Annie Laplante is the CEO of Groupe MMI and IGO Inc., leading a national ecosystem of janitorial services and commercial distribution across more than 1,500 sites in Canada. Known for her Humans First leadership philosophy, Annie focuses on building organizations rooted in trust, integrity, ESG, and operational excellence. She serves on the ISSA Sustainability Committee, is an Innovation Judge for the ISSA Innovation Awards, and is a QuantumShift alum from Ivey Business School. Annie is passionate about ethical growth, AI-forward innovation, and creating workplaces where people feel safe, valued, and proud of their work.

Cory Falter is a Partner at Lure Agency, a Hospitality B2B marketing firm focused on driving modern revenue growth for hotels and hospitality brands. He is also the Co-Founder of Sales on Tap and President of HSMAI San Diego. With deep experience in hospitality sales, Cory helps teams replace outdated tactics with relationship-driven strategies that convert — blending social selling, digital presence, and real human connection.

Eliza Graves is a marketing and operations executive, fractional CMO, and branding expert at CruxKC. She has built and scaled brands across B2B and consumer sectors, leveraging her strategic insight, creative spark, and operational expertise to help businesses grow with intention. With a background as a competitive dancer and NFL cheerleader, Eliza combines performance, leadership, and marketing acumen to guide organizations, teams, and leaders toward transformative growth.

Greg Wolfond is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and business leader with decades of experience building and scaling technology companies. He is the CEO of Blue Sky Capital Corp, Chairman of Armel Corporation, and Founding Director of Give Back Health Innovation Foundation.

Greg has built and led companies including Footprint Software, 724 Solutions, Kili Technologies, and SecureKey, and is now focused on venture investing, real estate development, and funding breakthrough health innovations in Canada. He is deeply committed to helping teams turn world-class research into real-world impact.

Jon Kronemeyer is the President of dahl Valve Limited, a premier Canadian manufacturer serving the North American plumbing industry. He leads strategic growth, operations, and a team of over 100 professionals with a strong focus on accountability, culture, and execution. Jon is passionate about unlocking potential in both personal and professional development, and believes that accountability is the foundation of high-performing teams.

Karlene A. Millwood, MBA, is the Founder and CEO of Karlene Millwood International Inc., an award-winning entrepreneur, keynote speaker, adjunct business professor, and creator of the PRISM Leadership Framework™. She equips leaders and organizations with ethically grounded, research-informed leadership systems that drive sustainable growth, culture transformation, and purpose-driven influence.

Leigh Pearson is the Managing Director at BGIS, where she works at the intersection of sustainability, engineering, and strategic sourcing. With a background in facilities management and leadership, she is passionate about building resilient organizations, fostering curiosity, and helping professionals embrace the unique strengths that set them apart.

Rob Volpe is an award-winning author, founder, and empathy strategist. As Founder/CEO of Dig Insights, he coaches, consults, and speaks on driving results by building relationships through empathetic communication and collaboration. On The 60 Second Podcast, he shares actionable insights and stories that show how empathy can transform leadership, teamwork, and decision-making. His work with global brands and his book Tell Me More About That inspire leaders to embrace empathy as a practical tool for better outcomes.

Sylvie Rodrigue, Ad.E, is Partner at Torys, Chair of the National Class Actions practice group, and Managing Partner of the Montreal office. She is also the author of Own It! Lessons Every Woman Should Know. Sylvie is passionate about helping women take control of their careers and lives, offering practical advice to create balance, find champions, and confidently lead in any profession.

Taylor McLoughlin is the Co-Founder of Ambient, an AI assistant built for the Office of the CEO, supporting Chiefs of Staff, founders, and executive operators. He is passionate about bringing AI into the workplace to help leadership teams operate with greater clarity and momentum. Outside of work, Taylor enjoys sailing in New York Harbor, competing in ocean races, and experimenting in the kitchen — sometimes to questionable results.

Thomas Hamilton is the VP of Sales & Marketing at Snuggle Bugz, where he leads ecommerce, retail, customer experience, and marketing for one of Canada’s leading baby retailers. An award-winning ecommerce and marketing leader, Thomas specializes in omnichannel growth, digital transformation, and building high-performing teams. With a background spanning agency leadership, ecommerce strategy, and brand development, he helps organizations scale revenue while creating meaningful customer experiences.

Thomas Wong is the Co-Founder and President of Kevito Group, a multi-brand leader in Canada’s food and beverage industry and the company behind brands including Chatime Canada, Bake Code, and Atealier. He has spent over a decade scaling franchise and retail concepts across the country and helping build one of Canada’s largest bubble tea networks with more than 100 locations. Thomas is also a board member of the Canadian Franchise Association and a frequent speaker on entrepreneurship, franchising, and retail innovation.

Tish Squillaro is the CEO and Founder of CANDOR Consulting, a leadership and organizational strategy firm focused on helping executives and teams improve decision making, communication, and performance.

With more than 17 years of experience advising organizations on strategic talent management, team dynamics, and leadership effectiveness, Tish works closely with CEOs, boards, and executive teams to uncover the behavioral barriers that hold organizations back. Her work focuses on building self aware leaders, aligned teams, and cultures capable of navigating complex business challenges.