Leah Newman, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Industrial Engineering Program Director · Milwaukee School of Engineering

Dr. Leah Newman's research interests include industrial engineering and engineering education.

Ergonomics and Inclusive Design Research Engineering Industrial Engineering Data Analysis

Nicholas Mangee

Associate Professor of Finance · Georgia Southern University

Nicholas Mangee is an associate professor of finance in the Parker College of Business at Georgia Southern University.

History of Thought Textual Analysis Behavioral Finance Financial Time Series Knightian Uncertainty

Tanya Woods

Vice-President, Policy and Legal Affairs · Entertainment Software Association of Canada

Tanya is a dedicated and passionate specialist in both Technology Law and International and Comparative Protection of Intellectual Property.

Intellectual Property Licensing Legal Writing Policy International Law

Paige Goodwin

Vice President Business Development, Head of Transactions · Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Paige Goodwin is a legal professional in the pharmaceutical industry specializing in corporate law and intellectual property.

Corporate Law Licensing Legal Corporate Counsel Legal Writing Intellectual Property

Benn R. Konsynski

George S. Craft Professor of Information Systems & Operations Management · Emory University, Goizueta Business School

Electronic data interchange (EDI) Channel systems Electronic integration Information partnerships Digital Commerce

Thang Dinh, Ph.D.

Associate Professor · VCU College of Engineering

Computer scientist focusing on security and optimization challenges in complex systems including social networks.

Network vulnerability assessment Security and privacy in social networks and wireless networks Combinatorial Optimization Approximation algorithm

Amy L. Stein

Professor/Associate Dean · University of Florida

Amy L. Stein's scholarship explores the intersection of energy, emerging technology and environmental law.

Renewable Energy Law Sustainability and Generative AI Sustainability Renewable Energy Environmental Law

Simon Anderson

Applied Foresight Keynote Speaker · Venture Foresight LLC

Keynote Speaker | Applied Foresight Consultant | Award-Winning Author

Keynote Speaking Future of Work Emerging Technology Future Trends Transportation

Jennifer Manegold, Ph.D.

Expert in organizational behavior · Florida Gulf Coast University

Jennifer Manegold studies the workplace with a focus on civility, mentorship and team building.

Mentoring Civility Team Building Management & Leadership Organizational Communication

Karen Melton, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Child and Family Studies · Baylor University

Her research focuses on positive family leisure experiences that enhance child development and family relations.

Program Effectiveness Intentional Family Family Finances Decison-making Family Time

Steve Punter

Owner · The People Effect Ltd

Engaging, humorous & thought-provoking speaker with a deep background in management and human resources

Employment Relations Adult Learning Performance Management Engagement Learning

Ana Santos Rutschman, SJD, LLM

Professor of Law · Villanova University

Professor Rutschman, SJD, LLM researches topics in health law, biotech, innovation policy, patent law, and law and technology.

Drug Prices Intellectual Property/Patent Innovation Policy Health/Bio 3D Printing Health AI

Patricia Zell, J.D.

Board Secretary · Fielding Graduate University

Partner at Zell & Cox Law, P.C. specializing in the laws affecting American Indians, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians

Legislation and Administrative Law Legislative Advocacy Public Policy Legal Advice Mediation

Amanda J. Crawford

Assistant Professor · University of Connecticut

Professor Crawford is a veteran political reporter, literary journalist, and expert in journalism ethics and misinformation.

Literary Journalism Media News Literacy Misinformation Journalism Ethics

Ron Laurie

Board Member · InventionShare

Ron Laurie has worked in Silicon Valley since before it had that name.

Patent Infringement M&A Intellectual Property (IP) Patent Law IP Strategy

Beth Hynes, J.D., MBA

Clinical Instructor of Management, College of Business Administration · Loyola Marymount University

Business Law Strategy Global Business Development Career Advancement

Stephanie Bangarth

Associate Professor, Department of History · King's University College, University of Western Ontario

Activist Academic. Dedicated Volunteer. Avid Outdoorswoman.

Human Rights Immigration Asian Immigration Immigration Policy Social Movements

Brian E. Gray

Emeritus Professor of Law · UC Hastings College of the Law

Contact: 415.565.4719 / grayb@uchastings.edu

Property Rights and the Constitution Public Lands and Natural Resources Management Environmental Law Water Resources Management Endangered Species

Raymond Hill

Associate Professor Emeritus in the Practice of Finance · Emory University, Goizueta Business School

Project Finance Macroeconomic and Monetary Policy Energy Economics and Finance

Paul Fritz

Associate Professor of Political Science · Hofstra University

Professor Fritz specializes in international relations, with concentrations on international security and US foreign and defense policy.

Foreign Policy Political Science Terrorism International Security International Relations