V. Peter Harder
Senior Policy Advisor · Dentons Canada LLP
Highly engaging speaker with over 30 years at the centre of Canadian law, government decision-making, foreign affairs & international trade.
International Trade Government Relations & Regulatory Affairs Public Policy International Natural Resources and Infrastructure Cleantech
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
Sean Mulholland
Professor · Western Carolina University
Sean Mulholland research interests include human capital and economic growth, white supremacist groups and hate crimes.
Drunk Driving Hate Crimes Economic Growth White Supremacist Groups Student Performance
James Sbrolla
Chairman · Environmental Business Consultants
James Sbrolla: Cleantech Bridge to the Investment Industry
Clean Tech Land Use Development Environmental Technologies Recycling Waste Management and Remediation
Bernadeen McLeod
Owner & Principle · Mentor Works Ltd.
Expert in matching Canadian government funding opportunities to solve business challenges related to hiring, R&D, business expansion, & more
Canadian Government Funding for Businesses Organizational Development Sme Resources Strategic Planning Project Management
Guy Laporte
Director, Philanthropy and Sponsorship · TVO
TVO's Director of Philanthropy addresses topics ranging from strategic planning of philantrhopy to donor centric fundraising initiatives
Strategic Planning for Fundraising & Development Annual Giving Philanthropy Sponsorship Direct Response Television
Michel Boufadel
Distinguished Professor · New Jersey Institute of Technology
Michel Boufadel focuses on water, water technology and energy, offering insights into oil spills and other environmental disasters.
Oil Spills Global Warming Sustainability Water Technology Environmental Disasters
Indira Samarasekera
Senior Advisor · Bennett Jones LLP
A metallurgical engineer by training, Dr. Samarasekera spent a decade as President and Vice Chancellor of the University of Alberta
Education University Administration Mechanical Engineering Research Metallurgical Engineering
Jacob Elmer, PhD
Dicciani Endowed Professor of Chemical Engineering | College of Engineering · Villanova University
Jacob Elmer, PhD, is an expert in genetic engineering, GMOs, and gene therapy
CAR-T Cell Therapy CRISPR-Cas9 Hemoglobin Immunotherapy GMOs
Patricia Gauthier
Global Commercialization Lead, Rare Diseases and Latent Virus · Moderna
Patricia Gauthier is actively involved in organizations that are committed to rethinking innovation and inspiring leadership.
Pharmaceutical Sales Government Affairs Strategic Negotiations COVID-19 Response Strategies Vaccine Manufacturing
Mara Nickerson
Chief Knowledge Officer · Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
Chief Knowledge Officer at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP and recognized legal industry expert throughout North America.
Legal Project Management Knowledge Management Change Management Law Firm Transformation Technology
Robert J. Sawyer
Science Fiction Writer · SFWRITER.COM Inc.
"Canada's foremost futurist" -- CBC Radio
Zach Paikin
Canada Editor · Fair Observer
From the Great White North: Survey the landscape of Canadian politics and international affais analysis with Fair Observer's Canadian Editor
Canadian Politics Public Policy Middle East Politics
Karla Thorpe
Director, Leadership and Human Resources Research · The Conference Board of Canada
It's not always about money: Learn what it takes to not only attract and retain employees but to increase employee commitment
Labour Relations Workplace Health and Wellness Compensation and Benefits
Nora Rubel
Jane and Alan Batkin Professor of Jewish Studies · University of Rochester
Rubel is an expert in Jewish studies, as well as Jewish food and holidays
Jewish Cuisine American Religions, Race and Ethnicity Jewish Holidays Jewish American Immigration Judaism
Ian Evans
Adventurer, Motivational Speaker and Business Consultant. · Ian Evans & Associates Inc.
Talks that inspire, challenge & entertain
Public Speaking Motivational Speaking Adventure Travel Mountaineering Logistics
Sophie Lynch
Curator · Middlebrook Prize Winners
Sophie Lynch has worked at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Musée des beaux-arts de Montréal, and the National Gallery of Canada.
Fine Art Art History Event Planning Media Relations Creative Writing
Craig Hunter
Leader · Y Combinator + Stanford University
CEO at Bitmaker Labs, Advisor @ Venture for Canada & Teach for Canada
Startups Technology Industry Technology Careers Hacking Education Career Hacking
Anuradha Dugal
Director of Violence Prevention Programs · Canadian Women's Foundation
Anuradha Dugal is responsible for all national strategies related to violence against women and girls and teen violence prevention.
Grant Writing Public Speaking Philanthrophy Event Planning Community Development
Soania Mathur
Physician · Designing A Cure Inc
Inspiring and empowering people challenged with chronic disease to live fulfilling lives.
Young Onset Parkinson's Disease Optimism Chronic Illness Children Coping With Chronic Illness in the Family Living Well With Parkinson's