C.C. Chapman

Author, Entrepreneur & Motivator

Best selling author and award winning marketing expert. Guaranteed to leave your audience educated, entertained and inspired!

Digital Marketing Social Media Marketing Content Creation Blogging Interactive Marketing Strategies

Daniele Piomelli

Distinguished Professor · UC Irvine

Daniele Piomelli's research is focused on the function of lipid-derived messengers, with particular emphasis on endogenous cannabinoids.

Anatomy & Neurobiology Cellular Pharmacology CBD Marijuana Neuropharmacology

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

Karen Lightman

Executive Director, Metro21 · Carnegie Mellon University

Karen is an internationally recognized leader in building and supporting communities based on emerging technologies.

Leadership Semiconductors Emerging Technologies Smart Cities Strategic Planning

Ahmet Karagozoglu

Professor of Finance · Hofstra University

C.V. Starr Distinguished Professor in Finance and Investment Banking

Financial Modeling Computational Finance Derivatives Markets Advanced Derivatives Modeling Time Series Analysis of Financial Data

Bryan Strawser

Principal Consultant & CEO · Bryghtpath LLC

Experienced dynamic speaker & trainer. A leading expert on organizational resiliency, crisis management, & business continuity.

Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Crisis & Emergency Management Enterprise Risk Management Crisis Communications Crisis and Issues Management

Mark Deppe

UCI Esports Director · UC Irvine

Mark Deppe's expertise is at the intersection of video games, esports, education, and industry

Public Relations Psychobiology eSports Video Games Operations Management

Jon Christensen

CEO · Bidmii International

As CEO and co-founder of Bidmii International, Jon Christensen is helping lead the proptech revolution in the home improvement industry.

Proptech Contractors Construction Strategic Management Home Improvement

Steven W. McLaughlin

Dean of the College of Engineering and Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE

Dr. McLaughlin's research interests are in the general area of communications and information theory

Telecommunications Student Entrepreneurship Student Mental Health

Meredith Grelli

Assistant Teaching Professor of Entrepreneurship · Carnegie Mellon University

Meredith Grelli is dedicated to helping people navigate business development, no matter the stage.

Venture Capital Entrepreneurship Artificial Intelligence Family Business Succession Non-Profit Organizations

Shawn (Sheng-Chieh) Chen, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering · VCU College of Engineering

Shawn's research interests include airborne and liquid-borne nanoparticle filtration, NanoEHS, and indoor and urban air pollution control.

Nanofiltration and ultrafiltration Air pollution control Aerosol sampling and instrumentation Indoor Air Quality CFD simulation

Teresa Boyer, EdD

Founding Director, Anne Welsh McNulty Institute for Women's Leadership; Associate Professor, Education and Counseling · Villanova University

Teresa Boyer, EdD, is an innovative leader in economic and social equity for women.

Equity in Education Work-Life Balance Women's Advancement Pay Equity Gender Equity

Mitchell Lovett

Associate Professor of Marketing · University of Rochester

Mitchell Lovett applies and develops quantitative methods to study marketing problems; Artificial Intelligence (AI) expert

AI in Business Analytics AI in Business Consumer Learning Branding Advertising Content and Schedule Choices

Muzzo Uysal

Carney Family Endowed Professor of Hospitality & Tourism Management · University of Massachusetts Amherst

Muzzo Uysal is an expert on tourism demand/supply interaction, tourism marketing, and quality of life research in tourism.

Tipping Quality-of-Life (QOL) Research in Hospitality and Tourism Tourist Demand Estimation Tourism Development Tourism Impacts

Scott Berkun

Author and Speaker · Berkun Consulting

Now that's a perspective! Best-selling author and speaker will provocativelly, yet delightfully, challenge you to think outside the box

Leading Breakthrough Projects How to Manage Innovation Mistakes Managers Make Advanced Topics in Project Management Integrating Design and Software Development

Roberta Golinkoff

Unidel H. Rodney Sharp Chair and Professor · University of Delaware

Prof. Golinkoff studies language development, playful learning, effects of media on children, spatial development, and applying her science.

Early Childhood Education Early Spatial Development Playful Learning Benefits of Play Effects of Media on Children

Adam Frank

Professor of astrophysics, science commentator, and popular author · University of Rochester

Frank is a leading expert on how stars form and how they die, as well as civilizations before humans

Extraterrestrial Life Space Discoveries Life on Other Planets Civilizations and climate change Theoretical Astrophysics

Jodi Forlizzi

Professor and Associate Dean · Carnegie Mellon University

Jodi Forlizzi is responsible for establishing design research as a legitimate form of research in human computer interaction.

Human Robot Interaction Design Theory Artificial Intelligence Human Computer Interaction (Hci)

Alexandra Dunn

Assistant Professor · University of Mary Washington

Dr. Dunn focuses on creating a supportive work environment and positive onboarding experience.

Management and Organizational Behavior Human Resource Management Onboarding, Recruitment, and Socialization Organizational Support Survey Response Quality

John Mathieu, Ph.D.

Professor & Friar Chair in Leadership & Teams, Management, School of Business (Affiliate) · University of Connecticut

Dr. Mathieu's research focuses on teamwork, leadership, and organizational behaviors.

Multi-level Theories, Designs, and Analyses Leadership Teamwork Organizational Behavior