Andrea C. Johnson

Partner · Dentons Canada LLP

Lead counsel on many of the largest VC financings in Canada. Invaluable insight for startups, IPOs, technology & emerging growth companies.

Private Equity & Venture Capital Securities & Corporate Finance Tech Companies and Venture Capital Mergers & Acquisitions

Allison Sekuler

Associate Vice President and Dean, Graduate Studies · McMaster University

Dr. Sekuler is a Professor of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour with expertise is in vision, aging, higher education, & diversity issues.

Aging Face and Object Recognition Perceptual Organization Pattern Vision Motion Perception

Simon Medcalfe

Associate Professor of Finance · Augusta University

Dr. Simon Medcalfe is a highly-regarded finance expert and the Cree Walker Chair in the Hull College of Business.

Sports Economics Economics of Religion Entrepreneurial Finance

Ja-Naé Duane

Director of Social Media · Overdrive Interactive

Speaker; Educator; Strategist; Author: How to Start a Business w/$100 & How to Create a Revolution; Helping you change the world

Social Media Entrepreneurship Business Marketing Creative Leadership

Laura D. Tyson

Distinguished Professor of the Graduate School · Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley

Influential scholar of economics and public policy; expert on trade and competitiveness

Disruption Global Economy U.S. Trade Policy High-Technology Competition Automation

John Henson, MD

Professor of Medicine, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Pediatrics · Augusta University

Dr. Henson practices neuro-oncology in the MCG Brain Tumor Program and manages patients with neurofibromatosis and related genetic disorders

Brain Tumors Spine Tumors Neuro-Oncology Genetics Hereditary Cancer

Scott Yaphe

Managing Director · Schooner Capital

Scott Yaphe is an expert in private investments, focusing on opportunities in venture growth-stage companies.

Entrepeneurship Corporate Development Venture Capital Investments Private Equity

Jef Williams

President/CEO · JCW Team Consultants LLC

Dynamic and energetic speaker that inspires dynamic teamwork in today's business

Leadership-Followership 360 Public Speaking Team Building

Geoff Porter, MD

Expert Advisor, Clinical Care · Canadian Partnership Against Cancer

Dr. Geoff Porter is an Expert Lead in Clinical Care, leading policy and program work to improve the delivery of cancer treatment in Canada

Clinical and Health Services Surgical Care for Cancer Patients Cancer Health Services Research Access to Cancer Care Appropriateness Efficiency

Jason Ohler, PhD

Doctoral Faculty - Media Psychology · Fielding Graduate University

Leading integration of technology effectively, creatively, wisely, with a sense of fun and purpose

Distance Education Learning Theory and Application Communications Theory Media Psychology Assessment of Technological Impact

Michael Adams

Chief Executive Officer · SAGE

CEO of SAGE, the world’s largest and oldest organization dedicated to improving the lives of LGBT older people

Program Strategy Non-Profit Finance Strategic Planning Shaping Public Debate Persuasive Writing

James Hendler

Director, Institute for Data Exploration and Applications · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Leading researcher in the Semantic Web and artificial intelligence

Cybersecurity Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning Semantic Web Computer Science

Jasmine McNealy

Associate Professor/Associate Director · University of Florida

Jasmine McNealy studies information, communication and technology with a view toward influencing law and policy.

Ethical AI Communication Technology Media Law and Policy Newsroom Policy Communications

Mary Walshok

Associate Vice Chancellor for Public Programs, Dean of UC San Diego Extension and Adjunct Professor of Sociology · UC San Diego

She is a thought leader and subject matter expert on aligning workforce development with regional economic growth.

Economic Growth Sociology Public Speaking Strategic Planning Program Management

Harpaul Sambhi

Founder and CEO · Careerify Corporation

Generational Y CEO utilizing comedy and innovation to challenge audiences on social media strategies.

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

Elizabeth Croft

Associate Dean, Education and Professional Development, Faculty of Applied Science; Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering; Director, Collaborative Advanced Robotics and Intelligent Systems Laboratory · University of British Columbia

Professor Croft's research investigates how robotic systems can operate efficiently and effectively in partnership with people

Robotics Mechanical Engineering Human Robot Interaction Community Outreach Student Recruitment

Robbie Albert

Professor and Chair · Riverdale University

Robbie Albert's primary research interests include the empirical study of patents, patent systems, and patent litigation.

Strategic & Business Planning Early Stage Management Cyber Security Government Relations Mergers & Acquisitions

Brian Keating

Astrophysicist · UC San Diego

Brian Keating is an expert in the study of the universe’s oldest light, the cosmic microwave background (CMB).

Religion and Science Cosmology Big Bang Astrophysics Space and Astrophysics

Lauren Stewart

Associate Professor, Director of Structural Engineering/Materials Laboratory, Civil Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE

Lauren Stewart is considered by many to be among the top blast researchers in the US.

Computational Mechanics Mechanical Shock/Impact Blast Engineering Hazard Engineering