Seungahn Nah

Chair/Research Director · University of Florida

Seungahn Nah’s research centers on the interrelationships among communication, community, digital technology and democracy.

Trust Political Communication Disinformation and Misinformation Artificial Intelligence Emerging Media

Katrice Svanda

Director of Business Development · Digital Impact Agency

HubSpot Certified Inbound Marketing Professional | Technology Marketing Enthusiast

Entrepreneurship Strategic Partnerships Technology Marketing

Eli Singer

Founder and CEO · EXPERTS.INC

Serial entrepreneur and recognized digital communications thought leader

Advertising & Media Strategy Venture Capital Thought Leadership Startup Acceleration Rapid Prototyping

Christopher Finlay

Associate Professor of Communication Studies · Loyola Marymount University

Associate Professor of Communication Studies

New Media Global Communications Journalism Qualitative Research Policy Analysis

Ali Ghafour

Founder & CTO · Viafoura

Engaging speaker with a unique mix of backgrounds in tech, business, and competitive athletics

User Engagement as It Relates to Online Publishers The Relationship Between Sports and Business Startup Fundraising and Growth

Lynette Young

Founder · Purple Stripe Productions

Social & Marketing Technology ★ Business Entrepreneur Empowerment

Social Media & Branding Marketing Technologies Smb Technology Trends Women and Entrepreneurship Women in Business

Whitney Battle-Baptiste

Professor of Anthropology / Director of the W.E.B. Du Bois Center · University of Massachusetts Amherst

Whitney Battle-Baptiste's research focuses on how the intersection of race, gender, class and sexuality look through an archaeological lens.

W.E.B. Du Bois Black Feminist Theory Race, Labor and Social Justice Black Archeology Heritage Studies

Richard Arum

Professor of Education and Sociology · UC Irvine

Richard Arum's research is focused on education, social stratification and formal organizations.

Social Stratification Legal and Institutional Environments of Schools Digital Education

Dave Knox

Chief Marketing Officer · Rockfish

Dynamic speaker who provides an insider's view on the intersection of brand marketing, startups, and digital technology

Brand Management Digital Marketing Startups Brand Manager 2.0

Sean Winkler

Lecturer of Philosophy · Loyola Marymount University

Sean Winkler is a Lecturer in Philosophy and currently researches the theme of "Creativity in the Age of Information."

History and Philosophy of Science Phenomenology Classical Chinese Philosophy Continental Philosophy History of Modern Philosophy

Angela Patterson, Ph.D.

Associate Faculty, School of Leadership Studies · Fielding Graduate University

Media Psychologist and Professional Communicator

Vendor/Agency Management Relationship Building & Management Journalism for Internal & External Audiences Digital/Social Media Strategy & Execution Branding and Promotions

Rahul Telang

Trustees Professor and Program Chair · Carnegie Mellon University

Rahul Telang is interested in how information and communication technologies (ICTs) information impact consumers, business and policies.

Digitization of Information Intellectual Properity Policy Market Failures Privacy Piracy

Veronica Stecker

Media Manager · Gordmans, Inc.

Grounded in new media and marketing strategies, Veronica can successfully guide both social media and traditional advertising campaigns

Retail Marketing Digital Advertising Social Media Marketing Mobile Advertising Email Marketing

Tiffany Gooch

Public Affairs Consultant · Enterprise

Tiffany is a government relations, political organization, and communications professional based in Toronto.

Government Relations & Public Affairs Diversity & Inclusion Women & Leadership Political Activism

Pamela Starr

Keynote Speaker & Business Consultant · www.PamelaStarrOnline.com

Leading Authority on Customer Loyalty

Franchise Leadership Keynote Speaking Social Media Marketing Online Marketing for Nonprofits Event Marketing

Mike Magolnick

CEO · The Red Flag Image Company

Experienced, dynamic author and speaker that connects digital to the needs of today's business

Strategy Corporate Governance Public Company Responsibility Starting and Running A Small Business Domain Names / Website Management

Thomas Schmidt

Experte E-Business: E-Commerce, Online Marketing, Social Media, Entwicklung neuer Verkaufskanäle · Firstmover Pro

First mover on the Internet, online marketing, ecommerce, social media with broad experience in digital marketing issues

E-Commerce Online Marketing Social Media

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

Don Roy

Professor of Marketing · Middle Tennessee State University

Marketing professor and blogger with a passion for all things marketing

Branding Marketing Customer Experience Social Media Content Marketing

Marni Blythe

Integrated Digital Marketing Solution Strategist, National Speaker, Author and Owner · Blythe Communications

Integrated Digital Marketing Solution Strategist, Speaker, Author and Owner at Blythe Communications

Event Marketing Marketing Strategy Marketing Management Advertising Social Media Marketing