How do we communicate when disaster strikes and our phones and internet go down? How are communities in New York, Puerto Rico & Oaxaca building their own networks which survive? What does resilience mean, and how can definitions influence what emergency responses look like? Can you get involved and build Internet without corporates involved at all? Talk to technologist, community organiser and badass Krusheska Quirós about her Resilient Network Kits.

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As a feminist educator, transformative facilitator, social justice activist and presenter, Priti Shah brings 30 years of insights and experiences to her work for equity and justice. Her activism and political advocacy have been shaped by her
upbringing in India and her experiences as a racialized settler in Canada. She was recently recognized with the Inspirational Wonder Women award, the TOP 25 Canadian Immigrant award and the Drishti Award for Excellence in Community Engagement.

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Kate is a social entrepreneur and organizational development consultant with a passion for bridging mindsets, stakeholders, silos, and sectors to support innovation and greater positive impact. For over 35 years she has worked with think tanks, non-profits, private-sector organizations and governments at all levels, and on issues as diverse as energy policy, urban transportation, food security, social inclusion, community currencies, early childhood development, and livable cities.

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Jeff Vander Clute is a veteran technology entrepreneur, consciousness coach, and organizational transformation consultant committed to harmonizing human systems with Earth’s ecosystems. Jeff has grown companies in the online, medical imaging, social enterprise, and consciousness domains, and he has advised numerous other businesses and charitable organizations. Along the way, he has developed unique methods for leadership transformation and inspired decision-making that enable teams to operate with greater wisdom and achieve world changing results. 

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Bob Beth is a true wayfinder, weaving systems thinking & advanced technologies with indigenous wisdom. Banks, Governments, Fortune 500 companies, seek his wise counsel and experience in a wide range of roles (CEO, Founder, CTO, Clean Energy & Zero Emissions Advisor, Regenerative Financier, Keynote Speaker, Elder of Excellence and South Pacific Sailor).

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Dave is a renowned second generation exploration geologist. In 1995, he received the first Masters degree in Business Sustainability from the Bainbridge Graduate Institute in Seattle, now the Pinchot University.

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Adam Collett is an international consultant, event producer and humanitarian committed to supporting purpose-driven initiatives. His 20 year career has spanned not-for-profit management, technology, design and digital media, music and event production, as well as social entrepreneurship and regenerative community development

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After nearly a decade as a medical officer in the fields of oncology and general medicine Dr Jansen has transitioned to management and leadership. In addition to his medical studies, Dr Matua completed his MBA at Auckland University, with a particular focus on the intersection of business management, leadership and healthcare.

Dr Matua is the co-founder and the managing director of CDA Health, having a passion for chronic pain management and finding safer, non-synthetic, plant-based alternatives to opioids. Dr Matua aims to develop a company that’s purpose and value driven, basing on core values of transparency, honesty and integrity.

By late 2021, Matua and startup team had achieved a significant mid eight-figure liquidity event for their investors.

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