Erin Bemis, IOM
Professional Speaker | Consultant · Bemis Consulting
Professional Speaker with years of experience educating thousands of small businesses across North America on all things digital marketing.
Google Public Speaking Engagement Marketing Email Marketing Online Marketing for Nonprofits
Sophie Bjork-James
Assistant Professor of the Practice in Anthropology · Vanderbilt University
Expert on the U.S.-based religious right and the white nationalist movement, particularly online communities.
Conservative Christianity Religion White Nationalism Reproductive Politics Race and Racism
Silvia Knobloch-Westerwick
Professor | School of Communication · The Ohio State University
Communications expert, focusing on the politics of media
Media Selection New Media Political Communication Health communication News
Ben Pickering
CEO · Strutta
Dynamic and engaging speaker recognized as a thought leader in arena of social media and promotional marketing
Social Media Promotions Online Advertising Social Promotions Social Media Business Development and Operations
Elizabeth Zechmeister
Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Political Science and Director of LAPOP · Vanderbilt University
Expert in Latin American political behavior and director of the world-renowned Latin American Public Opinion Project.
Democracy Polling Latin America Comparative Politics Latin America Democracy
Gabriel McIntyre
Game Design Instructor / Gamification Consultant · The Game Beyond
Learn award winning game design from a master. Professor, Artist, Game Designer and Dudeist Priest.
Gamification Innovation Game Design
Marc Smith
Chief Social Scientist · Connected Action
Internet sociologist, using social network analysis and visualization to map and understand social media
Social Media Social Networks Business Collaboration Information Visualization
Dr. Ryan Scoats
Research Assistant · Birmingham City University
Dr. Ryan Scoats is an expert in the areas of masculinities, sports cultures, sexualities, identity, and consensual non-monogamy.
Consensual Non-Monogamy Sexual Behaviours Masculinities Sexualities Stigma
Vladlena Benson
Professor of Cybersecurity Management · Aston University
Vladlena is an industry-recognised expert in cybersecurity management and governance.
Emergent Technologies Cybersecurity and Risk Management Digital Transformation
Dr. Debra Whitman
Chief Public Policy Officer · AARP
Dr. Debra Whitman is an authority on aging issues with extensive experience in policymaking, research and the political process.
Public Policy Active Ageing Elder Abuse Retirement Human Rights
Weiai (Wayne) Xu
Assistant Professor of Communication and Affiliated Faculty at Computational Social Science Institute · University of Massachusetts Amherst
Wayne Xu studies what he calls the "three Ds" on internet platforms: discord, distrust, and dishonesty.
Disinformation on social media plaforms China’s Digital Public Diplomacy Operations during the COVID-19 Crisis. Disinformation Dishonesty on internet platforms Computational communication
John Fuller
Principal Designer · Phoenixfire Solutions
Principal Designer at Phoenixfire Solutions / Design for Good Director AIGA Charlotte
Graphic Design Non-Profits Social Media Social Good
Adryenn Ashley
Business Architect/Startup Advisor/Social Change Agent · Wow! Is Me
Mediagenic High Tech Priestess bringing the "secret sauce" to small business nationwide.
Entrepreneurship Reputation Social Media
Mike Magolnick
CEO · The Red Flag Image Company
Experienced, dynamic author and speaker that connects digital to the needs of today's business
Strategy Corporate Governance Public Company Responsibility Starting and Running A Small Business Domain Names / Website Management
Gautam Hans
Associate Clinical Professor of Law · Vanderbilt University
Expert in first amendment and telecommunications law, including social media. Directs Vanderbilt's First Amendment law clinic.
Civil Liberties Social Media First Amendment Privacy and Survelliance Law and Technology
Donghee Yvette Wohn
Assistant Professor · New Jersey Institute of Technology
Dr. Wohn studies the role of algorithms and social interactions in livestreaming, esports, gaming, and social media.
Algorithm and Society eSports Social Media Human-Computer Interaction
Lisa Fazio
Associate Professor of Psychology and Human Development · Vanderbilt University
Expert on how people process true and false information, and how to mitigate the effects of reading and sharing false information.
How to prevent sharing false information online Lies Fake News Developmental Science Cognition
Javier Vasquez
Senior Advisor · United Nations Special Envoy on Disability and Accessibility
Javier Vasquez is a lawyer with more than 20 years of experience in public health, human rights, disability and health-related law.
Global Health Law Global Health Human Rights United Nations Olympic Games
Randall Craig
President · 108 ideaspace
Social Media and Networking Expert; Best-selling author and consultant
Social Media Strategy Social Media Risk Mitigation Networking
Jose Sainz
Director · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Sainz focuses on education abroad program development and international student recruitment and support services.
Curriculum Development Foreign Language Teaching International Student Recruiting Education Abroad Program Development International Education