Carolyn Dudek
Chair of the Political Science Department, Director of European Studies · Hofstra University
Professor Dudek specializes in comparative politics with regional focuses in Europe and Latin America
Latin American Politics European Politics Regional Economic Growth and Development Fluent in Spanish
Dr Gary Fooks
Reader, Sociology and Policy Co-director, Centre for Critical Inquiry into Society and Culture (CCISC) · Aston University
Dr Fooks is a political sociologist with interests in the commercial determinants of health and corporate harm.
Global Health Policy Role of Corporations in Shaping and Influencing Policy European Union Politics Political Sociology
David R. Dorondo
Associate Professor · Western Carolina University
David R. Dorondo's research interests include the history of the European cavalry and the military horse.
European Diplomatic History Military Horse European Cavalry History Modern European History
Ugo Mattei
Distinguished Professor of Law and Alfred and Hanna Fromm Chair in International and Comparative Law · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: matteiu@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4646 / Office 623-200
Comparative Law Economics and the Law European Community Law African Law Anthropological and Ecological Approaches to Law
Jim Stikeleather
Chief Innovation Officer · Dell
Rev up the engines of your event and glimpse the future with Dell's Chief Innovation Officer, who explains & evaluates emerging technologies
Software Development Environments and Methods Software as A Service Product Management Process Engineering Cloud Computing
Dr Martin Brenncke
Lecturer in Law · Aston University
Dr Brenncke's research focuses on financial regulation (particularly investor protection law) and statutory interpretation.
Statutory Interpretation Financial Services Law European Union Law
Professor David Gordon
Professor of Social Justice and Director of the Poverty Institute · University of Bristol
Global leader on tackling poverty, social deprivation and social mobility
Climate Change and Poverty Poverty Statistics Hunger Social Deprivation Poverty
Dr Katie Chong
Lecturer in Chemical Engineering · Aston University
Dr Chong has a particular interest in the thermochemical conversion of biomass and wastes, and techno-economic evaluation.
Pyrolysis Techno-Economic Assessment Chemical Technology Bioenergy Life Cycle Assessment
Professor Hazel Barrett
Professor in Development Geography · Centre for Trust, Peace and Social Relations (CTPSR), Coventry University
Professor Hazel Barrett is a leading researcher and campaigner on the issue of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).
Human Rights Refugees Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in Africa Social Justice
Patrick L Young
Executive Director · Derivatives Vision
Understand the future of finance through history & IT to appreciate opportunities for successful investment in developed & emerging markets.
Anything Related to the Future of Finance & Investment (Including Technology) Brexit & the future of the EU Entrepreneurship & Innovation Startups Emerging Markets Investment
Randall Stone
Professor of Political Science and Director of the Skalny Center for Polish & Central European Studies · University of Rochester
Stone is known for his studies on international political economy, international relations, and Russian and European politics.
International Monetary Fund International Economics Multinational Corporations International relations and finance Russia and Eastern Europe
Grace Pownall
Professor Emerita of Accounting · Emory University, Goizueta Business School
Information and Global Capital Markets Voluntary Disclosure Incentives and Practices International Accounting
Bernardo Javalquinto
Economist · Humanizing the Economy
Humanizing The Economy, The new global industrial revolution and the role of social business
Bioceanic Corridors Asia-Eu Latin America Integration Latin America Business Economic Polititics Social Business
Ann Singleton
Senior Research Fellow · University of Bristol
Exploring human migration patterns and the use of data on migrants
Policy on Migration Migration Data Migration Deaths of Migrants International Migration
Jessica Fortin
Assistant Professor of Pathobiology and Diagnostic Investigation · Michigan State University
Dr. Jessica S. Fortin is a board-certified veterinary anatomic pathologist and holds both chemistry and pharmacy licenses from Quebec.
Toxicology Molecular Pharmacology Pharmacy Medicinal Chemistry Pathology
Jason Bremner
Research Vice President, Industry and Business Solutions · International Data Corporation (IDC)
Jason Bremner leads team of experts helping clients succeed in the software and services markets in Canada.
Outsourcing Enterprise Applications Cloud Services Digital Transformation Precision Agriculture
Chris Umfreville
Senior Lecturer · Aston University
Chris Umfreville researches in the area of corporate insolvency, with a particular focus on corporate rescue.
Corporate Rescue Liquidation Insolvency Administration Business Rescue
Gregory Brock
Professor · Georgia Southern University
Gregory Brock is a professor of economics specializing in economic development, transition economies, and regional economics.
Macroeconomics Regional Economics Economic Development Transition Economies Microeconomics
Professor Sarah Whatley
Professor of Dance and Director of the Centre for Dance Research · Coventry University
She has expertise across a range of contemporary dance theory & practice, such as with artists, dance companies & cultural organisations.
Digital Dance Performing Arts Dance Dance and Cultural Heritage Dance and Disability
Mark Schrutt
Strategic Advisor, Public Sector & Innovation Research · International Data Corporation (IDC)
Mark is a Strategic Advisor on innovation for IDC. He is an expert in the areas of digital transformation, analytics, and decision-making.
Innovation Data Decision-Making Analytics