Erika Aubertin (They/She/iel) is the Executive Director of the Association canadienne-française de l’Alberta, Régionale Centralta. With experience in entrepreneurship, education, and extensive non-profit work, Erika has dedicated their career to supporting community growth and engagement. She resides in Edmonton, Alberta, and has a passion for travel, nature adventures, improv, and community involvement. Proudly French Canadian, they are an animal-lover who embraces an alcohol-free lifestyle with intention and joy.

Kaleb Robertson (he/him) is a Curator of Joy, Cultural Producer, and community builder. His events and workshops strive to help an audience feel included, engaged, and inspired. He is a queer transgender man who also performs as Fluffy Soufflé (they/them), a non-binary drag character. Fluffy is half of the magical children's entertainment duo, Fay & Fluffy’s Storytime, and co-host of the award winning television show, The Fabulous Show with Fay & Fluffy. His newest project, Peanut Butter and the Jams, is an electro pop band for families to enjoy together.

Naoufel started his career in the non-profit sector as General Manager for AIESEC in Morocco, which provides young people with leadership development and cross-cultural global internships. He later transferred to the AIESEC United States in New York City and managed the expansion to Bahrain, Qatar, and the UAE through a US government grant of over $1 million. He then took on the interim COO's role and managed a team of 10 people with a budget of $4 million. Naoufel joined Microsoft Middle East and Africa as a Regional Program Coordinator, managing the Microsoft Software Donation Program for Internet safety and security. He also managed relationships with crucial Microsoft partners in the region, like the World Bank and the United States Agency for International Development. After two years at Microsoft, Naoufel moved to Montreal to join tech startups. He started at TandemLaunch Technologies, where he built relationships with university tech transfer offices worldwide. Naoufel was Head of Business Development at Local Logic, his last company. Today, Naoufel is the Co-Founder and CEO of QueerTech. This organization aims to Queer the Tech Ecosystem by breaking down barriers, creating spaces, and connecting communities to support and empower 2SLGBTQIA+ people to thrive.

Victor Yin: Victor (he/they) is the project manager for Fierté d'entreprendre, a program by the Comité FrancoQueer de l'Ouest that aims to strengthen queer francophone entrepreneurs in Western Canada. Victor's experience is interdisciplinary, and spans academic, public and non-profit sectors.

Laurabel Mba is an award-winning leader in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Anti-Racism (DEIB-AR), recognized as one of WXN Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women. She is the recipient of the 2024 Women in Communication and Technology Entrepreneur of the Year Award, and the St. John’s Regatta Media Person of the Year title. Her work has also earned her nominations for the 2022 NL Human Rights Award and the 2024 YWCA Circle of Distinction Award, underscoring her profound contributions to social justice and equity. As the founder of Laurabel Mba Consulting, Laurabel helps organizations across Canada implement transformative DEIB-AR strategies that create truly inclusive and equitable spaces. A sought-after speaker and thought leader, she also hosts Out of the Fog, using her platform to amplify the voices of BIPOC, marginalized, and underrepresented communities while celebrating individuals making a positive impact in Newfoundland and Labrador. With a business background and DEI certifications, including the DISM, Laurabel’s expertise is recognized nationally. Her consultancy has worked with Quadrangle, YWCA St. John’s, Sharing Our Cultures, Rogers TV, CAA Atlantic, and the Association for New Canadians, helping organizations foster sustainable DEIB-AR practices. She is also a contributing writer for the NLOWE magazine, where she shares insights on equitable leadership and supporting women entrepreneurs. Driven by a mission to make anti-racism and DEIB digestible, Laurabel fosters open, honest conversations, comprehensive education, and actionable change. Through Laurabel Mba Consulting, she continues to inspire, educate, and challenge organizations to go beyond performative inclusion and build workplaces where everyone can thrive.

Kyng "Cxsper" Rose is a multidisciplinary artist, storyteller, and founder of the groundbreaking record label Trans Trenderz. Known on stage as Blxck Cxsper, Kyng blends music, theatre, and visual storytelling into a unique creative universe that amplifies trans voices and reimagines what entertainment can be. Based in Montréal, Kyng’s work bridges hip-hop, R&B, and pop with bold narratives that center love, resilience, and justice.

Marlon has spent over a decade working at the cross-section of innovation, economic inclusion and community. He is a seasoned executive, startup founder and career startup investor. In 2024, Marlon founded Opening Round, an inclusive advisory firm for early-stage startups and progressive venture investors. In 2020, Marlon launched Future Capital with a mission to bring a new kind of equity to the venture capital space. The company was acquired by Spring Activator in 2023. Marlon is also trained in instructional design and financial modelling for venture capital. Marlon has served on the Board of Directors for QueerTech since 2022. QueerTech is Canada’s leading organization dedicated to queering the tech ecosystem in Canada.