Annual Conference Committee: Halifax, May 26-28, 2026 Home About Our People Committees Annual Conference Committee: Halifax, May 26-28, 2026 Home The annual conference committee’s role is to ensure that this event continues to grow in attendance and sponsorship levels by providing a memorable experience for registrants and by attracting a strong turnout of senior industry executives from Canada and abroad. The committee is charged with preparing a conference program, securing speakers, and developing a budget in collaboration with the finance committee. Co-ChairsStephen Denton (Seafort Capital Inc.)Jeff White (New Brunswick Innovation Fund (NBIF) Committee MembersRob Barbara (Build Ventures)Rhiannon Davies (Sandpiper Ventures)Malcolm Fraser (Nadarra Ventures) Eric Laflamme (CIBC Innovation Banking)Chrstiana Manzocco (Alberta Enterprise Corporation (AEC))Lidija Marušić (Invest Nova Scotia)Sarah Murphy (Pelorus Venture Capital)Samantha Taccone (Novacap)Patrick Latour (BDC Capital)