Michael C. Slattery

Professor, Department Chair and Director of the Institute for Environmental Studies · Texas Christian University

Mike has worked in diverse landscapes ranging from the Namib Desert in southern Africa to the cloud forests of Costa Rica.

Mercury Contamination from Coal-fired Power Plants Wind Research Rhino Conservation Human Impact to Coastal Plains, Rivers and Sediment Pathways

Laura Doering

Assistant Professor of Strategic Management · Rotman School of Management

Laura Doering's research examines how micro-level decisions and circumstances affect economic outcomes in developing countries

Qualitative Analytics Qualitative Research Data Analysis Statistic Econometrics

Dr. Ilse Treurnicht

CEO · MaRS

This extraordinary CEO and Rhodes Scholar leads an organization dedicated to developing the next generation of Canadian growth companies

Venture Capital Management Advanced Technologies Emerging Technologies Entrepreneurship & Innovation Innovation & Economic Development

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

Mevan Jayasinghe

Associate Professor; Associate Director of Outreach, Director of Professional Development and Labor Education Programs in the School of Human Resources and Labor Relations · Michigan State University

Mevan Jayasinghe conducts international research on the effectiveness of human resource mgmt & corporate social responsibility strategies.

Strategic Human Resource Management Human Resources in the Apparel Manufacturing Industry Corporate Social Responsibility and Labor Standards in Global Supply Chains Social Compliance in Global Supply Chains Job Quality

M. Brent Donnellan

Chair, Department of Psychology · Michigan State University

An expert in personality traits, personality assessment, personality development, and research practices in the psychological sciences.

Relationships Personality Disorders Personalities Temperament

Christopher Ategeka

Founder · LyfBase

Inventor, 2014 UN Global Accelerator, Forbes 30 Under 30, Echoing Green fellow, Founder cabikes, Co-Founder Privail

Healthcare Drones for Humanity Investments in Africa Medical Devices Mechanical Engineering

Joshua White

Assistant Professor of Finance · Vanderbilt University

A former SEC economist who studies financial regulation, cryptocurrency, and securities and investments.

Financial Disclosure Sarbanes-Oxley Securities and Investments Cryptocurrency Financial Regulation

Chris Manning, Ph.D.

Emeritus Professor of Real Estate and Finance, College of Business Administration · Loyola Marymount University

Real Estate Investment Corporate Finance Business Valuation Executive Education Executive Coaching

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

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

Eric Corey Freed

Founding Principal · OrganicARCHITECT

Green architect, author and visionary

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) ESG Investment Strategies Green Buildings Green Architect Carbon

David Barry

President and CEO · Trust Company of America

If you're frozen by ice cold hospitality, let the warm breeze of Trust Company of America's service and employee culture wash over you

Fostering an Employee Culture At Work Managing Diverse Business Units Strategic Planning New Business Development Change Management

Sue Loomer

Managing Director · Campbell Valuation Partners Limited

Earn a high interest rate! Give your event the content it needs with Campbell Valuation Partners accomplished business valuation expert

Financial Analysis Damages Quantification Business Valuation Intangible Asset Valuation Corporate Growth Strategies

Ben Pickering

CEO · Strutta

Dynamic and engaging speaker recognized as a thought leader in arena of social media and promotional marketing

Social Media Promotions Online Advertising Social Promotions Social Media Business Development and Operations

Jan Brzeski

Managing Director & CIO · Arixa Capital Advisors

Private Lender & Fund Manager

Real Estate Investment

Steve Palmer

Chair · CATAAlliance Public Safety Advisory Board

Steve Palmer is a Life Member of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police.

Strategic Communications Public Safety Strategy Strategic Planning Security

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

Kari Watkins

Associate Professor, Civil Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE

Kari Watkins' research interests revolve around multi-modal transportation planning and the use of technology in transportation.

Complete Streets Design Traveler Information Transportation Planning Smart Cities Sustainable Communities

George Sarraf

Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics · Loyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Experimental Finance Investments and Corporate Finance Intermediate Microeconomics International Finance Principles of Microeconomics & Macroeconomics