James McCommons

Associate Professor · Movable Type Management

All Aboard! On this trip, you'll rekinkle an appreciation for effective, efficient and passenger-friendly mass transportation policies

High-Speed Rail Transportation Policy Mass Transit Public Policy Passenger Rail

Hermann Fritz

Professor, Civil & Environmental Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE

Hermann Fritz's research centers on fluid dynamic aspects of natural hazards such as tsunamis, hurricane storm surges and landslides.

Fluid Dynamic of Natural Hazards Hurricane Storm Surges and Landslides Tsunamis Coastal Systems

Tim Manson

Owner/President · Innovative Horizons

Tim Manson is an Inspirational Speaker whose passion is empowering individuals to overcome adversity, helping them to have a larger vision f

Compassion Confidence and Courage Turning Adversity Into Action!

Carrie L. Peterson, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering | B.S., University of Michigan | MSE and Ph.D., The University of Texas at Austin | Postdoctoral Training, Northwestern University · VCU College of Engineering

Dr. Peterson's expertise is in neuromusculoskeletal biomechanics of human movement and rehabilitation design.

Home-Based Rehabilitation Neuromodulation Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Musculoskeletal Modeling and Simulation of Human Movement Neuroplasticity

Rachid Sefrioui

Managing Director · Finaventures

Anchor your Leadership. Motivate your Team. Boost your Entrepreneurship.

Venture Capital Growth Capital Fundraising Entrepreneurship Rollups

General Rick Hillier

General R.J Hillier (Retired) · Canadian Forces

I was wowed by General Hillier presentation on leadership. His message hit home like a cannon ball.

Peacekeeping Leadership Teamwork Public Policy Military

Hussain Changi

Co-Founder & Learning Consultant · Plug.

Trainer | Facilitator | Keynote Speaker

Persentation Skills Resume Writing Personal Development

Brendan Maher

National Industry Leader, Technology, Media and Telecommunications · KPMG

Management Consultant and National Industry Leader with over 20 years experience advising clients in the Telecommunications & Media sector

Financial Statement Auditing International Financial Reporting Standards Corporate Reporting and Governance Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Technology and Telecommunications

Cheryl Rose

Director, Partnerships and Projects for SiG@Waterloo · Social Innovation Generation

SiG@Waterloo's Director of Partnerships is enthusiastic about civic engagement and developing community-based social innovation initiatives

Social Innovation Social Finance Entrepreneurship and Community Development Leadership for Social Innovation Enhancing Individual and Organizational Resilience

Andrew Samrick

Principal · Simplicity Partners

High energy industry veteran educates, motivates, and informs audiences from the C-Suite to the production floor!

Sales Management Marketing Economics Planning Manufacturing

Kelly Roach

Senior Vice President Mid-Atlantic North · Kelly Roach International

✪ BUSINESS Growth Strategist • SPEAKER • Peak Performance COACH ✪

Business Strategy Business Growth Peak Performance

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

Peter Blacklow

President, WorldWinner and Executive Vice President, GSN Digital · GSN

Don't roll the dice with your conference speakers! Cash in with this digital gaming industry expert and mentor to internet-enabled startups

Online Gaming

Dr Claire Farrow

Professor and Director of Applied Health Research Group · Aston University

Dr Farrow's interests concern the factors influencing eating behaviour and weight gain or loss, particularly in children.

Observational Research Child Obesity Child Eating Behaviour Fussy Eating Digital Health Interventions

Alan J. Hutchison

Partner · Dentons Canada LLP

A leading, one-to-watch Canadian lawyer in mining, energy, securities and corporate/commercial law.

Corporate Governance Mining Energy Law Securities & Corporate Finance Mergers & Acquisitions

Kate Broer

Partner · Dentons Canada LLP

Award-winning, high-profile litigation lawyer, and co-chair of Dentons Canada's one-of-a-kind National Diversity and Inclusion Initiative.

Alternative Dispute Resolution Professional Liability Securities Litigation Environmental Review Tribunals Diversity Initiatives in the Legal Profession

Diane Finegood

Professor · Simon Fraser University

Expert in systems thinking & cross sector partnerships as approaches to solving complex problems including obesity and chronic disease

Health Research Research Ecosystem Public Private Partnerships Complex Systems Chronic Disease Prevention

Jessica Valenzuela

Entrepreneur, Emerging Media Strategist and Blogger · Mavin Digital Inc.

I cover topics on how tech, design and media is changing how we live. Are you adept to adapt?

Social Media in the Enterprise Social Crm Mobile Social Enterprise Singularity

Robbin Phillips

Courageous President

The Firestarter! Putting a match to word-of-mouth marketing campaigns that ignite a sustainable movement of brand identity & loyal support

Creating Movements Branding and Identity Content Development & Management Community Management and Word of Mouth Marketing Customer Engagement & Retention

Geno Church

Word of Mouth Inspiration Officer · Brains on Fire

No passion, no conversation. No conversation, no word of mouth. No word of mouth, no successful business.

Word of Mouth Marketing Content Strategy Social Media Strategies Creative Direction Marketing Strategy