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{"ops": [{"attributes": {"bold": true}, "insert": "The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, PC, OMM, MSM, CD Global Security and Economic Development Leader"}, {"insert": "\t\nHarjit Sajjan served in Canada\u2019s federal Cabinet for nearly a decade (2015-2025), bringing a rare combination of frontline military experience, geopolitical insight, and international development leadership to national and global decision-making tables.\nBefore entering politics, Sajjan served as a decorated officer in the Canadian Armed Forces and played a critical role in NATO operations. Simultaneously, he served as a detective with the Vancouver Police Department, focusing on organized crime investigations.\nAs Canada\u2019s Minister of National Defence (2015\u20132021), Sajjan led a major modernization of defence policy through Strong, Secure, Engaged; a 20-year strategic plan backed by $553 billion in funding. Under his leadership, Canada committed to increasing annual defence spending by 73%, from $18.9 billion in 2016\u201317 to $32.7 billion by 2026\u201327, reaffirming the nation\u2019s commitment to NATO and global security. He oversaw Canada\u2019s contributions to NATO and G7 missions, led complex procurement initiatives, and responded to emerging threats including cyber warfare, hybrid conflicts, and Arctic sovereignty.\nA cornerstone of his defence tenure was leading the Communications Security Establishment (CSE), Canada\u2019s cryptologic and cyber security agency, and in 2018, he championed the creation of the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security.\nFollowing his Defence portfolio, he was appointed Minister of International Development (2021\u20132023), where he led Canada\u2019s $8 billion+ global development portfolio, and from 2023 to 2025, Sajjan served as Canada\u2019s Minister of Emergency Preparedness.\nWith deep relationships worldwide, Sajjan is strongly positioned to advise on geopolitical risk, defence-sector investments, and cross-border strategic growth. His ability to synthesize national security, development finance, and foreign policy has made him a sought-after voice on global strategy. \n\n"}]}

{"ops": [{"insert": "Hunter Scharfe is the CEO and co-founder of "}, {"attributes": {"link": "https://www.junoindustries.ca/"}, "insert": "Juno Industries"}, {"insert": ", an advanced technology company accelerating Canadian and allied defence capabilities with mission critical software and autonomous systems.\nScharfe envisions a new paradigm where Canada is better-equipped to confront threats to its sovereignty and flourishes as a defence leader and partner to its allies.\nMr. Scharfe is an entrepreneur and financier with nearly a decade of experience as a builder and backer of high growth technology companies.\nMr. Scharfe is deeply committed to advancing Canada, including at the provincial level. He was recently appointed to Vancouver Lead for Build Canada, a non profit and non partisan entity made up of entrepreneurs, leaders, and motivated citizens committed to driving Canada's growth.\u00a0\nMost recently Mr Scharfe was a Senior Advisor to BTQ Technologies, a post-quantum cyber security solutions company recently listed on Nasdaq ($BTQ). Prior to founding Juno Industries, Mr Scharfe spent five years as a Partner at a Toronto-based technology merchant bank, where he served as either board member or advisor to several portfolio companies in emerging sectors such as artificial intelligence and decentralized infrastructure.\u00a0\nMr. Scharfe holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management."}, {"attributes": {"italic": true}, "insert": "\t\t"}, {"insert": "\n\r\n"}]}

{"ops": [{"insert": "Stephen is a leader, advisor, investor and board member that builds scalable companies.\u00a0After practicing law and working in politics, Stephen led the External Affairs group at Ballard Power Systems.\u00a0Following Ballard, Stephen founded a renewable power company and two strategic advisory firms. \u00a0Current engagements include as; Partner, PacBridge Partners (private equity), CEO, Encore Technology Corp., Senior Advisor, Fort Capital Partners.\nCurrent Board and advisory appointments include the Nasdaq listed DevvStream Corp. and GreenFoot Energy Solutions.\u00a0Stephen previously sat on the Board of Sustainable Development Technologies Canada (SDTC).\u00a0In September 2022, Stephen graduated from the ICD-Rotman, Directors Education Program and became a Member of the Institute of Corporate Directors, ICD.D.\n"}]}

{"ops": [{"insert": "\u00a0Mike is a proven leader with more than 33 years of experience in the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) leading and executing global combat, combat support and humanitarian operations. Mike has commanded at every level in the RCAF, culminating upon his appointment as Commander from 2015 to 2018, one of the youngest in its history. He has a wealth of experience in the Ottawa decision-making process and held senior executive positions in acquisition, strategic planning, international security policy, and national security \u2013 where he helped shape the Government of Canada\u2019s response to numerous global security crises.\u00a0\nFollowing command of the RCAF, Mike moved into the private sector where he helped structure and grow a privately owned energy and mining company. He now consults and provides strategic advice to clients on a number of topics including leadership, the international security environment, institutional transformation, defence acquisition and general risk mitigation and resilience.\nA graduate of Canada\u2019s National Security Program, Mike also holds a master\u2019s degree in International Relations from Auburn University.\u00a0He is a founder of the RCAF Foundation and co-author of both "}, {"attributes": {"italic": true}, "insert": "Pathway to the Stars"}, {"insert": " and "}, {"attributes": {"italic": true}, "insert": "Aviation Nation"}, {"insert": ", and has served on several not-for-profit boards providing governance and leadership advice.\n"}]}

