economic Experts

Hans van Oostrom

DirectorUniversity of Florida

Hans van Oostrom's work is to oversee the AI² Center activities, the goal of which is primarily to expand AI education.

Janet Austin

Chief Executive OfficerYWCA Metro Vancouver

Janet Austin is responsible for one of BC’s largest and most diversified non-profits

Pedro Antunes

Director, National and Provincial ForecastThe Conference Board of Canada

Bridging the divides! Bringing a wholistic perspective to national and provincial economic relations is the CBoC's forecaster & spokesperson

Tim Draimin

Executive Director, Social Innovation Generation (SiG) NationalSocial Innovation Generation (SiG)

SiG tackles social & ecological challenges by creating a culture of social innovation that develops entrepreneurship for the common good

Tomeka Robinson

Senior Associate Dean, Professor of Writing Studies and RhetoricHofstra University

Dr. Robinson is an expert on effective public debate as well as health communication. She directs Hofstra's award-winning forensics team.

Aileen McManamon

Managing Partner5T Sports Group

Sustainability Strategist - Sports Industry Futurist - Sponsorship Expert - Brand Leverage and Optimization Specialist

John Higgs

PresidentFrontline Research

I'll show you how to develop a straightforward mindset to be aware of your surroundings, make simple plans, and know when to execute them.

Tim Miller

Director of Engagement, Energy and Bioproducts Research Institute (EBRI)Aston University

Tim has more than 15 years board level experience in technology companies, technical and commercial management and research marketing.

Kevin Rose

Frederic R. Kolleck ’52 Career Development Chair in Freshwater Ecology Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Computational modeling of links between freshwater ecology and carbon cycling

L.G. Thomas

Professor of Organization & ManagementEmory University, Goizueta Business School