2014 TIME 100 in Two Minutes

April 30, 2014 5:12 AM EDT

They are the artists, scientists, entrepreneurs, leaders, writers, activists and performers who most profoundly shape our world. And each year, TIME invites 100 of them to meet for an evening of conversation, laughter and music. Watch what happens when these “influentials” get together to share a meal and compare notes on what makes things tick.

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