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Darius Bashar

Darius Bashar

Photographer | Personal Growth Through Art & Awareness

Darius Bashar

Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Burnout Prevention
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Personal Growth
  • Mindfulness
  • Purposeful Work
  • Workplace Culture
  • Mental Health
Darius Bashar is a professional artist, speaker, and founder of a global community for creators focused on mindfulness and creative...
Hon. Judge Marion Buller

Hon. Judge Marion Buller

MMIWG Commissioner & Former Judge | Human Rights, First Nation & Indigenous Advocate

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Hon. Judge Marion Buller

Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Cultural History, Safety & Humility
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Excellence & Success
  • Gender Equality
  • HR & Corporate Culture
  • Inclusive Leadership
  • Indigenous
Judge Marion Buller is a keynote speaker & human rights advocate who helped form the First Nations Courts in BC & the first woman...
Steven Caldwell

Steven Caldwell

Soccer Leadership Expert | Team Dynamics Player Development | Strategic Management Expert

Steven Caldwell

Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Leadership
  • Leadership and Change
  • Leadership Development
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Peak Performance
  • Employee Management
  • Employee Engagement
  • Business Leadership
Steven Caldwell, born in Stirling, Scotland in 1980, is a distinguished former professional soccer player and current influential figure in...
Michelle Cameron

Michelle Cameron

Entrepreneur & Community Leader | Indigenous Economic Empowerment & Reconciliation

Michelle Cameron

Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Indigenous Business & Economics
  • Indigenous Leadership & Cultural Wisdom
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Mentoring & Succession Planning
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Women's Leadership
  • Business Growth
  • Corporate Responsibility (CSR)
Michelle Cameron is an entrepreneur and community leader dedicated to advancing Indigenous economic empowerment. She is the owner of...
Dr. Elizabeth Cannon

Dr. Elizabeth Cannon

Award Winning Engineer & Women in Business | Leadership and Digital Innovation Expert

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Dr. Elizabeth Cannon

Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Big Data & Analytics
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Growth
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Business Technology
Dr. Elizabeth Cannon is a renowned motivational speaker and respected leadership authority whose trailblazing expertise in Geomatics...
Calgary Calgary, Alberta
Ananya Chadha

Ananya Chadha

Innovator At The Nexus Of Artificial Intelligence & Biology | Pioneering Advancements

Ananya Chadha

Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Business Growth
  • Digital & Social Media Marketing
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Business Management
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Project Management
  • Soft Skills Development
  • Leadership Development
Ananya Chadha is a pioneering innovator whose work bridges machine learning, neuroscience, and biology. She began her career advancing...
Cory Clouston

Cory Clouston

Former NHL Head Coach Leadership & Peak Performance Expert

Cory Clouston

Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Peak Performance
  • Health Performance
  • Personal Growth
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Employee Management
  • Leadership
  • Leadership and Change
  • Burnout Prevention
Cory Clouston is a former NHL head coach with an exhaustive list of Coaching awards focused on building great leadership. In his coaching...
Calgary Calgary, Alberta
Harish Consul

Harish Consul

CEO & Venture Capitalist | Future & Tech Trends | AI & Digital Innovation Expert

Harish Consul

Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Growth
  • Global Business & Trade
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Leadership
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Emerging Technology & Tech Trends
Harish Consul is a globally recognized innovation strategist, venture capital leader, and keynote speaker with more than three decades of...
Calgary Calgary, Alberta
Jon Cornish

Jon Cornish

Canadian Football Hall of Famer And CFA Charterholder

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Jon Cornish

Speaker Topics

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

Amazing Two Spirit Couple

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

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Amazing Two Spirit Couple

Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Indigenous
  • LGBTQ2S+
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Mental Health
  • Inclusive Leadership
  • Social Justice & Human Rights
  • Celebrity
The Amazing Two-Spirit Couple, Dr. James Makokis and Anthony Johnson, (Team Ahkameyimok) are the groundbreaking winners of The Amazing Race...
Edmonton Edmonton, Alberta
Dennis Cuku

