Amandine Michaud is the founder of Aria Consulting, a communications, marketing and PR agency helping B2B and financial brands shine. Formerly Head of Communications and Chief of Staff of the CEO at Otera Capital (CDPQ), she led the company’s reputational recovery and supported its growth and international expansion. Amandine brings strategic insight, crisis-
tested experience, and a creative lens to every mandate.

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Andrea Cohen is Senior Marketing Manager at HubSpot Canada with 10 years of experience in demand generation, sales and marketing alignment, and integrated campaigns. She specializes in leveraging AI and data to optimize marketing funnels and drive measurable revenue growth. Andrea works with cross-functional teams to implement data-driven strategies that bridge marketing strategy, technical execution and revenue impact.

Albert has been working on Bonjour Quebec since early 2024. Prior to that he has been lead developer on numerous Enterprise Drupal sites, and worked with the Linux Foundation and Montreal's transit agency, STM, on their website.

Creative Director with Canada's digital-first design agency, Locomotive® — Timeless aesthetics, creative leadership and a problem-solving mentality are my trademarks. Dedicated and positive, I value grind, passion and collaboration above everything. With extensive knowledge crafting user experience and strategies, I've worked on everything from mobile sites and apps dating back to the era of the first iPhones to the device-agnostic websites and platforms Locomotive® builds today.

Jean-François is a digital design leader and currently Head of Design and Digital Interactivity at Radio-Canada, where he leads a team, shapes strategic initiatives, and champions user experience and talent development. Previously, he held leadership roles at Vidéotron, Intact Assurance, and Valtech, and played a key role in the La Presse+ digital transformation. He is also a committed mentor, supporting design professionals through MENTORO and graduate students at L'École de design Nantes Atlantique.

Joyce has been building websites and digital communities for 20 years, including 15 years of experience in post-secondary education. For the past six years, she has worked at McGill University, holding positions in Communications and External Relations and IT Services. Joyce has presented at conferences across North America, including DrupalCon, Confoo, HighEdWeb, #PSEWEB and SEMM Forum about web standards, governance and user experience.

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Olivier Fortin, CPACC (IAAP), is Senior Digital Accessibility Engineer at CBC/Radio-Canada. He had worked on major projects, including the Olympic Games, and specializes in web, mobile and connected TV interface accessibility.

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Steve draws on years of development experience—and a past life in theatre—to bring clarity, strategy, and the occasional laugh to the world of web platforms.

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Lindsay is a seasoned digital content strategist with a passion for creating impactful, audience-centric experiences that seamlessly align business objectives with user needs.Currently serving as Senior Digital Content Strategy Manager at TELUS Health, She leads the organization’s digital content and SEO strategy. Lindsay combines strategic vision with hands-on execution—bringing clarity, creativity, and performance-driven thinking to every aspect of digital content design.

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Hugo Joseph is an Associate Creative Director at K72, where he blends bold art direction with strategic thinking to craft impactful brand experiences. With a background in visual identity and campaign work, he brings a sharp eye and conceptual clarity to every project.

Michele is an information management consultant specializing in taxonomy-driven content strategy. She has more than 25 years’ experience working with organizations across various industries, including Harvard Business Publishing, EA Games, and the Office of the High Commissioner on Human Rights (OHCHR).

Emma Nguyen serves as Executive Director of Digital Marketing and Communications at the University of Toronto, leading the Brand Hub digital team to advance the university’s global reputation and digital thumbprint. With over 15 years of expertise in digital transformation, fundraising, and brand strategy, Emma drives initiatives that integrate digital channels to enhance alumni engagement and philanthropic impact. A proven leader, she builds high-performing teams and delivers data-driven campaigns that achieve measurable results. Before U of T, Emma worked with North American non-profits, designing innovative fundraising strategies. She is committed to fostering collaboration, inclusivity, and forward-thinking solutions.

In late 2005 Martin started using the Drupal CMS and found it powerful and easy to work with. He began attending meetings of Drupal User Groups in Toronto and Waterloo, Ontario, eventually starting a group in London. Currently employed by Acquia, Martin is now Triple Certified for Drupal as well being certified for a variety of other Acquia products, in addition to being UX certified by the world-renowned Nielsen Norman Group. Martin has spoken at various user groups, local Drupalcamps, and Drupalcons. He has also appeared on the Talking Drupal podcast as a guest and host, and has blogs published on OpenSource.com and a handful of other sites.

Suzanne is the co-founder of Evolving Web, a digital agency that helps organizations that make a big impact in the world. She helps translate institutional goals and user needs into a tangible digital strategy, often bridging the gap between technology and user experience design. She runs trainings and strategic workshops and has collaborated with teams at Georgia Tech, Princeton University, McGill University and the University of Waterloo.

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Anton Morrison is a 25-year UX and software veteran, founder of Mogul Global, and an AI-driven product consultant. He has spearheaded AI, automation, and digital-experience projects for Disney, Air Canada, and other global brands across travel, media, and e-commerce. Based in Montréal, he helps product teams weave AI safely into their workflows—turning hand-coded bottlenecks into rapid, test-driven innovation.

Andrew is a global leader of high-performing and diverse technology teams, with a 20-year track record in technology, marketing, commerce and content. These days, Andrew spends a lot of his focus on Integrations, APIs, AI, and he is instrumental in supporting technology platforms, agencies, and integration partners, bringing a wealth of expertise and experience scar tissue to the table.

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Chloé is a UX Team Lead with a passion for solving complex problems for B2B & B2C companies by creating intelligent interfaces that focus on usability and performance. Empathetic and strategic, she bases her work on market research and proven best practices to deliver experiences that bring long-term value to the companies she works with.

Fran is an IAAP-certified Web Accessibility Specialist and a passionate leader dedicated to advancing inclusive digital experiences. Currently, Fran leads a team of Drupal developers at Northern and spearheads the implementation of accessibility practices company-wide. With six years of expertise creating solutions that not only meet but exceed WCAG standards, Fran advocates for accessible development that ensures equitable, high-quality user experiences for all.

Allison Saunders is Digital Content Strategist at Concordia University. She works on the university’s website and social media strategy, and use her voice to work towards a diverse and inclusive community in which all people feel welcome.

Shannon Lal, CTO
Shannon Lal is the CTO at BCA Research, leading digital innovation and AI adoption. With a background in scaling AI infrastructure and hybrid search at Designstripe, Shannon brings practical experience at the intersection of deep tech and digital strategy.

Maria Parra, Senior Developer

Maria Parra brings 15+ years of full‑stack development experience, 13 years at BCA Research, and expertise in scalable, responsive apps. Working on Drupal and AI initiatives, she's focusing on OCR integration and tooling pipelines that power content digitization and chatbot search interfaces.

As Creative Director at Leeroy, Fred blends design, UX, and technology to craft innovative web experiences. His work particularly focuses on the strategic use of 3D and WebGL in real-world projects.