Elliott Masie

CEO/The MASIE Center and Learning CONSORTIUM

Elliot Masie is the President and CEO of The MASIE Center and Learning Consortium, a global learning think tank in Saratoga Springs, NY. He is a respected thought leader in the fields of Learning and Workplace Technologies, and was included in the Knowlege Management Magazine's listing of the 25 Most Influential Thinkers of the Decade. Masie is an advocate for the use of technology in learning, especially eLearning, and has been instrumental in popularizing virtual classrooms and the multimedia use of technology in training and education. He has been at the forefront of creating new strategies and tools to support and advance workplace education, such as online certification programs and instructor-led virtual classes. Masie regularly speaks at conferences throughout the world on a wide range of topics, and has authored many books, publications and white papers. He travels extensively to discuss current trends in learning and technology; his BrainBytes conference series was designed to enable leaders to listen, learn and benchmark. He is a frequent guest on business-focused podcasts, and podcasts about "leading-edge advancements in learning. MASIE's Learning Consortium is a learning network of more than 200 companies and organizations from across the globe. The consortium provides a forum for the exchange of ideas, information, and research on the impact of technology on learning, training, and organizational development. They strive to help members "transform the workplace learning experience" through collaboration. In addition to his work at The MASIE Center, Masie is also the founder and chair of Appleference Inc, a multi-million dollar multimedia contractor. He serves on several boards including the World University and School, the Executive Leadership Council and the Saratoga Performing Arts Center Board of Governors.