John Girton
Owner · John Girton Speaks.com
Where Passion Meets Purpose
Entrepreneurship (Vsb) Marriage and Relationships High School/College Student Motivation
Karen Hamberg
Vice President, Strategy · Westport Fuel Systems
Clean-technology and clean transportation executive
Clean Tech Alternative Fuels for Transportation Clean Fuels Policy Decarbonizing the Transportation Sector Heavy-Duty Transportation
Andrea Kirkwood
Associate Professor · University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Aquatic Ecology | Algae | Water Research | Water Quality | Water Pollution | Invasive Species | Environmental Microbiology
Aquatic Ecology Aquatic Invasive Species Algae algal blooms blue-green algae
Monica Rix Paxson
Publisher | Author · Relentlessly Creative Books
Author and Publisher Living the Internet Lifestyle
Medical Tourism Marketing to North Americans Mexico
Chamille Weddington
Director of Marketing & Promotions · Out the Box Promotions
Educator, Marketing Strategist & Social Entrepreneur who enjoys analyzing and discussing unique and unexpected products and entities.
Product Positioning Small Business Growth New Product Promotion Special Events Effective Promotion Marketing
Prof. Keith Ambachtsheer
Director Emeritus · International Centre for Pension Management (ICPM)
Prof. Ambachtsheer has consulted on the design, governance, and investment policies of retirement income systems since 1985.
Public Policy Analysis Work Pensions Human Rights
Laura Killam
Registered Nurse/Nursing Professor · Cambrian College
Passionate about personal development, nursing, research, supporting student success, innovative teaching, and relationship development.
Professional Ethics Research Methodologies Knowledge Application Student Success Innovating Learning
Sridhar Balasubramanian
Professor of Marketing, UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School · UNC-Chapel Hill
Sridhar Balasubramanian is an award-winning professor of marketing.
Marketing Innovation Marketing Strategies Human Resource Management Education and Training
Brad Staats
Professor of Operations, UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School · UNC-Chapel Hill
Brad Staats studies the behavioral science of productivity and teaches analytics, operations and project management at UNC Kenan-Flagler.
Healthcare Productivity Process Improvement Analytics Learning
Nandini Gupta
Associate Professor of Finance · Indiana University, Kelley School of Business
Professor Nandini Gupta researches empirical corporate finance with a focus on politics, privatization, financial market reforms, and labor.
Financial Market Reforms Lobbying Political Economy Privatization Media Bias
Dr. Frances Westley
JW McConnell Chair in Social Innovation, University of Waterloo · Social Innovation Generation
Putting the SOCIAL in change is the JW McConnell Chair in Social Innovation at SiG@Waterloo, which builds capacity for social innovation
Sustainable Development Social Innovation Social Finance Engagement and Social Change Social Innovation and Resilience
Ken Greenberg
Principal · Greenberg Consultants Inc.
Can you see what I see? Engage your imagination and improve your community with Greenberg Consultants award-winning urban designer
Urban Planning Green Development Sustainable Development Green Architecture Transforming Cities
David Neale
President · Neale and Associates
Highly regarded personality in the content, wireless and telecommunications industry whose knowledge comes with no strings attached!
Digital Media Mobile Technology Software for Mobile Devices Wireless Technology Iptv
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
Sam Angus
Partner, Corporate Group · Fenwick & West LLP
Entrepreneurship and venture financing for start-ups have been long-standing specialties for this lawyer and conference panel moderator
Start-Up/Venture-Backed Companies Equity and Debt Financings Mergers and Acquisitions Securities Matters Intellectual Property Licensing
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
Robin Cox
Research Director and Professor · ResilienceByDesign Research Lab and Royal Roads University
Robin Cox's expertise includes the psychosocial dimensions of disasters, disaster resilience, and traumatic stress and coping.
Resilience Higher Education Community Resilience Disaster Psychosocial Response Stress and Coping
Craig M. Wheeland, PhD
Vice Provost for Academics; Professor of Public Administration · Villanova University
Craig M. Wheeland , PhD, is an expert in urban politics, local government, and public administration.
Public Administration Urban Politics Local Government Higher Education Academic Integrity