Keynote Speakers

Stan Garfield is a knowledge management author, speaker, and community leader based in Northville, Michigan. He has worked in the field of knowledge management for over 25 years.

Stan spent 8 years at Deloitte leading communities and enterprise social networking. Prior to that, he spent 25 years at HP, Compaq, and Digital Equipment Corporation. Stan launched Digital's first knowledge management program in 1996, helped develop the corporate KM strategy for Compaq, and led the Worldwide Consulting & Integration Knowledge Management Program for HP. He also worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers, St. Louis University School of Medicine, and Washington University School of Medicine.

Stan holds a BS in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science from Washington University in St. Louis. He leads the SIKM Leaders Community (which he founded) with over 1,100 members globally, and is invited to present at numerous conferences, including the Midwest KM Symposium (which he founded) and KMWorld. Stan has published over 900 articles on leadership, innovation, knowledge management, communities of practice, enterprise social networks, and social media. He is the author of the Profiles in Knowledge series featuring knowledge management thought leaders.

Books

• Implementing a Successful KM Program (2007)
• Successful Knowledge Leadership: Principles and Practice (2013), Chapter 5: The Modern Knowledge Leader: A Results-Oriented Approach
• Gaining Buy-in for KM (2014), Chapter 2: Obtaining support for KM: The ten commitments
• Measuring the ROI of Knowledge Management, 2nd Edition (2016), Chapter 7: The case against ROI for knowledge management
• Proven Practices for Promoting a Knowledge Management Program (2017)
• Knowledge Management Matters: Words of Wisdom from Leading Practitioners (2018), Chapter 6: Communities Manifesto
• Handbook of Community Management: A Guide to Leading Communities of Practice (2020)
• The Five C's of KM (2022)
• Knowledge Nuggets: 100 KM Infographics (2023)
• Profiles in Knowledge: 120 Thought Leaders in Knowledge Management (to be published in 2024)

Content

• Knowledge Management Site: http://sites.google.com/site/stangarfield/
• LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/stangarfield/
• Blog https://medium.com/@stangarfield 

Dr. Anthony J. Rhem is a recognized thought leader, author and consultant in Artificial Intelligence, Knowledge Management, Big Data, Information Architecture and Innovation. Since 1990 has served as CEO/Principal Consultant of A.J. Rhem & Associates, a privately held system integration consulting, training & research firm specializing in Knowledge Management (KM) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) with offices in Chicago, Illinois, and Charlotte North Carolina.

As a board member and advisor, Dr. Rhem’s work includes Founding Member of the Editorial Board of AI and Ethics Journal; participating on the Corporate Advisory Board of Halen Technologies, Corporate Advisory Board ABAN Innovations, Inc., Former Chairman - Board of Trustees Knowledge Systems Institute; Industry Advisory Board – International Conference on Software Engineering and Knowledge Engineering (SEKE); Technology Council of Advisors Gerson Lehrman Group (GLG) on Artificial Intelligence and Knowledge Management; Former Technology Advisor - International Bar Association (IBA) Law Firm Management on Artificial Intelligence and Knowledge Management; and Member of the National Science Foundation SBIR (Small Business Innovative Research) Review Panel in the areas of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blockchain, Internet of Things (IoT), Knowledge Management (KM) and Education Solutions.

Anthony is an active presenter at KM and AI conferences both domestic and international. He has written several books and dozens of articles for trade journals in technology, management and law.

Company Website: https://ajrhem.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyrhem/

Blog: https://knowledgemanagementdepot.com/

Amazon Authors Page: https://www.amazon.com/author/ajrhem

Dr. Amy Rosellini is a distinguished Human Resources consultant specializing in organizational

learning and human capital strategy. Since 2013, Amy has led RLT Impact, a consulting firm

offering fractional CHRO and learning services. With over two decades of experience spanning

diverse industries including manufacturing, retail, construction, real estate, and financial

services, Amy excels in designing impactful knowledge management strategies to enhance

corporate learning.

Amy also chairs a CEO Advisory group in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, convening monthly

to tackle pressing business challenges. She is deeply involved in facilitating strategic planning,

executive coaching, and leadership development initiatives nationwide, fostering robust talent

planning and bolstering employee engagement.

Educationally, Amy holds a Bachelor of Science from Texas A&M University, a Master’s

degree from the University of North Texas, and completed her Ph.D. in Information Science

from UNT in 2020. She remains actively engaged with the academic community, serving as

adjunct faculty at the University of North Texas G. Brint Ryan College of Business, SMU Cox

School of Business, and University of Dallas Satish & Yasmin Gupta College of Business.

Amy's current research endeavors focus on augmented reality in corporate learning and

addressing learning disparities in early childhood education.

A published author, Amy's research has been featured in numerous refereed articles and books.

She is a sought-after keynote speaker at conferences nationwide, delivering compelling talks on

learning methodologies, improvisation for business, and innovative human capital strategies.

Content:

RLT Impact: http://rltimpact.com

Connect with me: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyrosellini/

Dr. Hemachandran Kannan holds the position of Director at the AI Research Centre, Associate Dean, School of Business and serves as the Area Chair of the Analytics Department at Woxsen University. His academic journey includes the completion of a Ph.D. with a focus on Embedded Systems.

Beyond academia, he stands as an ambassador for the AI Accelerator Institute and lends his expertise as an Advisory Board member to several esteemed international and national companies, including AptAI Labs (USA) and Agzitence Pvt. Ltd. Notably, he has been a prominent figure at various national and international scientific conferences and summits, where he has not only shared his insights but also enriched these events as an effective resource person. His lectures encompass a wide array of subjects, predominantly centered around artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.

Dr. Kannan's dedication to knowledge exchange is evident in his recent engagement in a faculty exchange program at the University of Pecs, Budapest, Hungary. During this program, he took on the responsibility of educating students on the intersection of AI and Business. At present, his contributions extend to his roles as an Expert at UNESCO, A TL Mentor of Change and the advisory board member of The AASHE. He is expertise in domains like Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, the creation of Video recommendation systems, and the development of Autonomous Robots. 

Center Link: https://www.aircwou.in/

Sponsored Talk Title: Virtual Reality and AI: Transforming Education and Promoting Social Justice 

Talk Abstract: "Virtual Reality and AI: Transforming Education and Promoting Social Justice" explores the intersection of cutting-edge technologies in reshaping educational paradigms and advancing social equity. This presentation delves into the innovative applications of Virtual Reality (VR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) within educational settings, focusing on their transformative impact on learning outcomes and societal inclusivity. By leveraging VR environments and AI-driven tools, educators can create immersive and interactive learning experiences that cater to diverse learning styles, enhance knowledge retention, and foster critical thinking skills. Moreover, the integration of these technologies not only revolutionizes traditional teaching methods but also addresses issues of accessibility, equity, and social justice in education. This abstract highlights the pivotal role of VR and AI in democratizing education, empowering learners from all backgrounds, and paving the way for a more inclusive and equitable educational landscape.

Sponsored By: University of Woxsen