the future Experts

Padhraic Smyth

Distinguished Professor of Computer Science and Director of the Data Science InitiativeUC Irvine

Padhraic Smyth studies machine learning, artificial intelligence, pattern recognition and applied statistics.

Petra Molnar

Associate DirectorRefugee Law Lab, Osgoode Hall Law School

Refugee and migration issues; technology and human rights; immigration detention; and the relationship between law, society, and culture

Sameer Hinduja, Ph.D.

ProfessorFlorida Atlantic University

Sameer Hinduja is recognized internationally for his work on the subjects of cyberbullying, safe social media use, and youth well-being.

Laura Mauldin, Ph.D.

ProfessorUniversity of Connecticut

Laura Mauldin is a sociologist focused on health and illness; caregiving; and disability, Deaf, and science and technology studies.

Susan McLennan

PresidentReimagine PR

I help leading brands mobilize people through purpose & storytelling. Consultant | speaker | trainer | Emmy Award-winning storyteller

H. Shelton Weeks, Ph.D.

Expert in real estate and financial marketsFlorida Gulf Coast University

H. Shelton Weeks has extensive industry experience in valuation of real property with an emphasis on senior living projects.

Dr Oleksandr Shepotylo

Senior Lecturer, Economics, Finance and EntrepreneurshipAston University

Dr Shepotylo seeks to answer the question of how do firms, industries, and countries grow by integrating into global markets.

Jill Perry-Smith

Professor of Organization & ManagementEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Amanda Konkle

ProfessorGeorgia Southern University

Amanda Konkle teaches and researches film and television.

Kate Detwiler, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of AnthropologyFlorida Atlantic University

Kate Detwiler's research focus is on the evolution and conservation of African forest monkeys.