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Anthony Johnson

Anthony Johnson

LGBTQ2S+ | Two Spirit And Diversity Expert

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Accessibility
  • LGBTQ2S+
  • HR & Corporate Culture
  • Communication
  • Employee Management
  • Racial Justice
Anthony Johnson is a Two-Spirit Keynote Speaker, LGBTQ2S+ Advocate & ED&I Expert. Through his powerful story to bring awareness for LGBTQ &...
Amazing Two Spirit Couple

Amazing Two Spirit Couple

Amazing Race Canada Winners | ED&I, Indigenous & LGBTQ Experts | Two Spirit Advocates

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Indigenous
  • LGBTQ2S+
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Mental Health
  • Inclusive Leadership
  • Social Justice & Human Rights
  • Celebrity
  • First Nation, Inuit & Metis
The amazing two spirit couple, winners of the Amazing Race Canada season 7, known for their advocacy with Indigenous and lgtbq2s communities....
Elaine Froese

Elaine Froese

Agriculture & Farming | Farm Family Transition and Succession Planning | Ag Industry Expert

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Business Management
  • Agriculture & Farming
  • Economic Development
  • Home & Garden
  • Sustainable Development
  • Consultant & Coach
  • Motivation
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Elaine Froese is a certified professional speaker and coach, and author for nearly 25 years, known as the ‘farm whisperer’ and ‘mother of farm...
Boissevain Boissevain, Manitoba
Eric Noel

Eric Noel

Macro Trends & Futurist Expert

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Growth
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Business Management
  • Business Leadership
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Business Technology
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Transformation
Eric Noel is a geo-economist who facilitates private seminars and conferences to bring clarity and foresight to decision-making in a global context....
Gobinder Gill

Gobinder Gill

Diversity | Inclusion And Multicultural Workforce Expert

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Growth
  • Business Management
  • Business Ethics & Values
  • Business Leadership
  • Future Trends
  • Future of Work
  • Change Management
  • Organizational Change
Gobinder Gill is a #1 best selling author on Amazon for "Achieving Prosperity Through Diversity" on Embrace & Lead a Diverse Cultural Workforce....
Isabelle Mercier Turcotte

Isabelle Mercier Turcotte

Brand Positioning Strategist & Business Performance Catalyst | Best Selling Author | Host

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Growth
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Consumer Behaviour & Retail
Isabelle Mercier Turcotte is one of the most inspirational branding, marketing and customer experience keynote speakers, Isabelle is a...
Jackie Rainforth

Jackie Rainforth

‘THE Rainmaker’ B2B Sales Expert/Trainer | Author | Media Host | International Speaker

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Social Media
  • Sales
  • Communication
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Change Management
  • Process & Systems
  • Marketing & Branding
  • Customer Service
Jackie Rainforth is an award-winning, sought-after sales trainer, author & speaker, top sales performer, media host & international keynote speaker &...
Jim Hole

Jim Hole

Farming, Horticulturalist & Agriculture Expert

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Business Growth
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Health & Wellness
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Resilience & Change
  • Business Leadership
  • Economics
  • Nutrition & Fitness
  • Change Management
Jim Hole is a Certified Professional Horticulturist, Arborist, Gardening, and Agriculture Expert, as well as a sought-after speaker and bestselling...
Jon Cornish

Jon Cornish

Canadian Football Hall of Famer And CFA Charterholder

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Leadership and Change
  • Business Leadership
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Workplace Culture
  • Peak Performance
  • Teamwork
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Athletes & Sports
  • Belonging
Jon Cornish, a Canadian Football Hall of Famer, spent nine legendary years playing for the Calgary Stampeders, amassing impressive accomplishments....
Kristjan Hebert

Kristjan Hebert

Founder & President | Business Growth, Agriculture and Farming Expert

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Growth
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Marketing & Branding
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Business Management
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Global Business Solutions
  • Business Technology
Kristjan Hebert is a visionary leader in the agricultural industry, known for his innovative approach to farming and business management. As...
Marc Andre Morel

