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SPEAKERS & EVENTS

From Carbon Policy, to Vertical Farming, to Artificial Intelligence, the MFRE Speaker Series is designed to show a glimpse into the complexities of ‘real world’ food and resource economics issues, trends and perspectives. It covers topics in business, government, academics, development, environment, and data analysis.

MFRE Speakers Cannabis

The Cannabis Industry One Year After Legalization

Teagan Adams - CEO - New Maple Holdings

MFRE speakers AI

The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Finance

Natalie Cartwright - Finn AI

MFRE Speakers Fisheries

Fisheries Management: How Theory Becomes Operationalized

Bruce Turris - Economist - Former DFO Canada

MFRE speakers Carbon Policy

Carbon Policy and Carbon Footprints

Carols McAusland - Professor - UBC

MFRE speakers Tesla

The Infinite and The Inevitable: An Introduction to Sustainability and Innovation

Justin Bull - Professor - UBC

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UPCOMING & RECENT EVENTS

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Asian Development Bank in Agribusiness

Suzanne Gaboury

Private Sector Operations - Department Asian Development Bank

Suzanne holds a Masters degree in Business Administration (MBA) from the National University of Ireland, Smurfit Graduate School of Business in Dublin, Ireland and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Alberta, and has completed Harvard Business School Executive education.

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Cultivating Prosperity in BC Agriculture and Agri-Food

Michelle Koski

Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF) - Executive Director

This new vision will see the creation of an IAF Trust and the development of unique IAF programs aimed at addressing challenges and opportunities in the agriculture and agribusiness sectors.

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The Future of Sustainable Food Businesses Marketing

Lindsay O'Donnell

Piquant Marketing - Founder & Director

Lindsay O'Donnell is the founder and owner of Piquant Marketing, a Vancouver based digital marketing agency that specializes in health food. She he found her calling working with small food businesses wanting to change the world.

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