Dr. Ron Dembo
Founder and CEO · Zerofootprint Software Inc.
Easily filling even the biggest shoes and still leaving no mark, the CEO of Zerofootprint developed software to reduce environmental impacts
Energy Management Carbon Measurement and Management Renewable Energy Green Buildings Enterprise Risk Management
John Davies
Founder and CEO · Davies Public Affairs
One of the nation's most respected communication strategists & an expert on building grassroots public support for controversial issues.
Strategic Communications and Grassroots Programs Building Public Support for Controversial Projects and Issues Crisis Communications Perception Persuasion
Elizabeth Zechmeister
Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Political Science and Director of LAPOP · Vanderbilt University
Expert in Latin American political behavior and director of the world-renowned Latin American Public Opinion Project.
Democracy Polling Latin America Comparative Politics Latin America Democracy
Diane Finegood
Professor · Simon Fraser University
Expert in systems thinking & cross sector partnerships as approaches to solving complex problems including obesity and chronic disease
Health Research Research Ecosystem Public Private Partnerships Complex Systems Chronic Disease Prevention
Patricia Bricker
Professor, CEAP Associate Dean for Academic Affairs · Western Carolina University
Patricia Bricker's primary areas of expertise are science education and teacher professional development.
Elementary Education Teacher Professional Development STEM Education Science and Literacy Community Engagement Projects
Nicole Jolley
Director, Nonprofit + Human Services · Church Mutual Insurance Company, S.I.
Nicole offers an inside look at risks and liabilities nonprofits face, especially within food banks, homeless shelters and group homes.
New Technology and Automation for Nonprofits Nonprofit Operations Nonprofits Human Services Emerging Trends to Support Nonprofits
Michael Gerhardt, J.D.
Samuel Ashe Distinguished Professor in Constitutional Law · UNC-Chapel Hill
Professor Gerhardt specializes in constitutional conflicts
Impeachment Law Discrimination Media Law Legislation Legal Theory
Peter Coclanis, Ph.D., M.Phil., M.A.
Distinguished Professor; Director, Global Research Institute, M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D · UNC-Chapel Hill
Albert R. Newsome Professor Professor and Director of the Global Research Institute
Southern Economy Asian Studies Globalization Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods Economic Development
Prof. Christian Twigg-Flesner
Professor, Law · University of Warwick
Commercial and consumer contract law in their domestic, international and European dimensions, and in the context of the digital economy
International Commerical Law EU Contract Law English Contract Law Consumer Law Commerical Law
Dianne T. V. Pawluk, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering | BSc., University of Alberta | MSc., Queen's University, Canada | Ph.D. Harvard · VCU College of Engineering
Dr. Pawluk develops devices and algorithms for assistive technology for individuals who are blind and visually impaired
Devices and algorithms for assistive technology for individuals who are blind and visually impaired Accessing graphical information Navigation and orientation Mobility aids Rehabilitation technology
Sunil Sharma
Managing Director and Chief Connector · Extreme Startups
He always loved Lego! A natural fit for your event is Extreme Startups Chief Connector extraordinaire and mentor to budding entrepreneurs
Venture Capital Private Equity Entrepreneurship Management Consulting for Startups
Laurie Girardi
Direct Selling Expert | Speaker | Trainer | Consultant · Laurie Girardi, Inc.
YOU MATTER. In direct selling, it's not just about social media. It's about people. Learn how to build fast & stay connected.
Recruiting Team Building Direct Selling
Robert H. Edelstein
Professor Emeritus | Maurice Mann Chair in Real Estate | Co-Chair, Fisher Center for Real Estate & Urban Economics · Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley
Urban real estate economics and urban financial problems Property taxation and the role of the public sector Inter-linkages, securitization and globalization of real estate asset markets Design of optimal mortgage debt instruments and variable-rate mortgages Macroeconomic determinants of housing construction
Steven Biegalski
Professor, Program Chair, Mechanical Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE
Steven Biegalski is an expert on nuclear analytical methods, research isotope production, and nuclear forensics.
Research Isotope Production Nuclear Reactors Nuclear Forensics US Nuclear Production Nuclear Non-Proliferation
David Owens
Assistant Professor · Georgia Southern University
David Owens' research is on motivating learning contexts that promote functional STEM literacy.
Science Education Gameful Learning STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Disciplines Active Learning Socio-Scientific Issues
Orlando Taylor, PhD
Distinguished Senior Advisor to the President · Fielding Graduate University
National leader on issues pertaining to diversity and inclusion in higher education
STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Disciplines Diversity and inclusion in higher education Grantsmanship
Youyou Tao, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Information Systems and Business Analytics, College of Business Administration · Loyola Marymount University
Bayesian Modeling Econometrics Healthcare Analytics and Informatics Latent Growth Modeling
Christopher A. Cooper
Madison Distinguished Professor of Political Science & Public Affairs and Director of the Public Policy Institute · Western Carolina University
Christopher A. Cooper's research is on N.C. politics, southern politics, political behavior and behavioral public administration.
Election Administration Public Administration Southern Politics American Politics Parties, Campaigns and Elections
Chamille Weddington
Director of Marketing & Promotions · Out the Box Promotions
Educator, Marketing Strategist & Social Entrepreneur who enjoys analyzing and discussing unique and unexpected products and entities.
Product Positioning Small Business Growth New Product Promotion Special Events Effective Promotion Marketing
Nathaniel Kinsey, Ph.D.
Engineering Foundation Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Nathaniel Kinsey's research broadly lies in the field of nanophotonics, studying the interaction of light with materials on the nanoscale.
Nanophotonics/Plasmonics Nonlinear optics Optical Materials Integrated Optics Consumer Nanophotonics