Tom Deans
Full-time Professional Speaker · Detente Financial Press
Full-time Award-Winning Professional Speaker: 500+ Paid Speaking Engagements in 14 Countries. Family Business and Wealth Transfer Expert
Pat Ellingson
Creative Head, Children’s Media Content and Programming · TVO
Educational content that makes a positive difference to kids & parents is a passion of TVO's Children's Content leader
Research-Based Educational Games Early Learning Parents & Education Educational Media Educational Broadcasting
Stephen Huddart
President and CEO – The J.W. McConnell Family Foundation · Social Innovation Generation
Best job in the world! Improving the present and renewing the future of all our communities with empowering social innovation initiatives
Social Innovation Non-Profit and Leadership Social Finance Social Innovation and Resilience
Grant Borbridge, Q.C.
Executive VP, Investments & Chief Counsel · MEG Energy
International expert with vast experience in global private equity, venture capital investment, corporate governance and legal compliance
Competitive Analysis Company Restructuring Divestitures Financial Analysis Financial Modeling
Zhishuo (Peter) Liu
Co-Founder & President · China Canada Angels Alliance
China Canada Angels Alliance
Angel Investing Mobile Startup Acceleration Doing Business in China Gaming and Mobile Technology
Yingna (Angela) Liu
Co-Founder & Executive Director · China Canada Angels Alliance
China Canada Angels Alliance
Angel Investing Partnerships and Alliances Doing Business in China
Sara Canaday
Author, Speaker, and Consultant in Leadership and Professional Branding · Sara Canaday & Associates
Author, Speaker and Consultant in Leadership and Professional Branding
High Potential Development Personal Branding Emotional Intelligence
Heather Innes
Chief Privacy Officer · GM Canada
Counsel, Global Process Leader, International Trade Law General Motors and Chief Privacy Officer for GM Canada
International Sales Trade Law Privacy Anti-Corruption Corporate Law
Kelly Coulter
Co-Founder · NORML Women`s Alliance of Canada and Women Grow-Vancouver Island
Kelly is the most published writer on the subject of environmental impacts of cannabis cultivation in Canada.
Henry Kay
Angel Investor and Board Member · Boston Harbor Angels
Henry Kay is on the Boards of Directors of several Life science companies in the US and Canada and is an active angel investor.
Commercialization Medical Devices Investing Venture Capital Strategy
Dwayne Desaulniers
Regional Director · Associated Press
Dwayne Desaulniers has served in a variety of editorial and business roles in the news industry in Canada and the US.
Technical Product Development Print Media Product Management Business Development
Guy Steeves
Regional Development Director · Constant Contact, Inc.
Educational Marketing Expert - Western Canada
Event Marketing Engagement Marketing Social Media Marketing Customer Engagement Small Business Marketing Strategies
Marc-Andre Pigeon
Director, Financial Sector Policy · Credit Union Central of Canada
Experienced financial services professional, researcher, and credit union advocate
Credit Unions Policy Finance Advocacy Research
Brenda O'Connor
Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary · Credit Union Central of Canada
Experienced Canadian financial services leader
Credit Unions Policy Finance Lending Advocacy
Stephen Fitzpatrick
Vice President, Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer · Credit Union Central of Canada
Experienced finance professional in the Canadian financial services industry
Credit Unions Policy Finance Accounting Lending
Penny Gagnon, MA
CARF Canada Chief Accreditation Advisor · CARF International
Penny creates systems promoting a stronger vision and commitment to the quality of services in enhancing the lives of persons served.
CARF Accreditation Quality Assurance Performance Improvement Stakeholder Engagement Public Speaking
Fred Headon
Assistant General Counsel · Air Canada
For insight on how the legal profession is changing or the latest in labour and employment law , Headon offers world-class insight.
Employment Law Labour Law Labor Law Human Rights Law Privacy
Daniel (Dan) Melanson
President · Trend Tec Canada
Over the years Dan has earned a reputation as a leader with a make it happen attitude.
Helicopters Aircraft Maintenance General Aviation Aircraft Safety Commercial Aviation
Kraig Short
Manager · Western Economic Diversification Canada
Kraig Short manages the Innovation Unit of the BC Regional Office of Western Economic Diversification Canada
Bruce J. Toner
Partner, Audit, KPMG Canada · KPMG
Accomplished and proactive expert combining sound judgement and business acumen to ensure clients successfully achieve their stated goals
Financial Statement Auditing International Financial Reporting Standards Private Business Gaap