Prospective: Future-Proof Your Business

Stephanie Thompson is the General Manager of The Gathering, a Forbes top-rated business summit and a master class for brand and business leaders. Thompson brings her passion for relationships and expertise in audience engagement and event execution, to create the most meaningful and memorable experiences. How will the events industry differ post-Covid? What do business leaders need to start thinking about now? We discuss if hybrid models will remain in the future and the role of speakers in attracting in-person audiences.

Lance Mortlock is a Senior Strategy Partner with Ernst & Young (EY) and a globally recognized expert in energy industry strategy. Mortlock is a leader in scenario and risk management, spearheading unprecedented changes in the global energy market. How will it differ post-Covid? What do business leaders need to start thinking about now? We discuss how advancements in artificial intelligence could affect the industry and techniques on how to turn a negative scenario into a growth opportunity.  

Guillermo Salazar is a serial entrepreneur and a CEO of Calgary-based ICwhatUC, an app using augmented reality video to connect service companies to their customers. Salazar is at the forefront of the changing nature of business and commerce and shares his perspective on the service work of tomorrow. How will it differ post-Covid? What do business leaders need to start thinking about now? We discuss practical ways of reimagining your personal or corporate value proposition for thriving in the digital future.