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F.E. "Jack" Putz

Distinguished ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Frances "Jack" Putz applies science to real-world problems related to ecosystem management and conservation.

Jim Stikeleather

Chief Innovation OfficerDell

Rev up the engines of your event and glimpse the future with Dell's Chief Innovation Officer, who explains & evaluates emerging technologies

Mariann Piano

Nancy and Hilliard Travis Professor of NursingVanderbilt University

Expert in substance abuse and cardiac disease, particularly binge drinking by young adults.

Tabetha Boyajian

Associate ProfessorLouisiana State University

Dr. Boyajian is active in the fields of stellar interferometry/spectroscopy, exoplanet research, and high angular resolution astronomy.

Gregory Heyworth

Associate Professor of English and Computer Science; Director, Lazarus ProjectUniversity of Rochester

Gregory Heyworth is a textual scientist who works on new ways to read ancient manuscripts and maps using spectral imaging technology.

Orvel Ray Wilson, CSP

Guerrilla Sales and Marketing SpeakerThe Guerrilla Group, inc

Award Winning International Speaker on Guerrilla Sales & Marketing

Eric Simanek

Robert A. Welch Chair of ChemistryTexas Christian University

Dr. Simanek’s interests include whiskey, science education and basic scientific research aimed at the design of new medicines.

Ilia Dichev

Goizueta Foundation Chair in Financial Reporting; Professor of AccountingEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Greg Trahan

Assistant Vice President for Economic DevelopmentLouisiana State University

Greg Trahan works to build partnerships by connecting business and industry to LSU’s expert research and faculty.

Keivan Stassun

Stevenson Professor of Physics and AstronomyVanderbilt University

Expert in the search for Earth-like planets across the galaxy and an advocate for diversity, including neurodiversity, in the academy.