Cristina (Maria) Tirado
Clinical Assistant Professor of Environmental Science · Loyola Marymount University
Seaver College of Science and Engineering
Sustainability Health Climate Change Food
Kit Pogliano
Dean and Professor, Section of Molecular Biology · UC San Diego
Kit Pogliano focuses on biological tools and interactions between microbes to discover new antibiotics.
Microbial Interactions Infectious Disease Microbiology Cell Biology Drug Discovery
Daniel Peppe, Ph.D.
Associate Professor & Graduate Program Director Department of Geosciences · Baylor University
Daniel Peppe's research focuses on understanding how plant and animal communities respond to changes in climate through Earth history.
Paleobotany Paleoclimatology Paleomagnatism Ecosystems Paleoecology
Edward Harwood
CEO and Founder · Aero Farm Systems, LLC
Experienced speaker/panelist for farm to food issues especially using protected agriculture.
Aeroponics Led Lighting as It Relates to Plants
Mark Carlson
Managing Partner · Verdex Capital, AVAC Ltd.
Managing Partner
Venture Capital Agricultural Technology Investments Finance
Becky McCray
Expert for Small Towns · Cattle rancher and rural entrepreneur
Practical steps you can put into action right away to shape a better future for your community
Revitalization Placemaking Small Business Economic Development Rural
Sarah Red-Laird
Advisory Board Member · The New York Bee Sanctuary
Executive Director at Bee Girl
Grant Writing Community Outreach Beekeeping
Nicola Koper
Professor, Natural Resources Institute · University of Manitoba
Conservation biologist, expert on conserving birds, prairies, and tropical ecosystems
Environment Ecology Conservation Biology Conservation Birds Birding
Barry Glick
President · Sunshine Farm & Gardens
Entertaining and educating garden speaker
Native Plants Gardening Landscape
Robert Ashton
Big Society Advisor, Business Author and Consultant · Robert Ashton
A challenging speaker with a unique style. Every presentation is different, reflecting the needs of the event.
Big Society Social Enterprise Mental Health Business Networking
Cheryl Cran
Founder and CEO · NextMapping
Future of Work, Change Leadership Expert
Future of Work Business Generations Workplace Future
Dr. Bob Drost
Assistant Professor · Michigan State University
Robert Drost's research and teaching focus specifically emphasizes Science Communication and Natural Hazard warning.
Tornado Warning Systems Tornados
Peter Coclanis, Ph.D., M.Phil., M.A.
Distinguished Professor; Director, Global Research Institute, M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D · UNC-Chapel Hill
Albert R. Newsome Professor Professor and Director of the Global Research Institute
Southern Economy Asian Studies Globalization Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods Economic Development
Grant Walsh
Director, KPMG Enterprise: Centre for Family Business · KPMG
An international expert on family business succession planning. A pioneer in this field, Grant never fails to captivate his audience.
How to Ensure A Successful Intergenerational Transition Developing A Family Business Governance Structure Along With A Family Governance Structure The Roles of A Family Business Practitioner The Evolution of A Family Business How to Manage Family
Eli Goldstein
Senior Consultant · Customaline (Pty) Ltd
Experienced, innovative speaker on Sustaining Customer Satisfaction
Sustainable Customer Satisfaction Customer Experience or Relationship Customer Information Technology
Patti Pokorchak
Small Biz Sales Coach · Small Biz Sales Coach
Small Business Sales & Marketing Expert!
Sales and Marketing for Event Planners Live Life With No Regrets! Essential Marketing for Small Business
Eric Weaver
CEO · Transparent Path
Bringing IoT, blockchain and AI together to reduce risk, loss and waste in the food supply.
Social Business Consumer Behavior Social Media Social Media Analytics Big Data Analytics
Patricia Norris
Guyer Seevers Chair in Natural Resource Conservation · Michigan State University
An expert in water resources, natural resource conservation, environmental and natural resource governance.
Agricultural Policy Natural Resource Economics Environmental Economics
Stephen Hamilton
Professor of Ecosystem Ecology and Biogeochemistry · Michigan State University
Expert in ecosystem ecology and biogeochemistry, with particular attention to aquatic environments
Wetlands, Streams, Lakes and Watersheds Acquatic Environments Ecosystem Ecology Biogeochemistry Agricultural Ecology
Jason Hallstrom, Ph.D.
Professor and Director of I-SENSE · Florida Atlantic University
Jason Hallstrom is director of FAU's I-SENSE program.
Data Analytics Communication The Internet of Things Embedded Network Systems Internet-scale Sensing Infrastructure