Meet our speakers

Phil Plait

Dr. Phil Plait

Astronomer, author, and science
communicator
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Putsata Reang

Award-winning journalist 
and author
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Dr. Terry Roberts

Dr. Terry Roberts

Civil rights activist, diversity consultant, 
keynote speaker
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Luong Ung

Loung Ung

Author, Activist, 
and Screenwriter
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