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Raghu Arunachalam

Raghu Arunachalam serves as General Manager and Senior Vice President of the Industrial Scientific Digital division. He is responsible for all software as a service (SAAS) business, including the iNet® software platform and Predictive Solutions, with the goal of strengthening the company’s safety software platform… Read more »

Josh Devine

Josh Devine serves as the Economic Opportunity Strategist at Fourth Economy, a national community and economic development consulting firm based in Pittsburgh, Pa. A mission and results driven self-starter, Josh assists cities and regions in planning for growth and strengthening their economic competitiveness. He is… Read more »

Eliada Wosu Griffin-El, PhD

Dr. Eliada Wosu Griffin-EL is an Associate Professor of Management at Robert Morris University’s School of Business, where she teaches Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and International Business. She serves as the Director of RMU’s Massey Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, purposed to promote interdisciplinary and innovative… Read more »

Shimira Williams

Shimira Williams is an authentic change agent, that builds digital citizens through play and productivity. I integrate digital media literacy, tools, and learning materials to harness the power of technology, extending learning opportunities and retooling business operations in early learning environments. Recently, she co-founded C.C…. Read more »

Francesca Ioffreda

Francesca Ioffreda is a Manager in Deloitte Consulting’s Strategy Practice. She focuses on innovation, customer experience, and strategy work across the public and private sectors. Francesca has worked with a wide range of companies and organizations in the smart city, future of mobility, economic competitiveness,… Read more »

Noah Zych

Noah Zych is Chief of Staff for Uber’s Advanced Technologies Group (ATG), the business unit of the company focused on developing and commercializing self-automated driving technologies. Since joining Uber in early 2015, Noah has served key roles in establishing partnerships with automotive manufacturers and suppliers,… Read more »

Erin Dalton

As Deputy Director for the Office of Analytics, Technology and Planning, Erin Dalton is responsible for directing the research and evaluation, evidence-based planning and information technology activities of the Department of Human Services.  Ms. Dalton has held policy positions with the Allegheny County Executive’s Office… Read more »

Leah Lizarondo

Leah is the CEO and Cofounder of 412 Food Rescue, a technology and logistics organization setting the standard for retail food recovery. Leah received her graduate degree in Public Policy & Technology from Carnegie Mellon University. Founded in 2015, 412 Food Rescue is one of… Read more »

BC Biermann, PhD

BC “Heavy” Biermann is an internationally recognized digital artist, founder of Heavy Projects, an Associate Professor of Emerging Media at CAVAD, and a Senior Civic Media Fellow at the USC Annenberg Innovation Lab. BC is a leading pioneer in augmented reality design and his interactive… Read more »

Laura Goossen

Laura Goossen is an experienced, strategic and driven engineering and operations leader. Laura started her career as a Military Intelligence Officer in the U.S. Army. After serving her Country, she held increasing levels of leadership positions with Westinghouse Electric Company such as Site Engineering Deputy… Read more »

Jared Glover

Jared Glover is the CEO and co-founder of CapSen Robotics–a company that makes software to give robots more spatial intelligence.  Jared received his Ph.D. in Computer Science from MIT in 2014, where he developed and applied new theoretical tools for processing 3D orientation information to applications in computer vision… Read more »

Jorgen Pedersen

Jorgen Pedersen, President and CEO, founded RE2 Robotics, a leading developer of human-like robotic arms, in July of 2001. Mr. Pedersen is responsible for the strategic direction of the Company, developing partnerships and alliances, and overseeing the day-to-day operations. His mission is to introduce human-like… Read more »

Vaibhav Vohra

Vaibhav is a highly motivated and experienced Global Vice President, Head of Product who is bringing ML/AI/data products to market. His Cloud products have won 6 awards at SAP (big data, UX, marketing). Currently, he is working at the intersection of machine learning, AI, and… Read more »

Andrea Flack-Wetherald

Andrea Flack-Wetherald is a keynote speaker focusing primarily on applications for improvised comedy when it comes to conflict engagement and company culture. She is the founder of &Beyond, an applied-improv leadership development, consulting and coaching firm based in Pittsburgh, PA and providing services nationally. Her… Read more »

Matthias Kleinz, DVM, PhD

Dr. Matthias Kleinz joined UPMC Enterprises in July 2017 to help the ITTC invest and commercialize innovative translational science by defining the true potential of new life science technologies, exploring optimal business models and strategies, and helping to form companies with a clear path to… Read more »

Alec Wright

Alec overseas GSVlabs’ enterprise innovation and startup acceleration activities. He leads digital innovation programs for Fortune 500 corporations like Cisco, JetBlue, 3M, AT&T, Intel, IBM and MassMutual, identifying startups for partnership or investment and launching new digital ventures inside or outside the company. Alec also… Read more »

Eric Wiessman

Eric Weissmann is the Vice President of Communication, Community & Economic Inclusion and part of the founding team at Cintrifuse – a Greater Cincinnati organization catalyzing regional startup growth.  Eric is passionate about innovation and building communities through entrepreneurship. As one of the leading voices… Read more »

Israel Alguindigue

Israel works with Fortive’s operating companies in leveraging digital assets, artificial intelligence and machine learning to create new products and services that advance digital automation and transform operations.  His team at Fortive works to connect the Data Science efforts and build capabilities that solve industrial… Read more »

Gary Gonzalez

An audience obsessed, data-driven marketer clinging to the belief that good advertising is a blend of art and science, Gary is the founder and director of strategy at Convoke – a boutique Seattle agency focused on gaming, esports and tech. Working with clients such as… Read more »

Suzy Teele

Suzy Teele is the Head of Marketing & Communications for Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM). In this role, she is responsible for creating and promoting the organization’s brand and mission — digitally, and through conferences and public relations. Her team is also responsible for implementing… Read more »