Technology Experts

Rachel Bi, Ph.D.

Director, UVU FinTech CenterUtah Valley University

Bi is an expert in FinTech innovation and financial planning software

Dustin Haisler

Presidente.Republic

President of e.Republic | GovTech GTM & PE-Backed Executive | GovTech M&A Advisor | Former Government CIO/ACM | TEDx Speaker (2x)

Tristan Sauer

New Media Artist and CuratorMiddlebrook Prize Winners

Tristan Sauer is a new media artist and curator interested in physical computing, wearable technology, and sculpture.

Lee McKnight

Kauffman Professor of Entrepreneurship and InnovationSyracuse University

Visionary Inventor of Cloud to Edge Software Applications - Edgeware Wiglets and Gridlets

Lance Laking

Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Advisory ServicesMaRS Cleantech

Entrepreneur, Advisor, Angel Investor, Board Director in technology-based businesses

Andrew Ledbetter

Professor & Chair of Communication StudiesTexas Christian University

Andrew Ledbetter investigates how people use communication technology to maintain close ties with friends, family, and romantic partners.

Lea Deesing

Assistant City Manager, former CIOCity of Riverside

Motivate staff and spark innovation. Encourage kids to pursue STEM fields. Increase government transparency and improve cyber security.

Andrea Hershatter

Professor in the Practice of Organization & Management; Senior Associate Dean of Undergraduate EducationEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Glenn Daehn

Fontana Professor, Materials Science Engineering | College of EngineeringThe Ohio State University

Materials science engineering expert, revolutionizing impulse-based manufacturing

Sarah Evans

Chief EvangelistSevans Strategy

Sarah serves as a digital correspondent and consultant to global brands is a digital strategist and global brand correspondent.