Dr. Tiziano Melchiorre
Secretary General · International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) Italy
Dr. Melchiorre is Secretary General of the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness Italian Branch – IAPB Italy.
Prevention of Blindness Low Vision Rehabilitation Institutional Lobbying Political Lobbying
Prof. Sarah Harper
Director and Professor of Gerontology · Oxford Institute of Population Ageing, Oxford University
Sarah trained as an ethnographer and her early research focused on migration and the social implications of demographic change
Addressing Inequalities Global Migration Public Policy Longevity Global Population Ageing
Mr. Mark Brandon, OAM.
Chief Policy and Regulatory Officer · Estia Health
Mark is an internationally recognised thought leader and expert on strategy,
Leadership Development Management Business Strategy Policy Quality and Education in Aged Care
Mr. Howard Catton
Director, Nursing and Health Policy · International Council of Nurses
Mr. Howard Catton is an experienced national policy adviser for workforce research and health policy.
National Policy Advising Workforce Research Social Policy Industrial Relations Health Policy
Dr. Patrick Dixon
Chairman · Global Cahange Ltd.
Patrick Dixon is an author and business consultant, often described as a futurist.
Connected Technologies Retirement Public Policy Work Active Ageing
Dr. Rory Fisher
Professor Emeritus, Department of Medicine · University of Toronto
Dr Rory Fisher is a Professor Emeritus, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto
Frailty Public Policy Quality of Care
Prof. Ariela Lowenstein
Head, Social Gerontology Center for Research · University of Haifa
Professor Lowenstein's research specializes in intergenerational family relations and caregiving
Carers and Caregiving Intergenerational Family Relations Elder's Quality of Life Gerontological Education Policy Development
Dr. Holly Ramsey-Klawsnik
Researcher & Clinician · National Adult Protective Services Association
Dr. Holly Ramsey-Klawsnik is a sociologist researcher, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, and Licensed Certified Social Worker.
Public Policy Active Ageing Elder Abuse Human Rights Frailty
Dr. Laura Mosqueda
Chair, Department of Family Medicine · Irvine School of Medicine
Laura Mosqueda, M.D., is a professor of Family Medicine and Geriatrics at the Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California.
Public Policy Active Ageing Elder Abuse Human Rights Frailty
Mr. Diego Rodriquez-Pinzon
Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law · American University
Diego Rodríguez-Pinzón is Co-Director of the Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law at American University Washington College of Law
Human Rights Public Policy Law
Dr. Samir K. Sinha
Director of Geriatrics · Mount Sinai Hospital
Dr. Samir Sinha is a passionate and respected advocate for the needs of older adults
Frailty Public Policy Quality of Care Ageing in Place Carers and Caregiving
Prof. Keith Ambachtsheer
Director Emeritus · International Centre for Pension Management (ICPM)
Prof. Ambachtsheer has consulted on the design, governance, and investment policies of retirement income systems since 1985.
Public Policy Analysis Work Pensions Human Rights
Jill Miller Zimon
Project Director · The Civic Commons
Walking the talk! Blogger and award-winning Elected Council Member who speaks regularly on the intersection of women, politics & journalism
Journalism & Blogging New Media Politics and Political Analysis Women in Politics Politics and Social Media
Ken Greenberg
Principal · Greenberg Consultants Inc.
Can you see what I see? Engage your imagination and improve your community with Greenberg Consultants award-winning urban designer
Urban Planning Green Development Sustainable Development Green Architecture Transforming Cities
Mitch Shapiro
Founder, President and CEO · Foundation for Sight & Sound
It's not only through determination that I have overcome challenges, but a vision of who I can become and how I can help others achieve!
Disability Means Ability Volunteerism Non-Profits and Community Development Entrepreneurship
Craig Hunter
Leader · Y Combinator + Stanford University
CEO at Bitmaker Labs, Advisor @ Venture for Canada & Teach for Canada
Startups Technology Industry Technology Careers Hacking Education Career Hacking
Steven Matson, Ph.D.
Dean, The Graduate School, Professor, Biology · UNC at Chapel Hill
Dean, The Graduate School, Professor, Biology Department
Biology Cells Genetics Molecular Biology Graduate Education
Tom Rand
Managing Director at MaRS Cleantech Fund I, L.P. · MaRS Cleantech
Experienced, bare-knucked approach to cleantech, finance, policy, climate science and associated global economic opportunities and risks.
Carbon and Climate Science: Industrial Endgame? Cleantech Climate Change Clean Energy Economics
Brendan Maher
National Industry Leader, Technology, Media and Telecommunications · KPMG
Management Consultant and National Industry Leader with over 20 years experience advising clients in the Telecommunications & Media sector
Financial Statement Auditing International Financial Reporting Standards Corporate Reporting and Governance Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Technology and Telecommunications
Julie Niehoff
Speaker, Author, Marketing Leader, Educator, Small Business & Nonprofit Advocate · Distance Learning Media, LLC
Speaker, writer and marketing strategist with more than 20 years in small business & nonprofit education
Online Marketing Community Outreach Marketing for Non-Profits Social Media Marketing Marketing Strategy