Keivan Stassun

Stevenson Professor of Physics · Vanderbilt University

Expert in the search for Earth-like planets across the galaxy and an advocate for diversity, including neurodiversity, in the academy.

Astronomical Phenomena

Scott Watson

Founder & Managing Director · Summit Consulting & Training Limited

Leadership Enabler, Emotional Intelligence Expert & Keynote Speaker

Leadership Emotional Intelligence Management Teamwork Motivation

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

Michael Friedman, Ph.D.

Research Assistant Professor · VCU College of Engineering

Dr. Friedman's research investigates the role of genetic variability in the musculoskeletal response to spaceflight and disuse.

Bone Exercise Physiology Skeletal Muscle Physiology Biomechanics Nutrition

Kevin B. Johnson, Ph.D.

Professor | Ocean Engineering and Marine Sciences · Florida Tech

Dr. Johnson's research program revolves around plankton ecology, invasive species, harmful algae and estuarine restoration.

Estuarine Restoration Seagrass Ecology Marine Invertebrate Recruitment Plankton Ecology Invasive Species

Amanda M. Grannas, PhD

Associate Vice Provost for Research; Professor, Department of Chemistry · College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Villanova University

Amanda Grannas, PhD in an expert in the study of snow and ice photochemistry, and the fate of organic pollutants in the Arctic.

Climate Change Environmental Chemistry Atmospheric Chemistry Analytical Chemistry Snow and Ice Chemistry

Rachel O'Neill, Ph.D.

Professor, Molecular & Cell Biology and Institute for Systems Genomics · University of Connecticut

Dr. O'Neill's research projects use molecular genetic approaches to study centromere function and evolution

Genome Stability Genomics Cancer Susceptibility

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

Ding-Yu Fei, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering | B.S., M.S., Tsinghua University, China | Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University · VCU College of Engineering

Bioinstrumentation expert, theorizing the future of brain-computer interface-based devices

Development of new instruments for applications in telemedicine Development of brain-computer interface-based devices for patients with movement disorder Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques for studies of vessel properties and vascular hemodynamics Ultrasonic imaging techniques for studies of cardiovascular dynamics Technologies for radiation oncology

David Perry

Board Member Chief Talent Officer, CATAAlliance // Managing Partner · Perry-Martel International Inc.

Rogue Recruiter or Personnel Hit Man

Leadership Job Search Retention Employee Engagement Talent Acquisition

Joy Marsden

Motivational Speaker & Trainer · Joy Marsden Ltd

Motivational Speaker | Trainer | Dealing with Change & Challenge

Working Through Challenge & Change and How to Maintain Personal Motivation.

Toby Ruckert

Founding CEO · Unified Inbox

Global Entrepreneur & Musician

Startup Leadership Entrepreneur

Yash Ahuja

Senior Analyst, Measurement & Forecasting Practice · International Data Corporation (IDC)

Yash Ahuja is a senior analyst with IDC Canada's Measurement & Forecasting team

Blockchain Robotics & Drones Mobility Forecasting & Modeling Channels and Alliances Trends

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

Nikhil Anand

Manager, Measurement and Forecasting Practice · International Data Corporation (IDC)

Nikhil Anand is the Manager for the Measurement & Forecasting Practice at IDC Canada.

Market Forecasters Spending Guides Market Sizing & Forecasting Segmentation & Analysis

Dr Oleksandr Shepotylo

Senior Lecturer, Economics, Finance and Entrepreneurship · Aston University

Dr Shepotylo seeks to answer the question of how do firms, industries, and countries grow by integrating into global markets.

Spatial Economics Productivity International Trade HB Economic Theory Trade Policy

Scott Ellis

Associate Professor · Georgia Southern University

Scott Ellis’s research interests center on the study of purchasing and supply management processes and functions

Operations Management Automotive Industry Global Supply Chain Management Supply Chain Management Manufacturing Management

Joseph Duhig

Adjunct Professor · Loyola Marymount University

Seaver College of Science and Engineering

Strategic Improvement Quality Management Health Care Operations Large Scale Change

Alen Docef, Ph.D.

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

Professor Docef's research interests lie in medical image processing

Medical Image Processing Signal Processor Architectures Document Compression for Archiving Efficient Error-Resilient Network-Optimized Image and Video Coding

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