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
Hal Gottfried
Founder · Level Up Labs
Strategic Coach, Mentor, Open Source Hardware Advocate, Educator and IT Ninja
Integration Telecommunications Encryption Startups Non Profit
Professor Nigel Crook
Professor of AI and Robotics and Founding Director of the Institute for Ethical AI · Oxford Brookes University
His work addresses how to equip artificially intelligent robotic systems with moral competence.
Neurocomputing Trust Artificial Intelligence Ethical AI Moral Robots
Krista Jones
Managing Director, Work & Learning · MaRS Discovery District
Bridging the gaps between people, technology and automation.
Product Marketing Technology Commercialization Technology Strategy Development Enterprise Software Future of Work
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
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
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
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
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.
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
Michael Prietula
Professor of Information Systems & Operations Management · Emory University, Goizueta Business School
Human decision making AI-Human Collaboration UX Design AI Ethics Computational Modeling of Individuals and Groups
Dr. PANKAJ DHUSSA Ph.D. & Sc.D.
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION · NASA
Research Scientist & iNaturalist
Astronomy iNaturalist Futuristic Thinking Research & Development Technology & Innovation
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
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
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
Michael Nowatkowski, PhD
Associate Professor · Augusta University
A leading cybersecurity expert available to discuss online security, ransomware, and device security topics.
Hardware and Embedded Systems Cellular and Mobile Technology Defensive Cyber Operations Cyber Operations Education TCP/IP Protocol Analysis
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
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
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