2023
Speakers
Check-out the incredible roster of speakers we had!

Dr. Kevin wâsakâyâsiw Lewis
Nêhiyaw (Plains Cree) instructor, researcher, writer and founder of kâniyâsihk Culture Camps
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Sona Khosla
Benevity
Sona Khosla is Chief Impact Officer at Benevity, Inc., the leading provider of global corporate purpose software. At the helm of Benevity Impact Labs, a social innovation hub, Sona and her team are focused on accelerating impact and inclusion through data insights, community and innovation.
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John MacInnes
Earthware Reusables
Founder of Earthware Resuables, a business that offers a return-for-reuse zero waste takeout container program in Calgary, Airdrie, Canmore and Banff.
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Tonya Surman
Centre for Social Innovation, CEO
Tonya Surman is a leading Canadian social entrepreneur and founding CEO of the Centre for Social Innovation (CSI). She’s known for creating visionary ideas, collaborative models, and spaces that drive systemic change. Tonya co-developed the Constellation Model and the Community Bond, which has raised over $10M to support social purpose real estate. Under her leadership, CSI has supported 6000+ changemakers. She also founded Social Innovation Canada, uniting innovators nationwide. Tonya is an award-winning leader recognized by Ashoka, the Trillium Foundation, and others.
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Morẹ́nikẹ́ Ẹniọlá Ọláòṣebìkan
Kemet Group Inc.
Founder of Kemet Group, a startup that aims to boost drug-manufacturing capacity in Africa
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Karina Birch
Rocky Mountain Soap Company, CEO
Karina Birch is the co-owner and CEO of Rocky Mountain Soap Company, a Canadian natural beauty brand based in Canmore, Alberta. Since taking over the business in 2000, she has grown it from a small shop into a national brand with over a dozen retail locations and a 25,000 sq. ft. workshop where all products are made in-house. Karina is known for her authentic leadership and commitment to sustainability, natural ingredients, and community. She is also a strong supporter of youth-focused initiatives like Fast and Female and Spirit North.
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