Dennis Cuku

CEO | Inner Peace And Social Enterprise Expert

Dennis Cuku

Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Growth
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Business Transitions
  • Change Management
  • Collaboration
Dennis Cuku is a mechanical engineer, keynote speaker, and former CEO of an oil company who has dedicated his career to self-improvement,...
Edmonton Edmonton, Alberta
Keita Demming

Keita Demming

Leadership | Transformation | Disruptive Innovation & Business Performance Expert

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Keita Demming

Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Disruptive Innovation
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Disruption Management
  • Transformation
  • Leadership and Change
  • Leadership
  • Future of Work
  • Business Leadership
Keita Demming is an award winning educator and coach with a PhD in Adult Education and Workplace Learning whose work focuses on innovation,...
Rick Denley

Rick Denley

Leadership and Change | Personal & Business Growth | Leadership Performance | Author

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Rick Denley

Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Leadership and Change
  • Leadership Development
  • Personal Growth
  • Personal Leadership
  • Communication
  • Peak Performance
  • Health Performance
  • Entrepreneurship
Rick Denley, a Leadership visionary, change catalyst, and growth expert. With over three decades of experience leading Fortune 500...
Melissa DiMarco

Melissa DiMarco

Comedy & Entertainment Speaker | Television, Media & Storytelling Expert

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Melissa DiMarco

Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Change Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Happiness & Positivity
  • Humour in the Workplace
  • Mindset & Attitude
Melissa DiMarco is a celebrated comedy talent, acclaimed speaker, and the creative force behind Out There with Melissa DiMarco, now in its...
Lori-Ann Duguay

Lori-Ann Duguay

Workplace Culture Fixer | Employee Engagement | Leadership & Retention Strategist

Lori-Ann Duguay

Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Growth
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Ethics & Values
  • Leadership
  • Personal Leadership
  • Women's Leadership
Lori-Ann Duguay is on a mission to rescue workplaces from the soul-sucking vortex of disengagement. A bestselling author, speaker, she’s...
Julia Fournier

Julia Fournier

Artificial Intelligence & Business Strategist | Leadership and Transformation Expert

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Julia Fournier

Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Business Leadership
  • Leadership and Change
  • Business Technology
  • Emerging Technology & Tech Trends
  • Operational Process Improvement
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Organizational Leadership
Julia Fournier is a Canadian entrepreneur with over 35 years of experience leading large-scale operational, technology, and workforce...
Elaine Froese

Elaine Froese

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

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Elaine Froese

Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Business Management
  • Agriculture & Farming
  • Economic Development
  • Home & Garden
  • Sustainable Development
  • Consultants & Coaches
  • Motivation
  • Most Requested
Elaine Froese is a certified professional speaker and coach, and author for nearly 25 years, known as the ‘farm whisperer’ and...
Boissevain Boissevain, Manitoba
Briggs Gibbins

Briggs Gibbins

CEO & Entrepreneurship | Leadership & Business Strategy | Creativity & Innovation

Briggs Gibbins

Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Leadership
  • Leadership Development
  • Personal Growth
  • Resilience & Change
  • Women's Leadership
  • Peak Performance
  • Personal Leadership
  • Innovation & Creativity
Briggs Gibbins is a serial entrepreneur, performer, and international speaker recognized for her leadership, adaptability, and resilience....
 Edmonton Edmonton, Alberta
Gobinder Gill

Gobinder Gill

Diversity | Inclusion And Multicultural Workforce Expert

Gobinder Gill

Speaker Topics

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

John De Goey

Financial Advisor | Wealth Management Expert | Author | Investor Advocate

John De Goey

Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Business Growth
  • Brand Strategy & Storytelling
  • Sales
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Business Management
  • Business Leadership
  • Project Management
  • Economic & Market Trends
John De Goey, CIM, CFP, FP Canada FELLOW is a recognized personal finance expert who has spent over 30 years working in the Canadian wealth...
Dr. Jeremy Goldberg

Dr. Jeremy Goldberg

Behavior Scientist & TEDx Speaker | Compassion Cultivator & Change Agent

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Dr. Jeremy Goldberg

Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Stress Management
  • Suicide Prevention
  • Health Performance
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Excellence & Success
  • Self Improvement & Self Care
  • Leadership and Change
  • TED & TEDx
Dr. Jeremy Goldberg is a behavioral scientist, TEDx speaker, and author recognized for his mission to make kindness cool and compassion...
Allison Graham

