Keynote Speakers

Explore big-picture issues. These visionary leaders will help you prosper in tomorrow's ultra -competitive world. Our original and inspiring speakers will challenge you to capitalize on emerging trends and unconventional wisdom.

Thursday, June 9

Ray Zahab
Motivation

Our speaker has achieved the impossible by converting from a pack-a-day smoker to being part of a team of three who was the first to run 7,500 km across the entire Sahara Desert. This life-changing decision to brave 111 days, in extreme desert conditions, to raise awareness for clean-water initiatives in Africa convinced him to dedicate himself to other worthy causes. He works with many humanitarian organizations, including the ONExONE organization.

Amanda Lang
Business

Known for her ability to dissect business stories, astute analysis and strong opinions, she is one of the most prominent business journalists on Canada's airwaves. Currently, she is the senior business reporter for CBC News and Co-host of The Lang & O'Leary Exchange. Prior to joining the CBC, Amanda was part of the team that helped launch Report on Business Television (BNN), where she covered U.S. markets from Manhattan. Before returning to Canada and to BNN in 2002, Lang was an anchor and correspondent at CNN in New York, where she reported from the New York Stock Exchange.

Friday June 10

Maureen Douglas
Communications

She has been described many ways: consensus builder, motivator, candid communicator and dynamic event producer. She was a key member of the team that delivered an extraordinary Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games for Canada. She leads public relations firm, Mobilize Strategies and has more than 20 years of experience. During her eight years as Director, Community Relations and Communications for VANOC, Mo’s innovative approach to community engagement ensured that the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games were understood and embraced by the public.

Peter Legge
Leadership

Peter Legge is Chairman & CEO of Canada Wide Media Limited, the largest independently owned magazine publishing company in Western Canada, with a network of over 50 magazines and $30 million in annual sales. Legge is tireless in his commitments to many worthwhile organizations. He has helped raise over $130 million for the Variety Club, was awarded the Order of the Red Cross and the Order of British Columbia. Both Simon Fraser and Royal Roads University have honoured Legge. He is the author of 14 books that have helped thousands of people towards positive change.