It’s no secret that staying ahead of emerging technology trends and learning how to incorporate these new resources designed to help us operate more efficiently is difficult. This is why, now, more than ever it’s important that we come together.
Grant Imahara
Electrical Engineer, Roboticist, and Television Host
For almost a decade, Grant Imahara was one of the hosts of Discovery Channel's MythBusters. Blending science and fun, they put urban legends to the test, often with explosive results. Before that, Grant was a special effects technician at Industrial Light and Magic for 9 years. His movie credits include the Matrix sequels, Galaxy Quest, Terminator 3, and Star Wars: Episodes 1-3. He also worked on several famous robots including R2-D2, the Energizer Bunny, and Geoff Peterson (The Late Late Show). He is currently consulting for Walt Disney Imagineering, working on next-generation robots to go into Disney’s theme parks around the world.
Tan Le
Innovative Technology Entrepreneur, CEO and Founder of Emotiv
Tan Le is an innovator, inventor & entrepreneur, and is the Founder and CEO of EMOTIV. Born in South Vietnam, Le migrated to Australia as a refugee with her family in 1981. Le began university studies at the age of 16 and went on to complete a bachelor's degree in law (honors) and commerce (honors) in 1998 at Monash University. In 1998, Le was named Young Australian of the Year and voted one of Australia's 30 Most Successful Women Under 30. Le's story was featured in the 'Hope' section of the Eternity Exhibition of the National Museum of Australia. Le has been featured in "Who's Who in Australia" List since 1999, Fast Company's Most Influential Women in Technology in 2010 and Forbes' 50 Names You Need to Know in 2011. Le has been honored by the World Economic Forum as a Young Global Leader since 2009. Le was named a National Geographic Emerging Explorer in 2013. She currently serves on the Board of Stewards on Shaping the Future of Information & Entertainment of the World Economic Forum and the Global Future Council on the Future of Neurotechnologies & Brain Science of the World Economic Forum.