Toronto’s Conference for Marketing Leaders

"Conversations Drive Decisions"
Blake Smith
Head of Mid Market Sales, Canada

"Values Marketing to a Society Divided"
Speaker Bio: Jessica Fralick

Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs & Reputation

Jessica is a Senior Vice President and Canadian head of Corporate Affairs for Zeno Group - a global integrated communications agency. She is an award winning strategist and communicator who has helped some of the worlds biggest brands mitigate the risks of marketing including adidas, Dove, Tylenol, Crest, Molson, WestJet, IKEA, and Kraft Heinz among others.

The Business of Influence: Humanizing B2B
Sean McConnell
Sr. National Agency Development Lead, Canada

The New Rules of Marketing —Unlocking The Secret Framework That Top Brands Use to Drive Growth in an Over-Saturated World
Speaker Bio: Charlie Grinnell
Co-CEO

Charlie Grinnell has led digital at brands like Red Bull, Aritzia, and Arc'teryx. Nowadays he's the Co-CEO of marketing research startup, RightMetric—where he helps marketers unlock growth with audience, competitor, and content insights.

Email Marketing: Foundations, Compliance, and Strategy to Perform

Geoffrey Blanc

General Manager

With 18 years of expertise in digital transformation, Geoffrey has mastered everything from e-commerce to ERP implementation. Now, as General Manager of Cyberimpact, he drives the email marketing platform's growth through strategic vision and hands-on leadership.

"Overcome the Scarcity of Earned Media: How to Make the Most of a Great Story"

Speaker Bio: Lana Rogers

CEO

Leading with signature drive and all heart, Lana Rogers has been immersed in the marketing and public relations industry for almost two decades. As the Founder of Gentle Lion Communications, Lana is known for redefining the communications model and bids farewell to formalities and best-kept industry secrets. Lana works closely with a number of Canada’s top unorthodox brands to achieve autonomy, self-reliance and significant brand recognition.

Building a High-Impact Influencer Marketing Strategy
Speaker Bio: Umair Tazeem
Vice President of Sales

Umair Tazeem is the Founder and CEO of Embold, a Canadian influencer marketing platform he started in 2018. With his guidance, Embold has become a successful startup in Calgary, aiming to make influencer marketing more accessible to businesses in Canada. Before Embold, Umair worked in marketing and business development, giving him a strong background to help clients succeed with influencer marketing.

Once the Ink Dries: Activating Partnerships for Community Impact
Speaker Bio: Nithya Ramachandran

President & CSO

Nithya is President & CSO at T1, a full-stack sponsorship marketing agency, where she leads with a focus on collaboration, community impact, and strategic growth. With a passion for supporting equity-deserving communities, she advocates for people-centered leadership and champions practical strategies to empower underestimated leaders. Nithya’s leadership philosophy is rooted in courage and community, fostering impactful change and meaningful connections within her team and across the sponsorship industry. Known for her authenticity and expertise, she combines deep industry knowledge with a drive to create positive, lasting impact.

"The Art And Science of Behaviour"
Speaker Bio: Ben Wise
Co-Founder

Ben Wise is a 15 year advertising industry veteran who has held successive sales and leadership roles at Google, where he is currently the Head of Programmatic Media. Ben is active in his community where he serves on the Board of the Daily Bread Food Bank and advises multiple startups on sales and go to market strategy.

"The Art And Science of Behaviour"
Speaker Bio: Darren Chiu
Co-Founder

Darren is a Strategy Lead at Google, helping brands across all industries develop best in class marketing strategies. With over 12 years of industry experience, Darren’s passion for communication doesn’t stop at the world of business and sales. In his spare time, Darren moonlights as a comedic storyteller, stretching his creativity and perspectives beyond the boundaries of his professional life. As a recognition of his dedication and expertise, Darren was selected as an Emerging Leader in Advertising & Sales by The Peak in 2023.

Turn Followers into Advocates Through Community-Led Marketing
Speaker Bio: Joe Teo
CEO and co-founder

Joe Teo is the CEO and co-founder of HeyOrca, a social media management platform helping teams and agencies build thriving communities. He’s also a "dad-in-training" to two young kids, navigating the beautiful chaos of business and family life in Newfoundland.