Thought Leaders
INNOVATE™ Adelaide
LOUISE NOBES
CEO, 42 ADELAIDE
n I discovered 42 in France it was my ‘eureka” moment! A school that had mastered the way to disrupt learning, so it could serve a more authentic purpose. A belief that ‘everyone can be great’ and ‘someone’s social status should not hinder them from learning’. With this belief at...
INNOVATE™ Kitchener Waterloo
JONATHAN NEWMAN
VICE-PRESIDENT: RESEARCH, WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY
At Wilfrid Laurier University, our tagline “Inspired Research. Real Impact.” guides and reflects the purposeful, collaborative work of Laurier researchers and the tangible effects it has on policy, culture, science, education and local economies. Research is inherently innovative, but for it to be truly impactful, researchers must lead with imagination,...
INNOVATE® Tampa Bay Vol.3
Jim Barnish
Jr. Thought Leader Of Morgan Hill Partners
Jim Barnish is a strategic change leader with over 15 years of leadership experience in global and integrated operations, M&A, and strategic go-to-market planning. Over the course of his career, Jim has successfully worked with companies undergoing roll-up mergers and acquisitions, accelerated business development, process improvement, change management, and operational...
Global Innovation Spotlight
CRISTÓBAL VIEDMA
CEO, LINGOKIDS
Esta ciudad, Madrid, lo supo bien durante la crisis del coronavirus, que no solo tuvo que parar con su ritmo ferviente tan característico, sino aprovechar la dificultad para reinventarse. En nuestro caso, como empresa afincada en Madrid, ¿qué hicimos para que en tan solo dos años, llegáramos a los hogares...
INNOVATE™ Adelaide
SHAYNE JAENISCH
CEO, TINDO SOLAR
LEADERSHIP, CULTURE, MISSION, VISION, SUSTAINABILITY GOALS, COMPANY VALUES, ETHICAL PRACTICES. For me these words are more than a fancy poster on a wall, a page on the company website or a nicely-written corporate profile. For me, the importance of aligning concepts such as culture, values, ethics and leadership, defines the...
VOICES of the Future
DR. MICHAEL SINEL-FOUNDER/PHYSICIAN THERAPEUTICS
A VANGUARD OF THE FUTURE IN MEDICINE AND LONGEVITY
Dr. Mike Sinel is a luminary in medicine and health innovation, and his vision of the future embraces the spirit of togetherness and scientific exploration. Our conversation looks at the realities of medicine and longevity. A seasoned physician, a dedicated professor, a keen biohacker, and a dynamic entrepreneur — these...
INNOVATE™ Alberta
DR. RYAN COMEAU
CEO & CO-FOUNDER, KINETISENSE.
ALBERTA – A PLACE OF OPPORTUNITYAPEX Alberta has had the opportunity to meet with stakeholders from across the province and ask them about their perspectives on the RPAS industry and the potential for the technology to change how we think and work. Here’s a cross-section of their thoughts on the...
VOICES of the Future
CHEF SATISH ARORA
FLAVORS OF PERSEVERANCE
Chef Satish Arora’s five decades at the Taj Group bring not just a legacy of culinary excellence but a treasure trove of wisdom, encapsulating the essence of a life devoted to passion, perseverance, and innovation. During our conversation, it becomes evident that his words serve as a compass for younger...
VOICES of the Future
MARISA PEER
THE POWER OF ENOUGH
As I sit with Marisa Peer, I feel a sense of awe. Her groundbreaking work in Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) not only transforms lives but also reshapes the narrative around mental health and well-being for the future. My conversation with Marisa is a profound privilege. An award-winning therapist with a...
VOICES of the Future
CARA DE LANGE
THE FUTURE IS SOFTER
In the evolving corporate world, Cara de Lange stands out as a change-maker, TEDx speaker, author of ‘Softer Success,’ host of the Work Reset Revolution podcast, and a burnout researcher, advocating a shift from traditional corporate success to prioritizing employee well being. As the founder of Softer Success, Cara developed...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
SHADMAN HOSSAIN
MANAGER OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES PRACTICE, CGI FEDERAL
At its core, blockchain technology is about giving people control over their own data and assets, and enabling them to transact with one another in a transparent and secure way. By giving people control over their own data, we can create a more fair and just society where individuals have...
