Tim Brodhead
Senior Fellow (SiG National) · Social Innovation Generation (SiG)
A non-profit pioneer who continues working to create a more resilient society by enhancing inclusion, sustainability, and social innovation
Philanthropy Non-Profit Management Social Innovation Social Finance Sustainability
Alfred Poor
America's Success Mentor for Young Employees · Alfred Poor, Speaker and Writer
Career Skills Success Expert for College and Corporate Audiences
College Next-Gen
Tom Rand
Managing Director at MaRS Cleantech Fund I, L.P. · MaRS Cleantech
Experienced, bare-knucked approach to cleantech, finance, policy, climate science and associated global economic opportunities and risks.
Carbon and Climate Science: Industrial Endgame? Cleantech Climate Change Clean Energy Economics
Jeannette Hanna
Founder & Vice-President · Trajectory Brands Inc.
... and their brand became a global leader! Discover why stories and design strategies cause some brands to forge an unforgettable identity
Brand Development and Management Brand Design Design Narratives and Storytelling Place Branding
Simon Raybould
Speaker - emotional resilience · Simon Raybould Speaking
Speaker on emotional resilience and personal robustness... and stress, obviously!
Emotional Resilience and Emotional Robustness Stress and Stress Management Anxiety Issues Confidence and Happiness
Mark Sonder, MM, CSEP
Chief Entertainment Officer, SVP Entertainment/Programs, VP Entertainment · Mark Sonder Productions, Inc.
So You Want to Be a Rock 'n' Roll Star: Unleash Your Inner Rock Star!
Talent Management Event Production Event Management Contract Negotiations Entertainment Booking
Sue McGill
Executive Director & Co-founder · JOLT Accelerator at MaRS Discovery District
The Kickstarter! Moving from idea through to planning and then on to successful implementation, Jolt's Executive Director makes it happen
Digital Media Mobile Technology Emerging Technologies Entrepreneurship
Dr. Ilse Treurnicht
CEO · MaRS
This extraordinary CEO and Rhodes Scholar leads an organization dedicated to developing the next generation of Canadian growth companies
Venture Capital Management Advanced Technologies Emerging Technologies Entrepreneurship & Innovation Innovation & Economic Development
Lisa de Wilde
CEO · TVO
CEO of Ontario's public educational media organization believes in the power of media to engage, to inform and to serve the public good
Telecommunications in Canada Public Broadcasting Education and the Media Mulit-Platform Educational Content Public Television and the Media Landscape
Joanne Thomsen
VP, Talent · MaRS Discovery District
The MaRS Chiropractor: Gifted in aligning people strategy with business strategy while charming the organization with a can-do attitude!
Human Resources Best Practices Human Resource Management Organizational Change Employee Development and Leadership
Daniel J. Sawaya
Co-Founder & Chairman · Trajectory Brands Inc.
Can-Do, And How! Domestic & international business experience ensures the trajectory is always toward business innovation and brand success
Brand Development and Management Marketing Strategies Ecommerce Venture Capital & Private Equity Investing
Graham Rayman
Staff Writer, The Village Voice · Movable Type Management
This Just In! Breaking news is your event will hit the papers when award-winning investigative journalist for The Village Voice is on stage
Journalism Investigative Reporting
Ryan Poissant
Senior Advisor: IT, Communications & Entertainment Practice · MaRS Discovery District
When it's time for your growth-oriented, technology-focused company to get in the game, you can rely on the Tech Start-up Coach from MaRS
Entrepreneurship Ecommerce Wireless Technologies Marketing and Business Development
Mark Zimmerman
Advisor: IT, Communications and Entertainment · MaRS Discovery District
The Entrepreneurs Lifeguard! Experienced advisor who has successfully steered many start-ups through the rough seas of business development
Start-Ups Product Strategy Software as A Service Entrepreneurship Product Management
Dr. Marty Makary
Physician, Researcher, Author, Medical Commentator · Johns Hopkins School of Medicine & Johns Hopkins Center for Global Health
This won't hurt a bit! In fact, your audience will say "Ahh" when a Johns Hopkins School of Medicine physician and author is at the podium
Minimally-Invasive Surgery Health Services Research Cancer Therapy Health Policy Access to Healthcare
Shawn Basler
Principal · Perkins Eastman
Internationally recognized design authority, speaker whose unique vision translates business objectives into luxurious guest experiences
Hospitality Design Guest Experience Hotels and Resorts
Kashef Majid
Assistant Professor of Business · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Majid is an expert on reputation management and marketing strategy.
Sustainability Marketing Strategy International Marketing
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
Professor Richard Wiseman
Professor of the Public Understanding of Psychology · University of Hertfordshire
Richard has gained an international reputation for his research into the psychology of luck, deception, persuasion and magic.
Persuasion Magic Luck Psychology Deception
Dr. Toni Miles
Professor in the Department of Epidemiology · University of Georgia
Toni Miles has a national reputation in the field of minority aging, chronic disease, and health care policy.
Bereavement Chronic Disease Epidemiology Minority Aging Health Care Policy