John Dorgan

Inaugural David L. and Denise M. Lamp Endowed Chair in Chemical Engineering at Michigan State University · Michigan State University

Expert in polymeric materials and composites (emphasis on wind turbine composite materials)

Fiber Reinforced Plastics Polymers from Renewable Resources Soft Materials

Esther Lim

CEO and Chief Experience Architect · The Estuary, LLC

Passionately exploring the convergence of social media, storytelling, big data and emerging tech in marketing and digital entertainment

Transmedia Storytelling Digital Narratives: Co-Created Storyworld Communities Social Media Analytics Big Data Narrative Gamification

Scott Niebuhr

Adjunct Professor in Systems Engineering and Computer Science · Loyola Marymount University

Seaver College of Science and Engineering

Program Management Cybersecurity and Privacy Aerospace Engineering Information & Cyber Security Management

Ross McKegney

CEO · Verold

Web Platforms, Business Design, WebGL / Web 3D

Software Development E-Commerce Cloud Computing Product Management It Strategy

Jingsi Christina Wu

Associate Professor of Journalism, Media Studies, and Public Relations · Hofstra University

Media studies scholar Jingsi Wu focuses her research on the crossroads of entertainment media, politics, civic engagement, and culture.

Media Studies Political Communication and Social Media Chinese Media Cultural Sociology Game Studies

Aaron Friedman

SEO Manager · Spark Communications

SEO Manager at Spark Communications

Social Media Development SEO Content Development Link Building Holistic Marketing

John Meindl

President & Founder · SPORTSBRANDEDMEDIA INC.

President & Founder - SPORTSBRANDEDMEDIA

Sports Marketing Sports Media Sports in Society

Amanda Cote

Associate Professor and Director of the Serious Games Certificate · Michigan State University

Amanda Cote researches the industry and culture of games, with an emphasis on areas such as gender, identity, and representation.

Media Studies Collegiate E-sports Game Development

Adria Goldman

Associate Professor of Communication · University of Mary Washington

Dr. Goldman is an expert in the intersectionality of race, gender, culture and its connection to communication and media.

Mass Media Popular Culture Rhetoric Communication Research Public Relations

Alex Frias

Co-Founder and President · Track Marketing Group

VP, Digital @ FILA North America // brand builder

Experiential Marketing Hispanic Marketing Influencer Brand Experience Nightlife Marketing

Joseph Puopolo

CEO and Founder · Printchomp

Chomp! Printchomp's CEO & Founder will help you take a bite out of printing costs while he outlines strategies for developing your startup

B2b Ecommerce Social Media Marketing Performance Based Marketing Email Marketing Business Growth Strategies

Alexander Lentjes

3D Stereoscopic & 3D CGI Animation Producer & Consultant · Gamaneri Film

3D Stereoscopic & 3D CGI producer & consultant since 1999. For film, television, specials and advertisement (lentjes [at] gamaneri.com)

Animation 3D Stereoscopic

Roy C. Vella

Managing Director · Vella Ventures Ltd.

Digital Strategy Expert, NED/Advisor & Entrepreneur

Innovation Digital Transformation Business Development & Partnerships Business Strategy

Nicole Woods

Art Historian, Modern and Contemporary · Loyola Marymount University

Pat Ellingson

Creative Head, Children’s Media Content and Programming · TVO

Educational content that makes a positive difference to kids & parents is a passion of TVO's Children's Content leader

Research-Based Educational Games Early Learning Parents & Education Educational Media Educational Broadcasting

Ian Garrett

Assistant Professor · York University

Arts Infrastructure and Sustainability Expert

Sustainability in the Arts Technology for Non Profits Performing Arts Issues

Anand Rao

Professor of Communication and Department Chair · University of Mary Washington

Dr. Rao specializes in communication and social media issues.

Debate Social Media Public Speaking Communication

Alexis Black

Assistant Professor of Acting Movement · Michigan State University

Alexis Black is an educator, fight, movement and intimacy director, performer, and director.

Fight Choreography Intimacy Direction Theatre Performance Pedagogy Movement

Nancy D. Campbell

Professor and Graduate Program Director, Science and Technology Studies (STS) · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Focuses on the history of science, technology, and medicine as it relates to drug policy and the social significance of drugs

Opioid Crisis Harm Reduction Opioid Overdose History of Science & Medicine Gender & Addiction