Keynotes and Entertainment

Keynote Speakers

Opening Keynote Address (November 7, 2011)
Hugh Evans Co-founder and CEO of the Global Poverty Project
Video (47:38)	Drawing from his experiences working with World Vision to confront the reality of extreme poverty, Hugh Evans, CEO of the Global Poverty Project, reflected on the power of collective action and online tools to address global health problems, including issues related to substance abuse. Evans also presented a model for effectively mobilizing individuals, influencing public policy and creating sustainable social change.

Tuesday Plenary Speaker (November 8, 2011)
Patricia Conrod, Ph.D. Department of Psychiatry, Université de Montréal
Video (1:30:42)	Patricia Conrod, a BPS Chartered Clinical Psychologist at King' College in London. She shared her insights on her experimental research, which focuses on factors that make people more susceptible to seek out behavioural reinforcement from drugs of abuse.

Closing Keynote Address (November 9, 2011)
Joe Roberts Skid Row CEO
Video (50:56)	Drawing on the tremendous courage and determination necessary for his dramatic personal transformation, Joe used his amazing story, insightful humor and solid business experience to inspire the audience to achieve their own remarkable goals.

Entertainment

The sessions and networking activities were balanced with entertainment, including an improvisational comedy show. A local institution and worldwide phenomenon, the Vancouver Theatre Sports League staged an outstanding and innovative interactive show—a one-of-a-kind experience that had the audience in stitches!

Contact Info

For questions about IOS 2011, please contact:
ios@ccsa.ca