Beth Cougler Blom is a facilitator and learning designer who, along with her team at BCB Learning Inc., works with client organizations to help them design and facilitate great learning experiences and meetings, both in person and online. Beth is the author of Design to Engage: How to Create and Facilitate a Great Learning Experience For Any Group and is the host of the Facilitating on Purpose podcast. Learn more about Beth, her team, and their work at bcblearning.com. 

Katherine Johnston builds on her experience in 50+ countries as a leader, consultant, ICF-certified coach & author in cross-cultural and global contexts. She is known for her practical approach, an engaging manner, building high trust environments, and providing tangible results. Katherine thrives on partnering with L&D professionals to create leadership programs, talent strategies and competency frameworks. She facilitates in an inclusive manner and finds great joy in seeing individuals flourish in their roles.  Katherine is co-author of "Boss or Buddy: Balancing Act for Today's Leaders (in Norwegian, 2009) and contributor to Developing Your Global Mindset: Handbook (Javidan & Walker, 2013).

Vanessa Bragg is a ICF Certified Professional Coach and a HR Consultant. Her career spans across diverse leadership roles, notably HR and L&D where she has designed and implemented leadership programs, numerous organizational development initiatives and competency frameworks from emerging to executive leadership. Vanessa can navigate organizational challenges, providing holistic support that aligns individual leadership and team development with overarching business objectives. With a knack for seamless facilitation, she guides discussions, nurturing an environment conducive to growth and sustainable outcomes. Whether coaching leaders, presenting or consulting, her aim is consistent: empowering potential and fostering change.

Chris founded Actionable.co in 2008 for the express purpose of helping corporate learners apply what they learned; consistently and measurably.  Since then, Chris – and his team at Actionable – have supported the deployment of over 3000+ programs leveraging the Impact Certainty model for driving change.
 
Chris is a regular speaker and writer on Learning Impact Measurement, Behavior Change and how to overcome the challenges of eLearning.

Richard is a Director at BrightCarbon, a presentation and eLearning agency. He enjoys helping people create engaging content and communicate effectively using visuals, diagrams, and animated sequences that explain and reinforce the key points, which is supported by plenty of resources and tips at www.brightcarbon.com.

Belinda Clemmensen's primary work is building more equitable and inclusive cultures. Founder of the Women's Leadership Intensive, she supports organizations to develop more diverse leadership teams and in particular to develop more women. Belinda is a change-maker who believes women are a driving force in the current changes in the world.  Many of us look out at the world and see that deep change is needed. It will take new leadership skills and new perspectives to make it happen. All the research points to diversity in leadership being a key factor in this change. This research, as well as stories from women and other diverse leaders is captured in her book Women, Leadership & Saving the World, Why Everything Gets Better When Women Lead. With over 25 years of experience, Belinda helps leaders step into purpose and values alignment where their unique strengths can make organizations and communities better.

Bianca Woods is a Content Manager at ATD, covering all things learning and development. Her past roles include guiding community and content initiatives at Articulate, working on community and event programming at the Learning Guild, piloting e-learning and classroom projects as an instructional designer at BMO Financial Group, and teaching K-12 art. Bianca is passionate about how visual design and multimedia can help people learn, loves test-driving new technology, and collects photos of bizarre warning signs.

Kirk Fox is a certified executive coach (11 years) & senior leadership development facilitator (25+ years) With an extensive background in adult learning and development, combined with over 30 years of business experience in a variety of sectors, he brings a unique focus to his work. Passionate about developing Leaders and Teams, Kirk has facilitated transformational leadership programs with all levels of government, as well as many private-sector clients across a diverse array of industries and areas, both profit and not-for-profit. In his work as a certified executive coach, Kirk coaches' senior executives, leaders and teams. He inspires his clients to set goals to transform and develop themselves and to maximize their personal and professional potential. In his spare time, Kirk and his partner reside on a historical farm with their two dogs and have restored and transformed a 110 year old barn into a community events space.

