Tanya Kaefer

Assistant Professor, Faculty of Education · Lakehead University

Researcher in educational psychology with expertise in learning, knowledge, reading, and cognitive development.

Reading Development Cognitive Development Early Learning Learning & Development Media and Learning

Richard Hayes

Associate Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship, Executive Director, Institute Innovation & Entrepreneurship · Hofstra University

Entrepreneurship and management, particularly in emerging economies; the sharing economy.

Entrepreneurship Strategic Management Management of Innovation Entrepreneurship in Developed and Developing Economies Family Enterprises

Thomas Kessler

Managing Partner, CEO · Kessler Praxis Consult

Accelerate your M&A Integration to create value from your transaction and solidify your competitive positioning

Post Merger Integration M&a Integration Due Diligence M&a Target Selection

Professor Giampiero Favato

Director of the Institute of Leadership and Management in Health · Kingston University

He examines the economics of public health policy - and in particular the economics of inequalities in accessing medical treatments.

Pharmaceutical Industry Access to Medical Treatment Health Economics Vaccine Policy

Mahesh Sharma

Founder & Chief Mentor · Know Your True Self Research Academy

Internationally Certified LIFE Purpose Coach | Humanist | Researcher

Life Purpose & Passion Work - Life Balance Emotional Healing Sessions Learning & Development Corporate Learning Solutions

Minor Myers

Professor of Law · University of Connecticut

Minor Myers is a leading expert in corporate law and governance.

Corporate Finance Mergers & Acquisitions Law Corporate Law Executive Compensation

Don Weinstein

Senior Vice President, Product Management · ADP

Senior product management executive with key insight to human capital management trends and product/technology innovation.

Human Capital Management Trends Mobility & Mobile Solutions Big Data Business Analytics Globalization

David Lewis

Rebecca Webb Wilson University Professor and University Distinguished Professor of Political Science · Vanderbilt University

Expert in federal bureaucracy, including agency performance, agency oversight and the political appointment process.

Congressional oversight Presidential appointments Public Administration American Politics Government Agencies

Gene Wright

Assistant Professor · Milwaukee School of Engineering

Serial entrepreneur, innovator, and educator with experience in the classroom and beyond and worked with hundreds of small business owners.

John Perrin

Sales Director, Sales Speaker, Sales & Sales Management Training · Tactical Sales Training

Sales & Management Trainer, Sales Speaker, Sales Authority. Helping B2B Sales Organisations Increase Sales Effectiveness

B2b Business Strategy Sales Training Sales Skills

Anand Rao

Distinguished Service Professor and Program Head · Carnegie Mellon University

Anand Rao focuses on research, innovation, applications, business and societal adoption of data, analytics, and artificial intelligence.

Systems Dynamics for Policy Evaluation Knowledge Graphs & Large Language Models Operationalizing AI Responsible AI Agent-based Modeling

David Stewart-Patterson

Vice-President, Public Policy · The Conference Board of Canada

No dragon in this den! Combining policy analysis & advocacy, the CBoC's VP of Public Policy enthusiastically supports young entrepreneurs

Public Policy

Jill Becker

Founder and CEO · 02139 Inc

Dr. Jill Becker is an expert in maximizing value for high growth technology companies, start-ups & non profits.

Materials and Nanotechnology Strategic Partnerships High Growth Technology Business Development Global Account Management

Paul Gillin

Principal · Paul Gillin Communications

Passionate and knowledgeable veteran speaker about social media and how it is changing our world.

Building A Social Organization How Customer Conversations Change Everything

Laura J. Burton, Ph.D.

Department Head, Educational Leadership · University of Connecticut

Professor focused on management in sports organizations and how gender stereotypes affect women working in athletics.

Gender Stereotypes Access and Success in Leadership Sport Management Gender Issues in Sport Leadership in Sport Organizations

Russ Roberts

Innovation Leadership Council, Innovation Policy and SR&ED · Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance (CATAAlliance)

29 years of experience with Canada’s SR&ED Tax Incentive Program, from the perspective of both the public and private sectors

Change Management Entrepreneurship SR&ED Tax Credits Management Consulting

Marsha Cohen

The Honorable Raymond L. Sullivan Professor of Law · UC Hastings College of the Law

Contacts: cohenm@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4676 / 388-200

Food and Drug Law Pharmacy Law (California and Federal) Tort Law

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

Leith Tessy

Managing Partner/Angel Investor · KREM Group

Leith Tessy is an expert in transforming businesses and has experience in M&A transactions, restructurings and optimizing capital structure.

Cash Management Start-Ups Telecommunications Finance M&A

Shane Seitz

Investment Officer · Ventas, Inc.

Establishing strategic relationships can be difficult, but Shane's expertise in acquisitions will provide great insight for any audience.

Joint Ventures Strategic Relationships Property Acquisition Medical Properties Asset Management