Ali Bigdeli
Associate Professor (Reader) in Industrial Service Innovation · Aston University
Dr Ali Z. Bigdeli is an expert in servitization and advanced services in manufacturing.
Manufacturing Strategy Business Model Innovation Servitization Service Innovation Organisational Change
Dr Katie Chong
Lecturer in Chemical Engineering · Aston University
Katie Chong has a particular interest in the thermochemical conversion of biomass and wastes, and techno-economic evaluation.
Pyrolysis Techno-Economic Assessment Chemical Technology Bioenergy Life Cycle Assessment
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
Saeed Sokhanvar
R&D Director, ElectroMechanical · Siemens Healthineers
Saeed Sokhanvar is an expert in the development of innovative medical devices, specifically, robotics and electromechanical products.
Design For Manufacturing Biomedical Engineering Medical Devices R&D Validation
Shinyi Wu
Associate Professor of Social Work and Industrial & Systems Engineering · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Dr. Wu is a distinguished researcher who takes an engineering approach to research that spans many social work applications.
Health Systems Health Care Disparity Reduction Healthcare Health Mental Health
Keith Sawyer, M.A, Ph.D.
Morgan Distinguished Professor in Educational Innovations · UNC at Chapel Hill
Morgan Distinguished Professor in Educational Innovations, with focus on creativity, innovation, and learning.
Anthropology Sociology Psychology Pedagogy Ethnography and Participant Action Research
Nazrul Islam
Chair, Security Systems and Law Enforcement Technology Department · Farmingdale State College
Dr. Islam is Chair of the Security Systems and Law Enforcement Technology Department, and a member of the Protect New York think tank.
Facial Recognition solid-state devices Digital Image Processing Wireless Communications optical communication
Dave Henderson
Associate Professor · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Henderson has 20 years experience in the information technology and accounting fields.
Internal Auditing Financial Reporting Project Management University Teaching Information Systems
Andrew Pearson
President · Intelligencia Limited
President at Intelligencia Limited
edge analytics Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning eSports sports betting Automobile Marketing
Mohamed Askar
Associate Professor of Construction Engineering and Management / Director of the Construction Management Program · Southern Utah University
Specializing in construction contracting, engineering consultation, real estate, strategic planning and development programs
Innovative Problem Solving and Effective Decision Making Industry Personnel Training Maintenance Management Systems QA/QC Applications Construction, Engineering and Service Contracts
Robbie Albert
Managing Partner · The Riverdale Group
An innovator that works at the intersection of information services, digital media and SaaS software
Business Development Strategic Planning Go to Market Strategies Marketing Strategy Brand Strategy
Lance Laking
Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Advisory Services · MaRS Cleantech
Entrepreneur, Advisor, Angel Investor, Board Director in technology-based businesses
John Quinn
Presentologist · Audience Alive
Presentologist in the Event Technology field since 2000
The Art of Presentology Life After Death By Powerpoint 5 Tips That Will Change Your Presentation Forever Top Traits for Effective Presenters Presenting Ideas
Dena McMartin
Associate Vice-President · University of Regina
Dena McMartin has developed and supported numerous academic and research partnerships within the university and with international partners.
Stormwater Quality Agricultural Water and Environmental Performance Monitoring Source Water Protection and Planning Chemical-Free Water Treatment Solutions Extreme Water Events & Climate
Joseph DeSimone, Ph.D.
Chancellor's Eminent Professor of Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences · UNC-Chapel Hill
DeSimone’s lab uses nanotechnology to engineer new disease treatment approaches, as well as 3D printing to engineer novel medical devices.
3-D Printing Nanotechnology Innovation Biomedical Engineering Chemical Engineering
Christopher (Cal) Lee
Professor, UNC School of Information and Library Science · UNC-Chapel Hill
An expert on the curation of “born digital” materials and use of digital forensics to redact sensitive information in digital collections.
Electronic Records Management Digital Preservation Archives Digital Forensics
Saad Bhamla
Assistant Professor, Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE
The Bhamla Lab explores fundamental and applied research questions through the development of new experimental tools and techniques.
Materials and Nanotechnology Biotechnology Organismic Physics Global Health Complex Systems
Cristina Della Coletta
Dean, Division of Arts and Humanities · UC San Diego
Cristina Della Colletta focuses on arts and humanities in higher education, historical fiction, Italian studies and cultural studies.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Women's Studies Film Adaptation Historical Fiction Italian Cinema
Guy Martin
Managing Principal Architect & Open Source Consultant · Red Hat
Experienced speaker bringing a mix of Open Source, Community, Government 2.0 & Social Media to the table.
Open Source Software Strategy Government 2.0/Community Management Social Media
Bill Maurer
Dean of the School of Social Sciences and Professor, Anthropology and Law · UC Irvine
Bill Maurer is an anthropologist and expert on money’s artifacts and technologies, from cowries to credit cards and cryptocurrencies.
Payments Industry Law Anthropology Cryptocurrencies Money and Finance