Colin Brenan

CEO and Founder · 1CellBiO Inc.

Colin Brenan is a serial entrepreneur with expertise in research, project management, and financing of early-stage life science companies.

Business Development Commercialization of Life Science Technologies Product Development Lifesciences Start-Ups

Bruce Hecht

CEO and CTO · VG2PLAY

Bruce Hecht is an expert at advancing architectural and design methodologies in hardware, software, and systems.

Integrated Circuit Local Engagement Electrical Engineering Hardware Design Technology Development

Matt Blieske

Global Hydrogen Product Manager · Shell TechWorks

Matt Blieske is a business and technical transformation leader in the power, renewables, and oil and gas sectors.

Sustainable Energy Power Generation Product Development Renewable Energy Systems Engineering

Murray Mazer

Global Head of Innovation and Research · Amadeus IT Group

Murray Mazer is an expert in research and development, software systems and building, managing, and scaling engineering organizations.

Distributed Systems and Networks Privacy Strategic Relationships Technical Strategy Product Strategy

Mark Namchuk

Executive Director Therapeutics Translation · Harvard Medical School

Mark Namchuk works with scientists to identify and insights into clinical therapies, advancing scientific discoveries.

Clinical Trials Pharamcology Drug Discovery Drug Development Biotechnology

Thomas Ryden

Executive Director · MassRobotics

Thomas Ryden is an expert in creating businesses based on technology and has overseen the development of leading mobile robotics products.

Start-Ups Project Mangement Product Development Robotics Software Development

Stuart Taylor

Managing Director, Service Provider Transformation Group · Cisco

Stuart Taylor has expertise in executing pragmatic and winning technology-centric business strategies.

Civil and Environmental Engineering IT Communications Staffing Business Strategy

Amy Chorew

Owner · The Tech Byte

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Technology Social Media Internet Marketing

James Finley

Extension Instructor · Loyola Marymount University

Center for Religion and Spirituality

Marc Stoiber

Creative Director / Brand Strategist · Consultant

The Futureproof Brand Expert

Futureproof Brands Creating Green Innovation Green Brand Leadership Out of the Jar Thinking Building Platforms for Great Ideas

Kevin Cottam

President · King Arthur Productions Inc

Interactive, mindful and engaging speaker who energetically connects you to a mind body soul life performance

Curtain's Up

Charles Yarish, Ph.D.

Professor, Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology · University of Connecticut

Dr. Yarish is an expert in marine macroalgae, coastal management and commercial uses for seaweed for food, cosmetics and biofuels.

Marine Biology Aquaculture “Captain Seaweed” Marine Algae Commercial uses of seaweed

Rob Darling

CTO · Communitech

Rob Darling is currently the CTO of Communitech — one of the leading tech support organizations in North America.

Lisa Horvat

VP Storytelling and Digital Strategy · Strategic Storytellers

Corporate Storytelling, Social Media, Video

Storytelling Social Media

Zahra Keshavarz Motamed

Assistant Professor · McMaster University, Department of Mechanical Engineering

Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, McMaster University

Translational & basic cardiovascular mechanics Biomechanics Fluid Mechanics Solid Mechanics Medical Imaging

Terry Wang, Ph.D.

Clinical Assistant Professor of Accounting, College of Business Administration · Loyola Marymount University

Program Director, Master of Science in Accounting

Financial Accounting Auditing and Business Advice

Ian Philp

Director, Clean Energy Institute · MaRS Cleantech

Energy innovation leader; international lawyer & MBA

Clean Energy Technology Innovation Energy Security International Development International Trade Litigation

Mostafa Mesgari, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Information Systems and Business Analytics, College of Business Administration · Loyola Marymount University

Management Information Systems Data Analytics

Ayelet Baron

Futirist · Simplifying Work

Futurist. Keynote Speaker and Author.

How Collaboration Can Change the World Social Business: Hype or Leadership The Multi Generational Workplace The Future of Work Leading By Example

Dr Jill Johnson

Senior Lecturer, School of Biosciences · Aston University

Dr Johnson’s current research interests focus on the role of pericytes in chronic lung disease.

Allergic Asthma Pulmonary Fibrosis Pericytes Chronic Lung Disease Leukocyte Biology