Dimitris Xygalatas, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Anthropology · University of Connecticut
Dr. Xygalatas' research focuses on ritual, sports, bonding, and the things that make us human.
Cognition and Culture Sports Ritual Cooperation
Kevin Bailey
Founder & President · Design 1st
Passionate product designer and business executive with over 35 years of experience in detailed design of hardware products.
Business Angel Investing Product Development Risk and Assessment
Penelope Tobin
Founder & Creative Director · Barrier Breakers
Author, barrier-breaker, soft skills advocate, and jazz musician
Leadership Development Organizational Development Personal Development
Dr Hayley James
Senior Research Fellow, Accounting · Aston University
Dr James's research interests concern sociological perspectives on money, finance and value, and how they intersect with the lifecourse.
Lifecourse Economic Sociology Financial Wellbeing Gender and Finance
Ryan Poissant
Senior Advisor: IT, Communications & Entertainment Practice · MaRS Discovery District
When it's time for your growth-oriented, technology-focused company to get in the game, you can rely on the Tech Start-up Coach from MaRS
Entrepreneurship Ecommerce Wireless Technologies Marketing and Business Development
Mike Lincoln
EVP Business Development · Lillibridge Healthcare Services Inc.
Sought after speaker on driving healthcare industry innovation, reconciling growth with capital, and enhancing the customer experience.
Customer Experience Go-To-Market Strategies Evolution in Healthcare Delivery Healthcare Financial Debt Capital Markets
Christopher Garcia
Associate Professor of Business · University of Mary Washington
Christopher Garcia is an expert in optimization, quantitative modeling and business analytics.
Applied Statistics Data Mining Predictive Analysis Optimization Experimental Design
Andrea C. Johnson
Partner · Dentons Canada LLP
Lead counsel on many of the largest VC financings in Canada. Invaluable insight for startups, IPOs, technology & emerging growth companies.
Private Equity & Venture Capital Securities & Corporate Finance Tech Companies and Venture Capital Mergers & Acquisitions
Surupa Gupta
Professor of Political Science and International Affairs · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Gupta is an expert on Indian politics and economics, international political economy, gender and development, and South Asian politics.
Indian Politics and Economics International Political Economy Politics of Economic Development South Asian Politics Global Economic Governance
Richard A. Boswell
Professor of Law · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: boswellr@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4633 / Office 350-200
Statutory Interpretation Immigration Law Immigrants' Rights Clinic Refugee Law & Policy
Eliot Pence
Director · The Whitaker Group
Creating conditions for sustainable prosperity in Africa is the focus of The Whitaker Group's Director, and a Global Governance Fellow
International Relations U.S. Public Policy Towards Africa Business Development in Africa Global Energy Governance International Trade & Development
Russell Johnson
MSU Foundation Professorship · Michigan State University
Russell Johnson's research examines the roles of leadership-based processes that underlie work attitudes and behaviors.
Organizational Behavior Consumer Behavior Human Resource Management Attitudes, Emotions & Personality Leadership & Motivation
Meena Bose
Professor of Political Science, Executive Dean for Public Policy & Public Service Programs · Hofstra University
Dr. Meena Bose is Executive Dean of Hofstra University’s Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs
Presidential Elections Presidential Campaigns Presidential Politics Presidential History
Bruce Burke
President & Founder · Gulf Bay Consulting
Exploring the convergence of social media, mobile connectivity and payments technology.
Social Media Marketing Brand Development Mobile Technologies Mobile Connectivity Technologies Marketing Communications & Content Development
John Baumann
National Speakers Association Inspirational Speaker · JK Success Enterprises, LLC
Embrace Adversity & Reclaim Positive Perspective Inspirational Speaker
Reclaiming Posi-Spective (Positive Perspective)
Ruomeng Cui
Goizueta Foundation Term Associate Professor of Information Systems & Operations Management · Emory University, Goizueta Business School
Cui's research focuses on how operations strategies create and deliver value in companies' digital transformation
Digital Retail Platform Markets Operations Strategy Supply Chain Data-driven Decision
Richard Vanbergen
Group Managing Director · Business Management Associates Limited
SME Management Specialist Consultant
Uk Transport Logistics Smarter Working Week Program
Sam Angus
Partner, Corporate Group · Fenwick & West LLP
Entrepreneurship and venture financing for start-ups have been long-standing specialties for this lawyer and conference panel moderator
Start-Up/Venture-Backed Companies Equity and Debt Financings Mergers and Acquisitions Securities Matters Intellectual Property Licensing
Peter Coy
President · Prodigm Inc.
Zoho CRM and Marketing Automation expert, Toastmaster (ACG), political candidate and entrepreneur
Zoho Crm Toastmasters Programs Public Speaking and Leadership