Speakers

Lisa Martin

Technology Correspondent, Moderator

Lisa Martin is a Silicon Valley-based technology correspondent that has been covering technologies like enterprise iPaaS, integration, automation, infrastructure, cloud, storage, and more for nearly 20 years. She has interviewed nearly 1,000 tech executives, like Michael Dell, on camera over many years as a correspondent.

Alison Biggan

Chief Marketing Officer, Boomi

Alison Biggan is Chief Marketing Officer at Boomi. As former President of Corporate Marketing at SAP, Alison has more than 20 years of experience driving real-world impact through technology and the power of marketing. Having joined SAP through its acquisition of Business Objects, she led the company’s product marketing strategy, overseeing its global field and industry marketing teams, and played an instrumental role in the introduction and growth of flagship product SAP HANA in 2010.

Alison has held multiple global leadership roles in the platform business, including sales roles with the Vancouver Canuck Foundation, PGA Tour, and BC Lions. She attended the University of British Columbia and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree and a diploma in Marketing Communications from the British Columbia Institute of Technology.

Karen Dosanjh

Vice-President Marketing at OSI Digital

Karen Dosanjh serves as the Vice-President, Marketing at OSI Digital and leads the global marketing strategy for the leading digital transformation solutions provider. Karen is a force to be reckoned with in Canada’s technology sector and was instrumental in the launch of three successful tech start-ups throughout her career. In 2023, Karen was named a BC Business “Women of the Year” in the “Entrepreneurial Leader” category and is the first woman of South Asian heritage to be featured on the cover of the magazine. In 2024, Karen was named a finalist for the YWCA Woman of Distinction Award in the Business & Professions Category. Recognized nationally, the Woman of Distinction Awards is one of the longest running recognition programs for women and honours extraordinary women who are breaking new ground as leaders in business and in the community in Canada.

Kate Stables

Technology Director

Kate Stables serves as Technology Director at Fever-Tree. In this role she enables business transformation through strategic technology roadmap and delivery. With more than 15 years of experience in the CPG, food & beverage, retail, and hospitality industry, Kate has a keen strategic vision focused on transformation of people, process, and technology. She is passionate about building cross-functional tech and business teams to work together to drive change and deliver business value.

Nicki Brock

Senior Director, Enterprise Applications, KORE Wireless

Nicki Brock is the Senior Director of Enterprise Applications at KORE Wireless, where she has spent the last 12 years of her career. She manages all Enterprise Applications at KORE including Boomi, NetSuite, ServiceNow & Salesforce. In addition to Enterprise Applications, Nicki leads the Women of KORE monthly group. Outside of KORE, Nicki is a Mentor to a high school student & the Chair of Naples Pride.

Shari Lava

Research Director, Automation, IDC

Shari Lava is Research Director, Automation within the AI and Automation Group at IDC. Ms. Lava’s core research coverage includes the fast-changing automation and API Management software space, including an emphasis on the market understanding and adoption of these key technologies. Prior to IDC, Ms. Lava served as VP, Marketing Intelligence at Greystone Managed Investments, led the Vendor Advisory Services practice at Info- Tech Research Group, and served as a management consultant with Deloitte’s CRM and Information Management practices, specializing in implementing and connecting applications for clients of all sizes across several industries.