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

Scott Annan

Founder · Accel.io

Founder at Accel.io

Startups Self-Promotion Self-Publishing

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