Richard L. Gilbert

Professor Emeritus of Psychological Science · Loyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Psychology and New Digital Technologies Cyberpsychology Virtual Reality Lifespan Human Development

Suvranu De

Department Head, Mechanical, Aerospace, and Nuclear Engineering (MANE); Director, Center for Modeling, Simulation and Imaging for Medicine (CeMSIM); & J. Erik Jonsson ‘22 Distinguished Professor of Engineering · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Researches novel computational technology to solve challenging and high-impact problems in engineering, medicine, and biology

Haptics Computer Modeling and Simulation Virtual Surgery Health Care Technology

Catherine Burch, MS, CXA, CUA

Vice President of Health & Technology Innovation · ChristianaCare

Catherine Burch is an expert in innovation strategy, championing emerging technologies to improve health care.

Inventors & Start-Ups Strategic Foresight Innovation Emerging Technology Human Centered Design

Krzysztof “Krys” Cios, Ph.D., D.Sc., M.B.A.

Professor, Department of Computer Science · VCU College of Engineering

Research in data mining, machine learning and biomedical informatics.

Data Science Data Mining Machine Learning Computational Neuroscience Biomedical Informatics

Stephen Coombes

Associate Professor · University of Florida

Stephen Coombes researches how humans move and how humans experience pain.

Virtual Reality Rehabilitation Pain Neuroscience and the Brain Brain Imaging Brain Rehabilitation

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

Sherry Pagoto, Ph.D.

Professor of Allied Health Sciences · University of Connecticut

Leveraging technology for health promotion and disease prevention

Health Behavior Sun Safety Skin Cancer Prevention Digital Health Social Media

Cliff Medling

Technical Evangelist · 3DVIA/Dassault Systemes

Experienced Brand Evangelist presenting advancements in 3D technology

The Business Value of Virtual Training Advantages of Virtual Lifelike Experences Cloud and Mobile Technology Preview

Donald Hoffman

Professor Cognitive Science · UC Irvine

Donald Hoffman studies consciousness, visual perception and evolutionary psychology.

Visual Recognition Virtual Reality Philosophy Consciousness and Cognition Machine and Human Vision

Rob Moore

Assistant Professor · University of Florida

Rob Moore analyzes digital learning ecologies, such as massive open online courses, to identify innovative ways to improve learner outcomes.

Machine Learning STEM Education Digital Learning Ecologies Adult Education Massive Open Online Courses

Annabelle Singer

Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE

Annabelle Singer researches to understand how neural activity produces memories and spurs the brain’s immune system.

Alzheimer's Disease Virtual Reality Optogenetics Learning & Memory Neural Coding & Decoding

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

Yuichi Motai, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering · VCU College of Engineering

Associate Professor of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering of Virginia Commonwealth University.

System Safety Intelligent Systems with Adaptive Tracking Online Classification Methodologies Medical Imaging Pattern Recognition

Jorg Peters

Professor · University of Florida

Jorg Peters conducts research in graphics, visualization, human-centered computing and more.

Computer Graphics Geometric Modeling Surgery Simulation Virtual Reality

Michelle L. Collins, DNP, APRN, CNS, ACNS-BC, NPD-BC, NEA-BC, LSSBB

Vice President, Nursing Excellence & Magnet Designation · ChristianaCare

Michelle Collins is a national nursing expert on successful infrastructures related to governance, strategic planning, and innovation.

Nursing Integrative Care Nursing Development and Education Engagement and Culture Change Nursing Professional Practice Nursing Professional Governance

Simon J Anderson

Strategic Foresight Consultant and Speaker · Venture Foresight, LLC

Keynote Speaker | Applied Foresight Consultant | Award-Winning Author

Keynote Speaking Emerging Technology Future Trends Change Management Augmented Reality

Fatimah Tuggar

Artist & Assistant Professor of Contemporary Issues of Representation · OCAD University

artist working with technology as both medium and subject to address issues of social and environmental justice

Art and Creativity Art Education Art & Technology Installation Art Sculpture

Jonas Braasch

Professor, Architecture; Director of Operations, Cognitive & Immersive Systems Lab · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Specializes in collaborative virtual reality systems, binaural hearing, auditory modeling, and multimodal integration

Intelligent Music Systems Sensory Substitution Devices Auditory Modeling Collaborative Virtual Reality Systems Binaural Hearing

Ariel Garten

Founder and Chief Evangelist Officer · Muse

Global speaker, female tech founder, and expert in brain, neuroscience, psychotherapy, entrepreneurship, innovation, and women in business.

Neuroscience of Meditation Brain Computer Interface Start Up Mindfulness Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP)

Evan Hardie

Research Director, Future of Work, Printers & Digital Displays · International Data Corporation (IDC)

Research Director within IDC Canada's Future of Work Practice and Printers/Digital Displays Markets

Digital Displays 3D Printers Hardcopy Peripherals Large Format Printers Managed Print Services