Year: 2027
Dr. Jessica Hernandez
Dr. Jessica Hernandez is a globally recognized Indigenous scientist, climate justice leader, and best-selling author redefining environmentalism through an Indigenous lens. One of the most sought-after voices on climate justice, Indigenous science, and decolonizing environmentalism, she brings a rare combination to every stage: rigorous scientific expertise, lived Indigenous knowledge, and… Read more
Paul Moran
Paul Moran is a chef, forager, freediver and entrepreneur whose connection to wild food began at 12, picking morels in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley. A Top Chef Canada winner, Moran has worked in acclaimed kitchens across Canada and internationally. He founded Sixty Forty in Saanichton and Ancient Dunes in Haida… Read more
Conner Tidd
Conner Tidd is Co-Founder & CEO of Just Vertical, a Toronto company he launched in 2017 to make fresh food accessible without the food miles. Its patented hydroponic systems cut water use and shorten supply chains for 2,000+ home growers and commercial clients across North America. Conner holds an M.Sc…. Read more
Francis Harrison
Francis Harrison has spent more than 25 years helping people and communities navigate uncertainty in some of the world’s most remote environments; from Arctic sites on Indigenous lands to resource projects across North America, Africa, the Pacific, and Eastern Europe.
Sandy Wilson
Sandy is the CEO of TwinGlaze, a cost-effective commercial grade solution to dramatically improve the insulating value of existing commercial building windows. Optimized around manufacturing and installation economics, TwinGlaze is delivering products to customers with a payback period of less than 10 years without subsidy or government incentives. Driven by… Read more
Katherine Tilley
Katherine Tilley is not your average psychological safety practitioner. With over 20 years of experience in hospitality as a General Manager and Senior HR leader, she brings a rare blend of operational depth and human insight—turning complex workplace challenges into clear, practical action. Through The Workjoy Company, her work focuses… Read more
Shae Bird
As the Senior Vice President of Strategy and Community Engagement at Tourism Calgary, Shae is driving the city’s ambitious vision to double its visitor economy from $3 billion to $6 billion by 2035. A strategic leader and community advocate, Shae ensures that Calgary’s residents and businesses directly benefit from this… Read more
Stuart Back
Stuart Back is a long time resident of Banff National Park and is the Chief Operating Officer for Banff Jasper Collection by Pursuit. In his role, Stuart combines his diverse global operational experience with strong business leadership to oversee this large and geographically dispersed team. Stuart is an active leader… Read more
David Goldstein
For over three decades, David Goldstein has been dedicated to building bridges between the public and private sector to increase the global competitiveness of Canadian business. Appointed CEO of Travel Alberta in 2021, David spearheaded the province’s post-pandemic tourism recovery strategy, achieving the fastest post-pandemic sector recovery in Canada and… Read more
Tammy Blount-Canavan, FCDME
Tammy Blount-Canavan has a passion for the tourism industry and a track-record of success in developing high-functioning teams and organizations. Tammy’s career has spanned nearly 40 years and two countries, including executive leadership at Tourism Vancouver, CEO of the Tacoma Regional CVB, architect and inaugural Chair of the Washington Tourism… Read more