Speakers

Alex Chausovsky, Bundy Group

Alex Chausovsky is the Director of Analytics and Consulting for the Bundy Group. He is a highly experienced market researcher and analyst with more than two decades of expertise across subjects including economics, manufacturing, automation, advanced technology trends, and business cycle analysis. He has consulted and advised companies throughout the US and Canada, Europe, South America, and Asia. In his investment banking advisory role, Alex is a trusted source of information for owners and executives of privately held firms who are seeking a business sale, acquisition, or financing.

Alex has delivered over a thousand presentations, webinars, and workshops to small businesses, trade associations, and Fortune 500 companies across a spectrum of industries, and is the go-to source of industry data and insights for business owners and leaders. Alex's analysis has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, on the BBC, and on NPR, and he is a Top Voice on LinkedIn.

Alain Hunkins, Leadership Strategist

Alain Hunkins is a Forbes contributor, leadership strategist, and author of the bestselling Cracking the Leadership Code: Three Secrets to Building Strong Leaders.

With over 25 years of experience, Alain has worked with more than 3,000 teams and leaders at organizations like Walmart, Pfizer, Citigroup, GE, and Microsoft—helping them improve performance, communication, and collaboration.

Blending behavioral science, real-world storytelling, and actionable tools, Alain equips leaders to drive meaningful change that lasts. His work sits at the intersection of strategy, culture, and execution—where leadership makes or breaks results.

Dale Ford, ECIA

Dale Ford is a highly respected industry analyst with extensive experience producing award winning market research. He brings expertise in technology trends, competitive analysis, forecasting and supply/demand research of the electronics, semiconductor and electronics components industries. Mr. Ford has been researching the electronics and electronics components industries for over 25 years. His focused research delivers enhanced visibility on the products, technologies, and players shaping the electronics value chain.

Adam Grigor, Tech-Trek

Adam Grigor is President of Tech-Trek Ltd, a leading Manufacturer Representative based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.  He joined TTL in 2001, starting as an Account Manager in Ottawa, Ontario before relocating to the Toronto Area in 2006.  Adam served as a Regional Manager, followed by General Manager, before becoming President of Tech-Trek in 2018.

Adam holds an Honours Degree in Business Administration and Political Science from Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.  

Jeff Havens

Jeff Havens is not your typical business growth expert. His uncanny ability to provide actionable answers to today’s business challenges in an undeniably entertaining and impactful way has put him in front of over 1,000 eager audiences across North America and Asia. Delivering well-researched and relevant business insight is something a lot of keynote speakers do, but combining that with the entertainment value of a comedy show is not. Engaging, charismatic, and full of energy, Jeff Havens is the only business growth expert who provides serious solutions in a seriously funny way. Jeff has a unique ability to simplify seemingly complex problems in a way that will provide your audience with a fresh perspective, one that runs counter to the conventional wisdom of the business world. You will leave Jeff’s keynotes refreshed, relaxed, happy, and more confident than ever that you are prepared for the road ahead.

Zack Kass, former Head of Go-to-Market for OpenAI

Zack Kass is an advisor, futurist, and the former Head of Go-to-Market for OpenAI where he built its sales, partnerships, and solutions teams. His work as an Executive-in-Residence at the University of Virginia now focuses on the socio-economic impact of the AI Revolution; and his global advisory firm helps Fortune 1,000 companies and governments effectively adapt to the rapidly changing environment. Zack’s mission is to demystify AI and help the world build a more beautiful future.

David Loftus, ECIA

Over a 35-year career in high tech, David Loftus has served in a broad range of senior executive positions, including Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Marketing for Maxim Integrated, Executive Vice President Worldwide Sales and Applications for Cypress Semiconductor, Senior Vice President Worldwide Sales and Corporate Marketing for Intersil Corporation, Vice President & General Manager for Spartan Products for Xilinx Inc.In addition, Mr. Loftus served in Hong Kong from 2002 to 2005 as Vice President & Managing Director - Xilinx Asia Pacific.

Thuy Nguyen, Crowdstrike

Sarah Tang, Sluicebox

Tom Wichert, TDK-Lambda Americas

Tom Wichert is the Executive vice president of Sales & Marketing of TDK-Lambda Americas. He joined TDK-Lambda in 1998 as the business development manager and was named to his current position in 2017.  He directs all TDK-Lambda’s sales & marketing activities in North and South America, including working with sales representatives, distributors, regional sales managers and key account managers.  Prior to his move to TDK-Lambda, Tom was a design engineer and then program manager at Aerospace Avionics, Inc.  He earned a BSEE from West Virginia University and an MBA from Hofstra University.

Karim Yasmine, Future Electronics, a WT Microelectronics company

Karim Yasmine is an industry veteran with over 26 years of experience driving the overall business growth of a world leader in electronic components distribution, Future Electronics, a WT Microelectronics company.

Throughout his tenure with Future Electronics, he has managed technology business units and strategic suppliers. Karim’s current role is of Executive Vice President of Global Product Marketing and Strategic Supplier Development.  Karim is also responsible for supplier expansion and leads the Future Electronics Manufacturers’ Rep Council.

Karim earned a Graduate Degree from Concordia University’s John Molson School of Business in Montreal, Canada, which is home to the Future Electronics worldwide Corporate Headquarters.

When Karim is not leading key his global team and corporate strategies, he enjoys watching and playing multiple team sports, traveling and most importantly spending quality time with his family.