Who are some of the notable speakers featured at past Small Business Shows?

The Hon. Filomena Tassi: Member of Parliament for Hamilton West—Ancaster—Dundas and Minister Responsible for FedDev Ontario. She has a history of public service, including roles as Minister of Public Services and Procurement, Minister of Labour, and Minister of Seniors.

Paul Gaspar: Director of Small Business for UPS Canada. He focuses on educating and guiding small businesses on utilizing UPS tools for growth, both domestically and internationally.

Tarandeep Singh: Regional VP – Commercial, Marketing & Revenue Management | IHG Canada. A strategic leader with over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry across various global regions.

Michael Mehr: Partner at Edmison Mehr Chartered Professional Accountants and a Xero Ambassador. A long-time CPA in Smithers, BC, modernizes his firm's workflows using Xero and its ecosystem.

Frank Vella: CEO of Constant Contact, a digital marketing and automation platform. He has a history of leading tech companies through growth and transformation. He is a Canadian expat originally from Toronto.

Shrad Rao: CEO and Co-founder of Wagepoint, a payroll software company for small businesses. He is focused on leadership and helping people reach their potential.

Georges Levesque: President at Levesque Negotiation. An entrepreneur, public speaker and advocate for small businesses. Trained in advanced negotiation at MIT and Harvard, and currently a senior executive at EF Education First.

Parthiban Dhakshnamurthy: Procurement Assistance Team Leader, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) – Procurement Assistance Canada – Ontario Region. Responsible for supplier outreach and delivers seminars on doing business with the Government of Canada, with over 12 years experience in public and non-profit sectors.

Fennella Bruce: Media Consultant and Founder, FKB Media Solutions. Attended the 2024 Small Business Show as an exhibitor.

Melanie BrittoBritto: Manager, Talent Management & Development at CDW Canada. Attendee of the 2024 Small Business Show.

Dave Smiderle: Associate Dean at Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning. Attendee of the 2024 Small Business Show.

Tara Conway: Digital Pioneer, Retail Executive, Advisor. Attended the 2024 Small Business Show as an exhibitor.Conway: Digital Pioneer, Retail Executive, Advisor. Attended the 2024 Small Business Show as an exhibitor.