Ben Chang
Director, Games and Simulation Arts and Sciences (GSAS) & Professor, Arts · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Explores the intersections of virtual environments and experimental gaming with contemporary media art
Digital Games Immersive Visualization Systems Experimental Gaming Electronic Art Virtual Environments
Kevin Otto
Professor · University of Florida
Kevin Otto directs the NeuroProstheses Research Lab, which focuses on engineering approaches to treat neurological disorders.
Neurostimulation Device-Tissue Interfaces Neural Engineering Implantable Devices Neuromodulation
Michael Davis
Professor, Associate Chair for Graduate Studies, Biomedical Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE
Michael Davis researches cardiac regeneration and preservation.
Stem Cell Therapy Cardiac Regeneration
Mohamed Gad-el-Hak, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus, Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Fluid mechanics expert, with a penchant for nanotechnology and microelectromechanical systems
Fluids in motion Turbulence and flow control Viscous pumps and microturbines Micro- and nanotechnology Large-scale disasters
Sarah Applebaum
Director of Pangaea Spark · Pangaea Ventures
Investing in early stage materials, chemistry, and biology technology companies.
Seed-stage investing Startups Cleantech Hard-tech Investing Venture Capital
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
Saeri Dobson
Professor of Graphic Design and Chair of Studio Arts, College of Communication and Fine Arts · Loyola Marymount University
Chair and Professor
Typography Digital Illustration Layout Concept Design Motion Graphics
Pierre Villeneuve
Founder & General Partner · Equity Management Partners, LLC
Pierre Villeneuve is an expert in the startup world, bringing technology and entrepreneurial leadership to investing and advisory roles.
Telecommunications Semiconductors Industrial Process Analysis Venture Capitalism Startups
Ana Santos Rutschman, SJD, LLM
Professor of Law · Villanova University
Professor Rutschman, SJD, LLM researches topics in health law, biotech, innovation policy, patent law, and law and technology.
Drug Prices Intellectual Property/Patent Innovation Policy Health/Bio 3D Printing Health AI
Jill Bronfman
Program Director of the Privacy and Technology Project at the Institute for Innovation Law and Adjunct Professor of Law in Data Privacy · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: bronfmanj@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4758 / Office 112-200
Technology Law Innovation Law Data Privacy Data Security Intellectual Property Law
José García-Moreno
Professor of Animation, School of Film and Television · Loyola Marymount University
Multiple Award Winning Artist
Radio Broadcasting and Production Illustration Stop Motion and Experimental Animation (2d and 3d) Storytelling and Storyboarding History of Animation
Isaac L. Moss, M.D., C.M., M.A.Sc., FRCSC
Chair, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery · University of Connecticut
Dr. Moss’ clinical focus is on the treatment of all disorders of the neck and back.
Minimally Invasive Surgery Spine Surgery Scoliosis Surgery Advanced Spinal Surgery Back Disorders
Philippa White
Founder and CEO · TIE Leadership
I’m passionate about helping businesses become more human.
Power of Business and Leadership Leadership Leadership Development Purpose Sustainability
Shaowen Xu
Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering · Georgia Southern University
Shaowen Xu is an expert in Friction Stir Welding Processing, Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanofracture and Nanofailure.
Stress Analysis Material Behavior of Advanced Engineering Materials and Bio-materials Friction Stir Welding Processing Advanced Nanomaterials, Nanofracture and Nanofailure Transient Dynamics of Extreme Loads
Christine Smith
Senior Professor of Practice, Accounting · Tulane University
Christine Smith is a senior professor of practice of accounting and licensed C.P.A. in the state of Louisiana.
Financial Accounting Accounting and Auditing Accounting Audit and Litigation
Alexandros Tsamis
Assistant Professor, School of Architecture; Graduate Program Director; Associate Director, Center for Architecture, Science, and Ecology (CASE) · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Architect focused on composite materials, building energy systems and advanced manufacturing technologies for the built environment.
Manufacturing Technologies for the Built Environment Tectonics Composite Materials Ecology Material and Energy-based Computational Design
William Hahn, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor · Florida Atlantic University
William Hahn researches neural networks and deep learning.
Neural Networks Deep Learning Medical Imaging
Dmitry Kemell
Professor of Multimedia Arts, College of Communication and Fine Arts · Loyola Marymount University
Professor of Multimedia Arts (Studio Arts Program)
Media Arts Art Direction Creative Direction Installation Design Projection Design
April Kloxin
Professor, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering · University of Delaware
Prof. Kloxin's research group seeks to design responsive materials for tissue regeneration.
Stimuli-Responsive Materials Biomaterials 3D Cell Culture Tissue Engineering Drug Delivery
Heidi Jo Newberg
Professor, Physics, Applied Physics, and Astronomy · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Studies the formation and structure of the Milky Way and other galaxies
Physics Color Selection of QSOs Supernova Phenomenology Astronomy Galaxy Photometry