Theme: Challenge Today, Opportunity Tomorrow

Challenges. We face them everyday. Some we share, while others we face alone. People see them as setbacks, but they are also catalysts for innovation.

"Challenge Today, Opportunity Tomorrow" is aimed at raising awareness around local issues and sharing innovative ideas that will turn the challenges of today into the solutions of the future. In our second annual event we want to explore the different challenges we as society face and how they can help us grow. After all, great opportunities are often disguised as insurmountable challenges.

Research & Academic Building - WEST
150 Dalhousie Street
Brantford, Ontario, N3T 2J4
Canada

Aisha Bentham

She is an entrepreneur, an artist and a connoisseur. Bringing a whole new meaning to soul food, she believes that our relationship with food can be life changing!

Akbar Saeed

He has a Ph.D. in Information Systems, is a Wilfrid Laurier professor, and is a strong advocate for humanitarian rights.

Behrouz Moemeni

He is the founder of both BeMo and SortSmart, leader in revolutionizing recruitment and admissions processes local universities

Fahad Meer

He is a Senior Manager at PwC, an aviation enthusiast, and a challenger.

Helen Embry

Helen Embry lives in Ontario Canada

Jay Grimes

He is a pastor, a leader, and a liar. But he doesn't lie to others, he lies to himself! Jay has big ideas on how to discover your true identity and believes we can find the solution in community.

Sajel Bellon

She is an Occupational Stress and Trauma specialist and a heroic conversationalist! In her TEDx talk, Sajel will explore the power of conversation in the fight against mental illness and stigma. Drawing on her own first-hand experiences and professional insights, Sajel will examine the mental health issues faced by the first responder community and what we can learn from these everyday heroes. She aims to provide audience members with tangible tools on how to be a light in the lives of those around us.

Shannon Rogers

Shannon is a student at Wilfrid Laurier University.