Brent Beshore

Founder & CEO · AdVentures

Forward-thinking visionary possessing the tools to create, enable, or acquire companies that offer transformative communications solutions.

Strategic Planning Software/Web/Mobile Development Search Engine Marketing Public Relations Business Financing and Equity Investment

Michael Bond

Senior Developer & Project Manager · Verold

Now you'll really see something! Verold's Senior Developer and game industry veteran is set to grab the controls of your next event

Online Gaming Game Development Digital Technologies for Gaming Animation Applications for Gaming Content Development and Immersive Technologies

Leigh Potvin

Assistant Professor, Community Studies · Cape Breton University

Educator, activist, academic. Interests: straight privilege, urban farming, backyard chickens, fat activism & active transportation.

gender studies (feminism) Queer Theory Privilege in Society White Privilege straight privilege

Adryenn Ashley

Venture Capitalist · Slay Ventures

Mediagenic High Tech Priestess building and launching 100 Blockchain/AI Startups

Growth and Development of Technology-Based New Ventures Go to Market Strategies Capital Raising Social Media Reputation

Roger Thurow

Senior Fellow · The Chicago Council on Global Affairs

Pulitzer prize finalist with a wealth of experience writing about global food issues, hunger, poverty and international affairs

Africa Food Policy Agriculture Poverty Transmedia

Dan Cerny

Lecturer, Film and TV Production · Loyola Marymount University

School of Film and Television

Kevin McCluskey

Associate Professor, Theatre & Dance · University of Mary Washington

Associate Professor, Department of Theatre and Dance

Fashion Design Costume Design Dramatic Literature Fashion History

Chris Adams

Founder · Orbit Media Group

Seasoned, dynamic speaker: media, entertainment, technology, film, social and digital media executive

Film Web Apps Social Media Digital Media

Ross McKegney

CEO · Verold

Web Platforms, Business Design, WebGL / Web 3D

Software Development E-Commerce Cloud Computing Product Management It Strategy

Zak Normandin

Founder / CEO · Little Duck Organics

Founder / CEO @ Little Duck Organics

Consumer Product Design Food Packaging Brand Development

Monique Johnson

Online Video Consultant / Professional Speaker · Monique Johnson

I quit Wall Street to teach entrepreneurs how to create "Virtual Handshakes" using Online Video

Implementing Online Video Into Social Media and Marketing Strategy

Tara Rayburn

Healthy Habit Coach · The Healthy Habit Coach

The Healthy Habit Coach, Inspiring Uplifting Habits for the Mind, Body and Soul

Change A Life Real Food Nutrient Rich Foods Essential Oils Allergy Friendly Recipes

Cliff Schecter

Principal & President · Libertas, LLC

Enter Stage Left: Liberate your perspective with Libertas's progressive PR guy, columnist, We Act Radio co-founder, and bestselling author

Progressive Journalism Public Relations & Earned Media Strategy New Media Strategy & Execution Polling & Message Development Media Training

Michael Fabiano

Vice President, Revenue-Local Media · THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

An established leader in the media industry with an extensive understanding of digital, broadcast and print.

Publishing Financial Planning Business & Strategic Planning Negotiating Agreements Business Process Engineering

Jim Long

Principal and Founder, Verge New Media; NBC News Media Disruptor/Content Creator · Verge New Media

Cooking instructions: Add one part new media soul with one part old media body, stir gently, and enjoy a media disruptor / content creator!

Social Media Journalism New Media Technology & Tools Digital Media Strategies Social Media and Brand Management Emerging Technologies

Chester Elton

Author, Speaker and Consultant · The Culture Works

Let the “apostle of appreciation,” bestselling author Chester Elton inspire your employees to enviable heights of accomplishment

Human Resource Issues Leadership Motivation Peak Performance Workforce Issues

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

Kim (Kiki) Keating

Public and Media Relations Expert · The Brytemoore Group

Recognized expert in brand and communications strategy for higher education and corporate executives. Co-Founder of the MaKi Network.

Strategic Communications Media Strategy Brand Awareness Reputation Management Higher Education

Neal Fortin

Director of the Institute for Food Laws & Regulations · Michigan State University

An expert in food laws and regulation in the United States and International food laws.

Food Regulation Foods Laws

Shelby Renee Giles

Lecturer of Communication Studies · Loyola Marymount University

Lecturer of Communication Studies

Social Justice Spirituality Storytelling Wellbeing Advocacy