Dave Pearson
Research Vice President, Infrastructure Solutions · International Data Corporation (IDC)
Research VP for IDC Canada's Infrastructure Solutions Research Group
Platform as a Service Enterprise Storage Datacentre Networking Big Data and Analytics Infrastructure
Hiba Baroud
Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering · Vanderbilt University
Expert in risk, reliability and resilience of critical infrastructure against climate change and natural disasters, particularly flooding.
Climate Change Flood Mitigation Natural Disasters Resilience modeling Interdependent Systems Data Analytics
John S. Haythorne
Partner · Dentons Canada LLP
As a lawyer and Registered Professional Engineer, John brings unparalleled expertise and knowledge to P3, construction and infrastructure.
Construction & Infrastructure Public-Private Partnerships (P3) Health & Healthcare Law and Policy Transportation Law Architecture and Engineering
Robert Traver, PhD
Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering; Director of the Villanova Center for Resilient Water Systems | College of Engineering · Villanova University
Robert Traver, PhD, PE, WRE, is an expert on green stormwater infrastructure.
Stormwater Management Bmp Green Infrastructure Urban Watersheds Flooding Water Resources
Brett Frischmann, JD
Charles Widger Endowed University Professor in Law, Business and Economics | Charles Widger School of Law · Villanova University
Brett Frischmann, JD, is a renowned scholar and expert in intellectual property, surveillance, internet law and net neutrality.
Autonomous Vehicles Net Neutrality Internet Law Infrastructure Information Law
Mr. Grant A Donald
Creative Director · Silk Tree International
Design for an ageing population
Design guidelines and policy development Landscape Design Urban Design Master Planning
Dan Work
Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering · Vanderbilt University
Expert in self-driving cars and traffic management.
Adaptive Cruise Control Traffic Inverse modeling Connected and autonomous vehicles Traffic estimation and control
Janey Camp
Research Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering · Vanderbilt University
Expert on climate change and interactions of nature and infrastructure.
Global Warming Land use GIS Precipitation Stem
Amir AghaKouchak
Professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering · UC Irvine
Amir AghaKouchak studies how climate change and variability influence extreme events (flood/drought/heatwaves) and compound hazards.
Climate Extremes Climatology Climate Change Flood Drought
Ronald Stein
Author · PTS Advance
To educate the public to be more energy literate.
Solar and Wind Energy Fossil Fuels Emissions and Chemistry of Air Pollutants electricity industry Renewable and Sustainable Biofuels
Jean Polfus
Postdoctoral Fellow · University of Manitoba
Liber Ero Postdoctoral Fellow working on caribou conservation in the NWT using non-invasive methods, traditional knowledge & sciart.
Ecology Ecology - Animal Movement and Space Use Conservation Biology Conservation Genetics Environmental Science
Tai Ming Cheung
Professor of International Relations & Director · UC San Diego
Tai Ming Cheung is a expert on Chinese and East Asian defense, innovation and national security affairs.
Defense Innovation Chinese Science, Technology and Innovation Chinese Political Economy Chinese and East Asian Security and Defense Policy Chinese Politics
Anil Kapur
Managing Director · Global Infrastructure Advisory Services
Experienced, informative, and dynamic speaker who has extensive experience speaking at various multinational and US organizations worldwide
Globalization Global Strategy Corporate Strategy Global Financial Markets Infrastructure Financing
Joyce Kim
Stellar cofounder · Stellar
“Dream big and dare to fail.” – Norman Vaughan
Financial Inclusion Distributed Systems Nonprofit Leadership fintech Technology
Catherine Murray
Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs and Enrolment Management, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences · Simon Fraser University
Dr. Murray is a professor in Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies and member of the Centre for Policy Studies on Culture and Communities.
Communication Rights and Global Trade Broadcast Policy Cultural Infrastructure and Creative Cities Cultural Participation Cultural Practices
Peter Christensen
Assistant Professor of Art History · University of Rochester
Peter Christensen's specialization is modern architectural and environmental history of Germany, Central Europe and the Middle East.
Architectural design theory and history Critical Digital Humanities Historicism 19th Century Architectural History 20th Century Architectural History
Yogesh Shivhare
Senior Analyst, Security and Infrastructure · International Data Corporation (IDC)
Professional analyst with experience in Market Research and Advisory within the IT Infrastructure and security industry
Cybersecurity and Risk Management Network Infrastructure Datacentre Networking Enterprise Systems Market Research
Lawrence Surtees
Research Vice President, Communications · International Data Corporation (IDC)
Over forty years experience following new technologies and trends and providing thought leadership on the Canadian communications market
Canadian Communications Policy and Regulatory Issues Canadian Communications Service Providers Wireless Communications Telecom Industry Structure and Trends Optical Network Technology
Ethan Zuckerman
Associate Professor of Public Policy, Communication and Information · University of Massachusetts Amherst
Ethan Zuckerman's work focuses on building alternatives to the commercial internet.
Social Media Governance Technology and Social Change Digital Public Infrastructure Online Community Governance Social Media
Professor Dimitra Simeondiou
Professor of High Performance Networks and Director of the Smart Internet Lab · University of Bristol
Leading on mobile communications, 5G networks and the internet
Logistics Digital Transformation in Vertical sectors including smart cities optical communication IT Networks Telecommunications