Zach Whalen

Associate Professor of Digital Studies · University of Mary Washington

Dr. Whalen's research focuses on computer-generated literature, video games, and graphic narrative.

Electronic Literature Video Games Digital Studies Computer-Generated Literature Digital Humanities

Molly Land, J.D.

Catherine Roraback Professor of Law and Human Rights; Associate Director, Human Rights Institute · University of Connecticut

Molly Land specializes in human rights and technology.

Digital Rights Intellectual Property Law Technology and the Law Human Rights International Law

Dennis Shelden

Director, Center for Architecture Science and Ecology (CASE) · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Co-Director of the Institute for Energy, the Built Environment, and Smart Systems (EBESS) and leading expert on dynamic building systems.

Cloud Based Building Systems Generative Modelling Built Environments Smart Systems Open Data Over the Web

Dr Gary Brickley

Senior Lecturer in Sports · University of Brighton

He has explored fitness performance in sportsmen and sportswomen more generally - including the performance of para-athletes.

Paddle-boarding Physiology Cardiovascular Disease Exercise Sports

Neil MacKinnon, PhD

Provost & Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs · Augusta University

Dr. Neil MacKinnon is a senior university administrator, academic health leader and an expert in population health and public health.

Opioid agonist maintenance treatment (i.e. addictions treatment via Methadone and Suboxone) Opioid Abuse Rural Health Care Access & Delivery Rural Health Medication Error

Amanda Fennell

Adjunct Professor · Tulane University

Amanda Fennell is an information technology and cybersecurity expert.

Digital Forensics Security Strategy Cybersecurity Education Cybersecurity Information Technology

Eva Gantz

Social media and community specialist · Giving Books a Voice

Every good idea deserves a voice.

Twitter Facebook Reddit Tumblr Snapchat

Earl Thomas, Ed.D.

Doctoral Faculty · Fielding Graduate University

Professor of Human Development in the School of Leadership Studies

Action Research Transformative Learning Mixed Methods Research Adult Learning Theory Qualitative Research Methods

Siobhan Gorman

Partner, Washington, D.C. · Brunswick Group

Siobhan Gorman concentrates on crisis, cybersecurity, public affairs, and media relations.

Cyber Security Cyberattacks National Security Litigation Media Relations

Jed McCaleb

CTO and Cofounder · Stellar Develoment Foundation

Recognizing that the world’s financial infrastructure is broken and that too many people are left without resources, I cofounded Stellar.org

Entrepreneur Startup Nonprofit Tech Technology

Sarah Prevette

Founder & Editor-in-Chief

Named by Inc Magazine as one of the top entrepreneurs in North America & recognized as a futurist/early-supporter of emerging technology

Failism: the Art of Strategic Evolution Tech Startups The Entrepreneur Journey Entrepreneurial Networking & Collaboration Setting Direction and Strategy for Companies

Walt Manning

CEO · Techno-Crime Institute

CEO, Techno-Crime Institute

Digital Forensics Internet Fraud and Investigations Investigations Marketing

Daniel McCarthy

Assistant Professor of Marketing · Emory University, Goizueta Business School

Marketing expert focused upon methodologies and frameworks for predicting customer behavior to better understand firm-level outcomes

Missing Data Customer relationship management (CRM) using Digital Marketing and Analytics Customer-Based Corporate Valuation Marketing-Finance Interface Customer Lifetime Value

Sherry Pagoto, Ph.D.

Professor of Allied Health Sciences · University of Connecticut

Leveraging technology for health promotion and disease prevention

Health Behavior Sun Safety Skin Cancer Prevention Digital Health Social Media

Gloria Mark

Chancellor's Professor Informatics · UC Irvine

Gloria Mark's research area is human-computer interaction (HCI) studying how technology has impacted individuals, groups, and society.

Information Technology Email Interruptions Human-Computer Interaction Multi-Tasking

Christina L. Christian

Senior Community Marketing Manager · Yelp.com

Will Somebody Yelp Me? Freshen up the podium and give your event creative & engaging content that will have your audience Yelping for more!

Media Relations Event Planning Corporate Communications Social Media Marketing Digital Marketing

Yoav Schwartz

CEO, Founder · Uberflip

You'll love getting this flip off! Uberflip's CEO will give your audience the scoop on leading edge digital publishing web applications

Web Design Digital Marketing Web Development Business Strategy Marketing Strategy

Erica Shifflet-Chila

Clinical Associate Professor of Social Work · Michigan State University

Professor Shifflet-Chila focuses on public policy, homelessness, technology, and social work.

Social Work Homelessness Public Policy Technology

Lei Qin

Lecturer of History · Loyola Marymount University

Sino-US communications 20th century German culture and thought Culture and literature 20th century Chinese history Cultural Politics

Constance Steinkuehler

Professor of Informatics · UC Irvine

Constance Steinkuehler researches the cognitive and social aspects of multiplayer online videogames and esports.

Teenage Boys and Gameplay eSports Computer Gaming Multiplayer Online Videogames Parenting and Videogames