Robert Karlicek
Director, Center for Lighting Enabled Systems & Applications (LESA) & Professor, Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Develops advanced optoelectronic systems for lighting and display applications.
Optoelectronics Advanced Sensor Technology Advanced Display Technologies Advanced Lighting Systems Lighting and Biological Applications
Leni Schwendinger
Owner/Principal · Leni Schwendinger Light Projects, NightSeeing™
"Fun, moving, exciting! Is how I would describe Leni's Talk and LightWalk."
Mariana G. Figueiro
Director, Lighting Research Center (LRC) & Professor, Architecture · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Studies the effects of light on human health, circadian photobiology, and lighting for older adults
Architecture Light and Health Non-Visual Effects of Light Lighting Applications Photobiology Research
Ken Salah
Theatre Arts professor and program coordinator · Cambrian College
Ken has worked in all disciplines of Lighting, Live Theatre, Film, Video and Architectural, in a career spanning 40 years.
Lighting Design Theatre Set Design Theatrical Production Video Production
Jennifer Emery
Part-Time Lecturer of Photography · Loyola Marymount University
College of Communication and Fine Art
Crime Scene Photography Photoshop Portraiture Commercial Photography Lighting
Gary Einloth
Artist & Designer · PiJ PoJ Design (Founder)
As the founder of PiJ PoJ Design, Gary Einloth has seen great success in his artwork and furniture design.
Design Furniture Art & Design Art Sketch/Drawing Input and Recognition
Bernard Kippelen
Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE
Bernard Kippelen is an expert in polymer optics and plastic electronics.
Organic Photodetectors and Sensors Optics and Photonics Nanotechnology Printed Electronics
David Guarino
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Advanced Photography · Farmingdale State College
Professor Guarino is an award-winning photographer specializing in advertising. He has taught at Farmingdale since 2011.
Alex Casteleiro
Founder · TECARTEX.com
Founder and CEO at TECARTEX Digital Solutions, SL
High Brightness Led Technology Social Media Marketing Entrepreneurship
Edward Harwood
CEO and Founder · Aero Farm Systems, LLC
Experienced speaker/panelist for farm to food issues especially using protected agriculture.
David Carroll
Director, Center for Nanotechnology and Molecular Materials · Wake Forest University
Carroll and his research team aim to provide solutions to some of the world’s most pressing problems.
Nanotechnology Green Technology Solar/photovoltaic cells “Green” lighting/light bulb alternatives Thermoelectrics
Oliver Thomas (Tom) Weihmayr
General Manager · Green Energy Dynamics Corporation
Experienced, candid and comfortable speaker that motivates and informs today's leaders
Mercury Contamination of Our Potable Water Sources International Conflict Resolution
John Garofalo
Lecturer of Dance, College of Communication and Fine Arts · Loyola Marymount University
Lecturer of Dance
Richard J. Radke
Professor, Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Studies computer vision problems related to human-scale, occupant-aware environments
Radiotherapy Smart Lighting Social Signal Processing Video Processing Computer Vision
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
Ümit Özgür, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Professor Özgür specializes in optical spectroscopy and photonic devices
Ultrafast spectroscopy Group III-nitride and zinc oxide optoelectronics Light emitting diodes III-V and II-VI semiconductor heterostructures Nonlinear optics
Jean Philippe Bouchard
Vice-President, Future of Work and Mobility Research · International Data Corporation (IDC)
Leads the Future of Work & Mobility research group at IDC Canada
Future of Work Strategic Marketing Forecasting & Modeling Wearables Mobile Phones
Ian Garrett
Assistant Professor · York University
Arts Infrastructure and Sustainability Expert
Sustainability in the Arts Technology for Non Profits Performing Arts Issues
Charles Erven
Professor of Theatre Arts, College of Communication and Fine Arts · Loyola Marymount University
Professor of Theatre Arts
Anil Jain
University Distinguished Professor, Department of Computer Science · Michigan State University
Expert in biometrics (pattern recognition, computer vision and biometric recognition)
Pattern Recognition Computer Vision Biometrics Markov Random Fields Clustering Data