Keynotes
Opening Keynote: Wednesday, June 3
Meet Anne Belliveau
With over 30 years of experience, Anne Belliveau is a visionary leader known for transforming organizations and inspiring high-performing teams. As Chief Customer Experience Officer at Cirque du Soleil, she leads digital innovation that reimagines the audience experience and through her strategic vision, helps ensure the company remains a global leader in entertainment.
Previously, as Chief Marketing and Revenue Officer at Tennis Canada and CMO at Just For Laughs, she led major digital and revenue-growth initiatives. In her earlier leadership role at TELUS, she redefined national branding strategies, earning global recognition for her work.
A passionate community leader, Anne has chaired the Dr. Clown Foundation and served on the Montreal International Triathlon board. In 2018, she represented Canada at the Triathlon World Championships, reflecting her commitment to resilience and excellence.
Keynote: Thursday, June 4
Meet Daniel Lewis
Author, entrepreneur, and international keynote speaker Daniel Lewis is the proud founder of the award-winning tea company T By Daniel. Known as “Human Caffeine” for his electric stage presence, he helps people and organizations embrace a more human-centric approach to business, leadership and life.
His bold, people-first mindset has earned him national recognition and accolades including Young Entrepreneur of the Year, the Business Excellence Award, Top 40 Under 40 Entrepreneurs and the 2025 Smart Speaker Award for “Best of the Stage!”.
Daniel has inspired audiences worldwide—from tech stages in Estonia, to sales summits in the UK, to speaking for global powerhouses like Forbes in Dubai—and has even shared the stage with artists like Pitbull. His success with his retail tea brand also led to the rare honour of serving His Majesty King Charles III during the 2017 Royal Tour to Canada.
Closing Keynote: Thursday, June 5
Meet Marilyn Denis
Marilyn Denis is a true trailblazer who has made historic strides for women in Canadian broadcasting. As the longtime co-host of CHUM FM’s iconic Roger, Rick & Marilyn show, she set the standard for morning radio with her signature warmth and humour—all while hosting a national daily lifestyle television show. Though she ended her television career on a high note, her remarkable 50-year radio journey continues with The Marilyn Denis Show on CHUM 104.5.
A triple Gemini Award winner, Marilyn has earned many of the industry’s highest honours, including the Rosalie Award, the Allan Waters Broadcast Lifetime Achievement Award and the 2024 Canadian Screen Awards Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2024, she was appointed to the Order of Ontario.
Marilyn remains active in her community, continues to mentor fellow broadcasters, is an advocate for the fight against cancer and a long-time supporter of the CP24 CHUM Christmas Wish.