Michael Lynch, Ph.D.

Professor of Philosophy · University of Connecticut

Dr. Lynch's research focuses on truth and fake news.

Truth Fake News Democracy and Public Discourse Information Technology and Knowledge

Ryan Thornburg, M.A.

Associate Professor, UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media · UNC-Chapel Hill

Thornburg is an expert in data-driven reporting and media economics.

Digital Elections Engagement Local news Fake News

Laura Doering

Assistant Professor of Strategic Management · Rotman School of Management

Laura Doering's research examines how micro-level decisions and circumstances affect economic outcomes in developing countries

Qualitative Analytics Qualitative Research Data Analysis Statistic Econometrics

Parker Van Hart

Lecturer · University of Florida

Parker Van Hart leads the Gator Hatchery, a student business incubator.

Small Business Growth Entrepreneurship Education Student Business Startups Creativity and Innovation in Business

Dave Kerpen

CEO · Likeable Media

Who Loves Ya, Baby? Step up from the crowd in the rough and tumble world of social media marketing with the likeability factor!

Becoming More Likeable With Social Media Social Media Marketing Buzz & Viral Marketing Strategies Word of Mouth Marketing Customer Engagement & Retention

Ratanjit Sondhe

CEO · Discoverhelp, Inc.

Transforming Business Through Mindful Leadership, Conscious Capitalism and the Oneness Paradigm

Empowering Business Through 9 Universal Laws Developing A Passionate Creative Workforce Developing Mindful Leaders A Platform for Conscious Capitalism

Richard Brubaker

Adjunct Professor of Management, Sustainability and Responsible Leadership · China Europe International Business School

Sustainability. Leadership. Innovation.

Sustainability Corporate Social Responsibility Leadership

Russell Sarder

Author, Entrepreneur, and CEO of Learning · NetCom Learning

Russell Sarder, CEO, author, and business magnate, is a frequent speaker on topics of learning, culture, and business management.

Leadership Development Entrepreneurship Investing in New Business Strategy Development Team Building

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

Raj S. Pruthi, M.D.

Professor and Chair, Department of Urology · UNC at Chapel Hill

Dr. Pruthi’s research interests are in urologic oncology, including bladder, kidney, and prostate cancer

Urologic Oncology Bladder Cancer Kidney Cancer Prostrate Cancer Minimally Invasive Surgery

Patrick Morin

COO · BrightHammer

The speaker even Dale Carnegie Inc. calls when the event MUST succeed! A dynamic expert that makes planners look good and audiences rave.

Creating Winning Sales Teams Innovative Competitive Strategies High Impact Selling Competitive Corporate Cultures

Laurent Michel, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Computer Science and Engineering · University of Connecticut

Professor Laurent Michel is an expert in the areas of constraint programming, voting technology and cybersecurity

Computer Science Voting Technology & Security Cybersecurity

Kris Tuttle

Director of Research · SoundView Technology Group

Applied Technology Expert - emerging technology impact on business and investments

Computing Investing Software Cloud Big Data

Shehzad L. Mian

Associate Professor of Finance · Emory University, Goizueta Business School

Corporate Finance Investments and International Finance Corporate Control Risk Management

Jonathan Wilson

CEO · Soul Systems

Inspiring & leading edge content how to lead large-scale transformation, drawn from life and work among tribes, warlords and executives.

Leadership Organizational Soul Collaboration Team Purpose

Rita Mitjans

Chief Diversity & Corporate Social Responsibility Officer · ADP

Senior ADP executive driving corporate strategies for diversity, inclusion and corporate social responsibility.

Corporate Social Responsibility Diversity and Inclusion Building Your Personal Brand Corporate Leadership Career Mobility

Peter D. Goodson

Distinguished Teaching Fellow · Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley

International thought leader on private equity, mergers & acquisitions, operational value creation, and corporate governance

Private Equity Mergers & Acquisitions Value creation through innovation and operational improvements Corporate Governance Effective Leadership

Bill Treasurer

Chief Encouragement Officer · Giant Leap Consulting

Chief Encouragement Officer: Giant Leap Consulting

Courageous Leadership Employee Engagement

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

Lynsey Steinberg

Director of Innovation at the Georgia Cyber Center · Augusta University

Lynsey Steinberg is one of the 300 board-certified medical illustrators and also an expert on virtual reality.

Virtual Reality Motion Graphics Medical Illustration Illustration Gamification