Glain (pronounced 'Gline' like 'shine') Roberts-McCabe is the Founder and President of The Roundtable, a company that helps leaders navigate change, disruption and growth by building the mindsets and behaviors that matter most. A sought-after expert in the field of group coaching, Glain works with executive teams and high potential fast-trackers to move from heroic leadership to making a bigger collective impact. With over 30 years leadership, business and coaching experience, Glain combines an evidence-based approach with pragmatism. Roundtable programs have received multiple awards including a prestigious Gold Award from Brandon Hall for Best Advance in Leadership Development; The I4PL Award of Excellence for Designing Curricula and The Roundtable has been named Best External Consulting Advisory in Canada by the Canadian HR Awards. Glain is the author of two Amazon best-selling books: ‘The Grassroots Leadership Revolution’ and ‘Did I Really Sign Up for This’.

Aneika Joseph has accumulated over twenty years of training and development experience. She is currently the Associates Vice President of Leadership Development at CAA Club Group. Aneika is an energized, dynamic public speaker who infuses passion, knowledge, and her own experience into every interaction.  She brings to the corporate environment experience in leadership, communication, sales and service training, and change management. Over the past few years, she has dived deeper into the important space of diversity, equity, and inclusion on a personal and professional level. By unpacking her own life experiences, and raising three children, Aneika has a solid belief in the power of belonging and believes that it is at the core of every human being's physical and mental well-being. She is dedicated to supporting her organization, by providing training, tools, and platforms to all leaders and associates, through this continuous journey.

Elizabeth Childs is interested in the design, creation and implementation of flexible learning environments that incorporate the affordances of information and communication technology (ICT) and provide learners with increased choice, flexibility and opportunities for co-creation. With expertise in educational technology & instructional design, design thinking, open education and online learning, her research interests include open educational practices and pedagogies; creation of online communities and digital habitats; design thinking and models for immersive professional development.

David has more than 30 years experience as a facilitator, consultant, and trainer working with
individuals and organizations helping bring their best while supporting them through change. David has
facilitated and coached at all levels across many sectors building leadership and agility. After an
entrepreneurial start to his career David discovered his passion for L&D, dedicating his life to helping
others grow.
Working both as an internal and external trainer/consultant, as well as being on the faculty at Schulich
School of Business, Executive Education, David is highly skilled at bringing out the necessary changes in
mindset and behaviour to achieve peak performance. With experience in public and private sectors
across multiple industries; including financial, retail, healthcare, tech, construction, manufacturing,
military, energy, not for profit, and environmental, David brings a broad perspective and wealth of
knowledge to his engagements. By merging the disciplines of adult education, project management,
agile, change management, OD and resilience, David’s approach helps build leaders and organizations
who are ready to face challenges that have yet to be defined. Leveraging this holistic approach David
brings his whole self to every engagement, uncovering the experience of the team, creating a true
learning organization.
David is a Certified Training and Development Professional and member of the Institute for Performance
and Learning as well as a Personal Resilience Practitioner with Resilience Alliance.

Karen Vieth, the President & CEO of InSync Training, is a notable figure in virtual and hybrid learning. Starting her career in academia, she moved to significant roles in teacher training and became a highly respected educational consultant. Vieth's leadership at InSync Training was shaped by her earlier roles as Director of Training and Vice President of Virtual Learning Solutions, where she leveraged research and expertise to craft impactful, learner-centric experiences. Since January 2024, her innovative approach has led InSync to become a leader in accredited train-the-trainer programs and customized virtual learning services, focusing on engagement, effective learning transfer, and retention. Vieth's strategic vision and dedication have significantly influenced the evolution of virtual education, marking her presidency with a commitment to excellence and innovation.