{"ops": [{"insert": "Vincent Clerc is a senior technical advisor for Juno and a seasoned robotics leader with more than 30 years of experience designing, industrializing, and scaling complex autonomous systems. He began his career at the French National Space Center, working on space instrumentation, and then transitioned to leadership roles in military aerospace and robotics across Europe, Asia, and North America. Vincent played a central role in the creation and mass production of iconic humanoid robots such as NAO, Romeo, and Pepper, and later led advanced robotics programs at Dyson and Sanctuary AI. At Juno, he brings together deep hardware, manufacturing, and systems expertise to build mission-critical autonomous platforms that operate reliably in extreme Arctic conditions and contested environments."}]}

{"ops": [{"insert": "Paul Sparkes is an accomplished business leader and entrepreneur with over twenty-five years of experience in media, finance, capital markets and Canada\u2019s political arena. Paul spent a decade as a leader in the broadcast and media industry as CTV globemedia\u2019s Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs. He also held senior positions in public service, including with the Government of Canada as Director of Operations to Prime Minister, Jean Chretien, and as a senior aide to two Premiers of Newfoundland and Labrador.\u00a0Paul was a Co-Founder and executive vice chairman at Difference Capital Financial and serves on a number of private and public boards. He is currently President of Otterbury Holdings Inc. and is an advisor and deal maker for growth companies in the private and public markets.\n"}]}

{"ops": [{"attributes": {"bold": true}, "insert": "Nino \u201cTyphoon\u201d Marcantonio"}, {"insert": " is the CEO and Founder of "}, {"attributes": {"bold": true}, "insert": "Marcantonio Global"}, {"insert": " and Director of the "}, {"attributes": {"bold": true}, "insert": "Defense Logistics Innovation Forum (DLIF)"}, {"insert": ". He is a senior defense technology advisor with deep expertise in AI architectures, machine learning, automation, data management, system integration, human-centered design, and DoD policy and modernization.\nHe has delivered "}, {"attributes": {"bold": true}, "insert": "130+ innovative technology solutions"}, {"insert": " to the "}, {"attributes": {"bold": true}, "insert": "Office of the Under Secretary of Defense"}, {"insert": ", supporting national security, acquisition, and modernization initiatives. Nino is a founding leader of the "}, {"attributes": {"bold": true}, "insert": "Defense Technology Innovation Program (DTIP)"}, {"insert": ", a public-private partnership with the DoD that scouts and integrates breakthrough technologies across AI, autonomous systems, cyber, space, energy, and advanced manufacturing. DTIP forums reach "}, {"attributes": {"bold": true}, "insert": "900+ senior military and acquisition leaders"}, {"insert": " and have introduced "}, {"attributes": {"bold": true}, "insert": "60+ disruptive innovations"}, {"insert": " to the Office of the Secretary of Defense and the U.S. Navy.\nSince 2020, Nino has served as "}, {"attributes": {"bold": true}, "insert": "Strategic Advisor to Geometric Space Corporation"}, {"insert": ", supporting CubeSat and lunar mission integration. Previously, he was an "}, {"attributes": {"bold": true}, "insert": "Ex Officio Advisor and Director at OUSD (P&R)"}, {"insert": ", leading modernization, policy reform, compliance, and data interoperability initiatives across the Department of Defense.\nNino holds multiple bachelor\u2019s degrees including "}, {"attributes": {"bold": true}, "insert": "Criminology, Business, and International Business"}, {"insert": " from the "}, {"attributes": {"bold": true}, "insert": "University of Maryland"}, {"insert": " and "}, {"attributes": {"bold": true}, "insert": "American University"}, {"insert": ". He is an "}, {"attributes": {"bold": true}, "insert": "Industry Chair and Strategic Advisor"}, {"insert": " for AI and Blockchain forums at "}, {"attributes": {"bold": true}, "insert": "ACT-IAC"}, {"insert": " and serves on multiple advisory councils. A former "}, {"attributes": {"bold": true}, "insert": "U.S. Soccer Men\u2019s U-20 National Team"}, {"insert": " member and professional player, he also remains active in community coaching and mentorship.\n"}]}