Boris Mann
Managing Partner · Full Stack
Boris Mann is founder and managing partner of Full Stack, an angel investment firm that works with early stage technology companies.
Geoffrey Creighton
Senior Vice-President, General Counsel and Secretary and Chief Compliance Officer · IGM Financial Inc.
International legal and compliance expert working with billion dollar companies
Corporate Law Compliance Mergers and Acquisitions Corporate Finance International Securities Transactions
Martha Radice
Associate Professor, Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology · Dalhousie University
An anthropologist who studies the social, spatial and cultural dynamics of cities.
Urban Studies Public Space Études urbaines Espace public Multiculturalism and cosmopolitanism
Melissa Durrell
Communications and PR Strategist · Durrell Communications
Durrell Communications President
Strategic Communications Media Relations
Jean Valin
Principal · Valin Strategic Communications
Fellow CPRS, Principal of Valin Strategic Communications. Founding member and past chair of the Global Alliance.
Advocacy for Pr Strategic Communications Reputation Management Government Relations Corporate Social Responsibility
Douglas Olsen
Associate Professor · Michigan State University
An expert in Nursing Ethics
Healthcare Ethics Nursing Ethics Psychiatric Nursing
Scott Walker
Business Development Advisor · NextLeaf Solutions, GCAC., Lifestyle Delivery Systems, Naturally Splendid Enterprises
Scott has over 30 years’ experience in business start-ups, corporate management, venture financing and business development.
Debra Osburn
Vice President · University of Saskatchewan
Debra Osburn leads institutional strategies to enhance reputation, build effective relationships, and accrue public resources.
Strategic Communications Media Relations Creative Direction Government Relations Web Development
Will Pate
Mobile Strategy · Kazify
Will is an experienced digital strategist that helps orgs deliver mobile-first tech, content, and experiences to employees and customers.
Mobile Strategy Mobile Advertising Mobile Mobile Marketing Mobile Business
Dianne T. V. Pawluk, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering | BSc., University of Alberta | MSc., Queen's University, Canada | Ph.D. Harvard · VCU College of Engineering
Dr. Pawluk develops devices and algorithms for assistive technology for individuals who are blind and visually impaired
Devices and algorithms for assistive technology for individuals who are blind and visually impaired Accessing graphical information Navigation and orientation Mobility aids Rehabilitation technology
Stephane Prudhomme
CEO and Head of Research · Credibility Institute
Specialized in Credibility, Reputation, Branding in new markets and under uncertainty.
Brand Building and Reputation Management Reputation Management Reputation Building Reputation Management Strategies Credibility
Andrea Lekushoff
President and Founder · Broad Reach Communications
Award-winning PR agency leader with a track record of building strong reputations and delivering business results
How to Use Pr to Drive Business Results Lifestyle-Driven Teams: A New Paradigm for Professional Services Firms
Parimal Nathwani
Vice President, Life Sciences · MaRS Innovation
Parimal Nathwani received his M.Sc. from the University of British Columbia and his M.B.A. from Simon Fraser University
Forming Start-Up Companies Raising Early-Stage Capital Managing Intellectual Property
Stephen Lee
Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Stephen Lee focuses on issues of systems integration, material innovation, renewable energy and the integrated design process.
Architecture Renewable Energy Systems Integration Material Innovation Integrated Design Process
Michelle Brownlee
Director, Policy · Smart Prosperity Institute/University of Ottawa
Michelle works at the intersection of public policy, economics and the environment
Climate Change Environmental Economics Green Growth Environment & Economy Clean Innovation
Stephen Rotstein
Vice-President, Policy & Enforcement & General Counsel · Financial Planning Standards Council
Capably drawing on private & public sector experience to manage enforcement and regulatory oversight for the financial planning industry
In-House Legal Counsel Financial Planning Law & Regulations Corporate Governance Intellectual Property Financial Planning Standards & Practices
Thomas Ahn
Founder and CEO · Mad Ventures
Thomas is the founder and CEO of Mad Ventures, Inc. and directs the overall vision and operation of the company.
Christopher Hansen, M.F.A.
Chairman and Professor for Film & Digital Media · Baylor University
Digital media expert and filmmaker, working on new feature and short projects
Mass Communication Screenwriting Postproduction Film & Video Directing Field Production
Christian Masson
Speaker │Author │Trainer │Consultant │➛ in Business Networking, Social Media Marketing and LINKEDIN Training. *Yoga Teacher by passion. · The Networker Agency / The Zen Business Man
Speaker │Author │Trainer │Consultant │➛ Referral Marketing and Social Media Integration
Referral Marketing Social Media Linkedin