Matthew is an Artificial intelligence subject matter expert, a senior leader in AI at the fortune-5 healthcare level who has seen hundreds of use-cases, and has been in the AI space since the mid-80's. He has decades of experience as an entrepreneur, graduate level university professor, and public speaker. He holds patents in quantum computing, machine learning, and cognitive technology. Matthew is classically trained in AI at the graduate computer science level, holds four university degrees including an MBA, and dozens of professional certificates in AI technology, and AI business strategy. He founded the organization's “College of Artificial Intelligence” that has trained hundreds of technologists, has chaired two patent review boards that awarded hundreds of AI healthcare technology patents, and led the organizations AI center of excellence. The Office of the White House has awarded Matthew a 2-year post of Presidential Innovation Fellow in Washington DC in the field of Artificial Intelligence.
Dennis Keane, Red Wing Shoe Company's Chief Information Officer, is known for his expertise as a technologist, advisor, and industry thought leader. With a successful career in software development and enterprise IT leadership, he excels at aligning technology with business objectives. Previously, Dennis served as Bosch's Global Head of Engineering, overseeing diagnostic software. He holds a Computer Engineering Degree from the University of Central Florida and a Mini MBA from the University of St. Thomas.
Stacia Nelson is the Founder and CEO of Pivot Strategies, a communications agency revolutionizing employee engagement through internal communications and change management. As a leader, Stacia has doubled revenue and team growth year-over-year since founding Pivot in 2015. Stacia has deep experience in corporate communications, crisis response and planning, reputation management, brand marketing, IT strategic communications, change communications and corporate social responsibility. Stacia began her career at the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce as one of the youngest lobbyists in the state of MN. Following this, Stacia was the director of PR at Cambria before joining Target’s PR and reputation management team. Stacia holds a Master of Public Policy in Applied Economics and Education Policy from the University of Minnesota.
