Michael J. McClure, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering | BE, Vanderbilt University | Ph.D, Virginia Commonwealth University · VCU College of Engineering

Understanding the role of extracellular matrix and mechanical forces to regulate skeletal muscle structure, function, and innervation.

Muscle aging Cell-matrix interactions Integrin-mediated signaling Myoblast fusion Regenerative rehabilitation in skeletal muscle trauma

Kwabena Boakye

Assistant Professor · Georgia Southern University

Professor Boakye's research interest includes quality improvement, service innovation, and applied statistics

IT Post-Adoption Quality Management Service Operations

Jonathon Colman

Senior Design Manager, Keynote Speaker · Intercom

I lead content design at Intercom. I'm a Webby Award winner and keynote speaker who’s appeared at over 80 design & tech events.

Content Content Strategy Writing Product Design User Experience

Christopher H. Contag

James and Katherine Cornelius Chair; John A. Hannah Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Microbiology & Molecular Genetics; Director, Institute for Quantitative Health Science and Engineering · Michigan State University

Expert in biomedical engineering and molecular imaging

Photomedicine Molecular Imaging Neonatal and Developmental Medicine Microbiology & Immunology Radiology

Rod Matthews

Director · Impact Human Performance Technologies Pty Ltd

Hilarious, insightful, practical and interactive presenter on all matters to do with inter and intra personal skills

Change Leadership Persuasion

Kirsten Knipp

Vice President, HubSpot Europe · HubSpot

Experienced, engaging speaker that marries inbound marketing theory with practical business examples and inspires audiences to take action

Kuldeep Neote

Senior Director · Consulate General of Canada (CTA Boston)

Kuldeep focuses primarily on the areas of Oncology and Immunology.

Drug Discovery Immunology Oncology Molecular Biology

Carlos Paz-Soldan

CEO & Founder · Tenet Computer Group Inc.

Combines business and technology expertise.

Emergency Preparedness Information Technology Mobile Technology Business Augmented Reality

Elizabeth (Betsy) VanDeusen, PhD

Director, Augusta University Literacy Center · Augusta University

Interdisciplinary Instruction Communities of Practice Literacy

Lou Russell

CEO / Queen / Learning Facilitator · Russell Martin & Associates

As a sought-after international speaker to leaders, Lou blends her humorous stories with her engaging on-the-ground experience to customize

Project Management for Scalability Eq for Project Decision Making Success Leading Unruly Project Teams Focused Performance

Vivian Loftness

University Professor · Carnegie Mellon University

Vivian Loftness is an internationally renowned researcher, author and educator with 30+ years in environmental design and sustainability.

Changing Nature of Work Environmental Quality Environmental Design Sustainability Energy

Dawn Bazely

Professor, Department of Biology · York University

#YorkU Biology professor. Collaborative, interdisciplinary researcher & award-winning teacher. Past #YorkU Sustainability Inst Director.

Animal Behaviour Arctic Affairs Climate Change Curriculum Design & Development Ecology

Nazir Ahmad

President · GivingWorks Inc.: Strategists for Social Impact

Nazir blends an inquisitive mind, strategic acumen and engaging presence to help business and philanthropy enhance their social impact.

Public-Private Partnerships Strategic Philanthropy Personal Leadership

Fred Pries

Associate Professor · Centre for Business and Social Entrepreneurship

Assoc. Professor with expertise in Accounting, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management

Strategic Management Innovation Gap Products/Services That Drive Economic Growth Products/Services That Provide Solutions to Health

Michael Brodie

Visiting Scholar Harvard University · Harvard University

Michael Brodie is an expert in research and industrial practice in data science and databases.

Data Science Databases Multi-Disciplinary Problem Solving Industrial Practice Distributed Systems

Eli Singer

CEO, Advisor, Investor · NearNow

Mentor Coach for Neurodivergent Leaders & Technology Entrepreneurs

Artifical Intelligence Executive & Leadership Coaching ADHD Venture Capital Thought Leadership

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

Rubsun Ho

Co-Founder · Cognition LLP

Highly regarded corporate lawyer specializing in providing quality legal services forf startups.

Entrepreneurship Commercial Agreements Employment Law Financial Management for Business Start-Ups Mobile Technology

Sunil Murthy, Ph.D.

Clinical Associate Professor of Management, College of Business Administration · Loyola Marymount University

Academic Director, MSESI

Consensus Based Leadership Value Based Pricing Brand Strategy Business Strategy Competitive Intelligence

Charles Cartin, Ph.D.

Professor, Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering · VCU College of Engineering

Director of Makerspaces & Professor of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering at Virginia Commonwealth University

Additive Manufacturing Advanced Engineering Mathematics Computer Aided Design (CAD) Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) Design Engineering