World Class Speakers

One of the world’s most experienced corporate directors and educators, David has served as a Director on 40 boards in Canada, America, Mexico, Australia and England. He has been chair of 11 companies, nine public and two private.

Nick is renowned for his instrumental role in accelerating digital transformations for hundreds of Fortune 500 companies as a board director and technology executive. He is the former Chief Evangelist of Google.

Carole is a global leader in law and technology. She actively shapes data law, policy and standards at multilateral institutions, international corporations, and governments all over the world.

Cory is the co-founder and co-CEO of AltaML, one of North America's largest venture studios specializing in artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Evan Epstein, the founding Executive Director of the UC Center for Business Law San Francisco and Adjunct Professor at UC Law SF, is a globally recognized expert with 17 years advising Silicon Valley leaders. Named one of the most influential leaders in corporate governance by the National Association of Corporate Directors in 2023, he specializes in corporate governance litigation and fiduciary duties.

Gopi works with Google’s biggest customers and helps them use Google AI as a business multiplier. Board of Directors, Grameen Foundation. Board Advisor to the CEO for Plaeto, Task Human, Jiffy.AI

Hans Peter is a technology, product and strategy advisor. He spent 2016-2023 leading Everyday Robots, an AI-meets-robotics moonshot at Alphabet / Google. With one foot in today, and the other in tomorrow, Everyday Robots was on a mission to turn the helper robots of science fiction into reality.

As Managing Partner AI and Data at Deloitte, Jas oversees a global team driving innovation and data-driven decision-making, with over 20 years of experience transforming organizations into AI-first enterprises and actively advising external boards for Canadian economic growth.

John, a seasoned entrepreneur, co-founded Piermont Ventures, guiding exceptional startups and transitioning to Real Ventures, a seed-stage VC fund focused on wireless, internet, and media sectors. With operational strengths in strategy, marketing, and sales, he is dedicated to enhancing and expanding the communities he engages with.

Jonathan currently serves as the Director of Product at Cohere since October 2022, where he previously held positions in Business Development & Sales and Business Operations.

Neil, Geotab's founder in 2000, is a visionary entrepreneur and software developer. As CEO, he leads Geotab's global telematics leadership with a strategic focus on technological and business shifts. Recognized for his 'do the right thing for the long term' leadership, Neil's analytical approach contributed to Geotab's remarkable growth, earning a spot in The Financial Times Fastest Growing Companies 2022.

Niraj Bhargava (P.Eng, ICD.D) is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in technology and business leadership. He is the co-founder, CEO, and lead faculty at NuEnergy.ai, specializing in AI Governance Solutions.

As president and CEO of Vector Institute, Tony is an experienced CEO and transformational leader. He brings deep expertise in technology-enabled business transformation, ESG, and emerging technologies, contributing to various boards and initiatives with a passion for community, inclusion, and continuous learning.