Carrie Heeter
Professor of Media and Information · Michigan State University
Carrie Heeter is an expert in meditation, cybermeditation, user experience design, and serious games.
Self-Regulation Meditation Research Online Learning User Experience Design Serious Games
Brian Edwards
Dean & Professor of English School of Liberal Arts · Tulane University
Brian Edwards examines U.S. literature and culture in a global context, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa.
Middle East Studies Higher Education Administration
Luke Dicken
Founder · Robot Overlord Games
Expert in Artificial Intelligence Applied to Games and Simulated Worlds
Artificial Intelligence Game Development Education
Karen Dill-Shackleford, PhD
Doctoral Faculty - Media Psychology · Fielding Graduate University
Media violence; Fandom and the construction of meaning from media; Media, race and gender.
Media Psychology Media Effects Social Psychology Gender Race
Jason Ohler, PhD
Doctoral Faculty - Media Psychology · Fielding Graduate University
Leading integration of technology effectively, creatively, wisely, with a sense of fun and purpose
Distance Education Learning Theory and Application Communications Theory Media Psychology Assessment of Technological Impact
Brad Szollose
CEO · Brad Szollose International
Cross-Generational Leadership Development. Customized Workshops, Training & Executive Coaching for Talent Development.
Millennials Generation Y Baby Boomers Generation X 21st Century Management
Dr Ahmad Beltagui
Senior Lecturer · Aston University
Experienced researcher with expertise in Advanced Services, Innovation & Design Management and 3D Printing.
Manufacturing Management Innovation 3d Printing Services
Amy Bonomi
Chair and Professor, Department of Human Development and Family Studies · Michigan State University
Dr. Bonomi’s research focuses on the health impacts, contexts for, and dynamics of intimate partner violence and sexual violence
Domestic Violence Partner Violence Intimacy Dynamics Sexual Violence
Doug Earle, CFRE
President & CEO · Fighting Blindness Canada
With more than 30 years of professional fundraising experience, Doug Earle has worked with some of Canada’s leading health charities.
Diabetic Retinopathy Ageing Blindness Vision Health Vision Research
Shazhan Amed
Associate Editor · Diabetes Canada
Dr. Shazhan Amed is a pediatric doctor at the BC Children's Hospital and Associate Editor at the Canadian Journal of Diabetes.
Diabetes Pediatrics Obesity Chronic Disease Prevention Chronic Illness in Children
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
Becky Taylor
Marketing Associate · Stomp Games
Video Game Marketing and Research
Online Gaming Communication Education Marketing Video Games
Monty Sharma
Managing Director · MassDiGi
Monty Sharma is a seasoned executive with extensive marketing, product management, and customer management experience.
Game Development Mobile Applications Video Games Product Management Business Development
Josh Morgan
Senior Lecturer of Animation and Computer Science · Loyola Marymount University
LMU School of Film and Television & Seaver College of Science and Engineering
Unreal Engine 4 Interactive Animation Game Design Mobile App Development Video Games
David Garber
Lecturer · Loyola Marymount University
School of Film and Television
Writing/Producing for TV and Feature Film Writing for MMOG Video Games
Zuby Ahmed
Senior Lecturer & Programme Director MSc Video Game Enterprise & Production · Birmingham City University
Zuby Ahmed is a seasoned game developer and manager, with a career spanning over 20 years, 15 years focused within the Games Industry.
Creative direction and Game Design Entrepreneurship & Opportunities within the digital sector Computer Game Development and Design Gaming Video Game Production
Robert Saunders
Professor, History, Politics, and Geography · Farmingdale State College
Dr. Saunders teaches from a global point of view; he is an expert on British comedian Sacha Baron Cohen.
Anthropocene International Politics Global Politics Comparative Religions Politics
Rob Salkowitz
Principle/Strategist · MediaPlant, LLC
How is the Young World changing business?
Entrepreneurship Globalization Innovation Youth Emerging Economies
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
Maurice Suckling
Assistant Professor, Games and Simulation Arts and Sciences · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Writer and historian specializing in narrative for video games and board game design.
Game Design & Development Board Games Narrative and Dialogue in Video Games Videogame Design History of Games