Saraswathi Bellur, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Communication · University of Connecticut
Saras Bellur is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Connecticut.
Interactive Health Technologies Media Interfaces Human-Computer Interaction Mediated Content
Jim Long
Principal and Founder, Verge New Media; NBC News Media Disruptor/Content Creator · Verge New Media
Cooking instructions: Add one part new media soul with one part old media body, stir gently, and enjoy a media disruptor / content creator!
Social Media Journalism New Media Technology & Tools Digital Media Strategies Social Media and Brand Management Emerging Technologies
Peter Krapp
Professor, Film & Media Studies · UC Irvine
Expertise in: Secret communications & cryptologic history; cultural memory and media history; history of computing & simulations
Media History Cultural Memory Aesthetic Communication Cryptologic History Secret Communications
Scott Thorp
Associate Vice President for Research / Chair, Depart of Art and Design · Augusta University
At Augusta University, Scott Thorp seeks to create a creative community around a nationally ranked art and design department.
User-Centered Design Concept Development Contemporary Art Digital Photography Creativity Research
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
Steve Peters
Founding Partner / Chief Creative Officer · No Mimes Media
Emmy®-winning transmedia experience designer, consultant, speaker and digital content strategist.
Transmedia Game Design Entertainment Location Based Games AR / VR
Tristan Sauer
New Media Artist and Curator · Middlebrook Prize Winners
Tristan Sauer is a new media artist and curator interested in physical computing, wearable technology, and sculpture.
Electronic Sculpture Physical Computing Wearable Technology Afro-Futurism Technology and Capitalism
Josh Zak
Design Director, Partner · Turtle Inc.
Interactive Digital Designer | JoshZak.com
Strategic Thinking Ideation Art Direction
Michael Bond
Senior Developer & Project Manager · Verold
Now you'll really see something! Verold's Senior Developer and game industry veteran is set to grab the controls of your next event
Online Gaming Game Development Digital Technologies for Gaming Animation Applications for Gaming Content Development and Immersive Technologies
Zelimir Fedoran
Software Engineer · Verold
Don't hack your way through a field of IT speakers when the only hardware you need is Verold's Software Engineer and game enthusiast
Game Engine Architecture Web Development Javascript Game Development
Yu-Hao Lee
Associate Professor · University of Florida
Yu-Hao Lee’s research focuses on the cognitive and emotional effects of immersive/interactive media, e.g. video games and virtual reality.
Social Media Media Psychology and Media Effects Communication Technology Emerging Media Social Change
Brad Moody
Associate Professor of Digital & Interactive Media · Daytona State College
Creative Technologies and Education
New Media Interactive Curriculum Design & Development Technology in Education Post Production
Mindy McAdams
Chair | Professor · University of Florida
Mindy McAdams studies communication technologies, online journalism, interactivity and multimedia, the Internet and changes in societies.
Artificial Intelligence Data Journalism Numeracy and Coding Communication Technology
Elijah May
Chief Brand Officer & Host · SocialGood.TV
Brand Speaker & Strategist
Social Media Marketing Made Simple Brand Building Power of Email Marketing
Mark Steiner
President · Mark steiner, inc.
Experienced, dynamic speaker sharing eLearning expertise and wisdom
Estimating Elearning Projects Elearning Project Management Elearning Project Success
Marie Shanahan
Associate Professor · University of Connecticut
Professor Shanahan is an expert in the intersection of journalism and digital communication technology, online news and digital discourse.
News Literacy Digital Discourse Journalism Local news Media
Kelly Rusk
Consultant · Thornley Fallis Communications
Consultant at Thornley Fallis Communications
Problem Solving Online Journalism Creative Writing Public Speaking Social Media
Aashish Kumar
Professor of Radio, Television, Film · Hofstra University
Prof. Kumar is a social action scholar and a documentary filmmaker.
Filmmaking democratic discourse Civic Engagement grassroots advocacy
Elizabeth Johnson-Young
Assistant Professor of Communication · University of Mary Washington
Elizabeth Johnson-Young is an expert on health communication, especially maternal and family health, and media.
Gender and Communication Media Content Small Group Communication Public Communication Campaigns Communication Research Methods
Brian Ardinger
Co-founder · Econic
Forward Thoughts: Software, Technology, Marketing, & Startups. Founder @NMotionStartup, @econicco, & @theiopodcast, former CMO @Nanonation
Customer Experience Motivation Tedx Startup Acceleration Innovation & Creativity