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BUSINESS LEADERSHIP
24TH ANNUAL
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Penn Badgley
Penn Badgley is an American actor, musician, and producer, recognized for his defining roles in television dramas. He first gained international fame as Dan Humphrey on the hit series Gossip Girl (2007–2012) and later achieved critical acclaim for his haunting portrayal of Joe Goldberg in the Netflix psychological thriller You (2018–2025). Beyond the screen, Badgley has built a multifaceted career as the frontman for the indie band MOTHXR and the co-host of the popular podcast Podcrushed, where he explores the vulnerabilities of adolescence with celebrity guests.
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Neema Naz
Neema Naz is an Iranian-Canadian stand up comedian, actor, and content creator. Neema has toured with and supported several comedy greats including Russell Peters, Theo Von, Howie Mandel, Omid Djalili, Mo Gilligan, and Maz Jobrani. His online presence has garnered him over 2 billion views and has been co-signed by the likes of Gary Vaynerchuk, David Goggins, Gordon Ramsay, Kevin Hart, and Andrew Schulz. Neema has several acting credits for “The Boys” (Amazon Prime), US National Bank, and a lead role in “Please, After You” (in theatres 2025).
Alan Mallory
Through breathtaking visuals and gripping stories from his family’s record-setting climb of Mount Everest, Alan shares practical strategies for staying focused under pressure and achieving bold goals. Facing crevasses, blizzards, and life-threatening conditions, their two-month self-guided ascent becomes a compelling metaphor for overcoming adversity, leading with purpose, and building resilient teams. Blending engineering precision, project leadership, and psychological insight, Alan inspires audiences to embrace challenges and elevate performance – both personally and professionally.
Connor Renton
Connor Renton is the Founder & CEO of Brodie Rec League, the world's largest recreational basketball league, bringing together 50,000+ athletes and sports enthusiasts across 22+ cities in North America. He built it after facing a problem millions of former athletes know: once school ends, there's nowhere left to play. Today, Brodie gives anyone who loves the game a professional experience and a community that keeps them competing long after the final buzzer. At 28, Connor speaks on entrepreneurship, building products people love, and harnessing technology to scale the future you want to live in.
Maria Jose Perabeles
From a young age, MJ developed a strong sense of justice, deeply aware of the privileges she had. She always believed in using her voice to support others and seized when there was an opportunity, with the ultimate goal of building a better community. Her passion for social change led her to study a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications and Media, as she is committed to using storytelling and awareness to fuel positive change. As an Empowervention Speaker, MJ helps mobilize young people and adults alike to engage in important conversations that drive real solutions.
Tamika Nurse
Tamika Nurse is a seasoned women’s basketball analyst for TSN and a proud Hamilton, Ontario native. A former NCAA Division I athlete, she played for both the University of Oregon and Bowling Green State University before bringing her insight to Canadian airwaves. Her father, Richard Nurse, played in the CFL; her mother, Cathy Nurse, was a varsity basketball star at McMaster University. Her siblings include WNBA standout Kia Nurse and NHL defenseman Darnell Nurse. She is also the niece of former NFL quarterback Donovan McNabb. As a trusted voice on TSN, Tamika delivers in-depth analysis of women’s college and professional basketball.
Michael Brovac
Michael Brovac is an inspirational speaker, basketball coach, and founder of CAM-O, a movement helping youth realize they are more than their struggles. After 18 years of battling severe health challenges and losing his younger brother Cameron at age 10, Michael transformed his pain into purpose, rising to become a championship-level coach, mentor, and speaker. Today, he speaks to students, athletes, and organizations everywhere, delivering powerful messages on resilience, identity, and purpose.
Mark Breslin
In 1976, Mark Breslin opened the first Yuk Yuk’s comedy club and it has since grown into the largest chain of stand-up comedy clubs in North America. Some of the most successful comedians today such as Jim Carrey, Howie Mandel and Norm MacDonald got their start at Yuk Yuk’s. Breslin has expanded his interests to include being a TV and radio writer, producer, talk show host and best-selling author and performer. In 1998 he co-founded the Humber School of Comedy where he serves as the producer in residence, and the artistic director of the Humber College Comedy Workshop.
Ario Khoshbin
Ario Khoshbin is a Canadian entrepreneur and CEO, best known as the founder of Prollenium Medical Technologies, a globally recognized manufacturer of injectable aesthetic products. Under his leadership, Prollenium has grown into an international player in the medical aesthetics industry, with its Revanesse® line of dermal fillers distributed across North America, Europe, and beyond. Beyond his professional endeavors, Khoshbin is known for his passion for collecting rare and historically significant automobiles, with a particular focus on low-production, high-performance vehicles. He is also the founder of Havenwood Academy, a nonprofit initiative dedicated to supporting neurodivergent children through specialized education.