Michael D. Smith
Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Michael D. Smith's research uses economic and statistical techniques to analyze firm and consumer behavior in online markets.
Digital Media Products Consumer Behavior
Randy Rayess
Cofounder · VenturePact
Cofounder at VenturePact, Tech Entrepreneur, Angel Investor
Entrepreneurship Valuation Remote Work Software Development Software Developer Hiring
Sam Angus
Partner, Corporate Group · Fenwick & West LLP
Entrepreneurship and venture financing for start-ups have been long-standing specialties for this lawyer and conference panel moderator
Start-Up/Venture-Backed Companies Equity and Debt Financings Mergers and Acquisitions Securities Matters Intellectual Property Licensing
Kathleen Greenler Sexton
Vice President and General Manager, Content Division · Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA)
Entrepreneurial executive helping companies navigate the dramatic changes in digital publishing & technology impacting the content industry
Brand and Market Strategy Demand Generation Revenue Generation Ecommerce Content Marketing
David LeDuc
Senior Director, Public Policy · Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA)
SIIA's Senior Director of Public Policy tracks the implementation & impact of e-Government policies that streamline how content is delivered
Cloud Computing Information Technology Public Policy Cybersecurity E-Commerce E-Government
Randy Beaudry
Professor of Horticulture · Michigan State University
An expert in modified atmosphere packaging, controlled-atmosphere storage, non-destructive quality assessment, and flavor analysis.
Storing Apples Horticulture Harvesting Preserving
Debra Jasper
Co-Founder · Mindset Digital
National keynote speaker and social media trainer
Social Media Corporate Training & Coaching
Amanda Rose
Founder & CEO · Connect the Dots Foundation
What's wrong with rose-coloured glasses anyway? In a networked world, social change through social media can have the most impactful results
Social Media for Non-Profits New Media and Social Change Entrepreneurship Social Change Through Social Media Digital Strategies
Tamara Erickson
Founder & CEO · Tammy Erickson Associates
Top 50 global business thinker, award-winning author, and expert on organizations, the changing workforce, and generations at work
Executive Development Organizational Leadership Leadership Education Strategic Planning Management Consulting
Krzysztof Matyjaszewski
University Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Krzysztof Matyjaszewski is is one of the leading educators of polymer chemistry.
Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization (ATRP) Polymer Chemistry Polymer Synthesis Macromolecules Responsive Polymeric Material Development
Brian Ardinger
Co-founder · Econic
Forward Thoughts: Software, Technology, Marketing, & Startups. Founder @NMotionStartup, @econicco, & @theiopodcast, former CMO @Nanonation
Customer Experience Motivation Tedx Startup Acceleration Innovation & Creativity
Richard Fox
Professor, IR Director, and Associate Chair of Political Science and International Relations · Loyola Marymount University
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
Media and Politics Introduction to American Government Courts, Law, and Society
Kevin Sidebottom
President · Bottom To Top Consulting
Experienced dynamic speaker that engages the audience to reach higher and work harder to accomplish greatness
Inspirational Corporate Leadership The Selling Process Getting More From Your Customers Re-Energize Your Team Money-Smart Students
Lisa Kahn
Professor of Economics · University of Rochester
Kahn's research focuses on labor economics with interests in organizations and education
Economic Downturns Contract Theory Economics of Organizations
David Hu
Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE
David Hu's research focuses on fundamental problems of hydrodynamics and elasticity that have bearing on problems in biology.
Physical Applied Mathematics Biomechanics Fluid Dynamics Fluid Mechanics Solid Mechanics
Wesley Longhofer
Goizueta Foundation Term Associate Professor of Organization & Management; Executive Academic Director, Business & Society Institute · Emory University, Goizueta Business School
Organizational Sociology Business and Society Social Enterprise Philanthropy and Non-Profits Climate Change
Charlie Messina
Professor · University of Florida
Charlie Messina has expertise about crop modeling and plant breeding.
Climate Change Artificial Intelligence Symbolic Artificial Intelligence Plant Breeding Maize
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
Bryan E. Penprase, PhD
Dean · Soka University
Professor Penprase is Dean of Faculty and Professor of Science.
Quasar Absorption Line Spectroscopy Archaeoastronomy Observational Astrophysics Astrophysics Astronomy
Lindsay Collier
President · Creative Edge Associates
Highly experienced, unique, and entertaining speaker on topics related to creativity, innovation, and humor in organizations.
Humor in the Workplace Creativity and Innovation in Your Work and Life Dealing With Loss in Your Life