Full Day Conference

Peter H. Diamandis, MDKeynote Speaker joining us virtually from Athens, Greece.

Named by Fortune as one of the “World’s 50 Greatest Leaders,” Peter Diamandis is the Founder and Executive Chairman of the XPRIZE Foundation, which leads the world in designing and operating large-scale incentive competitions. He is also the Executive Founder of Singularity University.
 
As an entrepreneur, Diamandis has started over 25 companies in the areas of health-tech, space, venture capital and education. He is Co-founder and Vice-Chairman of two public companies, Celularity and Vaxxinity.  Dr. Diamandis is Co-founder Chairman of Fountain Life, a fully-integrated platform delivering predictive, preventative, personalized and data-driven health. Finally, he also serves as Co-founder of BOLD Capital Partners, a venture fund with a half-billion dollars under management investing in exponential technologies and longevity companies.
 
Diamandis is a New York Times Bestselling author of four books: Abundance – The Future Is Better Than You Think,  BOLD – How to go Big, Create Wealth Impact the World and The Future is Faster Than You Think. Most recently he co-Authored the #1 best seller LIFE FORCE with Tony Robbins which chronicles the extraordinary healthcare and biotech revolution unfolding before our eyes.
 
He earned degrees in molecular genetics and aerospace engineering from MIT and holds an M.D. from Harvard Medical School. Diamandis’ favorite saying is “The best way to predict the future is to create it yourself.”

Dan BurgarCEO & Founder, Frontier Collective

Dan Burgar is an innovator with a bold vision within this technological revolution, VR, AR, Spatial Computing, and Frontier Tech. He firmly believes in the transformative power of collaboration, inclusivity, and diversity as essential ingredients for a sustainable, equitable, and prosperous world. Dan's dedication to creating space for innovation and ecosystem building is not just about advancing human experiences; it's about reshaping our future. As a leader behind Frontier Collective, Dan is the CEO and co-founder, spearheading Vancouver's movement into a new era of innovation. Under his leadership, Frontier Collective has been a catalyst for change in the region. Frontier Collective is orchestrating the vision of a state-of-the-art 150,000+ Sq Ft Innovation Hub, a melting pot of cutting-edge technologies and creative minds, setting a new standard for ecosystem building, advocacy, and placemaking. Frontier Collective has also focused on telling the story globally to help bring investment in to the city. Dan's efforts have transformed Vancouver into a global powerhouse in the VR and AR sectors, boasting the world's highest concentration of 3D talent. His influence extends far beyond Canadian borders, significantly impacting the virtual and augmented reality landscapes worldwide. Co-founding Shape Immersive, Dan has left an indelible mark in spatial computing, leading a company known for pioneering VR/AR + 3D development. His work has fostered collaboration with iconic brands like Redbull, Sephora, the Olympics, Disney, Star Atlas, and RTFKT studios, blending technology with creativity to push boundaries. Recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice in Technology & Innovation, a BIV Top Forty Under 40, and a BC500 leader, Dan is a well-respected thought leader. His insights have illuminated the pages of AdAge, TechCrunch, Betakit, VR Scout, DailyHive, and BC Business. Dan's expertise and vision have been featured in Forbes, CTV, CBC, and Business in Vancouver. A global speaker, Dan has shared his wisdom at prestigious venues like the Web Summit, Collision Conference, SXSW, Annecy Festival France, TED Conference, AWE, AWE EU, and SXSW Sydney. His role as an advisor and mentor to burgeoning startups and entrepreneurs underscores his commitment to fostering diversity in the tech world. Dan Burgar hope is to build a future where technology enhances life and unlocks our full potential. @dburgar on Twitter

Walter BondAuthor. Speaker. Business Coach.

Walter Bond was the most talked about and liked speaker at our Level Up 2019 event and he will be returning for Level Up 2024 as the opening speaker and MC of the AI Summit.  

When Walter steps onto the stage, you can’t miss him. It could be because he’s 6’5 and stands out in a crowd, but it could also be because on the stage is where he feels at home. As a nationally recognized public speaker, he commands the stage. He makes the entire audience, whether it’s a small board room or a large conference venue, feel seen. 

The former NBA player commands the stage and inspires the audience with his passion to motivate people to achieve their full potential. 

Brent TolmieGenesis Project Director

Michael ‘Brent’ Tolmie is a proven leader with 25+ years of experience working in construction, forestry, and energy, having owned and operated dozens of pieces of forestry and construction equipment, performing on resource and construction projects across Western Canada. Prior to starting his own companies, he worked in full cycle forest management, including planning, layout, road development, full phase harvesting, sorting, brokerage, and silvaculture.

His teams performed $100M+ of contracts on many billion dollar projects, also maintaining a log sorting operation from 2004 – 2017, sorting millions of cubic metres of logs and selling to international and domestic customers across the world. A renewable energy advocate, Brent’s companies worked on more than a dozen run of the river projects for independent power producers, most of which were acquired by Innergex (INE:TSE)

Brent is also a blockchain enthusiast, having mined and traded Ethereum, Bitcoin, Litecoin and others believing in the decentralization of information as a solution to many of the world’s transparency issues. Brent has advised on corporate finance transactions, company and shareholder succession, and transition issues for enterprise clients up to 10 figures. He is currently developing a sustainable residential recreational community and working on scalable solutions to establishing new forests with indigenous partners.

Doug GilchristCity of Kelowna

Doug has been with the City of Kelowna since 2004 in varying capacities: from Property Officer to Manager of Real Estate, to Acting General Manager and Divisional Director of Community Planning and Strategic Investment; Doug began his present tenure as City Manager in 2018.

With more than 24 years’ experience in Federal, Provincial, and municipal government, Doug’s vision for the City is one where creativity and innovation thrive, financial accountability is a given, and collaboration is key. He is honored to be the City Manager of the fastest growing city in the country. He believes that it is a pivotal time to lead the municipality, and he is humbled by the passion and talent of the people who work for the organization.

Personally, Doug enjoys many aspects of Kelowna: from the vibrant downtown connected to beautiful Okanagan Lake, a growing cultural scene and the four-season playground that helps residents be Active by Nature. He takes advantage of the stunning routes and trails with biking, trail running, and from time to time, the odd waterski before the busy workday begins.