Cristina L. Archer

Professor, Geography and Spatial Sciences · University of Delaware

Prof. Archer's research interests include: renewable energy, wind power, climate change, and numerical modeling of atmospheric processes.

Air Quality Wind Power Renewable Energy Meteorology Climate Change

Martin Gold

Associate Professor · University of Florida

Martin Gold researches the interrelationships among architecture, ecology, culture and resource stewardship at urban and residential scales.

Ecological Planning Environmental Technology in Buildings Sustainable Architecture

Idris Jeelani

Assistant Professor · University of Florida

Idris Jeelanis's research focuses on construction safety, visual data analytics and cognitive sciences.

Human-Drone Interaction Construction Safety Computer Vision Eye-Tracking

Maria Watson

Assistant Professor · University of Florida

Maria Watson is an urban planner with expertise in disaster recovery.

Disaster Assistance Disaster Recovery Small Business Recovery

Daniel J. Sawaya

Co-Founder & Chairman · Trajectory Brands Inc.

Can-Do, And How! Domestic & international business experience ensures the trajectory is always toward business innovation and brand success

Brand Development and Management Marketing Strategies Ecommerce Venture Capital & Private Equity Investing

Jeffrey Lindsey

Program Director/Associate Instructional Professor · University of Florida

Jeffrey Lindsey is a paramedic and retired fire chief with experience in all emergencies including hurricanes and wild land fires.

Fire and Emergency Response Emergency Medical Services Fire and Emergency Services Hurricane Response and Mitigation Emergency Management

Jaehee Jung

Professor, Fashion and Apparel Studies · University of Delaware

Prof. Jung examines the psychology of clothing and consumer behavior across cultures.

Consumer Behavior Beauty Standards Fashion Studies Fashion Luxury Brands

Simon Anderson

Applied Foresight Keynote Speaker · Venture Foresight LLC

Keynote Speaker | Applied Foresight Consultant | Award-Winning Author

Keynote Speaking Future of Work Emerging Technology Future Trends Transportation

Adam Smith

Instructional Assistant Professor · University of Florida

Adam Smith has extensive real-life experience as a firefighter, paramedic and fire officer.

Rescue (underwater recovery/dive operations, swiftwater rescue, wilderness) Firefighting (structural, wilderness, aircraft) Emergency Medical Services

Jason von Meding

Associate Professor · University of Florida

Jason von Meding is an expert in how disaster affects people.

Disaster and Public Health Preparedness Natural Disaster Assessment Disaster Risk Reduction Disaster Management Sustainability

Lykle de Vries

Owner · De Ondernemers BV

Social Media Evangelist, Public Speaker, Starter

Public Speaking Social Media Web 2.0 Coaching New Business Development

Dr Esther Pugh

Senior Lecturer · Leeds Beckett

Esther's research interests are fashion retail, consumer behaviour, visual merchandising, & sensory retail experiences in physical stores.

Marketing Retail Consumers

Cathey Armillas

Non-Traditional Marketing Strategist · PURA Marketing

Non-Traditional Marketing Expert

Marketing Viral Marketing Business/Marketing Strategy

Barry Cohen

Managing Member · AdLab Media Communications, LLC

Author & Workshop presenter at trade shows & conferences nationwide

Effective Creative & Media Strategies Thought Leadership & Authorship Business Startups

Joy Marsden

Motivational Speaker & Trainer · Joy Marsden Ltd

Motivational Speaker | Trainer | Dealing with Change & Challenge

Working Through Challenge & Change and How to Maintain Personal Motivation.

Steve Edgett

CEO · Genomadix

Steve Edgett has more than 20 years of experience in business development, strategic planning, and international markets.

Communications Technologies International Markets Strategic Planning New Markets Business Strategy

Bob Burnett

Chief Instructor · Greater Durham Jiu-Jitsu

How aware are you? Would you know what to do?

Kyle Golding

Partner and Chief Strategic Idealist · The Golding Group

Strategic Idealist for The Golding Group

Marketing Advertising Campaign Management Strategic Planning

James Ware

Executive Director · The Future of Work...unlimited

Experienced speaker and futurist; focused on the changing nature of work, the workplace, and the workforce. Change management specialist an

The Future of Work Organizational/Cultural Change Managing People You Can't See Talking About Tomorrow: Conversations About the Future of Work Your Last Bad Meeting!

Gonzalo Casals

Director of Education and Public Programs · El Museo del Barrio

Nonprofit and Arts Administrator, Cultural Organizer, Civic Engager, Radical Collaborator.

Minority Access and Representation in Museums Role of Museums in the 21st Century Radical and Sustainable Collaborations With Unlikely Partners