Carrie Heeter
Professor of Media and Information · Michigan State University
Carrie Heeter is an expert in meditation, cybermeditation, user experience design, and serious games.
Self-Regulation Meditation Research Online Learning User Experience Design Serious Games
Kimberly Young
Director, Masters in Strategic Leadership and Professor of Management · St. Bonaventure University
Founder and Director at Center for Internet Addiction Recovery
Teaching Higher Education Clinical Internet Addiction Internet Gaming Addiction
Peter Blacklow
President, WorldWinner and Executive Vice President, GSN Digital · GSN
Don't roll the dice with your conference speakers! Cash in with this digital gaming industry expert and mentor to internet-enabled startups
Online Gaming
Louie Velocci
Partner, Advisory · KPMG
Seasoned and accomplished IT professional who has spearheaded forensic reviews of online gaming for both public and private sector clients
Cloud Computing Regulatory Compliance Assessment Green IT Operations Risk Management It Due Diligence and Integration/Separation
Constance Steinkuehler
Professor of Informatics · UC Irvine
Constance Steinkuehler researches the cognitive and social aspects of multiplayer online videogames and esports.
Teenage Boys and Gameplay eSports Computer Gaming Multiplayer Online Videogames Parenting and Videogames
Mark Deppe
UCI Esports Director · UC Irvine
Mark Deppe's expertise is at the intersection of video games, esports, education, and industry
Public Relations Psychobiology eSports Video Games Operations Management
Patrick Markey, PhD
Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Villanova University
Patrick Markey, PhD, is an expert on how violent video games affect behavior and relationship issues.
Video Games Violent Video Games Online Interactions Body Image Romantic Relationships
Raf Keustermans
Co-Founder, CEO · Plumbee
Co-Founder, CEO at Plumbee
Social Games Social Gambling/Social Casino Gamification Mobile Gaming
Catherine Cook
Founder · MyYearbook
Young entrepreneur and experienced social media speaker
Synchronous Gaming Monetizing Mobile Female Entrepreneurship Young Entrepreneur Social Media Marketing
Andrew Pearson
President · Intelligencia Limited
President at Intelligencia Limited
edge analytics Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning eSports sports betting Automobile Marketing
Karen Dill-Shackleford, PhD
Doctoral Faculty - Media Psychology · Fielding Graduate University
Media violence; Fandom and the construction of meaning from media; Media, race and gender.
Media Psychology Media Effects Social Psychology Gender Race
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
Sean Alexander
Principal Group Program Manager · Microsoft
Xbox Veteran . Design . Develop . Entertain . Monetize
Gaming Online Video Apps
Jerri Lynn Hogg, PhD
Program Director - Media Psychology · Fielding Graduate University
Passionate leader of media psychology and technology for good
Cognitive Psychology Sense of Presence Fandom Mad Men Design
Richard Tunney
Professor and Head of Psychology · Aston University
Richard Tunney's research is on judgement and decision-making. He also researches behavioural addiction including gambling.
Decision-Making Gambling Judgement and decision-making Surrogate Decision-Making Impulsivity
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
Zach Whalen
Associate Professor of Communication Studies · University of Mary Washington
Associate Professor of Communication Studies at University of Mary Washington
Digital Media Video Games
Luke Dicken
Founder · Robot Overlord Games
Expert in Artificial Intelligence Applied to Games and Simulated Worlds
Artificial Intelligence Game Development Education
Wouter Grove
chief Fu!N factor & engagement engineer · Gamechangers
Wouter Grove (on Serious Gaming and why business leaders should p(l)ay more attention to it)
Peggy Daniels Lee
Clinical Associate Professor of Operations & Supply Chain Management · Indiana University Kelley School of Business
Peggy Daniels Lee is an expert in business management, logistics, and higher education administration.
Higher Education Administration/Curriculum Development Project Management Business Logistics Business Management Supply Chain Management