CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF AI, FINTECH and FINANCE CONFERENCES

Greg Gipson is the Managing Director & Head of ETFs at CIBC Global Asset Management (CIBC GAM) - a top 100 global asset manager with over 200 investment professionals managing more than C$300 billion in assets. Greg leverages his deep expertise in ETF-based portfolio construction and systematic investment strategies to advance the organization’s global ETF business. With a proven track record of building and scaling investment platforms, Greg’s leadership is instrumental in the organization’s product platform evolution which is grounded in innovation and client-focus and serves wealth and institutional clients across Canada, the US and globally. 

Greg holds an undergraduate degree in Economics and a dual Master’s of Science in Engineering Economic Systems and Operations Research from Stanford University. He is currently working on a Master's of Science in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Texas at Austin.

Trevor Bergeron is a mechanical-engineer-turned-fintech-builder creating practical AI for everyday investors. He founded StockAlgos.com in 2021, delivering a toolbox for a variety of datasets –congressional & insider trades, fundamental ratios, news analysis, hedgefund holdings, historical earnings analysis and much more that hosts thousands of retail investors.

In 2023 he launched Predictr.ca, a “Substack-meets-stock picking” prediction marketplace where users publish trade ideas, compete for cash prizes, and monetize their followings.

Trevor began his entrepreneurial path at Queen’s University (B.Sc. MechEng, ’17) with a student holiday-shuttle service, then ran a boutique dev agency for Canadian SMEs, and later served as CTO & co-founder of the venture platform StartupFuel. His current work sits at the intersection of Gen AI, community incentives, and capital markets.

 Michael is the Managing Director for CFA Societies Canada. He leads the strategic direction of CFA Societies Canada and advances the highest professional standards of integrity and ethics for the ultimate benefit of Canadian society. Michael joined CFA Societies Canada following many years of leadership in capital markets and investment management roles. Michael holds an undergraduate degree from the University of British Columbia, a graduate degree from Osgoode Hall Law School at York University, and is both a CFA charterholder and CAIA charterholder. 

Jon has a diverse background in academia, law, finance, and artificial intelligence. As an adjunct faculty member at Queen’s University and Cornell University, he teaches advanced courses to graduate and executive students in programs such as the Master of Finance, MBA, Master of Management of Artificial Intelligence, and Master of International Business. His areas of expertise include Artificial Intelligence and Finance, Alternative Investments, and Impact Investments. In addition to his academic roles, Jon is the founder of Matrix Law P.C. and Nordai Analytics, showcasing his entrepreneurial spirit and expertise in law and analytics. His legal qualifications span Canada, England & Wales, and he holds the designation of Chartered Investment Manager. 

Jon also plays an active role in institutional investment, serving on the investment committee for the endowment and pension fund of Victoria College at the University of Toronto and contributing to the Canadian Bar Association. His past experience includes working with the Federal Reserve of Chicago on financial stability and systemic risk, as well as serving as the Chief Investment Officer of an alternative investment firm. He was Vice-President and Counsel for an international investment bank in London, UK.