global Experts

Edward Guinan, PhD

Professor of Astrophysics and Planetary Sciences | College of Liberal Arts and SciencesVillanova University

Edward Guinan, PhD, an expert in astronomy and space science research explores the sun, stars, planets, extraterrestrial life potential.

Ruomeng Cui

Goizueta Foundation Term Associate Professor of Information Systems & Operations ManagementEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Expert in retail, platforms, supply chain, and causal-AI decision making. Globally known for the wide impact in industry.

Aaron Wright, Ph.D.

Schofield Endowed Chair in Biomedical Science, ProfessorBaylor University

Research group investigates host-microbiome-environment interactions with functional resolution at the molecular scale

Kevin Smiley

Assistant ProfessorLouisiana State University

Dr. Smiley is an environmental and urban sociologist who specializes in disaster research.

Eric Layland

Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Delaware

Prof. Layland bridges LGBTQ+ developmental research to community impact.

David Ciccarelli

Chief Executive OfficerVoices

David Ciccarelli is the CEO and founder of Lake

Jim Finkelstein

President and CEOFutureSense, LLC

A contrarian who is a stimulating speaker; an expert in people and organization strategy and a "millennial in boomer clothing"

Kaushik Sengupta

Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship, Associate Dean for Graduate EducationHofstra University

Kaushik Sengupta specializes in supply chain management analysis.

Marcus Crews, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship and Strategy, College of Business AdministrationLoyola Marymount University

Judith Smetana

Professor of PsychologyUniversity of Rochester

Smetana is an expert on adolescent-parent relationships, moral reasoning, and development in cultural contexts.