Markus Bernhardt, Michael Allen, and Steve Lee

Dr. Markus Bernhardt is a globally recognized AI strategist and tech visionary known for his balanced approach to technology, innovation, and learning. With deep experience in learning and training, Dr. Bernhardt advises organizations and governments worldwide on integrating AI to empower people and foster organizational growth. A keynote speaker, author, and trusted voice in the field, he shares forward-thinking perspectives that inspire a future where technology and human potential intersect, redefining what's possible in workforce transformation. Dr. Michael Allen, godfather of e-learning, has been a pioneer in the eLearning industry since 1975. With 45-plus years of professional, academic, and corporate experience in teaching, developing, and marketing interactive learning and performance support systems, Dr. Allen has led teams of doctorate-level specialists in learning research, instructional design, computer-based training, and human engineering. Dr. Allen has defined unique methods of instructional design and development to provide Meaningful, Motivational, and Memorable learning experiences through "true" cognitive interactivity. He developed the advanced design and development approaches used at Allen Interactions, including CCAF-based design and the SAM process for iterative, collaborative development. Steve Lee co-founded Allen Interactions with Dr. Michael Allen in 1993. With 30-plus years of industry experience, Lee brings incredible talent and skills to the team with prior experience developing multiple large-scale military aviation eLearning projects. He served as a college professor for 10 years, teaching and developing curriculum in hardware, gaming, networking (Cisco/A+, Network+, Security+), and information security. During that time, Lee also developed the Information Security Certificate Programs for the State of Colorado. Lee holds many positions within the Allen team, including but not limited to, Chief Delivery Officer, Strategic Relationship Manager, and Studio Executive. Lee is highly skilled in the incubation and development of internal Learning & Development teams. A co-developer of SAM, Allen Interactions’ Agile development process, Lee drives shared visions for success by putting in place structured workflows and efficient communication paths between L&D departments and legal, technical, executive, and other stakeholders. Steve did his undergraduate and graduate work in Computer Science at Baylor University, with a focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Modeling. He also did his doctorate work at Colorado State University in Education and Learning Leadership.