The Atlantic Venture Forum is coming back to Halifax this June and has announced 14 keynote speakers so far.
The seventh annual forum features networking opportunities, an Atlantic Canadian technology showcase, and information sessions.
The AVF speakers this year include:
- Adam Nanjee -- Nanjee is the Canadian Managing Director for Microsoft for Startups, on the board of The Canadian Innovation Exchange, and a member of the management board of The Ismaili Centres Canada. Nanjee has worked in innovation for 15 years, including time with MaRS, MasterCard, BlackBerry, Zafin, and Microsoft.
- April Dunford -- Dunford is an executive consultant, investor, speaker and author. She is an expert in positioning and market strategy. Dunford spent 25 years as vice-president marketing for a series of high-growth startups. In April, she was named to the Propel board
- Paul de Gelder -- De Gelder is a Navy diver, shark attack survivor, author and motivational speaker. He co-hosted nine Discovery Channel’s Shark Week documentaries and one for National Geographic. His book, No Time for Fear, details his life and journey of recovery after a shark-attack in 2009.
The AVF focuses on technological innovation in information and communication technologies, sustainable technology, life sciences and health technologies and oceans technologies.
In the Forum’s Technology Showcase, early-stage and growth-stage companies will have an opportunity to present their technology and businesses to the attending audience as well as a panel of expert investors.
The AVF is June 26 and 27 at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel in Halifax, Nova Scotia. You can find more information on the speakers here and register to attend here.
