As a Research Director in the CIO practice, Brian focuses on emerging trends, executive leadership strategy, and digital strategy. After more than a decade as a technology and science journalist, Brian has his fingers on the pulse of leading-edge trends and organizational best practices towards innovation.

Prior to joining Info-Tech Research Group, Brian was the Editorial Director at IT World Canada, responsible for the B2B media publisher’s editorial strategy and execution across all of its publications. A leading digital thinker at the firm, Brian led IT World Canada to become the most award-winning publisher in the B2B category at the Canadian Online Publishing Awards. In addition to delivering insightful reporting across three industry-leading websites, Brian also developed, launched, and grew the firm’s YouTube channel and podcasting capabilities.

Brian started his career with Discovery Channel Interactive, where he helped pioneer Canada’s first broadband video player for the web. He developed a unique web-based Live Events series, offering video coverage of landmark science experiences including a Space Shuttle launch, a dinosaur bones dig in Alberta’s badlands, a concrete canoe race competition hosted by Survivorman, and FIRST’s educational robot battles.

Brian holds a Bachelor of Journalism from Carleton University. He is regularly featured as a technology expert by broadcast media including CTV, CBC, and Global affiliates.

Edel Joyce is an experienced high performing senior manager with 20 years of industry experience. She has held pivotal roles in the Technology sector across Engineering Design, Operations, Customer Experience, Governance and Strategy.

Edel is results driven and has a proven track record of managing high performance teams. Most recently she is leading the productization of Webex Hologram, the industry’s first holographic collaboration system, taking it from its innovative roots to a full mainstream product.

Edel is passionate about delivering products for the greater good and challenging the norm.

Liam is an award-winning design executive with over 25 years of work and collaborating on multidisciplinary teams and experiences. As a functional design lead and creative director Liam focuses on team mentorship, empathy, and user advocacy - and where they intersect with clearly defined business goals.

As Director for the Center of Discovery, Innovation, and Development at Children's Specialized Hospital, Victoria works first hand with technology and innovation in order to better improve the quality and consistency of service for both patients and doctors to continue to strive for optimal health for all.

Innovative, results-driven Information Technology (IT) Leader with 10+ years of experience in senior leadership and a proven track record of building and leading high-performing, global teams that transform IT, optimize operations, improve productivity, and reduce costs.

Passionate about solving business problems through people, process, and technology. Thrives in a collaborative remote team environment where change and learning are continuous.