Sharad Kharé is an award winning storyteller and documentarian that lives in Vancouver, BC.  He is the founder Human Biography, a Vancouver-based content agency that produces original video content for the most incredible humans, brands, and organizations across the globe.

Over 18 years experience in leading teams to design and build compelling products that connect with customers. Reputation for combining curiosity, courage and empathy to solve complex problems. Seasoned practitioner, speaker, and mentor. Passionate about improving the world.

Education professional with a Master of Fine Arts - MFA focused in Media Arts from Emily Carr University of Art and Design.

Grammy nominated creative. Based in NYC, Trochut’s work includes design for a diverse range of clients: Nike, Adidas, Puma, The Rolling Stones, Katy Perry, Vampire Weekend, Arcade Fire, Esquire UK, BBC, Coca-Cola, British Airways, Pepsi, The Guardian, The New York Times, Time and many others.

Paul Conder has a 25-year track record developing new customer experiences for global retail brands. He has led research and design projects for brands like Nike, Starbucks, and Ford.

Mana Saei is a New and Digital Media Artist based in Vancouver, BC. She graduated from Emily Carr University with a bachelor of Media Arts. Mana holds a degree in Physics as well. Mana‘s practice includes exploring new approaches to interactive audio-visual installations in physical and virtual spaces.

Founder of creative agency Intents & Purposes, they received the Governor General’s Gold Medal for their research into design for social impact, social innovation, and sustainability. They’re the author of the bestseller The Conscious Creative: Practical Ethics for Purposeful Work, with a new book coming for 2023.

Erik Olson has lived a nomadic life, having been raised in Calgary, Boston, and Nairobi as a child. He graduated from Emily Carr University of Art + Design in Vancouver in 2007. From 2014 to 2016, he attended the acclaimed Kunstakademie Düsseldorf as a guest student of Peter Doig.

Facilitator and strategist at WIK*D Design Thinking for Social Change. Founding Partner of Herrainco Brand Strategy + Design, an award-winning consultancy I ran with my husband Ray Hrynkow for 35 years. Completed a Masters in Liberal Studies at SFU (2019). I have a Graduate Certificate in Innovation Leadership from California College of the Arts (2015) and Bachelor of Design in Communication Design from Emily Carr University (1977 and 2005).