Meet Our 2026 Speakers
Katie Fitmzuaurice
Executive Vice President, Invest Vancouver
Session info coming soon
Katie Fitzmaurice is a strategic and collaborative leader driving economic transformation across Metro Vancouver. As Executive Vice President at Invest Vancouver, she leads initiatives that advance inclusive prosperity, regional wellbeing, and long-term competitiveness. With experience across the private sector and all levels of government, Katie brings a systems-level perspective to unlocking economic opportunities. She is known for convening diverse stakeholders and shaping bold strategies that build resilience and innovation. Katie holds a Bachelor of Commerce from UBC’s Sauder School of Business and remains committed to community impact—most notably through a 4,500-kilometer fundraising ride from Amsterdam to Istanbul.
Margo Griffith
Principal Skills Consultant, Edalex and SkillsAware
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As the Principal Skills Consultant at Edalex, Margo is at the forefront of the global shift toward a skills-first learning and earning ecosystem. Her expertise centers on the application and architecture of digital credentials technology and digital recognition. A recognized thought leader, Margo regularly contributes to journals, book chapters and blog posts, and presents internationally on how to effect change and build the interoperable technology frameworks necessary to unlock human potential. She is the co-convenor of the Australian Microcredentials Network, a member of the Skills Validation Network and a member of the Competency XChange EdTech Workgroup.
Robert Luke
CEO, eCampusOntario
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Robert Luke, PhD, is Chief Executive Officer of eCampusOntario, which supports innovation, collaboration and digital by design education in Ontario’s 56 colleges, Indigenous institutes, and universities. eCampusOntario builds bridges between education and employment by supporting Ontario’s learners to find the programs they need for the careers they want; enabling member institutions to embrace the future of teaching and learning with virtual, hybrid, & experiential learning that empowers people with options; and connecting Ontario’s campuses to employers for collaborative innovation.
Jeff Griffiths
Program Director, Albert Talent Pipeline Management Initiative
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Jeff Griffiths is the Program Lead for the Alberta Talent Pipeline Management Initiative and the principal of J.L. Griffiths and Associates, a workforce and organizational development consultancy based in Calgary. He formerly served as the Director of Research for the Canada West Foundation public policy think-tank, and has been a leading Canadian practitioner in the field of competency-based training, development and recognition approaches for over 25 years. He is an advocate for recognizing skills and competencies regardless of where/how they are learned. He is a strong proponent for “learning integrated work – advocating and developing apprenticeship learning approaches across a variety of occupations.
Joanna Jagger
Executive Director and Founder, WORTH Association for women of recreation, tourism and hospitality
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Joanna Jagger is the Executive Director and founder of WORTH Association, a society for women of recreation, tourism and hospitality. WORTH Association was incorporated in 2018 to provide opportunities for mentorship, education and leadership development. Formerly, Joanna was a Convenor and Instructor at Capilano University. She has held leadership roles in sales, catering and human resources at top hospitality brands including Marriott International, Shangri-La Hotels and Sequoia Company of Restaurants. She serves on the Board of BCPavco, supporting the Vancouver Convention Centre and BC Place Stadium. Joanna has a Provincial Instructor’s Diploma from VCC and a Masters in Leadership from Royal Roads University.
Dr. Tricia Williams
Director, Research, Evaluation and Knowledge Mobilization at the Future Skills Centre
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Tricia Williams, PhD, is Director of Research, Evaluation & Knowledge Mobilization at the Future Skills Centre, where she leads a portfolio of applied research and innovation projects focused on building a more inclusive and adaptable workforce in Canada. With over two decades of experience spanning academia, government, and the non-profit sector, she has developed deep expertise in skills development, labour market policy, and the future of work.
Her work bridges research and practice, shaping policy and program design to better align education and training with the evolving needs of workers and employers. She has published widely on workforce innovation, equity in employment, and the role of technology in reshaping work.
Additional speakers will be announced soon.