Organizer

  • Nathan McKeown

    Nathan McKeown is the founder of ADOPTRIX Strategic Solutions, where he helps organizations adopt AI‑enabled workflows through structured governance, clear communication, and practical operational readiness. A project governance specialist and PMP, Nathan brings a systems‑oriented approach to guiding teams through complex change, resolving uncertainty, and strengthening decision‑making clarity. He also serves as Director of Communications…

  • Cynthia Lynam

    Cynthia Lynam has spent her career helping organizations navigate the human side of technology change. In her current role as VP of Client Delivery at Prodago, her focus is on supporting large, complex organizations to build scalable AI and data governance operating models that deliver business value. She works with leaders through her coaching and…

  • Samantha Magnus

    Samantha Magnus is a data leader based in Victoria, BC, with over a decade of experience in data governance, analytics, and team leadership. She’s directed teams and led enterprise initiatives at BC Ferries and the BC Ministry of Health, including a platform that won the Ministry’s Innovation Award, and has supported benefits evaluation work for…

  • Tessa Davies

    Tessa Davies is a dynamic events, marketing and communications professional with a rich history at VIATEC. As the Director of Communications and Events, she is instrumental in promoting Victoria’s burgeoning tech sector, which boasts over 1,172 companies and contributes approximately $5.9 billion in annual revenue. Tessa leads creative direction for large-scale events (such as the…

  • Robert Cooper

    Robert Cooper is president and founder of PlusROI Online Marketing Inc and What Works Marketing Inc. He started in tech and software marketing in 2001 and has recently been guiding his companies as they transform into whatever the heck marketing companies are going to look like in the AI era. PlusROI is a Google Premier…

  • John Oram

    John Oram is a software developer based in Victoria, British Columbia, with over a decade of experience designing and building secure, scalable, and resilient software systems. He works across the full stack; from backend infrastructure and cloud orchestration to user-facing applications. Focusing on performance, reliability, and maintainability. Active in the Victoria tech community, John enjoys…

  • Steve Harris

    Steve Harris is the Founder of AI4 Enterprise, a Victoria-based consulting practice helping organizations unlock the potential of Generative AI through strategy, governance, and practical implementation. With over 35 years in technology – including technical, project, director and executive leadership roles – Steve combines deep experience with AI certifications from Microsoft, AWS, Google, and IBM….