2024

Steven N. Liss is Ryerson’s Vice-President, Research and Innovation, and a professor of Chemistry and Biology in the Faculty of Science. Professor Liss returned to Ryerson, in April 2017 following […]

Arbab Khan is an accomplished Research Manager with over 13 years of experience in project management, research, and business development across academia and the private sector. His expertise spans multiple […]

Priya Mouli is a thought leader and seasoned technology executive with an impressive ~20-year career in IT Risk Management, covering the areas of Cyber Security, Privacy, Regulatory Compliance, and Resiliency. […]

Junaid Siddiqui is a Software Developer at VCycene, a start-up company operating out of IBM’s start-up incubator VentureLab. Despite being at the company for less than a year, he is […]

Jim McEwen is an Adaptive Technology Specialist at Niagara College, assisting students with disabilities by facilitating their use of technology to improve and accommodate their educational experience. He has been […]

Jamie Oresar is the General Education Curriculum Coordinator and a Professor of Sociology and Equity Studies in the School of Liberal Arts & Sciences at Niagara College. Teaching courses centred […]

Dr. Charmaine Dean is Vice-President, Research and International at the University of Waterloo. In this role, she provides strategic leadership in the areas of research and innovation, commercialization, and internationalization. […]

Kevin Parent brings 25+ years of experience to his position of Director, ON-CHEC Cybersecurity. Kevin has worked with all levels of government, as well as organizations such as Nortel Networks, […]

Dan Michaluk is a long-time higher education sector lawyer who co-leads BLG’s national privacy and cyber security practice. Dan helps universities and colleges respond optimally to security and cyber incidents, […]

Richard Lacombe is President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Réseau d’informations scientifiques du Québec (RISQ). He has more than 30 years of experience in the management of Information […]

Patrick is the Cyber & Professional Lines Practice Leader for Navacord, Canada’s fastest growing insurance brokerage. As a specialty insurance expert, he collaborates with Navacord’s 50+ National Broker Partners to […]

Sandra Cascadden has over 25 years of experience in leadership roles, specializing in digital leadership, strategic thinking, and innovation. She is the Executive Director at Atlantic Canada Organization Research Networks […]

Dr. Barb Carra was appointed President and CEO of Cybera, Alberta’s Research and Education Network in 2019. She is a respected leader and collaborative partner within Canada’s National Research and […]

Jennifer Lane is an IT Executive and Innovation Strategist with over two decades of pioneering leadership in technology. Holding an MBA in Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Jennifer excels in driving digital […]

Doris Stamml is a seasoned legal professional and executive with more than 30 years of experience working in a leading professional and consulting services organization. She recently retired from a […]

Debra Christmas is a seasoned leader in the high-tech field. Her 40 plus year career has encompassed sales, consulting, support channels and managing all aspects of information technology. Debra is […]

Steve Prentice is a consultant, author, university lecturer, and keynote speaker. For thirty years his expertise has focused on the place where people and technology crash into each other in […]