Speakers

Walter Greenleaf, PhD.

Neuroscientist and Researcher

Walter Greenleaf, PhD.

Neuroscientist and Researcher

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Dr. Walter Greenleaf is a neuroscientist and medical technology developer at Stanford University. With over thirty-five years of medical research and product development experience, Walter is a leading authority in digital medicine and clinical virtual reality technology.

Walter has expertise in a wide range of clinical sectors- he has developed systems that address a spectrum of conditions, including Post-traumatic Stress and Anxiety Disorders, Stroke, Addictions, Autism, Depression, and other challenging problems in behavioral and physical medicine.

In addition to his research at Stanford, Walter is the technology and neuroscience advisor to several early-stage medical product companies and investment groups.

Reimagining scientific conferencesā€”a Keystone Symposia report

Reimagining scientific conferencesā€”a Keystone Symposia report (Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences Ā· Aug 3, 2023) - Digital health technologies and major depressive disorder (Cambridge University Press - CNS Spectrums Ā· Apr 12, 2023) - Evaluation Challenges for the Application of Extended Reality Devices in Medicine (Journal of Digital Imaging Ā· Oct 21, 2022) - et alli

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Adapting media content to a sensed state of a user

A media system controls presentation of media content based on a detected state of a user. The user state may be detected based on biometric inputs that may be derived from IMU and/or microphone data. The biometric inputs may include a heart rate detected from IMU data representing motion of a head-mounted media processing device, a breathing rate detected from IMU data representing motion of a head-mounted media processing device, a breathing rate detected based on microphone data, or a combination thereof.

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Olivia Tam

Chief Director,
Sponsorship

Olivia has over twenty years in high-tech giants. She has led programs and teams from infrastructure optimization, features launch, future of work, and technology enablement. She is currently leading organizational effectiveness and AI enablement initiatives in Google Cloud. She enjoys orchestrating win-win partnerships, translating complex tech into business value, and driving measurable impact. Fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese, she brings a global perspective and strategic savvy. Let’s connect and sponsor the next wave of AI innovation together!

Abhijeet Joshi

Chief Director,
Strategic Partnerships

Abhijeet Joshi, a dynamic Program Manager at Nvidia thrives on steering projects with critical timelines to success. Beyond his impressive professional role, Abhijeet wears the hat of a leader as the District Director of Toastmasters, showcasing his commitment to personal and professional development. Over the last five years, he has risen through the ranks, demonstrating his dedication to excellence and leadership prowess. However, beyond the corporate world and Toastmasters, Abhijeet’s true passion lies in giving back, making him a well-rounded individual dedicated to both professional achievements and community impact.

Sinan Tu

Managing Principal,

Event Branding

Sinan, Co-Founder of Meshki, brings over ten years of experience in shaping and elevating brands like Microsoft, Chevron and Crocs. Her expertise encompasses branding, presentation, motion graphics, web design, and development. She crafted over 30 corporate identities and elevated over 60 startups, seamlessly merging design and development strategies in diverse business environments. She has a proven track record of planning and executing event concepts across diverse project phases, enhancing brand storytelling, and driving growth.Ā 

Mahan Soltanzadeh

Chairman,
Event Strategy & Operation

Mahan, Co-Founder of Meshki, is a seasoned event organizer and chief creative with over two decades of experience crafting immersive brand narratives in experiential design and marketing. His expertise in melding creativity, strategy, and technology has led to transformative collaborations with esteemed brands like Chevron and Samsung. His track record includes organizing over 17 national and international tradeshow events and completing over 75 design-build custom tradeshow booths. It creates memorable experiences, boosts event attendance, and drives substantial sales. A pioneer in employing AR and VR, Mahan enhances the human experience in brand storytelling. His academic contributions further underscore his commitment to shaping the future of experiential marketing
and design.