INNOVATION Quebec
FRANÇOIS BERTRAND
VICE-PRESIDENT, RESEARCH AND INNOVATION, POLYTECHNIQUE MONTRÉAL
Research conducted at Polytechnique, especially our collaborative research, is a fundamental lever for innovation. For more than 50 years, we have been carrying out the majority of technology transfer activities through our many research partnerships with companies of all sizes, and with universities and other organizations worldwide. Through these collaborations,...
INNOVATE® Georgia
RAMTIN MOTAHAR
JOULEA - FOUNDER
The built environment is responsible for nearly 40% of global carbon emissions, yet it often goes unnoticed in discussions about energy consumption. While people tend to focus on transportation or industrial sectors (with 20% and 25% global carbon emissions, respectively), buildings quietly consume vast amounts of energy, day and night,...
INNOVATE® Minnesota
Dr. Bhabani Misra
Associate Dean - University of St. Thomas School of Engineering
Dr. Bhabani Misra Associate Dean – University of St. Thomas School of Engineering Not long ago, students could simply complete a college degree and find work for the rest of their lives. But today, industry is evolving rapidly—especially engineering and technology. Today, every one of us needs to retool and...
INNOVATE® Georgia
RICH STINSON
SOUTHWIRE - PRESIDENT & CEO
The promise of an all-electric future in North America is here. We’re experiencing a shift from an oil, coal, and gas-based economy to an electrified one. Electric vehicles, data centers, renewables, and other factors are accelerating demand. Society today wants and assumes that everything that can be electric probably will...
INNOVATION Quebec
KATHY MALAS
Associate to the President & Chief Executive Officer, Pole of Innovation
Associate to the President & Chief Executive Officer, Pole of Innovation, Artificial Intelligence and Projects in Health, Executive Office, CHUM Member of the Board of Directors, Conseil de l’innovation du Québec (CIQ). Member of the Board of Directors, Health Innovation District. Health Professional Researcher, Innovation Hub Axis, CRCHUM. Associate Professor,...
INNOVATE™ South Africa
DR. SEAN MCCOY
FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, HKLM GROUP
Marketing and business. These two disciplines do not live in separate worlds. Rather, they are inextricably linked. A solid branding and marketing strategy is actually a solid business strategy, because you cannot have business success without the clearly defined communications roadmap of a robust marketing plan. This understanding informs my...
INNOVATE® Nashville
RUSS BLATTNER
CHAIRMAN & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AT SUPERWISE®
“Innovation in AI is not just about technology—it’s about trust. Without transparency, there is no adoption. Forrester, Gartner, and IDC emphasize that AI governance and accountability are now enterprise imperatives. Companies that ignore explainability will face declining adoption and increased regulatory scrutiny.” Innovation in AI is happening at a breakneck...
INNOVATE® Miami
Alberto Carvalho
Superintendent - Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Innovation in education takes the form of rich, powerful, explosive choice. Alberto Carvalho, Superintendent, Miami-Dade County Public Schools class=”img-responsive”> In education, innovation is about ensuring that today’s students emerge from the educational process with a critical skill set that empowers them to work in diverse teams, enables them to reason...
INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2
DR MARC-ALAIN WIDDOWSON
DIRECTOR, INSTITUTE OF TROPICAL MEDICINE
In August 2019, I was appointed as the director of The Institute of Tropical Medicine (ITM) in Antwerp. I studied Anthropology and Veterinary Medicine at Cambridge University before specialising in epidemiology of infectious diseases. I have lived and worked in eight different countries and on projects around the world, with...
INNOVATE™ South Africa
NWABISA MAYEMA
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP DIRECTOR, BRANSON CENTRE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP, SOUTH AFRICA
We as a society cannot decouple our prosperity from our development. What we can’t do is decouple our prosperity from the challenges that we face. Those two go hand-in-hand. We simply can’t be prosperous without tackling certain challenges. Business can be and is a force for good. And in South...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
DEREK WATFORD
HIGH POINT GAMER
Pioneering Esports has been a journey filled with many lessons on the upside and downside of innovation. I have learned that innovation can be a lonely place for a visionary. I established my presence in the Esports industry early on by co-founding High Point Gamer (HPG) to produce competitive...
INNOVATE® South Carolina
DartPoints
Brad Alexander, CTO
Unlocking South Carolina’s Tech Potential Growing up surrounded by South Carolina’s rolling hills and vibrant communities, I always believed this state had untapped potential—a potential that extends beyond our scenic beauty and rich history into the dynamic, opportunity-filled world of technology. As someone who has dedicated their career to fostering...
