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Ace Vo, Ph.D.

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

Youyou Tao, Ph.D.

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

Jon Mills

LecturerUniversity of Kent

Experienced, dynamic speaker on the Cornish Language and Applied Linguistics.

Joseph Jensen, Ph.D

ProfessorUtah Valley University

Jensen is an expert in infrared observational astronomy

Matthew Hiatt

Associate ProfessorLouisiana State University

Dr. Hiatt’s research investigates hydrology and hydrodynamics in coastal systems using numerical modeling and field measurements.

Yan Wang

Associate ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Yan Wang's research focuses on developing and applying computational tools to quantity and manage urban resilience to disruptions.

Jun Du

Professor of EconomicsAston University

Professor Du's main research interest is to understand the driving forces and impediments of productivity enhancement and economic growth.

Jonathon Colman

Senior Design Manager, Keynote SpeakerIntercom

I lead content design at Intercom. I'm a Webby Award winner and keynote speaker who’s appeared at over 80 design & tech events.

Julia Ranzani

Content MarketingCreative Communications

I do everything content.

Claire Smrekar

Associate Professor of Leadership, Policy and OrganizationsVanderbilt University

An expert who studies K-12 school choice, charters, magnet schools, vouchers, private schools and segregation.