Charles Ballard

Professor of Economics · Michigan State University

Charles Ballard is a professor of Economics at Michigan State University.

Trade Finance Public Policy Analysis Trade Reform National Economies Wealth Distibution

Tom Rand

Managing Director at MaRS Cleantech Fund I, L.P. · MaRS Cleantech

Experienced, bare-knucked approach to cleantech, finance, policy, climate science and associated global economic opportunities and risks.

Carbon and Climate Science: Industrial Endgame? Cleantech Climate Change Clean Energy Economics

Hong Gang

Founder and Managing Director · AMA Infotech Inc.

25 years business experience on IT and Healthcare, 12 years with Gartner, senior advisor to chinese state governments, some of case studies

Business Model Innnovation in China China Market Penetration - Case Study China Healthcare Reform - Challenges and Opportunities

Ragnar-Olaf Buchweitz

Professor · University of Toronto, Department of Mathematics

Professor Buchweitz researches Commutative and Homological Algebra and Algebraic Geometry, Singularity Theory

Commutative Algebra Algebraic Geometry Singularities

Jennifer Pate, Ph.D.

Professor of Economics and Associate Dean of Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts · Loyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Economics of Giving, Altruism and Reciprocity Applied Microeconomics Experimental and Behavioral Economics Industrial Organization General Economics

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

Jill Sonke

Research Director/Research Associate Professor · University of Florida

Jill Sonke is active in research, teaching, and international cultural exchange.

Telehealth Global Health Arts Arts in Medicine Dance

Frank R. Hall

Dean of the College of Science and Engineering · Southern Utah University

Specializing in science and science education, and the intersection of science and society.

Community-based Learning and Research Higher Education Retention Diversity & Inclusion in Higher Education Physical Science for Elementary School Teachers Minority Student Mentoring

Iris Chi

Chinese-American Golden Age Association/Dr. Frances Wu Chair for Chinese Elderly Professor of Social Work · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work

Expert in elderly health and gerontology, and currently directs the China Program

Aging Gerontology China Caregiving Behavioral Health

Bryan Watson

Partner · Flow Ventures

Accomplished Venture and Angel Capital Investment, Entrepreneurship and Funding Industry Professional

Angel Investing in Canada Venture Capital & Private Equity Investing Government Funding Tax Credits Commercialization of Innovation

Sarah Wolfe

Professor in the School of Environment, Resources and Sustainability · University of Waterloo

Assistant Professor

Geography Water Decision Making and Governance Water Research Environmental and Social Psychology Sociology

Vijay Kumar

Senior Analyst · International Data Corporation (IDC)

Vijay Kumar is a Senior Analyst in the Industry and Business Solutions Group at IDC Canada.

Cloud Services Forecasting & Modeling Market Sizing & Forecasting Cloud software Market segmentation and analysis

Sarah Prevette

Founder & Editor-in-Chief

Named by Inc Magazine as one of the top entrepreneurs in North America & recognized as a futurist/early-supporter of emerging technology

Failism: the Art of Strategic Evolution Tech Startups The Entrepreneur Journey Entrepreneurial Networking & Collaboration Setting Direction and Strategy for Companies

Andrea C. Johnson

Partner · Dentons Canada LLP

Lead counsel on many of the largest VC financings in Canada. Invaluable insight for startups, IPOs, technology & emerging growth companies.

Private Equity & Venture Capital Securities & Corporate Finance Tech Companies and Venture Capital Mergers & Acquisitions

Catherine Connelly

Associate Professor, Human Resources and Management · DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University

Dr. Catherine Connelly's research focuses on the attitudes, behaviours, and experiences of non-standard workers.

Non-Standard Employee Contracts Organizational Behaviour Organizational Health and Safety Management Organizational Justice Organizational Citizenship

Eric Termuende

Founder · Now Innovations

Author, speaker, and entrepreneur focused on people and work

People and Culture Millennials Generation Y Talent Attraction

Jeannette Hanna

Founder & Vice-President · Trajectory Brands Inc.

... and their brand became a global leader! Discover why stories and design strategies cause some brands to forge an unforgettable identity

Brand Development and Management Brand Design Design Narratives and Storytelling Place Branding

Nikhil Anand

Manager, Measurement and Forecasting Practice · International Data Corporation (IDC)

Nikhil Anand is the Manager for the Measurement & Forecasting Practice at IDC Canada.

Market Forecasters Spending Guides Market Sizing & Forecasting Segmentation & Analysis

Rob McDougall

President · Upstream Works Software Ltd.

Keep your conference content flowing in the right direction with the President of award-winning technology solution provider Upstream Works

Contact Center Technology Improving the Customer Experience Effective Contact Center Management Multi-Channel Strategy and the Contact Center Multi-Channel Technology

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