INNOVATIONS in Pharmaceutical Development®
INNOVATE™ Oeiras
JOÃO ALMEIDA LOPES
PRESIDENTE DA DIRECÇÃO DA APIFARMA
Past conquests bear witness to the value and significance of scientific knowledge and leave no doubt than an innovative spirit is still the best answer to major challenges faced by humankind. In fact, innovation-friendly policies foster models of development based on people and are a recipe for prosperity. This is...
LOUISE NOBES
CEO, 42 ADELAIDE
n I discovered 42 in France it was my ‘eureka” moment! A school that had mastered the way to disrupt learning, so it could serve a more authentic purpose. A belief that ‘everyone can be great’ and ‘someone’s social status should not hinder them from learning’. With this belief at...
JONATHAN NEWMAN
VICE-PRESIDENT: RESEARCH, WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY
At Wilfrid Laurier University, our tagline “Inspired Research. Real Impact.” guides and reflects the purposeful, collaborative work of Laurier researchers and the tangible effects it has on policy, culture, science, education and local economies. Research is inherently innovative, but for it to be truly impactful, researchers must lead with imagination,...
Jim Barnish
Jr. Thought Leader Of Morgan Hill Partners
Jim Barnish is a strategic change leader with over 15 years of leadership experience in global and integrated operations, M&A, and strategic go-to-market planning. Over the course of his career, Jim has successfully worked with companies undergoing roll-up mergers and acquisitions, accelerated business development, process improvement, change management, and operational...
CRISTÓBAL VIEDMA
CEO, LINGOKIDS
Esta ciudad, Madrid, lo supo bien durante la crisis del coronavirus, que no solo tuvo que parar con su ritmo ferviente tan característico, sino aprovechar la dificultad para reinventarse. En nuestro caso, como empresa afincada en Madrid, ¿qué hicimos para que en tan solo dos años, llegáramos a los hogares...
SHAYNE JAENISCH
CEO, TINDO SOLAR
LEADERSHIP, CULTURE, MISSION, VISION, SUSTAINABILITY GOALS, COMPANY VALUES, ETHICAL PRACTICES. For me these words are more than a fancy poster on a wall, a page on the company website or a nicely-written corporate profile. For me, the importance of aligning concepts such as culture, values, ethics and leadership, defines the...
DR. MICHAEL SINEL-FOUNDER/PHYSICIAN THERAPEUTICS
A VANGUARD OF THE FUTURE IN MEDICINE AND LONGEVITY
Dr. Mike Sinel is a luminary in medicine and health innovation, and his vision of the future embraces the spirit of togetherness and scientific exploration. Our conversation looks at the realities of medicine and longevity. A seasoned physician, a dedicated professor, a keen biohacker, and a dynamic entrepreneur — these...
DR. RYAN COMEAU
CEO & CO-FOUNDER, KINETISENSE.
ALBERTA – A PLACE OF OPPORTUNITYAPEX Alberta has had the opportunity to meet with stakeholders from across the province and ask them about their perspectives on the RPAS industry and the potential for the technology to change how we think and work. Here’s a cross-section of their thoughts on the...
CHEF SATISH ARORA
FLAVORS OF PERSEVERANCE
Chef Satish Arora’s five decades at the Taj Group bring not just a legacy of culinary excellence but a treasure trove of wisdom, encapsulating the essence of a life devoted to passion, perseverance, and innovation. During our conversation, it becomes evident that his words serve as a compass for younger...
MARISA PEER
THE POWER OF ENOUGH
As I sit with Marisa Peer, I feel a sense of awe. Her groundbreaking work in Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) not only transforms lives but also reshapes the narrative around mental health and well-being for the future. My conversation with Marisa is a profound privilege. An award-winning therapist with a...
CARA DE LANGE
THE FUTURE IS SOFTER
In the evolving corporate world, Cara de Lange stands out as a change-maker, TEDx speaker, author of ‘Softer Success,’ host of the Work Reset Revolution podcast, and a burnout researcher, advocating a shift from traditional corporate success to prioritizing employee well being. As the founder of Softer Success, Cara developed...
SHADMAN HOSSAIN
MANAGER OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES PRACTICE, CGI FEDERAL
At its core, blockchain technology is about giving people control over their own data and assets, and enabling them to transact with one another in a transparent and secure way. By giving people control over their own data, we can create a more fair and just society where individuals have...
