Peter Fingar is a cloud computer & technology expert, thought-leader and best-selling author. He is an internationally recognized expert on business strategy, globalization and business process management. As an author, his book “Business Process Management: The Third Wave” has been used for the BPM trend in the 21st century. Fingar has worked with companies such as GTE Data Services, American... read full bio
Joseph F. Coughlin is Director of the MIT AgeLab and expert on Disruptive Demographics. He provides insights on how demographic change, technology, social trends and consumer behavior will converge to drive future innovations in business and government. Coughlin is the author of the online publication Disruptive Demographics at MIT. He has been featured in Fast Company Magazine’s “100 Most Creative... read full bio
Maria Zuber is the Vice President of Research and E. A. Griswold Professor of Geophysics at MIT, as well as Principal Investigator of NASA’s Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) mission- an effort to map the Moon’s gravitational field. She is the first woman to head an MIT science department and the first to lead a NASA planetary mission. She... read full bio
Dr. Ayana Elizbaeth Johnson is a policy expert, marine biologist, strategist, and is founder and CEO of Ocean Collectiv as well as founder of Urban Ocean Lab. Ocean Collectiv is a consulting firm that focuses on conservation solutions and Urban Ocean Lab is a think tank for coastal cities. Johnson earned her B.A. from Harvard University in Environmental Science and... read full bio
Dr. Fei-Fei Li, a world-renowned expert on computer vision, machine learning, AI, cognitive neuroscience and big data analytics, is the director of one of the top Artificial Intelligence (AI) labs in the world. Dr. Li is pioneering the next wave of AI that is quickly being integrated into companies, governments and the lives of individual consumers. She leads a team... read full bio
Nathan Benaich is the co-founder and organizer of London.AI, a place that companies and academic institutions come together to talk and butt heads. He is also the founder of The Resarch and Applied AI Summit, a global community for entrepreneurs and researchers who talk AI, and is founder and general partner of Air Street Capital, a partnership for founders who... read full bio
Lisa Randall is a notable theoretical physicist from the United States who has made significant contributions to particle physics and cosmology. She was raised in Queens, New York City, and began an exceptional academic career, graduating from Harvard University with an AB in physics and a Ph.D. in theoretical particle physics. Randall currently serves as the physics department's Frank B.... read full bio
Hope Jahren is an American geochemist and geobiologist who works at the University of Oslo in Norway. She is known for her work using stable isotope analysis to analyze fossil forests dating to the Eocene, which has earned her several awards such as the James B. Macelwane Medal of the American Geophysical Union. Jahren was born in Austin, Minnesota, and... read full bio
Dava Newman is the former Deputy Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA.) Newman was born in Helena, Montana, and she began has previously earned her B.S. from the University of Notre Dame before going on to earn her dual S.M. and Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Newman began her research in aerospace biomedical engineering, and... read full bio
Edward Snowden is an American whistleblower and computer security consultant who is best known for leaking information from the National Security Agency while working there as a CIA employee and subcontractor. Snowden leaked several surveillance programs that was run by the NSA and Five Eyes Intelligence Alliance. Snowden was born in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, and he went on to... read full bio
Jordan Hollander is the CEO of Hotel Tech Report, an app shop for the hospitality sector that serves more than 2.5 million hotels annually. He had previously worked for Starwood Hotels & Resorts' Global Partnerships division. Jordan worked as an equities analyst at Wells Capital Management and the director of business development at Metwest Terra Hospitality before to joining SPG. He... read full bio
Adam Apollo is available for speaking engagements at conventions, fairs and festivals as well as for guest spots on radio and television programs. Adam can not only provide a potent and motivating presentation to your stage, he can also assist you in marketing your event. His network of websites, networks and marketing channels presently receive over 10,000 page visits per month, in addition to... read full bio
Cansu Canca is a renowned philosopher, authority on AI ethics, and forward-thinking figure in the field of artificial intelligence's ethical ramifications. Her work has had a significant impact on the field of AI ethics and governance, establishing her as a leading expert in the area. Cansu Canca, the founder and director of the AI Ethics Lab, has established a significant forum... read full bio
Dr. Scott Parazynski is a remarkable person with accomplishments in a wide range of fields, including mountaineering, medicine, aviation, invention, and innovation. The astonishing career of Parazynski, known for his feats as an astronaut, Everest climber, doctor, pilot, and even the "MacGyver of the Extreme," captures a life of unmatched success and unrelenting pursuit of the unusual. Parazynski spent more than... read full bio
Jeanette Manfra is one of the most experienced cybersecurity professionals in the United States. She formerly worked as the Assistant Director for Cybersecurity for the Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). Manfra is currently a global director of security and compliance at Google Cloud. Manfra has a strong track record of leadership. Manfra oversaw a diverse portfolio... read full bio
Hack Future Lab, a research organization focused on how leaders can scale an agile, risk-taking and resilient future, was founded by Terence. He serves as an Entrepreneur Mentor in Residence at MIT and the London Business School. He has more than 20 years of expertise assisting CEOs to overcome challenges and move past disruption. As a former director at Saatchi & Saatchi... read full bio
During the STS-9 mission, Ulf Merbold made history by being the first non-American to fly aboard the Space Shuttle. He served as the Crew Interface Coordinator (CIC) and backup Payload Specialist on the Space Shuttle Spacelab German D-1 mission. After transferring, Merbold worked for ESA as a project manager on Columbus, the European laboratory for the International Space Station, at... read full bio
Cynthia Breazeal is a brilliant pioneer in the world of robotics; she is the creator of Jibo, a personal assistant robot, said to be the first ever family robot. Cynthia also works as an associate professor of media arts and sciences at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, for which she directs the Personal Robots group at the MIT Media Laboratory.... read full bio
After specializing in Energy Systems Engineering at Stanford University, Straubel quickly established himself in the business. After graduating from college, he worked with Rosen Motors to build a new hybrid car drivetrain. Straubel was one of the original members of the Pentadyne Power Corporation team that contributed to the advancement of this technology. After that, Straubel was the Chief Technical Officer... read full bio
Bernard Marr was raised in Germany, close to Hamburg, where he was born. After that, he relocated to Cambridge, England, where he finished his degrees in computer technology, engineering, and business. Subsequently, he became a research fellow at the Cambridge Judge Business School and afterwards at the Cranfield School of Management. Bernard departed from the world of business schools to... read full bio
