Sudip Bhattacharjee, Ph.D.
Professor, University of Connecticut; Senior Research Fellow, US Census Bureau · University of Connecticut
Extensive research consulting experience with Fortune 100 and US govt on “Big Data” driven decision making in IT and operations.
Energy INformatics Operations Research Information Systems Economics Machine Learning Big Data
Diya Soubra
Managing Partner · SCH Consulting
A speaker that is able to communicate the connection between the underlying technology and the business case
Cloud Based Services Business Model Design Broadband Technology
Johannes M. Bauer
Quello Chair in Media and Information Policy and Director, James H. and Mary B. Quello Center · Michigan State University
Expert in the digital economy, including digital innovation, information and media policy, Internet governance including net neutrality
Media Economics Media Policy Net Neutrality Information Policy Digital Economy
Steven W. McLaughlin
Dean of the College of Engineering and Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE
Dr. McLaughlin's research interests are in the general area of communications and information theory
Telecommunications Student Entrepreneurship Student Mental Health
Lawrence Surtees
Research Vice President, Communications · International Data Corporation (IDC)
Over forty years experience following new technologies and trends and providing thought leadership on the Canadian communications market
Canadian Communications Policy and Regulatory Issues Canadian Communications Service Providers Wireless Communications Telecom Industry Structure and Trends Optical Network Technology
Sascha Meinrath
PALMER CHAIR IN TELECOMMUNICATIONS, Telecommunications · Pennsylvania State University
Meinrath is a renowned technology policy expert and is internationally recognized for his work as a social entrepreneur and angel investor
Open Technology Public Interest Sector Internet of Things Civil Liberties Distributed Communications
Andrew Ellis
Professor of Optical Communications/Deputy Director of the Aston Institute of Photonics Technology (AIPT) · Aston University
Currently researching optical superchannels and advanced passive optical networks for the delivery of Tbit/s class broadband.
5G Broadband Optical communications Photonics Signal Processing
Steve Palmer
Chair · CATAAlliance Public Safety Advisory Board
Steve Palmer is a Life Member of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police.
Strategic Communications Public Safety Strategy Strategic Planning Security
Pauline Barmby
Professor · University of Western Ontario
I use big data from the world's largest telescopes to figure out galaxies.
Space and Astrophysics Physics Astronomy Science Education Astroinformatics
Sarah Prevette
Founder & Editor-in-Chief
Named by Inc Magazine as one of the top entrepreneurs in North America & recognized as a futurist/early-supporter of emerging technology
Failism: the Art of Strategic Evolution Tech Startups The Entrepreneur Journey Entrepreneurial Networking & Collaboration Setting Direction and Strategy for Companies
Jonathan M. Lees, Ph.D.
Professor and Department Chair, Department of Geological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences · UNC-Chapel Hill
Professor Lees is an expert in fault zones, volcano imaging, explosive volcanism and geothermal imaging.
Geological Sciences Siesmology Volcanology Tomography of Fault Zones Regional Tomographic Inversion
Laura D. Tyson
Distinguished Professor of the Graduate School · Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley
Influential scholar of economics and public policy; expert on trade and competitiveness
Disruption Global Economy U.S. Trade Policy High-Technology Competition Automation
Erdem Topsakal, Ph.D.
Professor and Chair, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Erdem Topsakal received multiple degrees in electronics and communication engineering from Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul
Microwave Early Cancer Detection and Monitoring Microwave Hyperthermia and Ablation Wireless Medical Telemetry (Implantable and Body-centric) and E-Health Medical Applications of Microfluidics (Microfluidic Antennas and Sensors) Novel Microwave Antennas and Arrays
David Bader
Distinguished Professor, Computer Science · New Jersey Institute of Technology
Interests lie at the intersection of data science & high-performance computing, with applications in cybersecurity
Computational Genomics Applications in Cybersecurity Data Science High-Performance Computing Massive-Scale Analytics
Ganesh Sitaraman
Associate Professor of Law · Vanderbilt University
Expert in public law and policy, including presidential power, foreign relations, domestic regulation and institutional design.
Public Option Institutional design Regulation Foreign Relations Law Constitutional Law
Jon Arnold
Principal · J Arnold & Associates
VoIP and Beyond - Disruptive Communications Technology Perspectives
Voip Unified Communications Cloud Communications Smartphones Social Media
Grover Righter
Guerrilla Marketing Scientist · Lever10
Sheeple Antidote! At Lever10, developing creative and effective B2B marketing initiatives harness the evolving world of online media
Integrated Marketing Demand Generation Lead Generation Online Advertising Science-Based Marketing
Jennifer Kaiser
Assistant Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE
Jennifer Kaiser examines the formation of air pollutants, with a focus on the emissions and chemistry of volatile organic compounds.
Development of Air Quality Monitoring Strategies Interactions of Biogenic and Anthropogenic Emissions Emissions and Chemistry of Air Pollutants Global Chemistry-Transport Modeling
Becky McCray
Expert for Small Towns · SaveYour.Town
Practical steps you can put into action right away to shape a better future for your community
Nonprofits Entrepreneurship Social Capital Community Development Small Town
John Volakis
Professor & Chope Chair, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering | College of Engineering · The Ohio State University
Electrical engineering expert, focusing on computational electromagnetics
Wireless Communication and Propagation Antennas and Arrays RF Materials and Packaging RF Matching and Tunable Circuits RFIDs