Marc Smith
Chief Social Scientist · Connected Action
Internet sociologist, using social network analysis and visualization to map and understand social media
Social Media Social Networks Business Collaboration Information Visualization
Paul Darby
Deputy Chief Economist · The Conference Board of Canada
The Human Abacus! The Conference Board of Canada's Chef De Mission for economic modelling & forecasting comes with jargon-free content
Economic Analysis and Forecasting Economic Modelling Economics and Public Policy International Economics
David Stewart-Patterson
Vice-President, Public Policy · The Conference Board of Canada
No dragon in this den! Combining policy analysis & advocacy, the CBoC's VP of Public Policy enthusiastically supports young entrepreneurs
Public Policy
Ginger Grant
Professor (Marketing and Innovation) · Sheridan College
Innovation Management, Leadership Development, Strategy, Corporate Anthropology, Organizational Design, Scenario Planning, Storytelling
Experiential and Archetypal Marketing Scenario Planning Revisioning Retirement Innovation Culture Design Thinking
Mario Lefebvre
Director, Centre for Municipal Studies · The Conference Board of Canada
City Hall 101: Find out what the latest research indicates as it relates to the economic and financial state of North American cities
The Economics of Cities Economic Analysis Centre for Municipal Studies
Nelson Guda, PhD
Independent Artist · Studio of Nelson Guda
Artist, TEDx Speaker, Creator
Conservation Issues Peace Building Community Engagement Climate Change Motivational Speaking
James Ware
Executive Director · The Future of Work...unlimited
Experienced speaker and futurist; focused on the changing nature of work, the workplace, and the workforce. Change management specialist an
The Future of Work Organizational/Cultural Change Managing People You Can't See Talking About Tomorrow: Conversations About the Future of Work Your Last Bad Meeting!
Eli Singer
Founder and CEO · NearNow
Serial entrepreneur and recognized digital communications thought leader
Advertising & Media Strategy Board Advisor Brand & Communications Strategy Digital & Mobile Strategy Innovation & Commercialization
Rahul Tongia
Adjunct Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Rahul Tongia's research focuses on infrastructure and technology for sustainable development.
Smart Grids Sustainable Energy Technology Underserved Populations Economics Policy
Eric Jackson, Ph.D.
Executive Director, CTI, and Director, CTSRC · University of Connecticut
Eric Jackson researches driver behavior and vehicle impacts on transportation safety
Autonomous Vehicles Safety data integration and analysis Transportation Data Systems Web-based data collection, distributuon, and analysis Remote sensing and geographic information systems
Fred Carstensen, Ph.D.
Professor · University of Connecticut
Professor Fred Carstensen is an expert in the areas of public policy, economic history and economics.
Finance Public Policy Economic History Economics
Kent Wise
Biblical Success Coach and Anti-Bullying and Self Esteem Expert · Wise Enterprises
Kent Wise - Award Winning Inspirational Speaker and Founder of the S.T.O.P. Anti- Bullying and Self Esteem Program
Michelle Lobchuk
Associate Professor · Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, College of Nursing, University of Manitoba
Empathic understanding of our partners in care - Family Carers in Canada
Empathy Perceptual understanding Video-feedback Caregiving Family Caregiving
Zhishuo (Peter) Liu
Co-Founder & President · China Canada Angels Alliance
China Canada Angels Alliance
Angel Investing Mobile Startup Acceleration Doing Business in China Gaming and Mobile Technology
Lisa de Wilde
CEO · TVO
CEO of Ontario's public educational media organization believes in the power of media to engage, to inform and to serve the public good
Telecommunications in Canada Public Broadcasting Education and the Media Mulit-Platform Educational Content Public Television and the Media Landscape
Esther Lim
CEO and Chief Experience Architect · The Estuary, LLC
Passionately exploring the convergence of social media, storytelling, big data and emerging tech in marketing and digital entertainment
Transmedia Storytelling Digital Narratives: Co-Created Storyworld Communities Social Media Analytics Big Data Narrative Gamification
Chris MM Gordon
Director · CEO Irish Social Enterprise Network, MC
Chris Gordon; a starter, business and social entrepreneur
Social Enterprise Cooperative Social Innovation
Joantxo Llantada
promotion executive · Think Tank Travel
Marketer, digital storyteller, social media strategist, tourist trends @ DMO Land of Valencia, Spain.
Social Media Transmedia Storytelling Destination Marketing Leissure and Hospitality Marketing Strategy
Michael Carriere, Ph.D.
Professor, Director, Honors Program · Milwaukee School of Engineering
Dr. Michael Carriere is an urban historian, with expertise in American history, urban studies and sustainability.
Sustainability American History General Social Science Honors Program History
Kwela Sabine Hermanns
Founder · Social Safari KnowledgeLand
A rare combination of trends, inspiration & solid business strategy
Technology Futures Innovation Strategies Gamification in Business