Mindy Benson

President · Southern Utah University

Specializes in higher education administration, event management and production, community relations, fundraising, and donor engagement

Donor Engagement Higher Education Administration Outreach in Rural Communities History of Southern Utah University Event Planning, University Commencement

Michael Debiak

Program Delivery Executive

Engaging speaker that delivers solutions to real world challenges managing business in a dynamic global economy

Delivering Value in A Low Budget World Strategic Application of Risk Management Integrated Performance Metrics Maximizing Opportunity and Reducing Threats Strategic Leadership

Jason Morga

Sr. Director Americas Marketing · Kelly Services

Jason S. Morga, PHR, MBA

Social Media Marketing Marketing Strategy Internal Communications

Joanne Thomsen

VP, Talent · MaRS Discovery District

The MaRS Chiropractor: Gifted in aligning people strategy with business strategy while charming the organization with a can-do attitude!

Human Resources Best Practices Human Resource Management Organizational Change Employee Development and Leadership

Ralph Carter

Piper Professor, Political Science · Texas Christian University

Professor Carter focuses on U.S. foreign, trade, and defense policy, with a particular emphasis on the roles played by members of Congress.

International Relations U. S. Foreign Policy in Film Middle East Russia North Korea

Amanda Hooykaas

Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Association · University of Guelph

Bridge-builder, experiential educator, wilderness guide, lover of heritage, gardens, stories, and community.

Geography Sense of Community Sense of Place Belonging Creative Destruction

Neil Bhapkar

Director of Marketing · Uberflip

Don't worry, he'll call the next day! Make a date to have Uberflip's Director of Marketing ensure that your event content goes all the way

Online Media Planning Media Strategy Partnership Marketing Web Analytics Media Forecasting

Bert Sandie

Director, Technical Excellence · Electronic Arts, Inc.

Bert Sandie is a key contributor to Electronic Arts (EA) dynamic culture. His technical and leadership background in the high-tech industry

Collaboration in the Digital Workplace Knowledge Workers Social Informal and Formal Learning Video Game Industry

Cindy Lubitz

Managing Director · inTalent Consulting Group

Fortune 20 HR Strategist

The Roi of Human Capital Management Reality-Based Talent Planning and Succession Lessons Learned in Succession & Talent Planning From the Home Depot Building & Leading A Talent Acquisition Function 1099: the Wave of the Future

Robert S. Young

Professor · Western Carolina University

Robert S. Young is a licensed professional geologist in three states (FL, NC, SC).

Holocene landscape evolution in the southern Appalachians Wetlands Coastal Management Coastal Processes Hurricanes

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

Michael Pranikoff

Global Director, Emerging Media · PR Newswire

Speaks on technology trends shaping the future of media and public relations

Social Media Marketing Multimedia Marketing SEO Search Engine Marketing Multimedia Communications

Sarah Skerik

Vice President, Social Media · PR Newswire

Helping communications pros tune in to customer conversations and trends to drive brand awareness and audience engagement

Digital Marketing Online Pr Seo Strategies Strategic Communications Media Relations

Ahu Yildirmaz, Ph.D.

Vice President, Head of ADP Research Institute · ADP

PhD economist with global background and insight on employment, big data, healthcare and workforce demographics

Big Data Business Intelligence Employment Jobs Creation Workforce Demographics

Grant Borbridge, Q.C.

Executive VP, Investments & Chief Counsel · MEG Energy

International expert with vast experience in global private equity, venture capital investment, corporate governance and legal compliance

Competitive Analysis Company Restructuring Divestitures Financial Analysis Financial Modeling

Veronika Sonsev

CEO & Founder · inSparq

An inspirational personality in the mobile and digital technology field who is pioneering new business opportunities for women entrepreneurs

Startups and Investment Management Entrepreneurship Mobile Technology and Wireless Financial Forecasting and Planning Operations Management

Daniel Cornfield

Professor of Sociology · Vanderbilt University

Expert in the American labor movement, the creative class, and work and occupation issues generally.

labor & employment Creative Class Unionization Labor Unions Musicians

Anil Jain

University Distinguished Professor, Department of Computer Science · Michigan State University

Expert in biometrics (pattern recognition, computer vision and biometric recognition)

Pattern Recognition Computer Vision Biometrics Markov Random Fields Clustering Data

Kelly Marchese

Principal, Deloitte Consulting LLP · Deloitte Services LLP

Hiya!! Deloitte's certified Master Black Belt in Lean/Six Sigma provides supply chain and process analysis for your operations success

Supply Chain & Operations Lean Operations Managing Supply Chain Risk

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