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Bill Belew
Western Civilization, Origins to Social Networks
PhD, Professor of Western Civilization and Writing, Novelist |
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Sunnyvale, California USA |
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| Bill held a Top Secret Clearance during his years in the US Navy as Intelligence Officer serving at the peak of the Cold War Era. Bill then spent nearly 20 years in the Far East – Japan, China, Russia and India where he taught university, created and grew his own language school throughout Japan and Far East Russia. Bill is fluent in Japanese and converses in Chinese and Russian. Bill paid his sizable Silicon Valley mortgage as a professional blogger while also living within walking distance of the tech titans. He and his 13-yo daughter co-author a popular series for young adults. |
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Karen Bohringer
Enrichment Speaker - The World Wide Web
The World Wide Web |
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Gold Coast, Queensland Australia |
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| Gaining her Information Technology qualifications from Harvard University and The American Institute of Computer Programming and with a career spanning over 35 years, Karen has spoken for and consulted for several Fortune 500 companies as well as Australian legal bodies including the Supreme Court, the Premier’s Department and the Department of Public Prosecutions. With a focus on the World Wide Web, Karen brings to each of her presentations a skillful, polished and entertaining vibe along with attention grabbing, professional PowerPoint slideshows. |
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Barbara Clifford
Stress Management | Time Management | Resilience | Mindset
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Alice Springs, NT Australia |
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| Barbara Clifford is known as The Time Tamer and is a co-founder of The Hinwood Institute. She is a well recognised leader in Time Management and Stress Management. An experienced coach, speaker, columnist, work place mediator, and facilitator, Barbara equips busy people to make courageous decisions in pressure situations for the long-term benefit of their personal wellbeing, business or team. She's passionate about making order from chaos and transforming stress into a source of strength. |
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| Scott Cutler came to Rice University in 2001 after 25 years in the PC industry culminating as Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of Compaq Computer’s PC Group. He currently holds the title of Professor in the Practice, Emeritus. He is interested in consumer electronic technology including smartphones, other smart home devices, speech enabled digital assistants like Alexa and Google Home as well as connected electric vehicles. |
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Dr Robyn Ferrell
Art History | Social History | Culture Studies
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Vaucluse, NSW Australia |
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| Dr Robyn Ferrell is a writer and researcher in art and culture studies. She is currently honorary professor at the University of Sydney, and has taught art history and theory, cultural studies, philosophy and creative writing at several universities throughout Australia. She trained as a journalist on the Sydney Morning Herald before completing her doctorate in philosophy. Dr Ferrell has written several books on art and the culture industry, and writes regularly for newspapers and magazines. |
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| Luke Lewandowski has been in the Information Technology industry since 1965 and founded several IT businesses. He keeps informed and relevant as the IT industry is constantly evolving. He retired in 2007. Luke researches and creates presentations to educate people about important issues such as climate change solutions, the importance of diet and exercise in maintaining good physical and mental health as we age, the value of volunteering and helping others. His presentations dispel myths that prevent people from engaging in helping to solve today’s problems. |
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Nitza Lowenstein
Radio Personality, Journalist, Historian & Speaker
BA, MA, MBA |
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Killara, Sydney, NSW Australia |
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| Journalist & Historian Nitza, has touched, inspired & enriched the lives of 1000’s of people during her 33 yrs of broadcasting on SBS TV Radio, as authorized celebrant (1400+ weddings), as a renowned, dynamic speaker on cruises & University 3A Sydney. With MA in History & MBA in Media, her specialty is the history, geography, people culture, and mythology, even the wild life of the destination, with practical information, gems & insight of the places visited. Being a movie buff, Nitza has a fascinating series on nostalgic Hollywood golden Age, legendary stars & Rock ‘n’ Roll era. Her other forte is the Digital Age Revolution & Social Media. Nitza’s presentations are informative, engaging, entertaining & visually rich, incorporating her extensive knowledge and experience. |
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Shane Mahar
Technology and Change
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Port Melbourne, Victoria Australia |
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| Shane Mahar is founder/director of International Training & Development operating from Melbourne, Australia. Shane is a distinguished speaker whose passion is to cruise as he shares his knowledge. An avid traveller, he is a popular and well known speaker both in Australia and overseas. He has a special interest in new technologies and making a positive contribution towards making the future a better place. Shane entertains with fun and passion as well as informs his audiences with high energy and enthusiasm. |
