Thomas Garrett

Vice President · International Republican Institute

20 years work on democracy in Middle East, Eastern Europe and Asia

Democracy Assistance in U.S. Foreign Policy

Julie Cafley

Senior Vice President · Public Policy Forum

Julie Cafley is a frequent speaker and commentator on issues relating to higher education leadership and governance.

Governance and Public Policy Higher Education Administration Women & Leadership Community Development Innovation

Shafiul Islam

Head of Operations · AM Securities and Financial Services Ltd. (concern of Abdul Monem Ltd.)

Head of Operations at AM Securities and Financial Services Ltd.

Capital Markets Portfolio Management Investment Banking

Richard Dees

Associate Professor of Philosophy and Bioethics · University of Rochester

Richard Dees' research and teaching interests are in public health ethics, neuroethics, and political philosophy.

Neuroethics Public Health Ethics Political Philosophy

Gerardo Suarez del Real

COO · Sliding.ca

To help others learn new skills, so they can improve their life.

Presentations Visual Thinking Coaching Powerpoint

Jason Mudd

Professional Public Speaker | Thought Leader · Axia Public Relations

Trusted adviser to America’s most admired and fastest-growing companies

Crisis Communications Executive Leadership Integrated Marketing Digital Marketing Business Srategy

Simon Medcalfe, PhD

Professor · Augusta University

Dr. Simon Medcalfe is an economist with an emphasis on sports economics, social determinants of health, and the local economy.

Community and Economic Development Social Determinants of Health Sports Economics

Troy Hicks

Director, Chippewa River Writing Project · Central Michigan University

An experienced educator, Hicks leads dynamic professional development around technology and writing.

Digital Writing Technology Integration Professional Development

Philip La Duke

Safety Iconoclast & Culture Transformation Architect · ERM

One of the most informative, entertaining, and engaging speakers you're likely to ever find

Talent & Gamification Talent Management Cross generational training and management Planning Corporate Culture

Carolyn Snider

Emergency Physician at Winnipeg Health Sciences Centre & Medical Director · Emergency Department Violence Intervention Program

An academic emergency medicine physician dedicated to advocating for people affected by violence

Trauma Care Youth Violence Intimate Partner Violence Emergency Medicine

Gregory Brock

Professor · Georgia Southern University

Gregory Brock is a professor of economics specializing in economic development, transition economies, and regional economics.

Macroeconomics Regional Economics Economic Development Transition Economies Microeconomics

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

Guy Joseph Ale, DBA

President · Lifespan Seminar

Holistic Health Expert | Award Winning Speaker and Coach | President, Lifespan Seminar | VP, Asia Pacific Association of Psychology

Aging Nutrition Life-Work Balance Longevity Holistic Health

John Sowash

Fearless Leader, Founder, and Owner · Sowash Ventures

Inspiring the next generation of Educators

Educational Technology Google Apps Technology in the Classroom

Nadja Bester

Digital Brand and Communications Ninja · Various international online media and communications companies

Digital Brand and Content Marketing Jedi

Digital & Mobile Strategy Digital Activism Digital Marketing & Lead Generation Digital Marketing & Strategy Digital Marketing & Advertising

David T. Lord

President · David T. Lord Consulting, L.L.C.

Helping Your Business Get Better

Stephanie van Willigenburg

Professor of Mathematics · University of British Columbia

Researcher, mentor, educator. Bringing balance to the equation.

Mathematics Combinatorics Representation Theory Women in STEM Women in Mathematics

Stephen Peca

Managing Director · Concourse Realty Group

Commercial Real Estate Development and Investment (and everything in between)

Real Estate Private Equity Project Finance

Eyuphan Bulut, Ph.D.

Associate Professor · VCU College of Engineering

Professor Bulut's research interests include wireless networks and mobile computing, cyber-physical systems, and social networks

Applied Machine Learning with Sensor Data and Wireless Signals Mobile Computing: Wireless Networks Cyber-physical Systems Mobile Social Networks Wireless Charging Security: Cyber Security Network Security Privacy and Trust Mobile (3G/4G) Systems: Mobile Packet Core Cloud Mobile Data Offloading Internet of Things (IoT), Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), Wireless Sensing

Darlene Hunter

President, · Darlene Hunter & Associates, LLC

Motivational Speaker, Trainer & Life Coach - Making Life Changing Differences in the Lives of People - Encouraging, Empowering & Inspiring

Overcoming the Obstacles Releasing the Winner in You Mastering Your Mission