Mark Carlson
Managing Partner · Verdex Capital, AVAC Ltd.
Managing Partner
Venture Capital Agricultural Technology Investments Finance
Robert Ashton
Big Society Advisor, Business Author and Consultant · Robert Ashton
A challenging speaker with a unique style. Every presentation is different, reflecting the needs of the event.
Big Society Social Enterprise Mental Health Business Networking
Liette Vasseur
Professor and UNESCO Chair · Brock University
Working in Environmental sustainability, mainly sustainable agriculture and conservation
Plant biologist Pest management Ecosystem Management Ecosystem services Conservation Biology
Erica Davies
Founder · It Takes a Village Africa Corp
Founder at It Takes A Village Africa
Africa Rising Agriculture Speaker Real Estate Advisor
Cheryl Cran
Founder and CEO · NextMapping
Future of Work, Change Leadership Expert
Future of Work Business Generations Workplace Future
Greg Duerksen
President · Kincannon & Reed
Thought-provoking and riveting commentator on the global War for Talent and how to win it. Audiences find the stories highly entertaining.
Talent Modern Agriculture Turnarounds Leadership
Murray McCaig
Managing Partner · MaRS Cleantech
Cleantech Venture Capitalist and Entrepreneur - saving the planet through innovation
Clean Technology Mobile Marketing Solutions Entrepreneurship Management Consulting and Finance Early-Stage Ventures
Gary Parsons
Academic Specialist · Michigan State University
Manager of the A.J. Cook Arthropod Research Collection, Director MSU Bug House.
Immature Insects Identification of Arthropods Collection Management Bug House
Simon Anderson
Applied Foresight Keynote Speaker · Venture Foresight LLC
Keynote Speaker | Applied Foresight Consultant | Award-Winning Author
Keynote Speaking Future of Work Emerging Technology Future Trends Transportation
David Evans
Principal Hydrogeologist and GWX Managing Director · MWH Global
Hydrogeologist based in Lima, Peru with over 25 years of groundwater and business management experience (17 years in Peru and 8 in Canada)
Hydrogeology Karst Hydrogeology Mining Hydrogeology Mining and Water Geology
Felicia Wu
John A. Hannah Distinguished Professor · Michigan State University
Expert in food safety, social network analysis, global health, risk assessment, economic models, environmental health risks, public health
Social Network Models of Food Trade Immunotoxicology Social Network Modeling Public Health Environmental Health
Victoria Duff
Founder & CEO · a Business Plan
Entertaining & informative. Makes the most complex business and financial subjects simple and inspiring.
Business Start-Up Venture Capital Economic Survival
Sarah Red-Laird
Advisory Board Member · The New York Bee Sanctuary
Executive Director at Bee Girl
Grant Writing Community Outreach Beekeeping
Edward Harwood
CEO and Founder · Aero Farm Systems, LLC
Experienced speaker/panelist for farm to food issues especially using protected agriculture.
Aeroponics Led Lighting as It Relates to Plants
Nicola Koper
Professor, Natural Resources Institute · University of Manitoba
Conservation biologist, expert on conserving birds, prairies, and tropical ecosystems
Environment Ecology Conservation Biology Conservation Birds Birding
Jonathan Crane
Professor · University of Florida
Jonathan Crane studies how hurricanes affect Florida agriculture.
Hurricane Effects on Florida Agriculture Biodiversity and the Environment
Christa Court
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Christa Court is director of the UF/IFAS Economic Impact Analysis Program, which focuses on disaster impacts to the state of Florida.
Hurricane Effects on Florida Agriculture Economic Modeling Supply Chain Aquaculture Forestry
Don Rainey
Regional Specialized Water Agent · University of Florida
Don Rainey focuses his expertise on stormwater, drainage and nutrients that flow downstream from homes to stormwater ponds.
Water Conservation Stormwater Ponds Water Quality Horticultural Science Landscape and Grounds Management
Jianguo Liu
University Distinguished Professor in Fisheries and Wildlife · Michigan State University
An expert in conservation ecology and the human impact on the environment and on endangered species
Sustainability Fisheries and Wildlife Biodiversity
Grant Walsh
Director, KPMG Enterprise: Centre for Family Business · KPMG
An international expert on family business succession planning. A pioneer in this field, Grant never fails to captivate his audience.
How to Ensure A Successful Intergenerational Transition Developing A Family Business Governance Structure Along With A Family Governance Structure The Roles of A Family Business Practitioner The Evolution of A Family Business How to Manage Family