Jack Rochel

President · Epsilon Electronics Inc.

Jack Rochel has been the president of Epsilon Electronics for over a decade. His emphasis on innovation has helped Epsilon stay competitive.

Leadership Success Management Electronics Technology

Xiaoming Liu

MSU Foundation Professor · Michigan State University

Xiaoming Liu works on computer vision, machine learning, and biometrics, especially on face related analysis.

Human Computer Interfaces Deepfake Detection Pattern Recognition Machine Learning Computer Vision

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

Michelle Lobchuk

Associate Professor · Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, College of Nursing, University of Manitoba

Empathic understanding of our partners in care - Family Carers in Canada

Empathy Perceptual understanding Video-feedback Caregiving Family Caregiving

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

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

Jeff Prince

Professor and Chair · Indiana University, Kelley School of Business

Expert in industrial organization, applied econometrics, IP, and antitrust; industry expertise in high technology, telecom, airlines

Antitrust Regulation Applied Econometrics Industrial Organization Strategy

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

Andrew Angus

CEO · Switch Video

Passionate and thought-provoking experienced speaker on storytelling, explainer video and brain science.

Explainer Video Whiteboard Video Animated Videos Brain Science and Video Storytelling

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

Steffi Shook, Ph.D.

Visiting Professor, Media and Communications · Manhattanville College

An expert in video games, film, media, gender and sexuality, and media representation.

Fandom during quarantine Gender and Sexuality Film Video Games Media

Eileen Kennedy-Moore

parenting & child development expert - author, psychologist, speaker

Parenting and Child Development Expert with National Media Experience

Psychology Parenting Child Development Social & Emotional Learning Mental Health

Deke Simon

Lecturer in Production · Loyola Marymount University

School of Film and Television

Producing for Fiction and Non-Fiction Writing for Non-Fiction/Documentary

Catherine Warren

President · FanTrust

Veteran media, technology & entertainment strategist. C-level public company leadership. Board directorships & international publications.

Entertainment Leadership Media & Technology Strategy Board Governance Publicly-traded Company Management Fan Culture

Seyedahmad Rahimi

Assistant Professor · University of Florida

Seyedahmad Rahimi specializes in assessing and fostering students’ 21st-century skills and STEM-related knowledge acquisition.

Emily Taylor

Consulting Manager · International Data Corporation (IDC)

Consulting Manager

Project Management Virtual Reality (VR) Consumer Tech Connected Life Wearables

Brad Bushman

Rinehart Chair | Department of Mass Communication · The Ohio State University

Media and social psychology expert, focusing on the problem of human aggression and violence

Violence in Society and Media Social Psychology Advanced Research Methods in Communication Communication in Society

Lawrence Surtees

Research Vice President, Communications · International Data Corporation (IDC)

Over thirty years of experience advising clients on new technologies and trends impacting the Canadian communications market

Canadian Communications Policy and Regulatory Issues Canadian Communications Service Providers Wireless Communications Telecom Industry Structure and Trends Optical Network Technology

Afroditi V. Filippas, Ph.D.

Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing Professor · Electrical and Computer Engineering

Professor Filippas is VCU’s representative to CCAM. Her research focuses on Smart Manufacturing, Data Analytics, and Modeling.

Electromagnetic Device Modeling Data Analytics Higher Order Statistical Analysis Multimodal Data Analytics Experimental Design

Vincent Olivieri

Professor of Sound Design · UC Irvine

Vincent Olivieri has designed sound and composed music for theatrical productions around the world.

Composition Sound Design Theatre