Pete Bombaci
GenWell
M/C, Speaker
Pete Bombaci is a visionary business and social change leader who believes that by doing the right thing every day, exceptional results are created. His engaging leadership style comes from an enthusiasm and genuine desire to help others, as well as the understanding that building a more connected workforce, delivers incredible benefits to both the employees and the business.

In 2016, Pete launched The GenWell Project, a Canadian led, Global Human Connection Movement, which has become more relevant than ever. The mission of The GenWell Project is to make the world a happier and
healthier place by educating, empowering, and catalyzing people in workplaces, schools, and communities across Canada, around the importance of proactive face-to-face social connection as an action we can all take
for our health, happiness, longevity, and the betterment of society.

As a human connection expert, Pete is frequently called upon to share the knowledge and insights gained over six years leading the Canadian Human Connection Movement. Often a guest on global podcasts, radio,
television, a panelist and speaker at conferences around the world and in workplaces and classrooms, Pete has been leading the way in the conversation around social health for some time.

Pete previously led the Movember Canada Foundation for nearly five years, growing the cause from a few thousand participants nationwide to the largest fundraising country worldwide, leading the incredible team that
raised $142 million dollars for men’s health over that period of time.

Prior to joining Movember, Pete was a 20-year veteran of the beverage and hospitality industry, serving in roles from sales to brand management.

Pete has been able to draw on these broad range of experiences in both the for-profit and not-for-profit fields in his work with business, classrooms and community and he looks forward to every opportunity to connect
people with the importance of human connection in their lives.

Kirk Borchardt
Ardent Mills
Sr. R&D Chef
Kirk is an accomplished professional chef with over 25 years of experience in all aspects of the food service industry. He holds his Inter-Provincial Red Seal Certificate along with the Canada’s Principal Designation in Supply Chain, as well as his professional cooking and baking certificates from DuBrulle Culinary in Vancouver, BC. His background in culinary and baking, back-of-the-house food service operations, building solid customer relationships, coaching, and mentoring are key to his work.

Scott & Gisele Chomos
Arrowhead North BBQ
Arrowhead North BBQ, is a competition BBQ team from White City, Saskatchewan. With over 10-years on the competition circuit, their dedication to excellence has led to many notable achievements, including winning multiple Grand Championships and being crowned 2-Time National Champion, establishing them as one of Canada’s top BBQ teams.

Driven by a relentless pursuit of innovation, Arrowhead North BBQ recently introduced a line of signature rubs. Drawing from their expertise and inspired by Canadian flavors, these rubs infuse traditional barbecue with a distinctive Canadian twist, incorporating ingredients such as maple, Worcestershire, mustard, and Saskatoon berries. This venture showcases their ongoing commitment to pushing boundaries and delivering exceptional flavors to grillers and barbecue enthusiasts.

The launch of their rub line marks a significant milestone for Arrowhead North BBQ. With their blend of traditional and Canadian-inspired flavors, these rubs are poised to become sought-after staples among grillers, enhancing dishes with what the team affectionately calls "Canadian Swagger."

Dan Clapson
Eat North
Dan Clapson is a best-selling author and award-winning writer. He has contributed to a wide range of acclaimed publications including Out Magazine, The Globe & Mail, Air Canada enRoute, Eater, Xtra, Canada’s 100 Best, Calgary Herald, Eat North, Food Network Canada online and many more. Regarded as one of the top authorities on the country’s restaurant scene, he serves as a panelist for national restaurant award programs such as Canada’s 100 Best and Air Canada enRoute Canada’s Best New Restaurants.

Clapson is also an adept cook and you can find him putting on fun events at the Calgary venue he co-owns, The Prairie Emporium, throughout the year. Catch him talking about all things food and drink on outlets and programs such as The Social, The Good Stuff with Mary Berg, CTV Morning Live, Global News, CBC, and more.

Clapson’s debut cookbook Prairie, which was co-authored by Edmonton writer Twyla Campbell, became a The Globe & Mail No. 1 Bestseller in September 2023.

SOCIALS - @dansgoodside
SITE - eatnorth.com / danclapson.com

Tara Devries
Alberta Chicken Producers
Vice Chair and Chicken Farmer
Wife/Mother/Grandmother/Passionate Farmer

Although, she wasn’t raised on a farm, Tara’s experience in agriculture spans over 30 years, first in dairy, then cattle and now chicken (24 years).

In 2011, Tara’s first husband lost his battle with cancer. During this difficult time, she was faced with the choice to stop farming or forge ahead. Her passion for agriculture persisted and with the encouragement from her father-in-law, the support of her church family, and neighbouring farmers she persevered.

Today, alongside her husband Darren, they farm near Devon, Alberta.

“I am very passionate of the fact that if we don’t tell our story someone else will… and we know that it won’t always be the correct story. Being out in the community has given me the opportunity to firsthand correct some of the myths around our industry. And hopefully our story gets spread just a little more with each encounter.”

Family plays a huge part in Tara’s life and when she isn’t busy volunteering at agriculture education events, hosting a farm tour, helping to create videos to counter myths, or tending to her flock, Tara spends time with her three children, their spouses and her and Darren’s eight grandchildren.

Sabrina Falone
SF Creative Culinary Services Inc.
Founder and Principal
With nearly 20 years of food marketing and content creation experience, Sabrina Falone has been the go-to food guru for more than 400 food brands across North America.

Best known for her uncomplicated, yet creative approach to food, Sabrina has applied these qualities to building a creative agency that does it differently by offering big agency capabilities with a boutique experience.

Created by and for people in the food & beverage industry, SF Creative is a Full-Service Content + Digital Marketing Agency that knows food. With unrivalled culinary expertise and an in-house test kitchen and production studio, Sabrina and her team bring data-driven marketing strategies to life.

Recognized for her culinary expertise, attention to detail and marketing savvy, Sabrina often participates in industry events as a presenter, spokesperson and instructor.