2012 Convention Speakers
Stephen Dubner
Bestselling Author of FREAKONOMICS, and SUPERFREAKONOMICS; Host of FREAKONOMICS RADIO; Co-star of FREAKONOMICS Documentary.
"Through forceful storytelling and wry insight, Dubner shows how economics is, at root, the study of incentives – that is, how people get what they want, or need, especially when other people want or need the same thing." Read more in Dubner's bio.
Ranga Chand
International Economist and Financial Author
"Ranga is widely recognized for his unique insights and broad knowledge on the global economy and has extensive expertise in asset allocation analysis and portfolio design.Chand is well known for his down-to-earth, clear, and informative presentations on the subjects of the global economy and investing." Read more in Chand's bio.
Kit Yarrow, Ph.D
Professor of psychology and marketing, Golden Gate University; author, Gen BuY: How Tweens, Teens and Twenty-Somethings are Revolutionizing Retail.
"As a recognized consumer expert, Kit’s often called upon by the media to explain and predict consumer behavior. She’s been a frequent guest on programs such as Good Morning America and Marketplace; and is regularly quoted in publications such as The New York Times." Read more in Yarrow's bio.
Ambassador Gary Doer
Ambassador of Canada to the United States of America
Prior to taking up his current position in Washington, Ambassador Doer served as Premier of Manitoba for ten years. During that time, he worked extensively with U.S. Governors to enhance Canada-U.S. cooperation on trade, agriculture, water protection, climate change and renewable energy. Read more in Doer's bio.
David Frum
Editor, FrumForum.com, CNN contributor
"In 1996, The Wall Street Journal acclaimed him as 'one of the leading political commentators of his generation.' His memoir of the Bush administration, The Right Man, was a New York Times bestseller; and The Daily Telegraph’s 2007 and 2009 surveys named Frum as one of America’s 50 most influential conservatives." Read more in Frum's bio.
George Da Pont
President, Canadian Food Inspection Agency
As President of the CFIA, Mr. Da Pont is responsible for carrying out the Agency's mission, which is to safeguard food, animals and plants, which enhances the health and well-being of Canada's people, environment and economy.Read more in Da Pont's bio.
Jim Everson
Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Canola Council of Canada
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