Doug is an Adler Certified Professional Coach and Personal Productivity Expert who thrives on provoking individuals and teams into discovering a better way to work and a better way to live. He helps his clients – busy Leaders and professionals – carve out more time for the priorities that will most help them grow and succeed by raising the bar in how they make choices, achieve focus and stay resilient. In business for over 25 years, his clients include BMO, PwC, Samsung, Enbridge, Rotman, Johnson & Johnson, The University of Toronto, Western, Laurier, Brock, McMaster, TMU, Queen's,  Scotiabank, Bank of Canada, BDO, The Globe & Mail and many more.

Carey is an award-winning learning professional, passionate about performance support and helping organizations and employees develop the critical skills they need to thrive. Her superpower is the ability to distill business objectives and priorities into clear and actionable learning and performance strategy.  She uses her 20+ years of experience sitting in all chairs of the L&D world to inspire and lead learning and performance teams.  She is a Certified Training & Development Professional (CTDP) and co-chair of the London & Area Institute for Performance and Learning chapter.

Dorota is an award-winning and forward-thinking Learning and Performance leader, known for the ability to drive transformative learning experiences. With 8+ years of experience in Learning, Organizational Development, and Instructional Design, complemented by 10 years in diverse corporate, non-profit, and startup environments, she brings a fresh perspective to L&P initiatives.
Dorota is a Certified Training & Development Professional (CTDP) and holds a Master degree in Strategic Management. Her skillset encompasses the entire spectrum of learning and development. She's also an ICF-trained workplace and performance coach, empowering individuals and teams to unlock their full potential.
Beyond her professional achievements, she's deeply committed to making a positive impact in her community. She volunteers as a committee co-chair for the Institute for Performance and Learning (I4PL), a Board Member for the Canadian Training Institute, a dedicated member of the Newcomer [Advisory] Council in Toronto, a mentor and coach to newcomers/refugees and underemployed people.

Saul Carliner is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Education at Concordia University in Montreal. His research focuses on the design of instructional and informational materials, the management of groups that produce them, and related issues of professionalism and policy. Among his 200-plus publications are Career Anxiety, An Overview of Training and Development, and Training Design Basics. He is a Fellow of the Institute for Performance and Learning.

Dr. Giuliana Cucinelli is an Associate Professor in the Educational Technology Program in the Department of Education at Concordia University. Her research-creation program focuses on the social, cultural and educational impacts of technology. 

Justin Matheson, a Learning Technology Trainer at Saskatchewan Polytechnic, is at the forefront of integrating game-based learning practices, particularly video games, into educational courses and programs. Merging his dual passions for video games and education, Justin has witnessed significant outcomes from these innovative teaching strategies. His background as an elementary school teacher, coupled with his experience in higher education, equips him with a deep understanding of student engagement. He champions the use of video games as powerful educational tools, provided they are applied under the right circumstances.

Danielle Wallace is the chief learning strategist at Beyond the Sky: Custom Learning. Previously, as a marketing leader with P&G and PepsiCo, she learned strategic marketing which she now applies to L&D. Danielle is a sought-after speaker at global conferences and her thought leadership is found in industry publications. She's passionate about elevating L&D through her podcast, "You in 2042: The Future of Work" and her AI+L&D Community of Practice at www.beyondthesky.ca.

Edmond Mellina, ORCHANGO's president and co-founder, is internationally respected for his expertise in nimble change leadership and culture change. For over 30 years, he has been executing strategic transformations, building agile capabilities, and advising clients across sectors in Europe, North America, and the Middle East.As a speaker, Edmond addresses audiences on change leadership, agility, innovation, and influence. He delivers speeches with the passion, humour and engaging style that are his trademarks. He brings tools, concepts, and techniques to life by sharing vivid stories from the real world.He is a guest lecturer for DeGroote' EMBA in Digital Transformation. His articles have appeared in business publications around the globe. He is regularly quoted as an expert source by the media. Edmond uses his #NimbleVlog to share insights with transformation leaders.True to his French upbringing, he loves food and cooking. He lives in Toronto with his wife and son.

