R. Helen Zha
Assistant Professor, Chemical and Biological Engineering · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Develops biohybrid and bioinspired materials for applications in human healthcare and sustainability.
Biomimetic and Bio-inspired Materials Biomolecular Engineering and Self-assembly Sustainable Materials and Plastic Upcycling Drug delivery and Nanomedicine Nanostructured Soft Matter
June Ahn
Professor · UC Irvine
June Ahn is a Professor of Learning Sciences and Research-Practice Partnerships at the UC Irvine (UCI) School of Education.
Data Use and Analytics Human-Computer Interaction Learning Technologies Research-Practice Partnerships Educational Technology
Preston Green, J.D., Ed.D.
John and Maria Neag Professor of Urban Education · University of Connecticut
Professor focused on charter school regulation and industry oversight.
School Choice Educational Equity Industry Oversight Charter School Regulation Educational Leadership
Nicole Crowder
Associate Professor · University of Mary Washington
Nicole Crowder's research focuses on reducing carbon dioxide gases.
Inorganic Chemistry Chemistry
Francois Byrne
CEO · Hybrid Power Solutions
Hybrid Power Solutions was founded in 2015 in response to a pressing need for safer, cleaner and more effective portable electric systems
Battery Systems Engineering portable power battery banks generators off grid batteries
Tara Alvarez
Professor and Director, Undergraduate Biomedical Engineering Program · New Jersey Institute of Technology
Professor Alvarez conducts neuroscience research for helping patients recover their vision and for diagnosing other visual diseases.
Vision Therapy Virtual Reality Vision Neuroscience Biomedical Engineering
Paulina Jaramillo
Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Paulina Jaramillo is currently involved in research to understand the social, economic and environmental implications of energy consumption.
Sustainable Engineering Engineering and Public Policy Electric Power Systems Green Design Energy
Daniel Ferris
Professor · University of Florida
Daniel Ferris studies how humans move, focusing on both neuroscience and biomechanics, including individuals in health and disability.
Robotic Exoskeletons Electroencephalography Biomechanics of Human Movement Neural Control Human-machine Interfaces
Ben Chang
Director, Games and Simulation Arts and Sciences (GSAS) & Professor, Arts · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Explores the intersections of virtual environments and experimental gaming with contemporary media art
Digital Games Immersive Visualization Systems Experimental Gaming Electronic Art Virtual Environments
Michael Brand
Director · Captum Capital Limited
Technology Innovation
Technology Innovation Valuing Technology Bio & Chemo Sensors Technology Start-Ups
Michele Davies
Director, Partnership Development · Ontario Centres of Excellence
Decades of innovation
General Management Innovation adoption
Will Pate
Mobile Strategy · Kazify
Will is an experienced digital strategist that helps orgs deliver mobile-first tech, content, and experiences to employees and customers.
Mobile Strategy Mobile Advertising Mobile Mobile Marketing Mobile Business
Mark Organ
CEO and Founder · Categorynauts
Serial creator of multi-billion dollar categories. Founder/CEO of Influitive and Eloqua.
Category Creation Demand Generation Neuromarketing Disruptive Marketing Disruptive Innovation
Joanne West Metzger
Principal · C2Infinity
Joanne West Metzger is a leader in innovation and emerging technology with experience in product management and entrepreneurship.
Leadership Strategy Software Technology Technology & Innovation Product Management
Nick Whiteley
Chief Operating Officer · Innogise
CEO at Innogise Consulting, Author of Business Innovation
Think Like A Charity Innovation Culture
Michelle Brownlee
Director, Policy · Smart Prosperity Institute/University of Ottawa
Michelle works at the intersection of public policy, economics and the environment
Climate Change Environmental Economics Green Growth Environment & Economy Clean Innovation
Ernesto Guerra Vallejos, Ph.D.
Adjunct Assistant Professor · Milwaukee School of Engineering
Ernesto Guerra Vallejois is an economist, data analytics director, research scientist, statistician, and professor.
Innovation & Strategy Quantitative Policy Analysis Statistics Hypothesis Testing RegressionAnalysis
Phil Poekert
Professor/Director · University of Florida
Phil Poekert leads the Lastinger Center for Learning to educational innovations through partnerships, research and development.
Educational Innovations Teacher Education Professional Learning and Development Teacher Leadership University Partnerships
Aidan Kenny
Co-Founder & CEO · Instant Opinion
CEO of Instant Opinion
Service Innovation Customer Engagement Strategy
Don Weinstein
Senior Vice President, Product Management · ADP
Senior product management executive with key insight to human capital management trends and product/technology innovation.
Human Capital Management Trends Mobility & Mobile Solutions Big Data Business Analytics Globalization