Chris Melissinos

As a 15-year veteran of Sun Microsystems, Chris Melissinos has contributed to and led numerous technology developments, including Java APIs focused on media and entertainment markets, mobile technologies, and was one of the originators of the Project Darkstar initiative.

His expertise in technology adoption, social platforms, developer communities, and impact of technology as a change agent has made Melissinos a highly sought after speaker on these subjects, in conferences and universities all over the world.

Offering insight into transforming education, social changes in youth culture, next-generation technology development and emerging development communities, his speaking resume includes JavaOne, SISCTI, Game Developers Conference, NUTN, E3, PAX, 3GSM, Stanford’s AlwaysOn, and Harvard’s Cyberposium.

He is the curator of "The Art of Video Games" exhibition, held at the Smithsonian American Art Museum from March 16, 2012 to September 30, 2012.