Garima Gupta is the Founder & CEO of Artha Learning Inc. - a full-service, award-winning Learning design firm. She is a leading voice in creatively employing AI in L&D. Garima enjoys leading her team to create learning solutions that are innovative, effective, engaging, and impactful. 
Garima brings over 20 years of experience in Learning & Development, training, digital marketing, content creation, education, and software engineering. She is passionate about the effective use of technology in the educational space, writes for industry-leading publications, and speaks regularly at international conferences. Garima holds an MEd in Adult Education and a certified training & development professional (CTDP) designation. She is a board member of the Institute for Performance and Learning Chapter.

Corrie combines more than 20 years' facilitation experience with visual tools to facilitate breakthrough conversations that spark engaged action and learning. She excels at designing, facilitating, and evaluating dynamic learning and change processes that build on individual and organizational strengths. Corrie uses proven principles of adult education, universal design, and culturally responsive practices to build inclusion, and create engagement, possibility, and collective action.
In addition to an undergrad in international development and a Master's in Lifelong Learning., Corrie holds certificates in Adult Education, Facilitation, Appreciative Inquiry, Conflict Resolution, Participatory Evaluation and Graphic Facilitation.  In 2011, Corrie co-founded Rainbow Refugees Association of Nova Scotia (RRANS), an organization that supports and privately sponsors LGBTQ+ refugees.

Leading the team and the vision for Shift, Moe's on a mission to bring excellence in facilitation to life. Expertise in facilitation is Moe's gift. It's a talent he's honed over 30+ years. Ask anyone who's been in a session delivered by Moe, and they'll tell you in their own words – he's dynamic, engaging, gracious, fun! Sharing tools, highlighting techniques, and passing on expertise are directly aligned with Moe's core purpose. Deft in his delivery, incisive in his feedback, Moe challenges participants to choose courage over comfort. The impact Moe has through Shift is reflected in the quality of clients that he calls partners – established organizations with internal training teams who know quality facilitation when they see it. It's no accident that Shift is a verb. Moe and his team of "Shifters" create engaging, interactive experiences, in both virtual and traditional in-person deliveries.

A trusted learning advisor and strategic business partner, Nathan has extensive experience driving organisational transformation of culture and employee development, innovating, and delivering impact across ecosystems and against business priorities.
As a Certified Training and Development Professional (CTDP), chartered in management and human capital development, Nathan applies a business lens to people performance solutions.Appointed as a Fellow of the International Society for Design and Development in Education (ISDDE) in recognition of distinguished contributions to the art and science of educational design and development, Nathan's current research interest focuses on the exploration of mediators (such as structures, standards, and processes) of human capital development in organisations.

Randy Sabourin is the Co-President of Practica Learning (formerly e-roleplay Inc.) and Co-Founder of Anderson Sabourin Consulting Inc. (ASCI). He helps organizations grow and develop individuals and teams using deliberate practice programs and business improvisation. His focus is on how individuals and teams perform under pressure. He combines a unique style of facilitation, executive coaching, and deliberate practice to help reveal the individual behavioural style and its effects on important client-facing, coaching, change, and leadership conversations. Randy has published several articles on Deliberate Practicing, Learning & Development, Change & Diversity, Business Improvisation and Sustainment Strategies. Randy has worked with companies such as BMO, RBC, American Airlines, Canada Life, Sanofi, Hershey and 7 Eleven International. 

Courtney Appleby, Senior Manager Curriculum Strategy & Design, TD Wealth Advice
An experienced leader with deep functional knowledge of the wealth management industry. Currently leading a large team at TD Wealth that specializes in adult education, learning design & development to support our advisors serving mass affluent & high net worth client segments.

I bring my 25 years of experience helping learning professionals create and implement formal training programs for leaders and their teams to build a learning culture. I bridge the gap between formal training and learning embedded in the DNA of teams.
This is the focus of my upcoming book, Lead with Learning.
I have received two learning design awards from the Institute for Performance and Learning (I4PL).
In addition to my consulting experience, I was the Director of Sales Training for North America at Foresters Financial in Toronto.
My formal education includes an M. Ed., BA.SC. and CTDP.