Marc Andre Morel

Leadership & Balance | Team Building | Growth And Peak Performance Expert

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Business Growth
  • Marketing & Branding
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Employee Management
  • Leadership
  • Peak Performance
  • Leadership Development
  • Personal Growth
  • Teamwork
Marc Andre Morel is a Bilingual & French Keynote Speaker and expert in Leadership & Peak Performance, Personal Development & Growth & Team Building,...
Marilyn Jensen

Marilyn Jensen

First Nations & Indigenous Empowerment Expert

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Indigenous
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Personal Leadership
  • Women Of Influence
  • Women's Leadership
  • Racial Justice
  • Workplace Culture
  • Resilience & Change
Marilyn Jensen is an Indigenous Empowerment expert, specializing in substance abuse, couples counseling, and mood management therapy. Marilyn Jensen...
Whitehorse Whitehorse, Yukon
Hon. Dr. Marion Buller

Hon. Dr. Marion Buller

First Nation & Indigenous Rights Advocate | Civil & Human Rights Lawyer | Retired Judge

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Excellence & Success
  • Gender Equality
  • HR & Corporate Culture
  • Inclusive Leadership
  • Indigenous
  • Leadership
Judge Marion Buller is a keynote speaker & human rights advocate who helped form the First Nations Courts in BC & the first woman Indigenous judge....
Dr. Mark DeVolder

Dr. Mark DeVolder

Leadership, Change and Transformation | Business Transitions | Disruption Management

Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Alliances & Partnerships
  • Business Growth
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Change Management
  • Collaboration
  • Disruption Management
Dr. Mark DeVolder is the Change Specialist and a pioneer in the field of transition management. Unique in the industry, DeVolder is one of the few...
Michael Kerr

Michael Kerr

Workplace Energizer | Leadership | Change | Corporate Culture & Innovation Expert

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Alliances & Partnerships
  • Burnout Prevention
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Growth
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Change Management
Michael Kerr is a Canadian Hall of Fame speaker who is a thought leader who speakers about the world's most inspiring corporate cultures. Mike Kerr...
Canmore Canmore, Alberta
Murray Smith

Murray Smith

Former Minister of Energy | Natural Resources | Government Relations And Business Expert

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Growth
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Collaboration
  • Leadership and Change
  • Mindset & Goal Accomplishment
  • Peak Performance
  • Sales
Murray Smith is an expert in natural resources, government relations, and business strategy. He is a member of the Energy Advisory Board for a major...
Randall Craig

Randall Craig

Tech Futures | Digital Visionary | Marketing And Technology Expert

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Big Data
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Ethics & Values
  • Business Growth
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Business Technology
  • Change Management
Randall Craig is an internet pioneer who led the digital strategies for several major market newspapers, consulting firms, and financial institutions...
Sally Armstrong

Sally Armstrong

Award Winning Journalist | Humanitarian & Author | Human Rights & Women's Rights Expert

Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Business Management
  • Corporate Responsibility (CSR)
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Excellence & Success
  • Gender Equality
  • Global Business Solutions
  • Happiness & Positivity
  • HR & Corporate Culture
Sally Armstrong, a distinguished journalist, humanitarian, and author, is a globally recognized expert in conflict reporting and women's rights...
Scott Armstrong

Scott Armstrong

Entrepreneur | Productivity And Innovation Expert

Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Burnout Prevention
  • Business Growth
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Change Management
  • Collaboration
  • Disruption Management
Scott Armstrong was sitting at a soulless desk over 30 years ago, and knew he was being held back by himself and his mindset. This is when he made...
Simon O'Byrne

Simon O'Byrne

Urban Planning And Sustainable Development Expert

Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Change Management
  • Future of Work
  • Future Trends
  • Futurists
  • HR & Corporate Culture
Simon O’Byrne is senior VP of Stantec’s global Community Development business and an award-winning urban designer and planner based in Edmonton,...
Susan Aglukark

