Speakers

Banquet Speaker

Darcy Oake

Illusionist

Wednesday, February 14, 2024 — 8:00 p.m. Over 200 million viewers tuned in to Britain’s Got Talent to witness the birth of a phenomenon: the unveiling of an electrifying new illusionist, Darcy Oake. From sleight of hand to death-defying escapades, this master magician grabbed the world’s attention, ushering in an exciting new era of an … Continued

Keynote Speaker

Althia Raj

Canadian Political Journalist | Member of the Parliamentary Press Gallery | CBC “At Issue” Panellist

Thursday, February 15, 2024 — 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.  Althia Raj is an Ottawa-based political journalist and a member of the CBC’s “At Issue” panel. She previously served as The Huffington Post Canada’s senior editorial manager and its Ottawa bureau chief from the news site’s inception in Canada in 2011 until its closure in March … Continued

Keynote Speaker

Jack Bobo

Thursday, February 15, 2024 — 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Jack Bobo is the Director of the University of Nottingham’s Food Systems Institute. Prior to joining the Institute, Jack served as the Director of Global Food and Water Policy at The Nature Conservancy and as the CEO of Futurity, a food foresight company. Recognized by Scientific … Continued

Keynote Speaker

Kendal Netmaker

Award-Winning Entrepreneur, Author, and Indigenous Speaker

Wednesday, February 14, 2024 — 9:00 – 10: 00 a.m.  An award-winning entrepreneur and author, Kendal Netmaker is a master storyteller who uses his natural gift to help people shift their mindset and find the success they seek. He speaks professionally to thousands of people worldwide on resilience, leadership, and the power of telling your … Continued