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Jola Adeniji

Jola Adeniji

Cultural Strategist & Visual Storyteller | Art, Belonging & Social Transformation

Jola Adeniji

Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Leadership
  • Resilience & Adversity
  • Art & Culture
  • Community Building
  • Social Change & Impact
  • Cultural Identity & Belonging
Jola Adeniji is an artist–activist, cultural strategist, and founder of Macanjy Art Inc. whose work bridges art, community, and civic...
Josef Azam

Josef Azam

Digital Marketing Expert | Leadership Coach And Motivational Speaker

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Josef Azam

Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Business Growth
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Digital & Social Media Marketing
  • Sales
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Business Leadership
  • Corporate Responsibility (CSR)
  • Public Relations & Media Training
Josef Azam is a successful entrepreneur and digital marketing expert at the same time a fitness and health advocate and speaker. Josef...
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...
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
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Big Data & Analytics
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Growth
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Business Technology
  • Disruptive Innovation
Dr. Elizabeth Cannon is a renowned motivational speaker and respected leadership authority whose trailblazing expertise in Geomatics...
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...
San Francisco San Francisco, USA
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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

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

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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...
Lisa Elle

Lisa Elle

Certified Financial Planner | Wealth Strategy, Financial Wellbeing & Planning Expert

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Lisa Elle

Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Growth
  • Brand Strategy & Storytelling
  • Future Trends
  • Transformation
  • Leadership
  • Personal Leadership
  • Peak Performance
Lisa Elle is a Certified Financial Planner, wealth strategist, and financial author who helps organizations and professionals strengthen...
Gerard Etienne

Gerard Etienne

HR Consultant & Human Rights Advocate | Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Expert

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Gerard Etienne

Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Growth
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Business Management
  • Business Ethics & Values
  • Business Leadership
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Leadership
Gerard Etienne is a Keynote Speaker, HR Consultant, Employment & Human Rights Advocate, and Diversity & inclusion expert with valuable...
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, Creativity, Innovation & Business Strategist

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....
Gobinder Gill

Gobinder Gill

Author & Diversity Expert | Workplace Culture, Inclusion & Cultural Sensitivity Speaker 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 number one bestselling author on Amazon for Achieving Prosperity Through Diversity and a recognized expert in diversity,...
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

Capacity Design Consultant & Leadership Performance | Strategic Resilience, Stress Management Expert

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Allison Graham

Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Burnout Prevention
  • Stress Management
  • Resilience & Adversity
  • Workplace Culture
  • Leadership and Change
  • Leadership Development
  • Mental Health
  • Peak Performance
Allison Graham is a capacity design consultant, four time author, and keynote specializing in stress management, burnout prevention,...
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...
Beth Hanishewski

Beth Hanishewski

Relationships Expert | Resilience Wellness Trust & Relationships In The Workplace

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Beth Hanishewski

Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • HR & Corporate Culture
  • Change Management
  • Communication
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Employee Engagement
  • Leadership and Change
  • Mental Health
Beth Hanishewski is an engaging keynote speaker, trainer & coach on leadership, resilience, teamwork, handling pressure and managing...
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...
Greg Hopf

Greg Hopf

Award Winning Entrepreneur | Indigenous Relationships & Cultural Identity Expert

Greg Hopf

Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Growth
  • Business Management
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Indigenous
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Racial Justice
  • Leadership
Greg Hopf is a Dene Indigenous tourism leader and Indigenous youth advocate who is passionate about building vibrant and thriving...
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,...
Debra Jasper

Debra Jasper

Digital Strategy & Leadership Expert | AI, Change Management & Workplace Communication Specialist

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Debra Jasper

Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Digital & Social Media Marketing
  • Digital transformation
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Emerging Technology & Tech Trends
  • Future of Work
  • Disruptive Innovation
  • Business Technology
  • Leadership and Change
Debra Jasper is a digital transformation expert, keynote speaker, and Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Mindset Digital, recognized...
Ohio Ohio, USA
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 | Frist Nation, 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 &...
Nipawi Kakinoosit

Nipawi Kakinoosit

Indigenous Governance Practitioner | Public Policy Voice and Treaty Advocate

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Nipawi Kakinoosit

Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Indigenous
  • Inclusive Leadership
  • Leadership and Change
  • Resilience & Change
  • Change Management
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Influence & Negotiation
  • Conflict Resolution
Nipawi Kakinoosit is a Cree governance practitioner, Treaty advocate, and public policy voice from Sucker Creek First Nation in Treaty 8,...
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...
Victoria LaBillois

Victoria LaBillois

First Nation & Indigenous Advocate | Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada

Victoria LaBillois

Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Women In Business
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Business Leadership
  • Sales
  • Public Relations & Media Training
  • Indigenous
  • Economic & Market Trends
  • Brand Strategy & Storytelling
Victoria LaBillois is a Mi’gmaq entrepreneur from Listuguj in Gespe’gewa’gi recognized for advancing Indigenous business, governance,...
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

Futurist Speaker & Trend Forecaster | Innovation, Foresight, Consumer Behaviour & Strategy Expert

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Marie-Michele Larivee

Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Future Trends
  • Futurists & Foresight
  • 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...
Jeff Lehman

Jeff Lehman

Strategic Leadership | Communication | Corporate Governance & Economic Development Expert

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Jeff Lehman

Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Business Leadership
  • Public Relations & Media Training
  • Economic & Market Trends
  • Change Management
  • Transformation
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Influence & Negotiation
  • Inclusive Leadership
Jeff Lehman is a Canadian economist, political leader, and governance expert recognized for his innovative approach to public policy and...
Barrie Barrie, Ontario
Adam Levinter

Adam Levinter

Bestselling Author & Podcast Host | Subscription, D2C Growth & Recurring Revenue Expert

Adam Levinter

Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Customer Loyalty & Retention
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Business Growth
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Consumer Behaviour
  • Business Management
  • Business Leadership
Adam Levinter is a subscription strategy and direct to consumer commerce expert, serial entrepreneur, and best selling author recognized...
Lital Marom

Lital Marom

Futurist & AI Strategist | Digital Transformation, Innovation & Future of Business Expert

Lital Marom

Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Digital transformation
  • Emerging Technology & Tech Trends
  • Business Technology
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Future Trends
  • Futurists & Foresight
  • Disruptive Innovation
Lital Marom is an AI visionary, innovation strategist, and globally recognized keynote speaker specializing in artificial intelligence,...