Harnessing over three decades of nitty-gritty business experience into actionable insights, Tracy LaLonde delivers actionable insights that help professionals and organizations perform at their best. In recent years, her work has focused on a critical driver of success: trustworthiness. Trust fuels relationships, builds client loyalty, and creates engaged, high-performing workplace cultures.

She is also the author of two books—Trust Me: The Insider's Guide to Being the Go-To Person at Work and The Joychiever Journey, which offer practical strategies for professionals who want to stand out in their careers and enjoy the journey along the way.

Few economists present their insights with the authority, accuracy, and humor that Connor Lokar brings to the stage. From the intimate executive retreat to the standing room-only keynote, he delivers practical economic intelligence with charm and candor.

Connor has been giving economic keynotes, workshops, and webinars across North America since he joined ITR Economics in 2014. With his quick wit and knack for storytelling, he successfully educates his audiences while simultaneously captivating them. Thousands of business leaders have enjoyed his dynamic approach; Connor emphasizes the applicability of economic intelligence and calls his audience to action.

When not on stage, Connor contributes his economic expertise in the role of trusted advisor, consulting directly with management teams of firms large and small. ITR’s clients meet with Connor at critical planning junctures to ensure that their strategic plans, goals, and internal initiatives are in alignment with their tailored forecasts. As ITR Economics’ senior forecaster, Connor has a particularly keen understanding of how forecasts are derived. The resulting insights enable clients to make the most of their economic outlooks.

Connor specializes in construction and industrial markets but consults and presents to businesses across all industries, helping them grow revenue and remain profitable through an everchanging business cycle. He has been featured in articles from AMT Online, NTD, and The Epoch Times.

Alex Shikany is the Executive Vice President of the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), the leading trade association for robotics, machine vision, motion control, and artificial intelligence. In this role, he oversees A3’s internal operations, serves as the primary liaison to the Board of Directors, and leads strategic initiatives to enhance member value and industry impact. Since joining A3 in 2012, Alex has been instrumental in driving growth, including the rebranding that unified four organizations under the A3 umbrella and expanding membership to over 1,300 companies worldwide. A recognized thought leader and sought-after speaker, Alex is passionate about advancing the global adoption of automation technologies. He holds an MBA in Marketing and Finance from Michigan State University and brings over a decade of experience in market strategy, brand development, and industry leadership to his role.