Martin Anderson-Clutz is a Drupal expert based in London, Ontario. A Pricipal Solutions Engineer at Acquia, he has a proven ability to understand the nuances of complex technologies and communicate them to business stakeholders. He has spoken internationally at technology conferences and is a regular on the Talking Drupal podcast.

Joyce has been building websites and digital communities for over 20 years, including 15 years of experience in higher education. She is currently Associate Director, Digital Communications at McGill University in Montreal, Canada. Her prior experience includes positions at the University of Victoria, Western University, and Kings University College. Joyce is an award-winning international speaker who has presented at Button, ContentED, CMS Connect, Confoo, Digital Collegium, and #PSEWeb. Her topics of focus include web standards, governance, and user experience.

Emma Nguyen
Emma Nguyen serves as Executive Director of Digital Marketing and Communications at the University of Toronto, leading the Brand Hub digital team to advance the university’s global reputation and digital thumbprint. With over 15 years of expertise in digital transformation, fundraising, and brand strategy, Emma drives initiatives that integrate digital channels to enhance alumni engagement and philanthropic impact

Gary Bhanot
With 12+ years driving technology, data, and enterprise solutions in the non-profit sector, Gary optimizes fundraising performance and operational efficiency. He has worked with 75+ North American non-profits, leading cross-functional teams and complex integrations, and also teaches programming at Humber College—bringing a practical, people-first approach to innovation and donor engagement.

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Charlotte Miller:
Charlotte is a communications and strategy leader at McMaster University who specializes in helping teams work smarter through digital transformation, process improvement and collaborative problem-solving. She brings a practical, people-centered approach to leveraging technology to improve service delivery and organizational effectiveness.

Leanne Ruiz:
Leanne Ruiz is the Associate Director of Business Transformation in the Office of the Registrar at McMaster University, where she leads cross‑functional initiatives that modernize processes, improve service delivery, and support organizational change. She specializes in bridging strategy, systems, and people to create scalable, human‑centered solutions that enhance both staff workflows and student experiences.

Luke Woolliscroft is Director, IT, Digital Customer & Advisor Journeys for The Empire Life Insurance Company, a Canadian insurance and investments company.

Ian Barcarse‍

Ian Barcarse is a data-driven, digital-savvy, and people-centric leader who empowers teams and organizations to thrive in complexity and change. With 15+ years of professional experience in business consulting, online advertising, and higher education administration, Ian has proven expertise in developing global brand strategies, implementing omni-channel marketing campaigns, and mobilizing cross-disciplinary teams to achieve high-impact results. Ian is currently the Director, Marketing & Brand Strategy at Sheridan College. Ian holds a master’s degree in professional communication (MPC) and is the recipient of multiple awards from organizations like the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC).

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Niki Ramesh
Niki Ramesh is the Senior Manager for Product Accessibility at CBC, Canada's public broadcaster and media company. She collaborates with research and product development teams to create innovative accessibility experiences, driven by a deep understanding of the disabled community's needs. A Certified Professional in Web Accessibility (CPWA), Niki also contributes to national accessibility standards as a technical committee member with Accessibility Standards Canada.

Irina Stoica
Irina is a designer with over 10 years of experience working across digital products and platforms. Over the past 4 years, her work has focused on design systems, with a strong emphasis on token architecture and building scalable foundations for multi-brand, multi-platform products. She specializes in creating systems that balance creativity, flexibility, and real-world development constraints.

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Guy Segal
Guy is a design leader with over 20 years of experience in the tech industry, specializing in UX, product design, and DesignOps. His expertise in design leadership and people management has allowed him to foster innovation and collaboration within design teams, establishing robust design practices and leading them to success. In recent years, Guy has focused on design systems, building and growing teams around the practice, and launching systems that optimize efficiency and enhance user experiences.

Erin Aspenlieder is the Director of the Office of Teaching and Learning at the University of Guelph, where she leads institutional initiatives around teaching innovation and supports educators and programs in teaching practice. She also runs erinai.ca, a consulting practice that helps organizations develop human-centered approaches to AI adoption through what she calls "relational AI" — meeting people in their values and relationships, not just their technical capacity. With 15 years in educational development, Erin works daily with educators who remind her that the best technology serves human connection, not the other way around.