Mr. Ian Sheard is a co-owner of SEAmagine Hydrospace Corporation and has been Chief Engineer and Designer since 1995, the inception of the company. Over the last 25 years Mr. Sheard has championed the development of SEAmagine’s submersible technology and his expertise has changed the face of the submersible industry. SEAmagine pioneered the positive buoyancy concept that all small submersible use today and designed for near 360-degree visibility for pilot and passengers. Mr. Sheard’s engineering prowess enabled these visions to become reality. Mr. Sheard is the author and co-author of a number of SEAmagine’s patents and he has been key in all areas regarding the company’s prototype development, engineering design, manufacturing, and regulatory approval of the company’s submersibles.

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Kelly has worked in animation and live action production for the past 27 years, working on both the artistic and managerial sides of the industries. He began his career as a clay animator for television commercials at the age of 15. His professional work includes working for both DreamWorks Feature Animation and Buena Vista Motion Pictures at Disney. Loosli is the co-creator of the Animation program at Brigham Young University, where he currently serves as the director of the program. He teaches traditional animation, storyboarding, and visual development classes while overseeing the creation of both traditional and computer animated projects.

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Charlene Simonian Vaca is the CEO with BizWorld.org and has been part of the team since November 2012. Her professional background is in operations, office administration, accounting, customer service, and sales. Charlene is responsible for the general operations of the organization including domestic and international programming, marketing, financials, and human resources.

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Brennan Settles is a veteran esports and gaming professional, bridging his career with technology to streamline the way we consume content, engage audiences, and propel the industries forward. Through his time with Super League Gaming and BoomTV, Brennan built and managed products around esports events and consumer experiences. He previously managed thousands of events, while mentoring many digital broadcasting and event operations teams to execute at a world-class level. He now supports aspiring esports and gaming professionals through career development and ultimately job placement within the industry. Brennan currently works with some of the world's most popular IPs as the Live Ops Producer for WB Games New York, ensuring online stability for millions of players worldwide.

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Jane Cleland-Huang is a software engineer whose research involves requirements engineering, requirements traceability, the safety engineering of cyber-physical systems, and agile software development, including work on air traffic control for unmanned aerial vehicles. Originally from England, she works in the US as Frank M. Freimann Professor of Computer Science, Chair of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Notre Dame, and director of the Software and Requirements Engineering Research Lab.

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Armando Smeke is the head of strategic planning at Grupo Posadas, Mexico's largest hotel operator. Prior to this position at Posados, Armando worked as a strategic planning director, and a human resources analytics manager. Mr. Smeke will be discussing his career and the key role innovation plays in valuing creation as well as what distinguishes leaders from the rest.

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Reno Grant is a seasoned professional broadcaster known for his distinctive voice and versatile presence across various media platforms. Over the course of his career, Reno has built a reputation for delivering engaging and insightful content, whether as a radio host, sports commentator, or news anchor. His passion for communication and storytelling has led him to work with major broadcasting networks, where he has covered a wide range of topics, from breaking news to entertainment and sports.

In addition to his work on air, Reno is also involved in mentoring the next generation of broadcasters, sharing his wealth of knowledge and experience with aspiring talents. His passion for the industry and his ability to adapt to the ever-changing media environment continue to define his career.

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Karl Bushby is a British ex-paratrooper, walking adventurer and author, currently attempting to be the first person to completely walk an unbroken path around the world. Bushby's trek is known as the Goliath Expedition.

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Tom Mauriello is a renowned criminal forensics expert with over 30 years of experience in the field. He has served as a senior criminal investigator and special agent with the U.S. Department of Defense, specializing in investigative methods and forensic science. Mauriello is also a respected professor at the University of Maryland, where he teaches forensic sciences and criminal justice. In addition to his investigative work, he is a sought-after consultant and media expert on crime scene investigations, often sharing his expertise on major news outlets. He is the author of The Dollhouse Murders, a book that offers insight into crime scene investigations using detailed, small-scale dioramas to recreate real cases. Currently, Mauriello runs his consulting firm, ForensIQ, which provides forensic science services and education to legal professionals, law enforcement, and the public.

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Stanley Praimnath describes his harrowing experience escaping the impact zone of the South Tower of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, and how he gained a lifelong friend despite the tragedy of that day. Praimnath served as the Assistant Vice President of Fuji Bank, Limited in 2001, and his office was located on the 81st floor of the South Tower in New York City.

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