Dave Sharrock | CEO | agile42 North America

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Dave Sharrock has nearly 20 years experience working with product delivery organizations, from Fortune100 companies to startups, telecommunications to branded consumer goods. Dave helps companies and organizations understand and realize the benefits of applying an agile/lean mindset to product development. A sought-after speaker and consultant, Dave is an expert on organizational change and agile business …

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Darryl Vleeming | Chief Information Officer | Aurora Cannabis

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As Chief Information Officer, Darryl is responsible for all information technology and systems used at Aurora globally. This includes everything from technological solutions and advancements for Aurora’s industry-leading production facilities to advanced Business Intelligence, Analytics, and Data Science used to make better decisions at Aurora, to supporting and expanding Aurora’s world class e-commerce platform. In …

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Chris Valasek | Principal Autonomous Vehicle Security Architect & Renowned ‘White Hat’ Hacker | Cruise Automation

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A renowned “white hat” hacker, this cybersecurity researcher helps you develop a greater understanding of cyber vulnerabilities and emerging threats—and solutions for protecting business assets and society. CIO Peer Forum 2020, Day 1: Keynote speaker Internet of Things vs. the Security of Things News headlines make startling announcements of cyber-hacks ranging from home security systems …

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Chris Buchanan | Chief Technology Strategist | DevFacto

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Chris Buchanan is the Chief Technology Strategist at DevFacto, a Canadian based technology firm. With over 15 years of experience designing, developing and implementing technology solutions across a broad range of industry verticals including government, health care, oil and gas and utilities, Chris helps organizations break down the barriers to positive organizational change. In his …

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Alizabeth Calder | Senior Vice President, CIO and IDC Adjunct | HomeEquity Bank

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Alizabeth Calder is a best-selling author, most recently publishing Duty of Care; An Executive’s Guide in the Digital Era.  She is also a contributing writer to IT World Canada, and a sought after keynote speaker.  She focuses on the critical communications strategies that bridge the gap between the technology sector and the leaders who provide …

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