Charles Leech

Partner & Executive Vice President (Qualitative) · ABM Research Ltd.

Consumer Insights Philosopher-Guru slash Real World Semiotic Multidisciplinarian

Brands Branding Culture and Semiotics

Vicki J. Magley, Ph.D.

Professor of Psychology · University of Connecticut

Professor Magley researches sexual harassment coping at individual and organizational levels

Sexual Harassment Sexual Harassment Prevention Workplace Civility Occupational Health, Gender and Stress Sexual Harassment Coping at Individual and Organizational Levels

Karen Ward

Founder + Managing Partner · Curiosity Inc.

Dynamic speaker that connects the power and importance of curiosity to leadership, innovation and growth.

The Curiosity Crisis: the Truth About A World Without Wonder Curiosity as the Engine of Growth

Cliff Medling

Technical Evangelist · 3DVIA/Dassault Systemes

Experienced Brand Evangelist presenting advancements in 3D technology

The Business Value of Virtual Training Advantages of Virtual Lifelike Experences Cloud and Mobile Technology Preview

Cary Roseth

Chairperson and Professor, Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology and Special Education · Michigan State University

Cary Roseth is interested in social development, peer relations, and social contextual influences on classroom achievement.

Early Childhood Education Classroom Achievement Counseling Educational Psychology Peer Relations

Anna Erickson

Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE

Dr. Erickson's research focuses on advanced nuclear reactor design and nuclear security and nonproliferation.

Non-Prolilferation Radiation Detection Nuclear Security

Stacey Ferguson

Digital Media & Branding Expert · Justice Fergie Lifestyle Media

ISO a Personable, Knowledgeable Digital Media, Brand Strategy, Lifestyle or Parenting Expert? Stacey's Your Girl!

Social Media Branding Business Strategy Pursuing Passions Work-Life Balance

Ian Garrett

Assistant Professor · York University

Arts Infrastructure and Sustainability Expert

Sustainability in the Arts Technology for Non Profits Performing Arts Issues

Abhisesh Silwal

Senior Project Scientist · Carnegie Mellon University

Abhisesh Silwal's research interest is in end-to-end robotic systems tailored for complex outdoor environments.

Field Robotics Robots for Education Reinforcement Learning Human Robot Collaboration 3-D Vision and Recognition

Bryan Ferre

Chief Marketing Officer, Director · Bryan Ferre Creative

Chief Marketing Officer, Director

Brand Management Social Marketing Customer Engagement

James Walter

Professor Emeritus of Bioethics · Loyola Marymount University

James J. Walter is the Austin & Ann O'Malley Professor of Bioethics and chair of the Bioethics Institute of Loyola Marymount University.

Marie Shanahan

Associate Professor · University of Connecticut

Professor Shanahan is an expert in the intersection of journalism and digital communication technology, online news and digital discourse.

News Literacy Digital Discourse Journalism Local news Media

Bernard Kippelen

Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE

Bernard Kippelen is an expert in polymer optics and plastic electronics.

Organic Photodetectors and Sensors Optics and Photonics Nanotechnology Printed Electronics

Lawrence Kalbers, Ph.D., CPA

R. Chad Dreier Chair in Accounting Ethics · Loyola Marymount University

Academic Director, DBA

Accounting Ethics and the Public Interest Financial Statement Analysis Governance Business Ethics Financial Reporting

Nedra Cossa

Assistant Professor · Georgia Southern University

Nedra Cossa researches children’s writing practices, teacher preparation, and professional development schools

Professional Development Schools Family contribution to children's writing process Young children's writing practices Instructional writing practices for pre-service teachers Teacher Preparation

Rob Moore

Assistant Professor · University of Florida

Rob Moore analyzes digital learning ecologies, such as massive open online courses, to identify innovative ways to improve learner outcomes.

Machine Learning STEM Education Digital Learning Ecologies Adult Education Massive Open Online Courses

John Emberger, RRT-ACCS, FAARC, CPHQ

Director of Respiratory Care · ChristianaCare

John Emberger is the respiratory therapist and the critical care coordinator for ChristianaCare’s Respiratory Department.

Respiratory Care Critical Care Mechanical Ventilation

Scott Niekum

Associate Professor, Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences · University of Massachusetts Amherst

Scott Niekum works to enable personal robots to be deployed in the home and workplace. He is an expert on the social implications of AI.

AI Human-Robot Interaction Robotic Manipulation AI Safety Reinforcement Learning

Michael Sacks

Professor in the Practice of Organization & Management, Goizueta Business School; Professor of Sociology (by courtesy), Emory College of Arts & Sciences; Faculty Director, Woodruff Leadership Academy, Woodruff Health Sciences Center · Emory University, Goizueta Business School

Leadership Development Organizational Culture and Firm Performance Organizational Change Strategic Alignment Strategic Planning

Brian Levine

Director of Cybersecurity Institute and Distinguished Professor in the Manning College of Information & Computer Sciences · University of Massachusetts Amherst

Brian Levine's work focuses on thwarting child sexual exploitation on the internet.

internet-based child exploitation Digital Forensics Network Security Internet Security Child Rescue