrooms to sanctuaries, classrooms to conference halls, Noland speaks about the beauty of the human mind, the power of perseverance, and the grace that can only be found when everything else is stripped away. Whether he’s talking about the future of technology or the ancient truths that carried him through the fire, Noland’s message is simple: hope is never out of reach.