International Conference on Entrepreneurship, Health and Climate

Keynote Speakers

Get ready to engage with an exceptional lineup of keynote speakers—visionaries, innovators, and change-makers leading the charge at the intersection of entrepreneurship, global health, and climate resilience. These thought leaders will share transformative ideas, lived experiences, and bold strategies to help us collectively shape a more equitable, sustainable, and resilient future.

From advancing inclusive healthcare solutions and scaling climate-smart innovations to mobilizing entrepreneurial action for community resilience, our speakers are not just inspiring voices—they are practical catalysts for change. Prepare to walk away with fresh insights, renewed motivation, and actionable approaches to address the defining challenges of our time.

Stephan Cote

Leadership and Communication Coach, Trainer and Speaker

Stephan is a professional leadership and communication coach, trainer, and sought-after speaker. He facilitates courses for diverse educational training schools on subjects like “ Innovation ”, “ Communication and Connection ”, “ Leadership Skills ”, “ Ethics and Integrity in the Workplace ” amongst other topics. His 2 signature courses, “ The Communication Catalyst ” and “ Leadership Evolved ” have helped thousands of leaders enhance their leadership presence and communication skills, empowering them to inspire and lead with authenticity.

He has trained community and business people, professional communicators, government officials, educators, health care leaders and pastors from various backgrounds in different areas of the world like the United States, Canada, French Polynesia, Trinidad and Tobago, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Australia, New Zealand, France and Spain.

As a result of Stephan’s motivating DISC behavioral analysis training, teams, organizations, local and provincial government bodies and schools have grown in their ability to better communicate, resolve challenges, and achieve their desired goals as well as produce exceptional results.

His outgoing and engaging personality has helped him connect with his clients to better build healthy teams and successful emerging leaders for over 3 decades. Stephan thrives when he coaches, trains, and equips inspiring leaders to boldly pursue their purpose and mission.

Jeff Skipper

International Expert in Designing & Leading Change

Organizations around the world struggle to implement dramatic change. That’s where Jeff Skipper comes in. An expert in accelerating change, Jeff guides corporate leaders to plan and implement successful change initiatives. Leaders discover how to ignite engagement, convert grudging compliance into deep commitment, and realize their strategic goal.

Based in Canada, Jeff is an international change leadership consultant, speaker, and author of Dancing with Disruption: Leading Dramatic Change during Global Transformation. He works with organizations in energy, finance, technology, and other industries to develop the strategy that precedes effective change. 

Clients, such as Bayer, BP, and The Salvation Army, have engaged him to achieve dramatic results during strategic transformation. Backed by deep expertise in leading change, Jeff guides leaders to develop effective change plans based on the twelve proven strategies he presents in his book. This empowers leaders to reach their goals faster with greater buy in throughout the entire organization.

 For more than twenty-five years, beginning with a twelve-year career at IBM, Jeff has guided change projects by focusing on the people side of change. He holds a master’s degree in organizational psychology and is a Certified Change Management Professional. As CEO of a transformation services company, he grew it to seven figures in just five years.

Jeff and his family live in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. When he isn’t traveling, you might find him driving a Zamboni at the local community arena.

Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng

Head of Critical Care at The Ottawa Hospital, transforms ICU care and fights healthcare racism.

Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng is renowned for his transformative insights into critical care, healthcare efficiency, and equity. As the head of Critical Care at The Ottawa Hospital, he brings firsthand experience and innovative approaches to managing ICU operations. His talks delve into the complexities of improving healthcare delivery, addressing systemic racism, and optimizing resources without compromising patient care.

Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng, a highly sought-after motivational speaker, is also the host of the popular podcast Solving Healthcare, where he engages with thought leaders on the latest healthcare challenges and solutions. His expertise extends to founding the Resource Optimization Network, a research group dedicated to reducing healthcare costs while maintaining high standards of care, and Solving Wellness, a platform combating burnout among healthcare professionals.

Renowned for pioneering efficiencies in ICU care and battling racism in healthcare, Dr. K leverages his expertise as host of Solving Healthcare to challenge the status quo. Founder of Resource Optimization Network and Solving Wellness, he reduces health spending and addresses burnout among healthcare professionals. Engage Dr. K to inspire your organization with innovative, cost-effective, and just healthcare solutions.