Allison Graham

Health & Peak Performance | Mental & Emotional Wellness, Workplace Resilience & Networking

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Allison Graham

Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Health & Wellness
  • Mental Health
  • Work Life Balance
  • Health Performance
  • Business Growth
  • Workplace Culture
  • Leadership and Change
  • Resilience & Adversity
Allison Graham is a resilience strategist, author, and speaker recognized for her expertise in stress management, resilience, and...
Marc Haine

Marc Haine

Customer & Employee Experience Strategist | Hospitality Leadership Expert

Marc Haine

Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Business Growth
  • Customer Service & Experience
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Business Leadership
  • Operational Process Improvement
  • Project Management
  • Communication
Marc Haine is a customer and employee experience strategist, service excellence advisor, and author of Lights! Camera! Action! Business...
Edmonton Edmonton , Alberta
Kristjan Hebert

Kristjan Hebert

Founder & President | Business Growth, Agriculture and Farming Expert

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Kristjan Hebert

Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Growth
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Brand Strategy & Storytelling
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Business Management
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Global Business & Trade
Kristjan Hebert is a visionary leader in the agricultural industry, known for his innovative approach to farming and business management....
Jim Hole

Jim Hole

Farming, Horticulturalist & Agriculture Expert

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Jim Hole

Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Business Growth
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Health & Wellness
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Resilience & Change
  • Business Leadership
  • Economic & Market Trends
  • Nutrition & Fitness
Jim Hole is a Certified Professional Horticulturist, Arborist, Gardening, and Agriculture Expert, as well as a sought-after speaker and...
Edmonton Edmonton, Alberta
David Howard

David Howard

Leadership, Innovation & Community Development Expert

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David Howard

Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Resilience & Adversity
  • Leadership
  • Personal Growth
  • Leadership Development
  • Sustainable Development
  • Military & Veterans
  • Affordable Housing
David Howard is an award-winning entrepreneur, philanthropist, and community leader recognized for his contributions to affordable housing,...
Calgary Calgary, Alberta
Marilyn Jensen

Marilyn Jensen

Indigenous Educator & Cultural Leader | Reclamation, Governance & Identity Expert

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Marilyn Jensen

Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Indigenous
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Personal Leadership
  • Women's Leadership
  • Racial Justice
  • Workplace Culture
  • Resilience & Change
Marilyn Jensen is an Indigenous cultural leader, educator, and advocate dedicated to the reclamation and revitalization of Indigenous...
Whitehorse Whitehorse, Yukon
Anthony Johnson

Anthony Johnson

LGBTQ2S+ | Indigenous Champion | Two Spirit and Diversity Expert

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Anthony Johnson

Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Mental Health
  • Cultural Diversity
  • LGBTQ2S+
  • Employee Management
  • Racial Justice
  • Indigenous
  • Addictions & Substance Abuse
Anthony Johnson is a Two-Spirit Keynote Speaker, LGBTQ2S+ Advocate & ED&I Expert. Through his powerful story to bring awareness for LGBTQ &...
Edmonton Edmonton, Alberta
Andrew Kirsch

Andrew Kirsch

Former Canadian Spy & Intelligence Officer | Security & Privacy | Communications Expert

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Andrew Kirsch

Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Privacy & Cyber Security
  • Business Leadership
  • Communication
  • Influence & Negotiation
  • Emerging Technology & Tech Trends
  • Future Trends
  • Consultants & Coaches
  • Government Departments & Agencies
Andrew Kirsch is a national security expert and former intelligence officer recognized for his work in policy analysis, field...
Sam Laliberte

Sam Laliberte

Serial Entrepreneur | Global Advocate For Liberated Living

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Sam Laliberte

Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Digital & Social Media Marketing
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Brand Strategy & Storytelling
  • Influence & Negotiation
  • Work Life Balance
  • Excellence & Success
Sam Laliberte has been designing her lifestyle from scratch for almost a decade. She’s a serial entrepreneur, motivational speaker and...
Marie-Michele Larivee

