Paul Kramer
Associate Professor of History · Vanderbilt University
Expert in modern U. S. history, with an emphasis on transnational histories, American social thought and the politics of inequality.
Refugees Immigration U.S. History Foreign Policy
Jeremy Pressman, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Political Science, Director of Middle East Studies · University of Connecticut
Dr. Pressman specializes in the Arab-Israeli peace process, US foreign policy, and the scope of political protests in the United States.
Arab-Israeli Conflict Middle East Peace Process Political Protests
Angela Chao
Chair and CEO · Foremost Group
Angela Chao is an international executive, public speaker, mentor and philanthropist.
Shipping Maritime
Marc Gallicchio, PhD
Professor and Chair of History | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Villanova University
Marc Gallicchio, PhD, is an expert on World War II, U.S. foreign relations, East Asia, modern military history and modern U.S. history.
History Modern Military History U.S. Foreign Policy Modern U.S. History World War II
Julian Ku
Professor of Law · Hofstra University
Professor Ku is an expert on international law, constitutional law, U.S. foreign policy, and Chinese foreign policy.
International Law International Law in U.S. Courts Constitutional Law Corporate Law Trans Pacific Partnership
Joel Blatt, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of History · University of Connecticut
Dr. Joel Blatt is an associate professor of European History at the UConn-Stamford campus.
France French Culture Mindset of Nation Conflicts and Cooperation with other Nations
David Victor
Professor of International Relations; Co-director, Laboratory on International Law and Regulation · UC San Diego
David Victor's research focuses on highly regulated industries and how regulation affects the operation of major energy markets.
Energy Development Energy Markets Energy Policy Climate Change Sustainable Development
Patrick Conway, Ph.D.
Professor and Chair, Department of Economics, College of Arts and Sciences · UNC-Chapel Hill
Patrick J. Conway is Professor and Chair of the Department of Economics at UNC Chapel Hill
Tariffs Globalization International Trade IMF Adjustment Programs Economic Development
David Morey
Vice Chairman · Core Strategy Group
President and CEO, DMG, Inc. (Strategic Consultant)
Political Campaigns Crisis Communications Public Diplomacy
Sarah Mendelson
Distinguished Service Professor and Program Head · Carnegie Mellon University
Public Policy
Timothy Meyer
Professor of Law · Vanderbilt University
Expert in international trade, energy policy and investment law
Trans Pacific Partnership International Trade Agreements International Energy Governance International Lawmaking International Investment Law
The Honorable Shirley Ann Jackson
President · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Serves as the 18th President of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, the oldest technological research university in the United States
Research Women in STEM Science Innovation Leadership
Joseph F. Coughlin
Director, MIT AgeLab · Massachusetts Institute of Technology
You're not getting older, you're getting better! MIT's AgeLab Director explains how changing demographics will impact business & government
Aging Social Innovation Gerontology New Technology Understanding the Impact of Place On Well-Being
Lisa D. Cook
Associate Professor of Economics and International Relations · Michigan State University
Expert in global economic growth and development, financial institutions and markets, innovation and economic history
International Finance Innovation Macroeconomics Development Economic History
Joshua W. Walker, PhD
President & CEO · Japan Society
Walker leads Japan Society to create deep bonds between the US & Japan through programs in culture, education, business, policy & technology
UN Conflict Diplomacy Asia Minor Japanese Language
Daniel Silke
Director · Political Futures Consultancy
Acclaimed presenter of outstanding keynotes on Global Future Trends for corporates, conferences & conventions around the world.
Global Future Trends Consumer of the Future Emerging Brics Economies Africa South Africa