Prof. Dr. Ilona Buchem is a world-renowned researcher whose work includes fostering diversity, participation and inclusion through digital media; open virtual mobility; the design and evaluation of technology-enhanced learning solutions; and uses of wearable technology for learning. Dr. Buchem is a Professor of Media and Communication at Beuth University of Applied Sciences Berlin, Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences.

Check out Dr. Buchem’s bio and the abstract for her keynote speech, “Wearable Enhanced Learning (WELL): Trends, Opportunities, and Challenges.”

Deborah Howes is an award-winning professor, museum leader, art historian, and media producer. Deborah is an expert in digital learning and has directed ground-breaking educational experiences, online exhibitions and resources, print and electronic publications, websites, and study centers for world-class art and educational institutions. Deborah is President of Howes Studio Inc and a Professor in the Museum Studies Program at Johns Hopkins University.

Check out Deborah Howes’ bio and the abstract for her keynote speech, “Museums as Catalysts for Digital Learning.”

Michael Kanaan is the author of the book T-Minus AI and is a former chairperson of artificial intelligence for the U.S. Air Force, Headquarters Pentagon. In that role, he authored and guided the research, development, and implementation strategies for AI across its global operations. He was named to the 2019 Forbes "30 Under 30" list and the Fast Company Impact Council, and received the U.S. Government's Arthur S. Flemming Award (an honor shared by past recipients Neil Armstrong, Robert Gates, and Elizabeth Dole). He currently lives in Cambridge, MA.

Check out Michael Kanaan’s bio and the abstract for his keynote speech, “Artificial Intelligence: Reaching the End of the Rainbow.”

David Kelly is Senior Vice President and Executive Director of The Learning Guild, a highly-regarded community of practice for those supporting the design, development, strategy, and management of organizational learning. David has been a learning and performance consultant and training director for more than 15 years. He is a leading voice exploring how technology can be used to enhance training, education, learning, and organizational performance.

Check out David Kelly’s bio and the abstract for his keynote speech,
“A Look Ahead: The Now and the Next of Learning and Technology within Organizations.”

Dr. Alicia Sanchez is the Director of Innovation for the Department of Defense’s Defense Acquisition University, which serves over 180,000 enlisted and civilian personnel. Previously DAU’s Games Czar, Alicia deployed over 80 games and simulations into DAU’s curriculum while focusing on how people learn and how to position learning opportunities to yield learning results. Alicia is dedicated to the modernization of learning through the application of learning science, user-centered design and her pet studies in cognitive biases and memory.

Check out Dr. Sanchez’ bio and the abstract for her keynote speech, “Learning on the Seam: The Intersection between Learning Science and User-Centered Design.”