Meet the Conference Committee
Executive Committee
Provides overall leadership, strategic direction, and decision-making support to keep the conference aligned with its vision, goals, audience expectations, and long-term impact.
Dr. Angela Brooks
Conference Chair
Guides the conference vision, leads executive discussions, aligns program priorities, and ensures major decisions support the event’s overall objectives and success.
David Martinez
Co-Chair
Works closely with the chair to manage leadership tasks, support planning milestones, and maintain consistent progress across all committee activities.
Kwame Mensah
Advisor
Provides experienced guidance on conference strategy, speaker selection, audience engagement, and high-level decisions that strengthen the program’s professional value globally.
Sophia Chen
Program Director
Oversees program development, coordinates session planning, manages content quality, and helps shape a balanced agenda for attendees and speakers alike.
Organizing Committee
From planning to event-day execution, this group coordinates logistics, registration, venue arrangements, team communication, and the details that keep the conference running smoothly.
Rajiv Patel
Event Lead
Leads event execution by tracking timelines, coordinating teams, resolving daily planning issues, and keeping preparations organized before conference day arrives.
Elena Petrova
Operations Lead
Manages operational workflows, vendor communication, onsite readiness, and internal coordination to ensure the conference runs smoothly from start to finish.
Dr. Lukas Weber
Registration Lead
Handles registration systems, participant records, attendee support, confirmation processes, and reporting needs to maintain an efficient guest experience throughout check-in.
Isabelle Moreau
Logistics Lead
Coordinates travel details, venue setup, equipment movement, signage placement, and support services so speakers and attendees navigate the event easily.
Technical / Program Committee
Focused on agenda quality, session flow, and speaker coordination, this team helps shape meaningful discussions, strong panels, and valuable learning experiences for attendees.
Dr. Emily Carter
Session Coordinator
Organizes session flow, confirms speaker timing, supports moderators, and keeps presentation schedules aligned with the broader conference program requirements and expectations.
Prof. Michael Andersen
Review Committee
Leads review activities by assessing submissions, coordinating reviewer feedback, maintaining fairness, and helping select high-quality sessions for the agenda lineup.
Laura Bennett
Agenda Lead
Develops the conference agenda, arranges session order, balances topic coverage, and ensures the schedule supports audience learning and engagement goals.
Dr. Samuel Novak
Research Lead
Directs research planning, identifies emerging themes, supports academic quality, and connects expert insights with practical conference discussions for attendees worldwide.
Partnership & Communication Committee
Sponsor relations, outreach, media visibility, and public communication come together here to build awareness, strengthen partnerships, and keep audiences engaged before and during the event.
Rachel Morgan
Sponsor Lead
Builds sponsor relationships, prepares partnership materials, coordinates benefit delivery, and helps create meaningful value for supporting organizations throughout the conference.
Thomas Laurent
Media Lead
Manages media planning, press coordination, visual content needs, and public updates to present the conference clearly across communication channels online.
Nadia Hassan
Outreach Lead
Expands outreach efforts by connecting with communities, inviting stakeholders, supporting attendee engagement, and strengthening the conference’s external network and visibility.
Marco Silva
PR Coordinator
Coordinates public relations activities, prepares announcements, manages message consistency, and supports a polished professional image for the event brand presence.
What the Conference Committee Manages
From planning the program to supporting guests on-site, the committee works across every key area to create a professional, organized, and meaningful conference experience for all participants.