the future Experts

Yongsun Paik, Ph.D.

Professor of International Business and Management, College of Business AdministrationLoyola Marymount University

Hiba Baroud

Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental EngineeringVanderbilt University

Expert in risk, reliability and resilience of critical infrastructure against climate change and natural disasters, particularly flooding.

Judith Hurwitz

President & CEOHurwitz & Associates

Experienced, dynamic speaking focused on impact of technology on to drive innovation and business success

Arin Brahma, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Information Systems and Business Analytics, College of Business AdministrationLoyola Marymount University

Bonnie Stewart

Coordinator of Adult Teaching & Professional LearningUniversity of Prince Edward Island

Dr. Bonnie Stewart researches social media's intersection with education & professional development, & leads digital strategy in education.

Greg Upton

Interim Executive Director & Associate Research ProfessorLouisiana State University

Dr. Upton's research interests are at the intersection of energy and environmental economics.

Francine Berman

Stuart Rice Honorary Chair and Research Professor, Manning College of Information and Computer SciencesUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst

Francine Berman is a data scientist whose work focuses on the social and environmental impacts of information technology.

Giovanna Mingarelli

Chief Executive Officer and Co-FounderM&C Consulting and Mcrowdsourcing Canada (MC2) Inc.

Giovanna Mingarelli is an entrepreneur, crowdsourcing expert, public speaker and writer

Douglas Shadle

Associate Professor of MusicologyVanderbilt University

Expert in historically marginalized composers and the role of symphony orchestras and orchestral music in American life.

Patrick Flavin, Ph.D.

Bob Bullock Professor of Political Science, Interim Chair of Political ScienceBaylor University

Expert on Texas & U.S. politics, campaigns & elections, public opinion, and public policy.