planning Experts

Anil Kapur

Managing DirectorGlobal Infrastructure Advisory Services

Experienced, informative, and dynamic speaker who has extensive experience speaking at various multinational and US organizations worldwide

Stephen M. Strader, PhD

Associate Professor of Geography and the Environment | College of Liberal Arts and SciencesVillanova University

Stephen Strader, PhD, is an expert on the interaction of climate change, natural hazards, and society.

Julie Byrne

Professor and Monsignor Thomas Hartman Chair in Catholic StudiesHofstra University

The Professor and Monsignor Thomas Hartman Chair in Catholic Studies at Hofstra University

Jonathon Colman

Senior Design Manager, Keynote SpeakerIntercom

I lead content design at Intercom. I'm a Webby Award winner and keynote speaker who’s appeared at over 80 design & tech events.

Professor Nashwan Dawood

Professor of Digital ConstructionTeesside University

His expertise is sustainable infrastructure & in modelling ways to ensure carbon reduction in construction, housing & engineering projects.

Susan Postma

Regional ManagerCAA Manitoba

Susan oversees CAA Manitoba's retail and travel services with more than a decade of experience.

Martha Paynter

Registered Nurse, President of the BoardWellness Within

Access to abortion, prison abolition, criminalization and reproductive health

Wennie Tabib

Systems ScientistCarnegie Mellon University

Michelle Kelly, PhD

Co-director, Mid-Atlantic Center for Children's Health and the Environment and Professor | M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of NursingVillanova University

Michelle Kelly, PhD, CRNP, is an expert in children's health, neonatal intensive care and long-term health effects of premature birth.

Grant Borbridge, Q.C.

Executive VP, Investments & Chief CounselMEG Energy

International expert with vast experience in global private equity, venture capital investment, corporate governance and legal compliance