Professor Ben Jones

Professor · Leeds Beckett University

Ben is an accredited strength and conditioning coach and works in a consultancy capacity with sports teams and national governing bodies.

Fatigue and Recovery Fluid and Electrolyte Balance Sport Sport Science Physical Education

Greg Sawicki

Associate Professor, Automation / Mechatronics · Georgia Tech - COE

Dr. Sawicki directs the Human Physiology of Wearable Robotics (PoWeR) laboratory.

Robotic Exoskeletons Terrestrial Locomotion Human-machine Interfaces

David Creswell

Professor · Carnegie Mellon University

David Creswell’s research focuses broadly on understanding what makes people resilient under stress.

Social Psychology Health Neuroscience Neuroscience Health Psychology Psychoneuroimmunology

John Waggoner

Professor Emeritus of Biology · Loyola Marymount University

Seaver College of Science and Engineering

Factors Affecting the Distribution of Intertidal Organism Population Biology Reproduction and Distribution of Yucca Species.

John Bukowy, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor · Milwaukee School of Engineering

Dr. John Bukowy's area of expertise include software development and machine learning.

Tammy Clifford

Chief Scientist and Vice President, Evidence Standards · Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH)

Supporting evidence-informed decisions in Canadian health care as CADTH's Chief Scientist and Vice President, Evidence Standards.

Epidemiology Evidence-Based Medicine Health Health & Healthcare Law and Policy health technology assessment

Claire Wheeler

Instructor · Portland State University

Experienced, energetic speaker who builds organizational success through the well-being of its members

Stress Management Optimal Performance Weight Management

Janice Kiecolt-Glaser

Professor of Psychiatry and Psychology, Director of the Institute for Behavioral Medicine Research | College of Medicine · The Ohio State University

Medical expert focused on the impacts of stress on metabolic response.

Psychoneuroimmunology Behavioral immunology Close relationships, inflammation, and health Stress and inflammation in cancer survivors Behavioral influences on metabolism following high-fat meals

David Quam

Director and Clinical Professor of Healthcare Systems Engineering · Loyola Marymount University

Seaver College of Science and Engineering

Brian Kloeppel

Professor · Western Carolina University

Brian Kloeppel's scholarly interests include watershed ecology, carbon and water cycling, forest growth and dynamics.

Forest Growth and Dynamics Watershed Ecology Graduate Program Development Strategic Planning Biological Field Station Site Reviews and Planning

Paul Gordon, Ph.D.

Professor of Health, Human Performance and Recreation · Baylor University

Expert on physical activity, and lifestyle-based research related to obesity and its co-morbidities across the lifespan

Health Human Performance Recreation Physical Activity & Health Obesity

Douglas Scharre

Professor of Clinical Neurology and Psychiatry | College of Medicine · The Ohio State University

Dr. Scharre specializes in cognitive disorders and dementias, including Alzheimer's disease

Neurology Neurobehavioral Manifestations Lewy Body Disease Dementia, Multi-Infarct Amnesia, Transient Global

John Toomey

CEO - Keynote Speaker · Global Wellness

One of the Worlds Leading Wellness Speakers

Work Life Balance Stress Management Health and Wellbeing

Diane Finegood

Professor · Simon Fraser University

Expert in systems thinking & cross sector partnerships as approaches to solving complex problems including obesity and chronic disease

Health Research Research Ecosystem Public Private Partnerships Complex Systems Chronic Disease Prevention

Chiyoko Frank

Associate Faculty - Psychology · Fielding Graduate University

Reconciling Science and Religion, Jungian Psychoanalysis, Cognitive Neuroscience, Neuropsychology, Buddhism.

Buddhism Theory of Mind Research Neuropsychological Assessment Jungian Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Cognitive Neuroscience Research

Michael Benninghoff, DO, MS

Section Chief for Medical Critical Care · ChristianaCare

Dr. Michael Benninghoff oversees one of the nation's leading and busiest hospital intensive care units.

Pulmonology Coronavirus treatment Critical Care Medicine Intensive Care Medicine

Dr. Raphael (Rafi) Hofstein

President & CEO · MaRS Innovation

Turning academic ideas into commercial realities

Corporate & Business Strategy Early-Stage Investing Life Sciences and Healthcare Technology Transfer Commercialization of Innovation

Barbara D. Boyan, Ph.D.

Executive Director, Institute for Engineering and Medicine | B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Rice University · VCU College of Engineering

Dr. Boyan specializes in cell and tissue engineering

Cell and Tissue Engineering Response of Cells to Biomaterials Mechanisms of Action of Hormones and Growth Factors in Cartilage and Bone Normal and Pathological Calcification Stem Cell Delivery Technologies

Mitch Lieberman

Vice President, Market Strategy · Comity Technology Advisors

A passionate speaker, focusing on the intersection of Customer Experience, Customer Service Experience and CRM (often called Social CRM)

Social Crm Customer Service Excellence Multi-Channel Customer Service

Philip La Duke

Safety Iconoclast & Culture Transformation Architect · ERM

One of the most informative, entertaining, and engaging speakers you're likely to ever find

Talent & Gamification Talent Management Cross generational training and management Planning Corporate Culture