Talks
Greg is a frequent keynote speaker on the theme of connecting the lessons of our past to the leadership of our future. His recent talks have explored the concept of cultural heritage as a human and civil right, the interplay between history and technologies like Artificial Intelligence and Augmented Reality, and how to better prepare leaders of social and political change.
Representative Presentations
- Presenter: with Chief Anne Richardson and Devon Henry, “The Battle to Honor Native and Black Cultural Heritage,” SXSW, Austin, TX, 2024.
- Keynote Speaker with Marion Werkheiser, Simons Medal Ceremony and Lecture, “Cultural Heritage as a Human Right,” College of Charleston, Charleston, SC, 2023.
- Keynote Speaker, “Introducing Cultural Heritage Law,” University of Chicago School of Law, Chicago, IL, 2023.
- Panelist, “Investing in UVA’s Startup Community,” Cavalier Angels, Alumni Weekend, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA 2022.
- Pitch Presenter, “ARtGlass at The Galant Challenge,” University of Virginia McIntire School of Commerce Galant Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Charlottesville, VA, 2022.
- Panel Moderator, “Wearable AR for Culture: How We Secured Our First 3 Million Paying Customers,” Augmented World Expo, Santa Clara, CA, 2021.
- Keynote Speaker, “The Future of History – ARtGlass’ Augmented Reality Storytelling,” Encorepreneur, Richmond, VA 2021.
- Panelist, “Cultural and Environmental Resources Law,” Virginia Environmental Law Journal’s Fall Symposium, University of Virginia School of Law, Charlottesville, VA 2018.
- Panelist, “Augmented Reality,” VR/AR Association, Richmond, VA 2018.
- Keynote Speaker: “National Native American Heritage Month,” National Labor Relations Board, Office of EEO, Washington, DC 2017.
- Opening Keynote: “The Future of History,” U.S. Naval Academy, The Old Line State Summit, Annapolis, MD 2017.
- Opening Keynote: “The Future of History,” Adler Theatre, Preserve Iowa Summit, Davenport, IA 2016.
- Presenter: “Preservation50,” National Trust for Historic Preservation, PastForward Conference, Washington, DC, 2015.
- Keynote Speaker, “The Future of Cultural Property Law,” Santa Clara University School of Law, Cultural Heritage Law Society, Santa Clara, CA, 2015.
- Opening Speaker, “Building A Cross-Sector Leadership Movement,” The Presidio Institute & White House Forum on Cross-Sector Leadership, San Francisco, CA, 2013.
- Keynote Speaker, “Keys to Success for Community Action Outcomes,” Community Action Partnership Management & Leadership Training Conference, San Diego, CA, 2013.
- Panel Moderator, “Social Enterprise for Nonprofits,” Nonprofit Bootcamp 2013, Microsoft Campus, Mountain View, CA, 2013.
- Keynote Speaker, “Solving Complex Social Challenges,” Social Innovation Program Commencement Ceremony, The Newseum, Washington, DC, 2012.
- Opening Speaker, “Entrepreneurship in the Age of Austerity,” Accelerating Social Entrepreneurship Conference, Arlington, VA, 2011.
- Speaker, “On New Forms of Public Leadership,” Active Citizen’s Conference, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA, 2011.
- Keynote Speaker, “The Power of Social Innovation Education,” Launch of the George Mason University Center for Social Entrepreneurship, Fairfax, VA, 2011.
- Keynote Speaker, “The Story of Your Founding,” NAACP William and Mary Chapter 15thAnniversary Celebration, Williamsburg, VA, 2009.
- Presenter: “Preservation Litigation: The Battle to Save the Black Creek Site,” William and Mary School of Law, Williamsburg, VA, 2010.
- Commencement Keynote, “Leading Your Life in Exponential Times,” South County High School, Fairfax, VA, 2010.
- Keynote Speaker, “Phoenix Rising: Reviving Economically Distressed Communities,” Spencer Center for Civic and Global Engagement at Mary Baldwin College, Staunton, VA, 2008.
