Kwabena Boakye
Assistant Professor · Georgia Southern University
Professor Boakye's research interest includes quality improvement, service innovation, and applied statistics
IT Post-Adoption Quality Management Service Operations
Eric Kirby
Assistant Professor of Management and Business Law · Southern Utah University
Specializing in student success strategies, civil litigation, and student retention and first year experience in higher education
Non Traditional Students in Higher Education Second Year Retention in HIgher Education Student Success Strategies Student Retention in Higher Education Political Science
Erin Devlin
Associate Professor of History and American Studies · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Devlin focuses on race, public memory, and social justice
American Studies Social Justice Race Public Memory American History
Nils Vesk
Innovation Architect · Future Thread
Innovation Architecture: Nils Vesk
Innovation Creativity Stress Marketing Ideation
Joel Judd
Director of Graduate Studies in Education · Southern Utah University
Specializing in Action Research applied to school settings, promoting teacher autonomy, and democratizing teacher knowledge.
Educational Policy and Reform Educating Diverse Populations TESOL Educational Leadership Program Development
Dr Daniel Fitzpatrick
Lecturer, Politics and International Relations · Aston University
Dr Fitzpatrick's research explores theories of the state, nationalism and identity, and higher education policy and reform.
Political Party Systems Politics of Sport and Football Public Policy British Politics Regulation
Tony Cole
Founder & Chief Learning Officer · Anthony Cole Training Group
Helping Companies Sell Better, Coach Better and Hire Better for 27 Years
Sales Leadership Sales Process Sales Development Increasing Sales Recruiting
Kari Watkins
Associate Professor, Civil Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE
Kari Watkins' research interests revolve around multi-modal transportation planning and the use of technology in transportation.
Complete Streets Design Traveler Information Transportation Planning Smart Cities Sustainable Communities
Philip La Duke
Safety Iconoclast & Culture Transformation Architect · ERM
One of the most informative, entertaining, and engaging speakers you're likely to ever find
Talent & Gamification Talent Management Cross generational training and management Planning Corporate Culture
Stan Suboleski
Professor · Georgia Southern University
Stan Suboleski is an expert in hospitality training and strategic management.
Hospitality Asset Design & Openings (Hotels, Restaurants) Hospitality Training Hospitality Operational Auditing Room Service Best Practices Multi-Unit Management
Martha Paynter
Registered Nurse, President of the Board · Wellness Within
Access to abortion, prison abolition, criminalization and reproductive health
Health Services Management Feminist Health Advocacy Childbirth Breastfeeding Pain Management
Rosemary Coates
President · Blue Silk Consulting
Reshoring: It's Time to Bring Manufacturing Back from China
Reshoring: How and Why to Bring Manufacturing Back to the Us Building High Performance Teams High Performance Field Service The Art and Science of Business Negotaitions Expert Witnessing
Jim Czegledi
Speaker, Consultant & Coach · People Care Skills
People Care Skills for Care-Based Businesses
Elder Care Best Practices Funeral Trends Care for Older Adults People Skills Management Skills
Sijun Wang, Ph.D.
Professor of Marketing, College of Business Administration · Loyola Marymount University
Cross-Cultural Studies Relationship Marketing Service Marketing
Douglas Schmidt
Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Computer Science · Vanderbilt University
Expert in mobile cloud computing, cyber-physical systems, information technology and data privacy.
Computer Science Risk and Reliability Big Data Digital Learning Cyber-Physical Systems
Bruce McAdams
Professor · Centre for Business and Social Entrepreneurship
McAdams joined the faculty in January of 2009 after more than twenty years leadership experience in the Ontario hospitality industry
Operations & Training Operations Analysis Sustainability in the Foodservice Industry
Sandy Jap
Sarah Beth Brown Professor of Marketing · Emory University, Goizueta Business School
Global expert on partnering relationships, B2B routes-to-market, omnichannel, franchise, and ecommerce management
B2B Routes to Market Strategic Partnerships Omnichannel Strategy B2B and Channel Analytics Social Media Selling
Sheri Atwater
Professor · Loyola Marymount University
Department of Specialized Programs in Professional Psychology
Cognition Individual and Group Counseling Sessions Pedagogy Clinical Counseling Emotion
Steve Metraux
Associate Professor, Biden School of Public Policy and Administration; Director Center for Community Research & Service · University of Delaware
Prof. Metraux has over two decades of experience with research and policy work on homelessness, affordable housing and eviction.
Homelessness Housing Affordabiilty Veteran Homelessness Affordable Housing Eviction
Leslie Rose
Conference Speaker & In-house Trainer · Leslie Rose Seminars
Humor, Effective Communication & Customer Service
Humor for Effective Communication Exceptional Customer Service Managing Stress: for Optimists Pessimists and Skeptics Communicate for Success Dealing With Difficult People