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Joe Marks
Artificial Intelligence | Computer Graphics
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Pittsburgh, PA USA |
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| Joe Marks has been a technological innovator in seven different industries over the past 30 years. Joe holds degrees in Applied Mathematics (AB) & Computer Science (PhD) from Harvard University. His areas of expertise include artificial intelligence, human-computer interaction, and computer graphics. He has co-authored more than 50 peer-reviewed articles in applied computing. Joe is keen to share his expertise with cruise ship passengers who are interested in this fascinating area of technology. |
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Steven Mayo-Smith
History & Destinations
Pacific | Australia | New Zealand | Scandinavia |
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Auckland, Auckland NZ |
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| Steven has a very diverse and international background, of Scandinavian and English heritage, he was born in Greece, raised in Africa and educated in both the UK and United States. He now lives and works in New Zealand. A keen Scuba Diver, he maintains a strong interesting in our oceans and their future. He is also a seasoned long distance bicycle tourist who has ridden through America, New Zealand and Europe, Most recently from the top of Norway to Budapest. He regularly presents at conferences on history and technology issues throughout the Asia Pacific. |
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Bruce Oliver
AI | Microsoft Products | History | Science
MBA, Published Author, Certified Cruise Professional, Educator |
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Enfield, CT USA |
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| Bruce L. Oliver is a name synonymous with excellence in the travel industry, and his remarkable journey has been celebrated with numerous accolades and achievements. Born with an insatiable wanderlust and an unwavering commitment to the world of travel, Bruce's life story is one that has left an indelible mark on the industry. Bruce's love affair with travel has taken him to the far corners of the globe, as he has embarked on over 75 cruises with various cruise lines. His adventurous spirit has led him to explore the cultures and landscapes of more than 55 countries across six continents. |
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David Sepulveda
Language History & Culture
Cross Cultural Connections |
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Los Gallardos, Almeria Spain |
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| David is a notable applied linguist characterized by his dynamic leadership and work with international translation teams. With over 15 years of public speaking experience, he captivates audiences with his charismatic personality and fosters cross-cultural connections. David's passion for exploring unique cultures and sharing local stories reflects his interest in language history and personal development. He is fascinated by history and technology, recognizing the impact of how it shapes how we work and function, and how it drives decisions that change history. |
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Michael Spence
Computer Forensics and IT Security
Computer Science BSc Forensic IT MSc |
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Kerikeri, Northland NZ |
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| Mike worked as New Zealand’s foremost Computer Forensics scientist and Expert Witness for over 20 years. He has undertaken 700+ cases and 300+ court appearances. Mike was the Guest Lecturer at the University of Auckland. Mike, holds a BSc and MSc in IT. He has extensive experience in presenting complex IT issues to non-IT audiences. As head of NZ Police IT for the 1999 APEC world leaders meeting, he held a Top-Secret security clearance for this work including liaison with the CIA and Secret Service. In 2023 Mike published a fiction novel based around his experience of this meeting. |
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Jane Thomason
Technology | Metaverse | Web3 | MedTech | AI
BSW, MPH, PhD |
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Dubai, Palm Jumierah UAE |
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| Dr Jane is a globally recognized thought leader, futurist, author and speaker on Metaverse, Web3, MedTech, Tech4Sustainability and the impact of technology on the future of humanity. Dr. Jane holds distinguished roles on the editorial boards of "The Journal of Metaverse" and "Frontiers in Blockchain," and as an Industry Associate at University College London's Centre for Blockchain, she actively contributes to the academic and research community. |
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David Withington
Simplifying Technology
Making modern technology enjoyable |
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Wigan, Lancashire UK |
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| After 40 years at the cutting edge of technology with companies such as Virgin Media and Talk Talk, David shares simple answers to technical secrets and challenges - like how to beat the scammers, staying safe online, and avoiding unexpected roaming phone bills. In a technical world that was much simpler yesterday, David's way of helping us to enjoy today's technology - via multimedia, stories, and a healthy dose of corny humour - makes his Tech it Easy presentations popular and unforgettable. |
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