Darine Haddad earned her Ph.D. in Optics from the University of Versailles in 2004, where she taught and conducted research in optical sensors and metrology. She has worked on precision experiments to measure the Planck constant and define the unit of mass, first in France at LNE and since 2008 at NIST in the U.S. She now leads NIST’s efforts on the primary realization of mass (NIST-4) and the Quantum Electro-Mechanical Metrology Suite (QEMMS).

Lasse V. Syversen is a seasoned business leader and entrepreneur with a background in executive roles at General Electric, Olivetti, Honeywell Bull, and Dell. He is the owner of Ritmarine Ltd, Bloksberg Inc, and Flagship Trade Net, focusing on trade technology and strategic consulting.

A graduate of INSEAD with a Master’s in Change Management, Lasse is known for leading business transformations and currently serves on 10 corporate boards. His career blends corporate expertise with entrepreneurial drive, making him a respected voice in strategy and innovation.

Glen Fields is the Founder & CEO of BDA and Head of Operations at BrandStar, leading a 50+ person team and specializing in ad buying, analytics, and marketing strategy. With a background in government contracting and over a decade in digital marketing leadership, Glen combines precision and creativity to deliver high-impact results across industries.

A University of Maryland alum and proud Terp, he’s also a devoted family man, competitive athlete, and motorsports enthusiast.