Mark Skidmore

Professor · Michigan State University

Expert in Public finance and budgeting, regional economics, economics of natural disasters

Economics of Natural Disasters Public Finance and Budgeting Regional Economics

Rekha Basu

Columnist · The Des Moines Register

Opinion Columnist, The Des Moines Register & Tribune Content Agency

Human Rights Political Affairs International Affairs

Christopher Ryan

Vice President, Strategic Advisory Services · ADP

Senior Executive with more than two decades of experience in human capital, health benefits, and population health

Human Capital Management Healthcare Consumerism Health Policy Talent Management Succession Planning

Alexander W. Diones

Instructor of Political Science · Loyola Marymount University

rhonda page

Clarity Girl · Brand Clarity

Are You Ready to Get Known and Make More Money?

Branding Marketing Small Business Entrepreneurs

Iain Lovatt

CEO · Blue Sheep LLP

Marketer obsessed with delivering actionable customer insight for clients

Data Analysis Databases Customer Insight

Stephen Hanna

Professor of Geography · University of Mary Washington

Dr. Hanna's research in cultural geography explores how our pasts are represented in monuments and museums.

Cartography and GIS Southern plantation museums Confederate memorials Cartography Geographic Information Systems (Gis)

Joseph Carrabis

CRO & Founder · NextStage Evolution

"Kick-ass presentation" "Robin Williams as a professor" "Get there early and get a seat up front" "Very actionable & plenty of take-homes"

Neuro Social Brain-Based Marketing

Elaine Simpson

President · Occupancy Solutions, LLC

Consulting firm specializing in multifamily & senior properties.Marketing, leasing & training to increase occupancy.

Affordable Housing Real Estate Senior Housing Contract Negotiation Market Analysis

Elena Muslar

Lecturer · Loyola Marymount University

Lecturer of Theatre Arts and Dance

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 Esther Pugh

Senior Lecturer · Leeds Beckett

Esther's research interests are fashion retail, consumer behaviour, visual merchandising, & sensory retail experiences in physical stores.

Marketing Retail Consumers

Angela Chao

Chair and CEO · Foremost Group

Angela Chao is an international executive, public speaker, mentor and philanthropist.

Shipping Maritime

Kiran Tota-Maharaj

Reader in Civil and Environmental Engineering · Aston University

Dr Tota-Maharaj’s areas of expertise include wastewater treatment using microbial fuel cells with bioelectricity production.

Wastewater Engineering Civil Engineering Mechanical Engineering Environmental Engineering

Chris Edgelow

Founder and President · Sundance Consulting Inc.

Dynamic, engaging and predominately practical speaker on leading change in complex systems.

Leading Complex Change Communicating Change

Noor Aftab

Director Finance · Shahina Aftab Foundation

Business Growth Expert || Social Media Strategist || International Speaker

Women in Finance & Business

Andrew Posner

Co-Founder & Executive Director · The Capital Good Fund

Founder & CEO, Capital Good Fund

Renewable Energy Non-Profits Fundraising

Luis Gallardo

Author · Thap Group

Author of Brands & Rousers. Brand Strategist. International Marketing and Communications expert. THAP founder.

Business Strategy Marketing Communications Brand Strategy Business Transformation Change Management

Mukesh Srivastava

Professor of Business · University of Mary Washington

Dr. Srivastava focuses on strategic management.

Technology Adoption Global Outsourcing Strategic Management and Innovation

Lisa Taylor

President · Challenge Factory

Future of Work author, speaker, consultant and researcher

Work and Employment Career Advice Talent Acquisition Employee Retention Aging