Susan Aglukark

Performing Artist | Inuit Expert & Indigenous Advocate

Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Addictions & Substance Abuse
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Gender Equality
  • Happiness & Positivity
  • Mental Health
  • Positive Psychology
  • PTSD & Trauma
  • Stress Management
  • Suicide Prevention
Susan Aglukark is one of Canada’s unique artists & Award-winning Inuk singer-songwriter, blends Inuktitut & English languages with contemporary pop...
Tony Chapman

Tony Chapman

Futurist & Emcee | Branding | Marketing | Sales | Customer Service | Disruption Expert

Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Alliances & Partnerships
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Growth
  • Business Technology
  • Consumer Behaviour & Retail
  • Digital Marketing
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Future of Work
Tony Chapman is one of Canada's most sought-after keynote speakers, conference hosts and moderators. Tony Chapman is known for his marketing,...
Trisha Miltimore

Trisha Miltimore

Relational Leadership Expert | Team Engager And Passion Igniter

Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Change Management
  • Excellence & Success
  • Influence & Negotiation
  • Mental Health
  • Mindset & Attitude
  • Positive Psychology
Trisha Miltimore is an International speaker, Impact leader, team engager, broadcaster and; "Passion Ignite" who inspire others to reach...
Dr. James Makokis

Dr. James Makokis

Two Spirit Doctor | LGBTQ2S+ | Indigenous | Diversity | Inclusion Expert

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Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Mental Health
  • Health & Wellness
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Resilience & Adversity
  • LGBTQ2S+
  • Indigenous
  • Personal Growth
  • Leadership
  • Work Life Balance
  • First Nation, Inuit & Metis
  • Social Justice & Human Rights
  • Healthcare
  • Awareness Days
  • Social & Cultural
  • Inspirational
  • Motivation
  • Health and Safety
  • Lifestyle & Health
Dr. James A. Makokis is a Nehiyô (Plains Cree) Family Physician from the Saddle Lake Cree Nation in northeastern Alberta and the recent winner of...
Marie-Michele Larivee

Marie-Michele Larivee

Trend Forecaster | Future Speaker & Entrepreneur

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Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Future Trends
  • Futurists
  • Business Growth
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Marketing & Branding
  • Business Technology
  • Disruptive Innovation
  • Strategic Thinking
Marie-Michele Larivee is an expert in emerging trends and sustainable consumption & discoveries in strategies helping to build a better future....
Randy Taylor

Randy Taylor

Neuroscience Performance Expert | Boosting Productivity, Leadership, & Overcoming Adversit

Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Growth
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Change Management
  • Communication
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Excellence & Success
Randy Taylor is a leading Neuroscience-based Performance, Leadership, and Training expert who has been helping organizations improve human behavior,...
Lisa Elle

Lisa Elle

Certified Financial Planner | Wealth Strategist & Financial Author

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Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Growth
  • Marketing & Branding
  • Future Trends
  • Transformation
  • Leadership
  • Personal Leadership
  • Peak Performance
Lisa Elle, Certified Financial Planner, Wealth Strategist and Author that empowers individuals with strategies for financial freedom and wealth...
Tim O'Loan

Tim O'Loan

Military & Indigenous Survivor | First Nation's Expert

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Addictions & Substance Abuse
  • Burnout Prevention
  • Change Management
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Excellence & Success
  • Inclusive Leadership
  • PTSD & Trauma
Tim O’Loan comes from 2 wounded communities: one as a proud indigenous (Sahtu Dene) & other as Veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces, having served...
Ian McCormack

Ian McCormack

Providing Guidance | Advice | Capacity And Independence To Organizations

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  • Economic Development Speakers
Ian McCormack is a keynote speaker, certified management consultant who lives in the space between appointed or elected officials & organizations’...
Massey Whiteknife

