Ednali Fertuck-Zehavi is an award-winning CEO and innovation strategist who leads ESuccess, a pioneering consulting firm dedicated to advancing economic growth through technology adaptation in rural Canada. With over two decades of expertise in innovation and strategic growth, Ednali has transformed numerous startups into thriving enterprises, significantly enhancing the economic landscape of Saskatchewan. As the Honorary Consul of the Kingdom …
As the Senior Community Manager at the Center on Rural Innovation (CORI), Nick supports rural communities across the U.S. in developing and implementing strategies to build and scale tech economy ecosystems. Originally from the UK, Nick is an accomplished leader in rural economic development and growth strategy. He is recognized for his inclusive approach to regional sustainability and scalable solutions. …
Andrew Wahba is the Executive Director of Tech Career Bridge (TCB), an organization dedicated to connecting people with jobs, boosting local innovation, and driving economic growth. Leveraging AI technology, TCB collaborates with local partners and companies to match labor market skills with industry demands. Our programs offer support and training to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to succeed and …
Tom began his career in heavy industrial manufacturing for power generation equipment in 1989 at Hitachi Canadian Industries Ltd. Over 26 years, he held various roles and was appointed the first Canadian President and CEO in 2006. He contributed to a wide range of projects involving fossil, nuclear, and renewable power generation. In 2015, Tom became Vice-President Operational Support for …
Christian Boyle is the CEO and Founder of Shapeshift Developments, a consultancy focused on developing projects with regional impacts. Christian has worked as a professional economic development practitioner in Saskatchewan for the past 18 years. During that time he has managed publicly funded economic development agencies and provided dedicated economic development services to First Nations governments. Christian has developed significant …
Aaron Pilkington is a 4th Term Republican State from Arkansas. He resides Knoxville AR a town of 700 with the largest city next to him one of 10,000 Clarksville. A graduate of UAMS with a Masters in Healthcare Administration, Rep. Pilkington work in the state legislature has primary been on improving rural and maternal health and economic development. Rep. Pilkington …
John Gormley is best known as the voice of Saskatchewan’s top-rated talk show. For 25 years, John dominated the airwaves on CKOM Saskatoon and CJME Regina, becoming a household name and a trusted source of news, analysis, and opinion. His sharp insights and engaging style have been honed through decades of conversations with listeners across the province. John’s Presentation will …
Jeff Sandquist is the Vice President of Product at Automattic, the company behind WordPress, which powers more than 43.5% of all websites globally. Before joining Automattic, Jeff held senior roles at Microsoft, where he served as Corporate Vice President for Cloud + AI, and at Twitter, where he was Senior Director of Developer Relations. Jeff’s Presentation will be September 11 …
