Scott Niekum
Associate Professor, Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences · University of Massachusetts Amherst
Scott Niekum works to enable personal robots to be deployed in the home and workplace. He is an expert on the social implications of AI.
AI Human-Robot Interaction Robotic Manipulation AI Safety Reinforcement Learning
Dana Cupkova
Associate Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Dana Cupkova is a co-founder and design director of EPIPHYTE Lab, an architectural design and research collaborative.
Advanced Manufacturing Architecture Energy Sustainability Computational Design
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
Chuck Hodges
Professor · Georgia Southern University
Dr. Charles Hodges's research is focused on learner motivation, online teaching & learning, self-efficacy, self-regulation, & emerging tech
Teacher Professional Development Instructional Technology Online Teaching Instructional Design Technology Enhanced Learning
Nicola Rohrseitz
Technology Expert · Vissee — We are, We see
Founder, CEO at ViSSee
Robotics Start-Ups Biomimicry Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Innovation & Design Thinking
Kenneth Byrd, PhD
Associate Professor in the Dept. of Otolaryngology & Dept. of Neurosurgery · Augusta University
A respected leader in head and neck cancers with specialties in skull base surgery, otolaryngology, and transoral robotic surgery.
Transoral Laser Microsurgery Skull Base Surgery Head and Neck Surgery Head and Neck Surgery Quality of life in head and neck cancer
Charlie Kemp
Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE
Charlie Kemp is an expert on robots for intelligent physical assistance and is passionate about enabling robots to help people.
Intelligent Systems Mobile Manipulation Healthcare Robotics Assistive Robotics Human-Robot Interaction
Cang Ye, Ph.D.
Professor · VCU College of Engineering
Dr. Ye's research interests include Simultaneous Localization and Mapping, 3D Computer Vision, Robotics, and Intelligent Systems.
Michael Prietula
Professor of Information Systems & Operations Management · Emory University, Goizueta Business School
Human decision making Theatre, Performance & Leadership Public Health & Technology Computational Modeling of Individuals and Groups UX Design
John Chandy, Ph.D.
Professor, School of Engineering · University of Connecticut
Professor focused on cybersecurity, computer hacking, Internet of Things, systems engineering, and computer hardware security.
Hardware Security Distributed System Architectures Distributed File Systems Network Storage Parallel Algorithms
Julia Hanigsberg
President and CEO · Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Champion for children and youth with disabilities & healthcare CEO. Expert speaker and leader on diversity, innovation and inclusion.
Disabilities Patient Centred Care Children's Health Leadership Women in Leadership
Anna Siefken
Former Executive Director · Carnegie Mellon University
Anna Siefken's focus is on moving energy and climatetech innovation from the research lab to market.
Energy Efficiency Energy Resources Climatetech Innovation Building Performance Climate Change
David Hu
Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE
David Hu's research focuses on fundamental problems of hydrodynamics and elasticity that have bearing on problems in biology.
Physical Applied Mathematics Biomechanics Fluid Dynamics Fluid Mechanics Solid Mechanics
Gerry Brunk
Managing Director · Lumira Ventures
Gerry Brunk is a venture capital investor with expertise in biotechnology, medical devices, start-ups and corporate strategy.
Business Strategy Medical Devices Pharmaceutical Industry Drug Development Commercialization
William Hahn, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor · Florida Atlantic University
William Hahn researches neural networks and deep learning.
Neural Networks Deep Learning Medical Imaging
Michael Laine
President · LiftPort Group
Think Big! There is a profound difference between 'difficult', 'very hard' and 'impossible'. We're building an Elevator to Space. Really.
Space Advanced Technology Leadership Operational Management Nanotechnology
Dave Mawhinney
Associate Teaching Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Dave Mawhinney is the executive director of the Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship and the Donald H. Jones Center for Entrepreneurship.
Entrepreneurship Advertising Startup Businesses Healthcare Information Technology Startups
Wayne Chung
Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Wayne Chung's research and work span medical systems and devices, robot design, consumer, and industrial products.
Consumer Products Robot Design Medical Devices and Systems Robotics and Autonomous Vehicles Industrial Products
Raheem Beyah
VP Interdisciplinary Research, professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE
Raheem Beyah is an expert in the intersection of the networking and security fields.
Energy Grid Security Network Security Cyber-physical systems security Privacy Network Monitoring and Performance
Brian Flanagan
CEO · Field Effect Technologies
CEO at Field Effect Technologies
Artificial Intelligence Visual Perception Quantum Theory Neuroscience Math