Marie-Michele Larivee

Trend Forecaster | Futurist Speaker & Entrepreneur

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Marie-Michele Larivee

Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Future Trends
  • Futurists & Foreseight
  • Business Growth
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Brand Strategy & Storytelling
  • Business Technology
  • Disruptive Innovation
Marie-Michèle Larivée is a futurist speaker, trend forecaster, and entrepreneur helping businesses and institutions navigate the future...
Bruce Lee

Bruce Lee

Productivity | Leadership & Accountability Expert | Teamwork | Employee Engagement

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Bruce Lee

Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Business Growth
  • Customer Service & Experience
  • Business Management
  • Business Leadership
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Change Management
  • Employee Engagement
  • Employee Management
Bruce Lee keynote speaker helps build trust within teams to manage relationships at work. His talent management solutions improve teamwork...
Calgary Calgary, Alberta
James Makokis

James Makokis

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

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James Makokis

Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Mental Health
  • Health & Wellness
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Resilience & Adversity
  • LGBTQ2S+
  • Indigenous
  • Personal Growth
  • Leadership
Dr. James A. Makokis is a Nehiyô (Plains Cree) Family Physician from the Saddle Lake Cree Nation in northeastern Alberta and the recent...
Edmonton Edmonton, Alberta
Isaac Murdoch

Isaac Murdoch

First Nation Advocate | Indigenous Storyteller Knowledge Keeper | Artist | Author

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Isaac Murdoch

Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Change Management
  • Communication
  • Confidence
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Cultural History, Safety & Humility
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Emotional Intelligence
Isaac Murdoch is a renowned indigenous artist and activist who shares the wisdom and culture of First Nations through powerful...
Sudbury Sudbury, Ontario
Eric Noel

Eric Noel

Geo Economist & Futurist | Global Trends, Markets and Strategic Foresight Expert

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Eric Noel

Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Future Trends
  • Economic & Market Trends
  • Global Business & Trade
  • Demographics & Workforce Trends
  • Global Shifts & Geopolitics
  • Emerging Technology & Tech Trends
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Strategic Thinking
Eric Noel is a geo economist and long term thinking advocate recognized for advancing strategic foresight on global markets, demographic...
Simon O'Byrne

Simon O'Byrne

Urban Planning And Sustainable Development Expert

Simon O'Byrne

Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Change Management
  • Future of Work
  • Future Trends
  • Futurists & Foreseight
  • 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 Edmonton, Alberta
MacDonald Oguike

MacDonald Oguike

Organizational Development Strategist |Global Leadership & Emotional Intelligence Expert

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MacDonald Oguike

Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Leadership and Change
  • Future of Work
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Employee Management
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Workplace Culture
MacDonald Oguike is an award-winning Leadership and Emotional Intelligence Expert recognized for his global experience in team management,...
Calgary Calgary, Alberta
Ross Pambrun

Ross Pambrun

Artificial Intelligence | Machine Learning | Innovation Expert | Métis | Fire Captain

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Ross Pambrun

Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Growth
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Business Technology
  • Business Transitions
Ross Pambrun is a visionary Indigenous Métis business leader, futurist, and award-winning CEO of The Memphis Group, an Artificial...
Calgary Calgary, Alberta
Lorelei Higgins Parker

Lorelei Higgins Parker

Indigenous Relations & Reconciliation | Diversity, Equity & Community Peacebuilding Expert

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Lorelei Higgins Parker

Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Excellence & Success
  • Indigenous
  • Racial Justice
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Transformation
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Influence & Negotiation
Lorelei Higgins Parker is a Canadian Indigenous Relations Consultant, Cultural Mediator, and Positive Peace Activator recognized for her...
Calgary Calgary, Alberta
Abishur Prakash

Abishur Prakash

Geopolitical Strategist & Futurist | Global Affairs, Technology & Business Expert

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Abishur Prakash

Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Future Trends
  • Business Growth
  • Corporations & Businesses
  • Geopolitics
  • National Politics
  • Globalization
  • International Relations
Abishur Prakash is a globally recognized authority on geopolitics, known for helping leaders understand current events and anticipate...