Massey Whiteknife

Award Winning Indigenous Entrepreneur & Indigenous Two Spirit Inclusion Expert

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Bullying At Work
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Growth
  • Change Management
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Gender Equality
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Employee Management
Massey Whiteknife is a Two-Spirit Indigenous keynote speaker, entrepreneur, 2SLGBTQ advocate that is on an inclusive mission to bring innovation...
Eric Termuende

Eric Termuende

Future of Work | Leadership | Employee Management | Corporate Culture Expert

Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Growth
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Marketing & Branding
  • Business Leadership
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Project Management
  • Future Trends
  • Transformation
Eric Termuende is a best-selling author, internationally recognized thought leader, and keynote speaker on all things future of work, leadership,...
Keita Demming

Keita Demming

Leadership | Transformation | Disruptive Innovation & Business Performance Expert

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Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Disruptive Innovation
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Disruption Management
  • Transformation
  • Leadership and Change
  • Leadership
  • Future of Work
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Growth
Keita Demming Keita is an award-winning educator and coach who is working to transform companies into places and spaces that are idea-driven and...
Norm Trainor

Norm Trainor

President & CEO | Business Strategy & Business Growth Expert

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Business Growth
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Marketing & Branding
  • Sales
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Project Management
  • Global Business Solutions
Norm Trainor is President & CEO of one of Canada's top executive leadership consulting firms, sought after for his insights on business growth. Norm...
David Chilton

David Chilton

Best Selling Author | Investor | TV Personality

Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Ethics & Values
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Business Transitions
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Excellence & Success
Whether it’s helping millions of Canadians achieve personal financial success or investing in low-fat cookbooks, David Chilton has always had a...
Michael Pawlyn

Michael Pawlyn

Architect | Systems Thinker | Regenerative Design And Biomimicry Expert

Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Business Growth
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Marketing & Branding
  • Business Leadership
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Business Transitions
  • Futurists
  • Project Management
  • Small Business Development
Michael Pawlyn is recognized as an authority in the fields of regenerative design and biomimicry, respectively. In 2007, he launched his own...
Kevin O'Leary

Kevin O'Leary

Respected Investor | Business And Entrepreneurship Expert

Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Business Growth
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Marketing & Branding
  • Sales
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Business Management
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Small Business Development
Kevin O'Leary is a top entrepreneur speaker, author, venture capitalist, guest judge on Shark Tank, and star on Money Court. His opinionated nature...
Richard Worzel

Richard Worzel

Futurist | Financial Analyst | Business Visionary Expert

Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Futurists
  • Future Trends
  • Future of Work
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Business Ethics & Values
  • Business Leadership
  • Process & Systems
Richard Worzel has dedicated the last 29 years to studying the future as his full-time job and has helped hundreds of organizations learn how to turn...
Robert Herjavec

Robert Herjavec

Cyber Security Leader | Panelist On ABC's Shark Tank | Business Expert

Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Business Growth
  • Cyber Security
  • Sales
  • Business Transitions
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Business Leadership
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Small Business Development
  • Tech Trends
  • Consumer Behaviour & Retail
Robert Herjavec is a globally recognized motivational, business, and cyber security leader. For the last 14 years, Robert has been well known as one...
Dave Howard

Dave Howard

Award Winning Entrepreneur, Leader and Philanthropist

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Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Resilience & Adversity
  • Leadership
  • Personal Growth
  • Leadership Development
  • Sustainable Development
  • Affordable Housing
  • Business Strategy
David Howard is an award-winning entrepreneur who pioneered Canada’s first tiny home villages to support homeless Veterans. David delivers a...
Helle Bank Jorgensen

Helle Bank Jorgensen

CEO & Founder | Competent Boards | Environment | Social And Governance Expert

Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Business Growth
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Marketing & Branding
  • Business Leadership
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Global Business Solutions
  • Process & Systems
  • Project Management
  • Business Transitions
​​Helle Bank Jorgensen is a Globally Recognized sustainability, climate change, and ESG advisor with 30 years of experience helping global...