Darrell Bricker, Ipsos Global
Having worked in executive positions for both the Angus Reid Group and Ipsos Public Affairs, Bricker is considered a strong voice and respected authority in Canadian and global polling research. He has been a regular commentator on public affairs for Reuters News, Global TV, CTV Canada AM, CTV National News, CTV NewsNet and CBC NewsWorld, and has also written for the Institute for Research on Public Policy, the Fraser Institute and The Globe and Mail.
In his past roles, Bricker worked within the Prime Minister’s Office as the director of public opinion research and has been further involved as a consultant for clients within public and private sectors. Darrell has also lectured at the Rotman School of Management, the Canadian Forces College, Carleton University and Wilfrid Laurier University in the areas of political science, public policy and advanced research methods.
Brock Moir, Molewa AI
From exploring subatomic particles at the Large Hadron Collider to crafting AI solutions that transform agriculture and construction, my journey has always been about pushing the boundaries of what's possible. As a former physicist and experienced product leader, I blend scientific rigor with strategic thinking to develop AI-driven products that set new benchmarks for innovation. I've had the privilege of leading teams and initiatives in a variety of organizations, including the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii) where I was positioning companies at the forefront of the AI revolution. Whether it's architecting robust AI strategies, launching comprehensive AI programs, or driving AI adoption across sectors an businesses—I'm passionate about leveraging technology to redefine business landscapes.
Shaun Haney, RealAgriculture
Founder of RealAgriculture, Shaun manages one of the leading industry ag media companies for Canadian farmers and ranchers. RealAgriculture provides the latest in ag policy, agronomics, current events and farm management from their website, radio shows, and podcast streams. Shaun is the host of RealAg Radio which is broadcast across North America on Rural Radio Channel 147 on SiriusXM daily at 4:30 PM Eastern, and also makes regular appearances on RFD-TV, Agritalk and US Farm Report. Together with Justin Funk of Agri Studies, Shaun helms RealAgristudies, a market insights partnership formed in 2019.