FRANÇOIS BERTRAND
VICE-PRESIDENT, RESEARCH AND INNOVATION, POLYTECHNIQUE MONTRÉAL
Research conducted at Polytechnique, especially our collaborative research, is a fundamental lever for innovation. For more than 50 years, we have been carrying out the majority of technology transfer activities through our many research partnerships with companies of all sizes, and with universities and other organizations worldwide. Through these collaborations,...
RAMTIN MOTAHAR
JOULEA - FOUNDER
The built environment is responsible for nearly 40% of global carbon emissions, yet it often goes unnoticed in discussions about energy consumption. While people tend to focus on transportation or industrial sectors (with 20% and 25% global carbon emissions, respectively), buildings quietly consume vast amounts of energy, day and night,...
Dr. Bhabani Misra
Associate Dean - University of St. Thomas School of Engineering
Dr. Bhabani Misra Associate Dean – University of St. Thomas School of Engineering Not long ago, students could simply complete a college degree and find work for the rest of their lives. But today, industry is evolving rapidly—especially engineering and technology. Today, every one of us needs to retool and...
RICH STINSON
SOUTHWIRE - PRESIDENT & CEO
The promise of an all-electric future in North America is here. We’re experiencing a shift from an oil, coal, and gas-based economy to an electrified one. Electric vehicles, data centers, renewables, and other factors are accelerating demand. Society today wants and assumes that everything that can be electric probably will...
KATHY MALAS
Associate to the President & Chief Executive Officer, Pole of Innovation
Associate to the President & Chief Executive Officer, Pole of Innovation, Artificial Intelligence and Projects in Health, Executive Office, CHUM Member of the Board of Directors, Conseil de l’innovation du Québec (CIQ). Member of the Board of Directors, Health Innovation District. Health Professional Researcher, Innovation Hub Axis, CRCHUM. Associate Professor,...
DR. SEAN MCCOY
FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, HKLM GROUP
Marketing and business. These two disciplines do not live in separate worlds. Rather, they are inextricably linked. A solid branding and marketing strategy is actually a solid business strategy, because you cannot have business success without the clearly defined communications roadmap of a robust marketing plan. This understanding informs my...
RUSS BLATTNER
CHAIRMAN & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AT SUPERWISE®
“Innovation in AI is not just about technology—it’s about trust. Without transparency, there is no adoption. Forrester, Gartner, and IDC emphasize that AI governance and accountability are now enterprise imperatives. Companies that ignore explainability will face declining adoption and increased regulatory scrutiny.” Innovation in AI is happening at a breakneck...
Alberto Carvalho
Superintendent - Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Innovation in education takes the form of rich, powerful, explosive choice. Alberto Carvalho, Superintendent, Miami-Dade County Public Schools class=”img-responsive”> In education, innovation is about ensuring that today’s students emerge from the educational process with a critical skill set that empowers them to work in diverse teams, enables them to reason...
DR MARC-ALAIN WIDDOWSON
DIRECTOR, INSTITUTE OF TROPICAL MEDICINE
In August 2019, I was appointed as the director of The Institute of Tropical Medicine (ITM) in Antwerp. I studied Anthropology and Veterinary Medicine at Cambridge University before specialising in epidemiology of infectious diseases. I have lived and worked in eight different countries and on projects around the world, with...
NWABISA MAYEMA
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP DIRECTOR, BRANSON CENTRE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP, SOUTH AFRICA
We as a society cannot decouple our prosperity from our development. What we can’t do is decouple our prosperity from the challenges that we face. Those two go hand-in-hand. We simply can’t be prosperous without tackling certain challenges. Business can be and is a force for good. And in South...
DEREK WATFORD
HIGH POINT GAMER
Pioneering Esports has been a journey filled with many lessons on the upside and downside of innovation. I have learned that innovation can be a lonely place for a visionary. I established my presence in the Esports industry early on by co-founding High Point Gamer (HPG) to produce competitive...
DartPoints
Brad Alexander, CTO
Unlocking South Carolina’s Tech Potential Growing up surrounded by South Carolina’s rolling hills and vibrant communities, I always believed this state had untapped potential—a potential that extends beyond our scenic beauty and rich history into the dynamic, opportunity-filled world of technology. As someone who has dedicated their career to fostering...
JOÃO ALMEIDA LOPES
PRESIDENTE DA DIRECÇÃO DA APIFARMA
Past conquests bear witness to the value and significance of scientific knowledge and leave no doubt than an innovative spirit is still the best answer to major challenges faced by humankind. In fact, innovation-friendly policies foster models of development based on people and are a recipe for prosperity. This is...