Dr. Ilse Treurnicht
CEO · MaRS
This extraordinary CEO and Rhodes Scholar leads an organization dedicated to developing the next generation of Canadian growth companies
Venture Capital Management Advanced Technologies Emerging Technologies Entrepreneurship & Innovation Innovation & Economic Development
Chris DeRose
Attorney and Author · Movable Type Management
Political Strategist and American historian ties the powerful lessons of yesterday to today.
American History American Political Culture Election Integrity Criminal Law and Civil Litigation Abraham Lincoln
John MacKenzie
Partner · Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP
An enthusiastic and engaging speaker, applying established principles to the new world of social media
Justice Online Dispute Resolution Social Media Legal Issues
Jesse Fox
Assistant Professor | School of Communication · The Ohio State University
Communication expert, focusing on the impact of new media on human sociality
Social media use Representations of sex, gender, and sexuality in media Representations in virtual environments Prosocial communication
Helene Lavoix
Dr · --
The destinies of our countries and societies, of our planet strongly influence our own. Let's develop adequate foresight & warning
Strategic Foresight Strategic Warning Horizon Scanning Risk Analysis National Security
Richard Petty
Professor | Department of Psychology · The Ohio State University
Distinguished psychologist, revolutionizing understanding of prejudice, consumer choice, political and legal decisions, and health behavior
Social Psychology Attitudes & Persuasion Social Cognition Decision-Making
Bruce D. Edwards, Esq.
Child Welfare Attorney and Community Activist · Advocates For Justice, Inc.
Author of book "The 14 Virtues of the Good Father"
Child Advocacy Parenting Raising Teens Fatherlessness Family Law
Teresa Scassa
Professor, Faculty of Law · University of Ottawa
Teresa Scassa is the Canada Research Chair in Information Law at the University of Ottawa, Faculty of Common Law
Legal issues in Digital Cartography Citizen Science Intellectual Property Freedom of Expression Open Government
Jason von Meding
Associate Professor · University of Florida
Jason von Meding is an expert in how disaster affects people.
Disaster and Public Health Preparedness Natural Disaster Assessment Disaster Risk Reduction Disaster Management Sustainability
Nazita Lajevardi
Associate Professor of American Politics · Michigan State University
American politics and minority politics, voting rights infringements, Muslim-American politics
Political Violence Voting Rights Race and Ethnic Politics American Politics Islamaphobia
Holly Schiffrin
Professor · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Schiffrin is an internationally known expert on intensive and helicopter parenting.
Emerging Adulthood Helicopter Parenting Positive Psychology Infant and Child Development Intensive Parenting
Matt Zierler
Associate Professor of International Relations · Michigan State University
An expert in U.S. foreign policy, international security, international relations theory, international law and international cooperation.
International Relations Libya France Terrorism Turkey
Brian Pirvu
Government Relations Consultant · CAA Club Group
Media spokesperson and subject matter expert on government relations efforts in Ontario.
Transportation Logistics Community & Government Relations Road Safety Government Relations Communications
Sheila Colla
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Environmental Studies · York University
Dr. Colla is an interdisciplinary Conservation Biologist interested in pollinator conservation and evidence-based policy.
Conservation Biology Pollination Ecology Environmental Policy Wildlife Management
David Webb
Chief Financial Officer · Deer Park ISD
Experienced, thought-provoking and dynamic speaker on the history and current status of Texas school finance
Legislation Public Funds Investment Public Education School Risk Management
Manoj Viswanathan
Associate Professor of Law · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: viswanathanm@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4694 / Office 314-200
Tax Policy Economic Development The Regulation of Tax Exempt Organizations Community Development
Gulam Juma
Advisor · Tech4Life Enterprises
Chief Operating Officer at World Academy & World Trade Advisors Group.
Planning Implementation Reorganization Policy Development Staff Hiring Budget Consolidation
James Williams, PhD
Professor of Rhetoric and Linguistics · Soka University
Professor Williams examines education using Baudrillard's perspective on consumerism and simulacra
Clasical Rhetoric Psycholinguistics Assessment Neoliberalism Higher Education
Alexander MacDonald
Director - Emerging Space Office · NASA
Alexander MacDonald is recognized as an expert on the economic history of American space exploration.
Commercial Spaceflight Future of Space Exploration Space Policy
Demian Willette
Associate Professor of Biology · Loyola Marymount University
Seaver College of Science and Engineering
Seafood Labeling Environmental Health Marine Ecology Fishing Policy