Anne Oeldorf-Hirsch, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor · University of Connecticut

Dr. Oeldorf-Hirsch's research focuses on information sharing on social media, particularly in the areas of news, science, and well-being.

Science Communication News Engagement Computer-mediated communication Communication Technology Social Media

Greg Waite

CEO · InventionShare

Greg Waite is an entrepreneur, inventor and investor who specializes in monetizing platform technologies.

Financial & Social Leverage Spin-out Breakthrough Technologies Breakthrough Invention Fund Technology Commercialization

Ernesto Colín

Associate Professor · Loyola Marymount University

Department of Teaching and Learning

Qualitative Research Instructional Technology Indigenous Education Anthropology of Education Cultural Anthropology

John Verboncoeur

Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies · Michigan State University

John Verboncoeur studies computational plasma physics, electromagnetics, beam physics and high field effects,

Propulsion Technologies

Erica Fuchs

Professor · Carnegie Mellon University

Erica Fuchs is passionate about building nationally the intellectual foundations and analytic tools to inform National Technology Strategy.

Innovation Policy Technology Development Public Policy Global manufacturing Commercialization

Daxton “Chip” Stewart

Professor and Assistant Provost for Research Compliance · Texas Christian University

Dr. Stewart’s areas of expertise include media law and communication technology.

Media Law Communication Technology First Amendment Freedom of Information Public Records Law

Gloria Mark

Chancellor's Professor Informatics · UC Irvine

Gloria Mark's research area is human-computer interaction (HCI) studying how technology has impacted individuals, groups, and society.

Information Technology Email Interruptions Human-Computer Interaction Multi-Tasking

Darrin Rothe, P.E., Ph.D.

Associate Professor · Milwaukee School of Engineering

Dr. Darrin Rothe is an expert in the areas of data collection and processing, embedded systems, and programmable logic device applications.

Engineering Education Electrical Engineering Bioengineering Bio Technology

Rebecca Nugent

Teaching Professor and Department Head · Carnegie Mellon University

Rebecca Nugent's research interests lie in clustering, record linkage, educational data mining/psychometrics and public health.

Future of Education Public Health Clustering Semantic Organization Educational Data Mining/Psychometric

Andrew Fisher

Chief Technology Officer · JBA

Maker and breaker of smart things, using the web, mobile, ubicomp and data to create the future.

Internet of Things Mobile Technology Web

Bruce Hecht

CEO and CTO · VG2PLAY

Bruce Hecht is an expert at advancing architectural and design methodologies in hardware, software, and systems.

Integrated Circuit Local Engagement Electrical Engineering Hardware Design Technology Development

Murray Mazer

Global Head of Innovation and Research · Amadeus IT Group

Murray Mazer is an expert in research and development, software systems and building, managing, and scaling engineering organizations.

Distributed Systems and Networks Privacy Strategic Relationships Technical Strategy Product Strategy

Maxellende Ezin

Assistant Professor of Biology · Loyola Marymount University

Seaver College of Science and Engineering

Biomedical Technology Congenital Heart Disease Developmental Biology Biomedical Research

Rick Pierce

CEO and Co-founder · SanaRx Biotherapeutics

Rick Pierce is a senior level executive and advisor, with expertise in attracting capital, forging transformative strategic alliances .

Strategic Planning Medical Devices Technology Transfer Lifesciences Pharmaceutical Industry

Evan Lewis

Co-Founder · eProf Education Inc.

Co-Founder, eProf.com

Education Tech Web Development Startup Methodology

Dr. Marty Makary

Physician, Researcher, Author, Medical Commentator · Johns Hopkins School of Medicine & Johns Hopkins Center for Global Health

This won't hurt a bit! In fact, your audience will say "Ahh" when a Johns Hopkins School of Medicine physician and author is at the podium

Minimally-Invasive Surgery Health Services Research Cancer Therapy Health Policy Access to Healthcare

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

Jake Glover, Ph.D.

Senior Education Officer and Director of Client Resources · IDEA

Jake was drawn to IDEA because its mission is very much his life focus— to help improve teaching and learning in the broadest scope.

Higher Education Administration Faculty Development Instructional Design Student Affairs Curriculum Development

Mukesh Srivastava

Professor of Business · University of Mary Washington

Dr. Srivastava focuses on strategic management.

Technology Adoption Global Outsourcing Strategic Management and Innovation

Ron Dizy

Managing Director, Advanced Energy Centre · MaRS Cleantech

Leading the Advanced Energy Centre in its mission to deliver higher levels of energy innovation in Ontario

Energy Innovation Energy Technology Evolution of Modern Power Systems