John Hatem

Professor · Georgia Southern University

Renowned Financial Expert

Security Analysis Finance Investments Global Finance

Claire Smrekar

Associate Professor of Leadership, Policy and Organizations · Vanderbilt University

An expert who studies K-12 school choice, charters, magnet schools, vouchers, private schools and segregation.

Education Policy Desegregation Charter School Education Demographic trends in schools School Choice

Vladlena Benson

Professor of Cybersecurity Management · Aston University

Professor Benson is an industry-recognised expert in cybersecurity management and governance.

Emergent Technologies Cybersecurity and Risk Management Digital Transformation

Steve Edgett

CEO · Genomadix

Steve Edgett has more than 20 years of experience in business development, strategic planning, and international markets.

Communications Technologies International Markets Strategic Planning New Markets Business Strategy

James Parrino

Master Lecturer · University of Florida

James Parrino is an expert in mergers and acquisitions, corporate valuation and venture finance.

Finance, Insurance & Real Estate Cross-Border Acquisitions Mergers and Acquisitions Corporate Valuation Corporate Strategy

Axel Grossmann

Freeman Chair of Free Enterprise · Georgia Southern University

Professor Grossmann researches international and corporate finance

Corporate Finance International Finance Investments

George Alessandria

Professor of Economics · University of Rochester

Alessandria is an expert on international finance and international trade.

International Trade Macro Economics International Finance

Andrius Siaudinis

CEO · Peritus Consulting

Public procurement, Green procurement, Fundraising, Project Management, E-procurement, Centralized procurement, PPP, Public finance

Public Finance Concession Public Procurement Green Procurement Centralized Public Procurement

Zack Hawley

Associate Professor · Texas Christian University

Zack Hawley studies urban economics, including discrimination in housing markets and what motivates organ donors.

Organ Donation Why African-Americans Face Discrimination when Seeking Information about Home Loans from Mortgage Loan Originators at Early Stages of the Application Process Public Finance Housing Investigation of How Financial Incentives Influence a Person's Decision on Whether or Not to Become an Organ Donor

Gordon Brent Pierce

Founder and CEO · Pierco Management Inc

Founder and CEO at Pierco Management Inc

Asset and Investment Assessment Business Development Planning Finance Syndication

Dr. Frances Westley

JW McConnell Chair in Social Innovation, University of Waterloo · Social Innovation Generation

Putting the SOCIAL in change is the JW McConnell Chair in Social Innovation at SiG@Waterloo, which builds capacity for social innovation

Sustainable Development Social Innovation Social Finance Engagement and Social Change Social Innovation and Resilience

Lorenzo Moseley, Jr.

Financial Advisor · Northwestern Mutual

I inspire people to live their dreams, unlocking their childlike imagination.

Empowerement Growth Leadership Planning Start Up Business

Theodore Arapis, PhD

Associate Professor and Chair of Public Administration | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Villanova University

Theodore Arapis, PhD, focuses on local government financial management and budgeting, fiscal performance measurement and transparency.

Public Administration Fiscal Transparency & Accountability School District Financing Budgeting Public Finance

Gustavo S. Cortes

Assistant Professor · University of Florida

Gustavo S. Cortes researches macro-finance, financial intermediation, international finance and financial history.

Financial History Financial Intermediation Macro Finance International Finance

Rona Birenbaum

Founder and President · Caring for Clients

Personal Finance Expert, Entrepreneur, Working Mom

Financial Planning Personal Finance Personal Insurance Investment Advisor Best Practices Investment Advisory

Alan J. Hutchison

Partner · Dentons Canada LLP

A leading, one-to-watch Canadian lawyer in mining, energy, securities and corporate/commercial law.

Corporate Governance Mining Energy Law Securities & Corporate Finance Mergers & Acquisitions

Mark Dennis

President · A1A Wealth Management, Inc.

Engaging speaker who excels at simplifying personal and small business financial topics

Retirement Income Small Business Finance Social Security

Arindrajit Dube

Provost Professor of Economics · University of Massachusetts Amherst

Arin Dube’s research focuses on labor economics, fiscal policy, minimum wage policies, income inequality and the economics of conflict.

Unemployment Benefits Public Finance Labor Economics Fiscal Policy Minimum Wage Policies

Geoffrey Creighton

Senior Vice-President, General Counsel and Secretary and Chief Compliance Officer · IGM Financial Inc.

International legal and compliance expert working with billion dollar companies

Corporate Law Compliance Mergers and Acquisitions Corporate Finance International Securities Transactions

Scott Dylan

Founder & Partner · Fresh Thinking Group

Entrepreneur, Investor, and Mentor

Business & Leadership Business Insolvency & Restructuring Web Development Marketing