Speaker

Jagadish "Jaggi" Vasudev

Sadhguru

Sadhguru has been imparting yoga since 1982. In 1992, he established the Isha Foundation, an international nonprofit, non-religious organization dedicated to human well-being.

An author, poet and visionary, Sadhguru has been an influential voice at major global forums including the United Nations World Headquarters and the World Economic Forum and speaking on diverse issues at major educational institutions, including Oxford, London Business School, IMD, Sanford, Harvard, Yale, Wharton and MIT.

In 2017, Sadhguru received the Padma Vibhushan, India’s second-highest civilian award, for his exceptional contributions to social welfare. In 2022, Sadhguru completed a 100-day, 30,000 kilometer motorcycle trip across Europe and the Middle East in the movement to Save the Soil from degradation. The movement has so far garnered the support of 3.9 billion people across the world.

Speaker

Kate Williams

CEO, 1% for the Planet

Kate Williams, CEO, 1% for the Planet, a global movement that inspires action and commitment so that our planet and future generations thrive.

Kate joined the 1% for the Planet team in 2014 and stepped into her role as CEO in May 2015 with a strong leadership track record, including roles as Board Chair of the National Outdoor Leadership School, as Executive Director of the Northern Forest Canoe Trail, as founder of an agricultural business, and as an elected political official.

As CEO of 1% for the Planet, Kate has led significant growth in 1% for the Planet’s scale and impact, guiding deep work on best practices for implementing high-impact giving strategies, growing a global brand, and operating as a highly effective and innovative enterprise. She brings a deep passion for the power of collective action to all she does.

Moderator

Boris Tsimerinov, PLDA 2017

President, HBS Club of Toronto & CEO of Semper8

Boris G. Tsimerinov is President of the HBS Club of Toronto and CEO & Managing Director of Semper8. He is an investor, advisor and entrepreneur.