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
Veerabhadran Ramanathan
Distinguished Professor of Atmospheric Sciences · UC San Diego
Veerabhadran Ramathan discovered the greenhouse effect of CFCs
Lightweight Unmanned Aircraft Vehicles as Research Platforms Clouds, aerosols, greenhouse gases, and climate Atmospheric Brown Clouds (ABC) Air-sea interactions Climate Change Mitigation
Dr. Akramul Azim
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science · University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Computer science expert, exploring the advantages of state-based communication scheduling and network code in real-time systems
Benn R. Konsynski
George S. Craft Professor in Information Systems & Operations Management · Emory University, Goizueta Business School
Electronic data interchange (EDI) Channel systems Electronic integration Information partnerships Digital Commerce
Thang Dinh, Ph.D.
Associate Professor · VCU College of Engineering
Computer scientist focusing on security and optimization challenges in complex systems including social networks.
Network vulnerability assessment Security and privacy in social networks and wireless networks Combinatorial Optimization Approximation algorithm
Kelly Fallis
CEO · RS Muskoka
Founder & CEO of Design, Build, Furnish firm in majestic Muskoka, Canada. Canadian Entrepreneur, Mentor, Advisor & Speaker
Small Business/Entrepreneur Online Retail Bootstrapping Furniture Failing
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
Shahd ElAshri
Associate Analyst, Wearables and Consumer Research · International Data Corporation (IDC)
Shahd examines the consumer mobility and wearable device markets in Canada
Augmented Reality (AR) Consumer and B2B Buyer behaviour Wearables Business Intelligence
Gary M. Atkinson, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Professor Atkinson specializes in microelectromechanical systems
Microelectromechanical Systems Biochip Smart materials Micro and Nanofabrication Energy Conversion Devices
Patrick Mercier
Associate Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering · UC San Diego
Patrick Mercier specializes in low-power electronics for wearable computing.
Wearable Technology Low Power Electronics for Wearable Computing Electronics Wearable Sensing
Tony Ulwick
Founder & CEO · Strategyn
Tony is the pioneer of Jobs-to-be-Done Theory and the inventor of Outcome-Driven Innovation® (ODI).
Outcome-Driven Innovation Marketing Strategy Innovation Management Strategy Innovation Consulting
Jim Westcott
Research Manager, Application Solutions · International Data Corporation (IDC)
Research Manager for the Canadian Digital Transformation: Application and Professional Services program
Systems Integration & Consulting SMB market trends Application outsourcing & BPO Digital Transformation
Andrew Smyk
Coordinator, Interactive Multimedia Graduate Certificate · Sheridan College
Coordinator, Interactive Multimedia at Sheridan College
Curriculum Design Instructional Design Mobile Design
Patty Bu
Research Manager, Survey and Analysis · International Data Corporation (IDC)
Patty Bu is a Research Manager with IDC Canada's Survey and Analysis Group
Project Management Quantitative Research Advanced statistical analysis Questionnaire design
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
Tony Olvet
Group Vice President, Research · International Data Corporation (IDC)
Group Vice President of the research domains team at IDC Canada
Canadian ICT Market Trends Digital Transformation IoT & Mobility Top Executive Priorities
Ümit Özgür, Ph.D.
Engineering Foundation Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Professor Özgür specializes in optical spectroscopy and photonic devices
Ultrafast spectroscopy Group III-nitride and zinc oxide optoelectronics Light emitting diodes III-V and II-VI semiconductor heterostructures Nonlinear optics
Jay Ritter
Eminent Scholar · University of Florida
Jay Ritter studies IPOs, asset pricing, valuation, investment banking and capital structure.
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate Initial Public Offerings Investment Banking Capital Structure Asset Pricing
Peter Popplewell
Chief Technology Officer · Canopy Growth
Leading the design and engineering of numerous high-volume consumer cannabis delivery devices
Cannabis Vaporizer Devices Cannabis Delivery Systems Research and Development Design Engineering Vaping
Erik Oros
Application Development Consultant · BlackBerry
We're at a point where web development is evolving to whole new level. To be at the forefront of such a movement is truly an exciting thing.
Java and Html5 Applications Mobile Technology Mobile Software Applications