As a technical event production specialist and business owner, Jordan Benson is reshaping the way Canadian’s experience events. A strategic event innovator with a passion for technical design and production, Jordan is quickly becoming a leader in the staging, design and event production industry. Known for his resourcefulness, operational expertise, and technical knowledge, Jordan has…
With over 25 years of industry leadership, Emma Singh stands among Canada’s top event planners. As Founder and Creative Director of ESC – Emma Singh Creative, she is redefining event experiences for the modern world — merging bold design, strategic storytelling, and precision execution to create transformative, high-impact celebrations. Emma partners with leading brands and…
Randy Woolman is the Owner and CEO of Impact AV Solutions, a Toronto-based audiovisual production company delivering innovative event technology solutions across Canada. With over 20 years of industry experience, Randy leads a high-performing team specializing in audio, video, lighting, LED walls, stage design, and hybrid event production. Under his leadership, the company executes hundreds…
Rachel brings more than 20 years of experience in event management, delivering conferences, special events, and meetings from concept through execution for corporate, government, and association clients across North America. She is known for her strategic mindset and ability to guide complex programs from vision to execution. An active member of the International Live Events…
Matthew Byrne is the leader for business development and market growth for Stagevision, a company that specializes in technical and production management, stage management, and production design for large-scale live events and entertainment. He is a Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP) and a certified specialist in Vectorworks design software, with over 25 years of experience…
Dori Adams is the founder and CEO of shutterb, a tech enabled platform that helps event organizers capture, amplify, and extend the impact of live experiences through fast, affordable, smartphone first content. With over 16 years of experience in advertising, Dori has led brand and storytelling strategies for globally recognized companies and now applies that…
Corinne Kessel, MA, CSEP, is the Principal of Greenscape Design and Decor Inc., a woman-led Canadian company known for transforming public, commercial, and event spaces into immersive, biophilic environments that elevate wellbeing and audience connection. She is an advocate for inclusive, sustainable design with more than 25 years of experience across live events, theatre, music,…
Keneisha Williams is the founder of the Black in Events Network and has been in Events for the past 14 years, with a recent transition into Community building in Tech and Innovation. She strives to create space, amplification, and pathways to success for BIPOC communities. Keneisha has been seen in Forbes, named top 100 most…
Tim Hines is a global keynote speaker and business coach who believes that an entrepreneurial mindset is the key to success in this rapidly changing world. He helps travel & meetings industry professionals accelerate their growth by guiding them to be more collaborative, innovative, and influential. He’s the author of the book, The Marketing Starter:…
Dwayne Rutherford is the Founder and CEO of Debonair Corporate Events, a Toronto-based corporate event strategy, design, and production firm serving clients across Canada and North America. With more than 20 years of people management experience and over a decade in the events industry, he leads with clarity, discipline, and a deep understanding of how…