Joseph F. Coughlin

Director, MIT AgeLab · Massachusetts Institute of Technology

You're not getting older, you're getting better! MIT's AgeLab Director explains how changing demographics will impact business & government

Aging Social Innovation Gerontology New Technology Understanding the Impact of Place On Well-Being

Bruce Armitage

Professor and Co-Director · Carnegie Mellon University

Bruce Armitage’s current research interests include the use of PNA for sequence-specific recognition of DNA and RNA.

Peptide Nucleic Acids DNA Nanotechnology Bioorganic Chemistry Fluorescent Dyes Molecular Evolution

Steven Huege, M.D., MS.Ed

Swank Foundation Endowed Chair in Memory Care and Geriatrics · ChristianaCare

Expert in memory care and geriactrics

Dementia/Memory Care Mental Health in Older Adults Geriatric Psychiatry Physician Wellness/Health Medical Education

Doug Smith

Principal · DSE Network Inc.

NHL Story - Author & International Speaker on Building Performance

Unlocking Performance High Performance Teams The Gift of Performance Phenomenal Outcomes The High Performance Brain

Young Anna Argyris

Associate Professor · Michigan State University

Young Anna Argyris’s research centers on the design, development, and use of Information Technology to aid users’ decision-making.

Social Media Health Misinformation Media and Information Decision-Making Social Media Influencers

Eric Jeng

Associate Professor/Director/M.D. · University of Florida

Dr. Eric Jeng is a cardiovascular surgeon with expertise in cardiovascular surgery, aortic surgery, and mechanical circulatory support.

Complex Cardiovascular Surgery TAVR Durable Circulatory Support Aortic Surgery Heart Failure

Nick Drydakis

Director of the Centre for Pluralist Economics (CPE) · Anglia Ruskin University

Nick is spokesperson at the IZA World of Labor for areas such as inequality, poverty & discrimination.

Labour Markets Economics of Inequality Labour Economics Population Economics Economic Crises

Anthony F. Botelho

Assistant Professor · University of Florida

Anthony Botelho's researches the development and application of educational technology.

Behavioral Psychology Educational Technology Machine Leearning Qualitative Methods Artificial Intelligence

Alan Mackelprang

Associate Professor · Georgia Southern University

Alan Mackelprang's research interests include examining interdependencies among supply chain partners

Lean Manufacturing Supply Chain Integration Supply Chain Contagion Manufacturing Flexibility

Jeff Cohen, Ph.D.

Professor of Real Estate and Finance · University of Connecticut

Jeffrey Cohen is an expert on how airport noise, transit and highway infrastructure improvements impact real estate.

Residential Real Estate Applied Spatial Econometrics Real Estate Economics and Finance Transportation and Real Estate

Robert Smith RGD

Owner/Creative Director · Association of Registered Graphic Designers

Creative Catalyst • Brand Builder • Speaker • Teacher

Product Design Interior Design Creativity Package Design Branding

Ali Ghafour

Founder & CTO · Viafoura

Engaging speaker with a unique mix of backgrounds in tech, business, and competitive athletics

User Engagement as It Relates to Online Publishers The Relationship Between Sports and Business Startup Fundraising and Growth

Kelly Herd, Ph.D.

Associate Professor · University of Connecticut

Professor Herd focuses on creativity and product design as they relate to social cognition, identity, and emotions

Emotions Product Design Social Cognition Consumer Behavior Creativity

Professor Jim Boyne

Head of Subject · Leeds Beckett

Jim Boyne's laboratory investigates the role of RNA in human disease.

Molecular & Cellular Biology Cancer Research

Sina Zare, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Information Systems and Business Analytics, College of Business Administration · Loyola Marymount University

Decision-Making Models and Methods Supply Chain Strategy Behavioral Operations Management Service Operations Management

Wei Jiang

Vice Dean for Faculty and Research and Asa Griggs Candler Professor of Finance · Emory University, Goizueta Business School

A leading finance scholar with extensive leadership roles.

Law and Finance Corporate Governance Corporate Finance Technology and Financial Markets

Greg Payne

Vice President, Portfolio Management · Investeco Capital Corp.

You thought only Kermit was green? Supporting investments in the environmental economy is a passion for Greenchip's Portfolio Manager

Cleantech Green Investing Socially Responsible Investing Green Economic Development Cities and Sustainable Development

Andrew Ledbetter

Professor & Chair of Communication Studies · Texas Christian University

Andrew Ledbetter investigates how people use communication technology to maintain close ties with friends, family, and romantic partners.

Quantitative Research Methods Psychological Health Friendships Communication Technology Social Media

Carson Meredith

Professor, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE

Carson Meredith is an expert in researching the surfaces and interfaces of advanced materials.

Biotechnology Energy and Sustainability Materials and Nanotechnology

Lawrence Husick

Sr. Fellow · Foreign Policy Research Institute

Experience, dynamic, humorous and knowledgable on a stunningly wide range of topics.

Cyberwar Cyberterrorism Cybercrime. Innovation History and Practice.