Mevan Jayasinghe

Associate Professor; Associate Director of Outreach, Director of Professional Development and Labor Education Programs in the School of Human Resources and Labor Relations · Michigan State University

Mevan Jayasinghe conducts international research on the effectiveness of human resource mgmt & corporate social responsibility strategies.

Strategic Human Resource Management Human Resources in the Apparel Manufacturing Industry Corporate Social Responsibility and Labor Standards in Global Supply Chains Social Compliance in Global Supply Chains Job Quality

Steve Barrett

Mentor | CBASE · Centre for Business and Social Entrepreneurship

Steve has a proven track record for conceiving, funding, launching and commercializing early stage technology companies

Raising Capital Building High Performance Teams Managing Technical Development Government Approvals Creating Strong Vendor Partnerships

Weijun Xiao, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering · VCU College of Engineering

Dr. Xiao's research covers networked storage, computer system and architecture, embedded systems and distributed systems

High-performance and GPU Computing Emerging Storage and Memory Technologies Embedded System Computer Architecture

Sumi Olson

Speaker, Author, Consultant, Trainer · Olson Sales & Marketing Services

Experienced, approachable, inspiring speaker on social media, publishing & content creation who reduces overwhelm & turns aha-s into actions

Social Media Marketing Publishing Content Creating an Online Brand Social Media Networking Creating Content for Online Branding

Lance Laking

Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Advisory Services · MaRS Cleantech

Entrepreneur, Advisor, Angel Investor, Board Director in technology-based businesses

Jag Randhawa

Innovation Advisor and Speaker · Idea Employee

Business Growth Through Engaged Workforce

Future of Technology and Business: Internet of Things, Big Data, and Yes, Humans Employee Engagement and Innovation: Engage Employees, Accelerate Innovation, and Grow the Business How to Build High Performance Teams The Art and Science of Persuasion: Use of Body Language to Increase Influence and Persuasive Powers

Eric Corey Freed

Founding Principal · OrganicARCHITECT

Green architect, author and visionary

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) ESG Investment Strategies Green Buildings Green Architect Carbon

Yongsun Paik, Ph.D.

Professor of Management, College of Business Administration · Loyola Marymount University

Director, Center for International Business Education and Center for Asian Business

Regional Economic Integration Global Trade International Joint Ventures International Human Resource Management Business Ethics

Nathaniel Kinsey, Ph.D.

Engineering Foundation Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering · VCU College of Engineering

Nathaniel Kinsey's research broadly lies in the field of nanophotonics, studying the interaction of light with materials on the nanoscale.

Nanophotonics/Plasmonics Nonlinear optics Optical Materials Integrated Optics Consumer Nanophotonics

Leslie Yerkes

President / Founder · Catalyst Consulting Group, Inc.

Thought Leader, Consultant, Author and Speaker on creating organizational cultures that fully engaged the best of the whole person.

Managing for Motivation - Beyond Kicks and Carrots Managing the Generations; the Ins and Outs of Intergenerational Motivation 10 Tips for Finding Your Balance When the World is Rocking and Rolling! Developing Advanced Workplace Culture Leadership Teamwork and Change

Kelly Petrock

Change Facilitator, Teambuilder & Leadership Coach · The LEAD Institute

Interactive, thought provoking and dynamic speaker that helps individuals, teams and organization achieve peak potential.

Strategy & Execution: Six Key Disciplines Transformational Leadership Change Management Leadership Organizational Culture & Culture Change

Terrence Collins

Professor · Carnegie Mellon University

Terry Collins invented "TAML® Activators", the first small molecule mimics of any of the great families of oxidizing enzymes.

Chemistry and Sustainability Oxidation Catalysis Sustainability Green Chemistry Inorganic Chemistry

Sarah Teetzel

Associate Dean, Undergraduate Studies and Associate Professor, Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management · University of Manitoba

Dr. Sarah Teetzel’s research focuses on applied ethical issues in sport with emphasis on the intersection of rules and values.

Gender in sport Doping and drug testing in sport Olympic studies Philosophy and ethics of sport

Carson Meredith

Professor, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE

Carson Meredith is an expert in researching the surfaces and interfaces of advanced materials.

Biotechnology Energy and Sustainability Materials and Nanotechnology

Dean Krusienski, Ph.D.

Professor and Graduate Program Director, Department of Biomedical Engineering | B.S., M.S., Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University · VCU College of Engineering

Focusing on neural signal processing and analysis for the development of brain-computer interfaces and neuroprosthetic devices.

EEG Analysis Brain-Computer Interfaces Signal Processing Machine Learning Neuroprosthetics

Eric Lowitt

Managing Director · Nexus Global Advisors

Sought-after Future of Business, Innovation, Leadership, and Collaboration Speaker and Expert; Harvard Business Review author

Competitive Strategy Sustainability Management Stakeholder Management Collaboration and Competition How to Outperform Your Rivals

Gerald Mohlabe

Motivational speaker and Leadership Consultant · Goal Driven Consulting

Gerald Mohlabe is a champion of excellence who helps organizations improve performance, embrace change, and develop leaders.

Leadership Motivation Customer Service Cultural Diversity Personal and Organizational Change

R. Helen Zha

Assistant Professor, Chemical and Biological Engineering · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Develops biohybrid and bioinspired materials for applications in human healthcare and sustainability.

Biomimetic and Bio-inspired Materials Biomolecular Engineering and Self-assembly Sustainable Materials and Plastic Upcycling Drug delivery and Nanomedicine Nanostructured Soft Matter

Lorraine Lafrenière

Chief Executive Officer · Coaching Association of Canada

Lorraine is a strategic thinker with excellent people skills and an enthusiastic approach to challenges.

Sports Management Sponsorship Event Planning Marketing & Branding Strategic Planning

Nikhil Koratkar

Professor of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Nuclear Engineering · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

World Renowned, Highly Cited Expert in Battery Energy Storage

Nano-Coatings Nanostructured Materials Energy Storage Batteries Nano-Composites