Jocelyn Thorpe
Associate Professor, Women's and Gender Studies Program · University of Manitoba
Professor Thorpe explores the history and legacies of colonialism in the Canadian context
Critical Race Theory Feminism Environmental Studies Colonialism Social Inequality
Lynn Gehl
Indigenous/Indigenist Cultural Critic, Writer, Author · Independent
Indigenist Cultural Critic
Sex-Discrimination in the Indian Act Treaty and Land Claims Process Indigenous Knowledge Algonquin Anishinaabeg Indigenous Affairs
Pedro Antunes
Director, National and Provincial Forecast · The Conference Board of Canada
Bridging the divides! Bringing a wholistic perspective to national and provincial economic relations is the CBoC's forecaster & spokesperson
Fiscal Sustainability of Health Care Productivity Analysis Economic Growth & Development
Ellen Woodsworth
Chairperson · Women Transforming Cities International Society
Ellen Woodsworth is an international speaker and urban consultant on gender and intersectional planning
Women Public Speaking Gender Intersectional Planning Cities
Bryan E. Penprase, PhD
Dean · Soka University
Professor Penprase is Dean of Faculty and Professor of Science.
Quasar Absorption Line Spectroscopy Archaeoastronomy Observational Astrophysics Astrophysics Astronomy
Anne Giardini
President · Weyerhaeuser
One of Canada's most influential lawyers, Giardini is also an executive and accomplished author and speaker
Advancement of Women Women in the Workplace Aboriginal Law Legal Practice Diversity
Clare Beckton
Executive Director · Carleton University Centre for Women in Politics and Public Leadership
Author, researcher, motivational speaker, consultant, coach and leader
Women's Leadership Strategic Planning Risk Management Aboriginal Policy Issues Inclusion and Diversity
Philip Patston
Managing Director · Diversity New Zealand Ltd
Leading diversity, creating change
Strategy Diversity Leadership Social Change Executive Mentoring
Melissa Avdeeff
Assistant Professor · Coventry University
Popular culture, specialising in pop music; music technology and society; social media and fandom.
Artifical Intelligence and music Popular Music Popular Culture Music Technology and Society Fandom
Tiffany Muller Myrdahl
Urbanist and Feminist Geographer · Simon Fraser University
Specializes in equity and inclusion. Uses policy analysis and collaborative research with women and LGBTQ people to examine urban change.
Geographies of social difference (with an emphasis on gender and sexuality) Municipal Social Inclusion Policy Qualitative and Mixed Method Research Oral history methods for research and policymaking
Michael Bryant
Owner & Operator · Humilitus Group Ltd.
Former Cabinet Minister, Harvard-educated lawyer, best-selling author.
Addiction Alcoholism Justice Reform
Sandra Ka Hon Chu
Director of Research and Advocacy · Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network / Réseau juridique canadien VIH/sida
Human rights advocate for people living with, affected by and vulnerable to HIV.
Hiv / Aids Prison health Drug Policy Harm Reduction Sex Work and Prostitution Law
Duane Hamacher
Associate Professor of Cultural Astronomy · University of Melbourne
Academic, Astronomer, Science Communicator
Geomythology History of Meteoritics Ethnoastronomy Archaeoastronomy Astrophysics
Jennifer Tupper
Dean, Faculty of Education · University of Regina
Associate Professor and Dean of Education at the University of Regina specializing in anti-oppressive teaching and learning.
Education and social justice
Stephanie van Willigenburg
Professor of Mathematics · University of British Columbia
Researcher, mentor, educator. Bringing balance to the equation.
Mathematics Combinatorics Representation Theory Women in STEM Women in Mathematics
Anja Jeffrey
Director, Centre for the North – The Conference Board of Canada · The Conference Board of Canada
She knows Santa! Understanding Arctic Resources & International Relations, the CBoC's specialist in Northern issues will heat up your event
International Business Arctic Affairs International Trade and Development Strategic Planning Business Management
Dayna Nadine Scott
Associate Professor · Osgoode Hall Law School of York University
Dr.Dayna Scott works in the areas of environmental law and policy; critical risk theory; environmental justice; and trade and globalization.
Environmental Law and Justice Gender and Environmental Health Toxic Substances Regulation Feminist Theory of the Body Pollution
Karen Busby
Professor of Law & Director, Centre for Human Rights Research · University of Manitoba
Karen Busby teaches Constitutional Law, Gender and the Law, Human Rights and Administrative Law
Constitutional Law Human Rights Sexual Violence Assisted Human Reproduction Sex Work and Prostitution Law
Peter Frampton
President · Accounting Comes Alive
Engaging and unusual speaker who brings financial topics to life for ordinary folk
Financial Literacy and Corporate Financial Communication Corporate Financial Leadership Business Acumen Comes Alive Auditing Financial Statements Business Acumen