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Speakers & Bios

2026 Convention

Gala Speaker - Saturday Evening Event

Lisa Peters

Lisa Peters is a Canadian television personality and keynote speaker. Winner of the CCSA Best On-Camera Community Channel Personality Award in 2017, Lisa has hosted a variety of television projects, conferences, galas, leadership retreats, and currently is the host and producer of “Talk of the Town with Lisa Peters” on AccessNow TV as well as the host of a leadership podcast that has aired in 52 countries.

Her former life has seen her assist in the design of 18-wheeler tank trailer units carrying fuel to our farmers, launch a national hunger program providing to foodbanks across Canada, as well as raise over 20 million dollars for arthritis research in Canada.

Lisa’s keynote on “Turn Setbacks into Comebacks” inspires listeners to reframe challenges as opportunities for growth, resilience, and innovation. Through compelling stories and actionable strategies, Lisa empowers individuals to embrace a mindset of adaptability and perseverance, transforming obstacles into stepping stones toward success. Her engaging delivery and relatable insights ignite motivation and strengthen confidence in navigating adversity.

Lisa Peters is an exceptional speaker whose vibrant energy and engaging style captivate audiences every time.” Kathryn Pollack, Executive VP, People, Safety and Indigenous and Corporate Relations, SaskPower

Friday luncheon SPEAKER

Darci Lang

For over 30 years, Darci has been speaking and sharing her belief that each of us can hold a magnifying glass in front of our lives and choose to either focus on the 90% we can control, the positive and beneficial, or focus on the 10% we can’t control, those things and people that bother us and drag us down.

Darci’s first best-selling book, Focus on the 90%: One Simple Tool to Change the Way You View Your Life, is the first in a four-book 90% philosophy series that helps you focus, live, lead, and embrace your life journey to the fullest. This one simple concept continues to keep her upright and grounded and has proven to be a life-changer, which she has shared with tens of thousands.

Darci’s third book, Lead the 90%, is a motivational call to view leadership through a lens of positivity, compassion, and legacy. With a focus on kind leadership, Darci’s approach resonates deeply with women who lead not just with strategy, but with heart. Her philosophy empowers women to rewire their mindset, foster environments of acceptance, and leave behind a legacy that inspires future generations to lead with grace and strength.

As a speaker, Darci’s presentation takes a “my life is my message” approach. Pulling experiences from early years of trauma to starting, owning, and operating three different companies by the age of 24, Darci became an award-winning entrepreneur. She helps companies and organizations face tough challenges head-on. She also helps them transform cultures and perspective shifts, boosting morale and profitability. Darci’s entertaining and powerful message has won her a spot on the 40 Canadian Association of Professional Speakers Hall of Fame recipient list.

Find out more about Darci at:

darcilang.com
Darci Lang Intro Video
https://www.youtube.com/@darcilang3154
https://www.instagram.com/darcilang/
https://www.facebook.com/darcilang.speaker
https://www.linkedin.com/in/darci-lang-a5137811/

Workshop SPEAKER

Erin Davis

Erin Davis isFounder & Lead Inclusion Strategist at Erin Davis Co. Erin is an award-winning leader and inclusion strategist dedicated to helping organizations create workplaces—and communities—where people feel a genuine sense of belonging.

With over 20 years of experience, Erin works alongside executive teams, boards, and leaders across industries to embed inclusion into strategy, culture, and leadership practices.

As the founder of Erin Davis Co., she supports organizations in moving beyond intention to meaningful, sustained impact—one conversation at a time. Known for her engaging and thought-provoking approach, Erin creates spaces that invite reflection, challenge assumptions, and inspire action.

She is a sought-after speaker and facilitator, and actively contributes to advancing inclusion through her work with boards, community organizations, and national networks.

Erin lives in Edmonton, Alberta, with her family, where she continues to advocate for more inclusive communities and leadership pathways.

More about Erin: https://www.erindavisco.ca/