Our
Speakers

Tameka

Vasquez

FUTURIST

I am a strategist, educator, and social futurist with a decade of experience in the technology industry. I am  also a graduate school professor and a public speaker who has participated in conferences and events globally.

I believe that we all have the ability to purposefully design a future that works better for more people. I will be launching a podcast called No to Status Quo in Spring 2021. Stay tuned.

David
Pride

MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER 

Big Hair, Big Energy, Even Bigger Impact

Hi, I am David Pride and I am motivational speaker who helps struggling people navigate long seasons of challenge and setback.

I talk with teens, corporations, non-profits, and movements about successes and failures and what to do when everything in life seems to be going wrong.

A'ric 
Jackson 

YOUTH LEADERSHIP MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER

I am on a mission to shift what society believes are apathetic students to students who are part of Generation Leadership, a generation of leaders who are on a mission to shift what it means to be a leader in this digital age.

Deana 
Puccio 

INTERNET SAFETY  & BODY IMAGE SPEAKER

I am a co-founder the organisation, The RAP Project, which is Raising Awareness and Prevention for teens and young adults in 2013. The initial vision was to address young women and raise awareness around personal safety issues. Now having worked in over 150 schools and spoken to over 40,000 young people, RAP has expanded to young men, parents and corporate employees, and now also addresses internet safety and body image issues.

Ajai 
Peets  

YOUTH ADVOCATE 

 I am student at Mount Saint Vincent University, pursuing a Bachelors of Arts in Child & Youth Study. From the young age of 14, I embarked on my youth activism journey making my way to Youth Parliament, volunteering and working alongside a wide range of youth centered charities and organizations.

I surrounded myself with with other young politically and socially minded young people and together we founded Bermuda Youth Connect. I strive to put the needs of Bermuda’s young people first, to ensure Bermuda’s bright future.

Katie

Greer

INTERNET SAFETY SPEAKER

While my background is working with law enforcement, my perspective on the internet as a keynote speaker is usually surprising: I believe that the Internet is an amazing tool that enriches lives—when it's used properly.

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For the past decade, I've been a keynote speaker at schools, law enforcement agencies, large corporations, community organizations, and major national conferences throughout North America.

I see it as my job to make a scary thing less intimidating by equipping my audiences—young and old—with useful information that brings awareness to our relationship with technology.

Jamel

Hardtman 

RADIO PERSONALITY / VLOGGER & COMMUNICATIONS GURU

I am an entrepreneur, media producer and strategic business professional with experience and a successful track record in various industries including broadcast media and tourism. 

As an entrepreneur and partner in Bermuda Communications Group Ltd I am tasked with finding new and innovative ways to grow the company and its brands. In 2020, I did just that with the creation of Bermuda’s daily talk show, The Daily Hour. I've focused on using a versatile skill-set as an innovative businessman and media producer to develop relationships and provide solutions for clients, partners, as well as a growing audience with new evolving technology. 

Detective Inspector

Kenten Trott

BERMUDA POLICE SERVICE

A member of the Bermuda Police Service for 13 years. I am passionate about protecting and serving my country and it's people. 

A staunch advocate for safe and appropriate technology use, I have volunteered with the Cybertips Programme for the last three years.  My goal is to educate Bermuda's residents on the not only the potential dangers of using the internet and technologies inappropriately but all the ensuring they know the law and punishments related to online offenses. 

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There is a growing body of knowledge that can help us understand the decision-making process, and in turn, learn to make better decisions.

Bermuda

eSports League

GAMERS & DEVELOPERS

Bermuda eSports League's mission is to create a safe inclusive environment for players of all backgrounds and abilities to come together and compete in engaging and fun eSports tournaments. Since 2019 we have hosted over 300+ Bermudian gamers both online and in-person. In 2020, we hosted our first eSports camp, where we taught students how to set up their first stream and create eSports related content. We are dedicated to creating a gaming culture in Bermuda where everyone can participate.

Deshun Simmons & 

Maya Walker Burrows

The team at the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation firmly believe that future innovation and economic growth will depend on future leaders with entrepreneurial skills and attitudes. Youth entrepreneurship is a key tool to develop the human capital necessary for the future, unleash the economic potential of youth, and promote sustainable growth.

We are passionate about our young people and the future of entrepreneurship in Bermuda.

Bella

Richards

MIX BERMUDA ARTIST 

I've been drawing and painting for as long as I can remember. Growing up in Canada, I spent hours at art galleries and art classes where she developed an immense appreciation for art history, different cultures and beautiful landscapes.
 

With my entrepreneurial spirit, I was instrumental in the launch and popularity of a paint and sip event company in San Francisco. In 2017, I set out to launch MIX Studio in Bermuda and create a space for art enthusiasts on the island. 

Pivoting with the rest of the world, my art is now a vitual experience.

Interested in
becoming a speaker?

This year we are looking for interesting young people to host 15 minute mini pre -recorded workshops called CydSessions.  If you are interested in speaking on any topic related to Digital Leadership, hit the " Become a Speaker" button and introduce yourself!

Participating         

Schools

Impact Mentoring Academy

Mount St. Agnes

Dellwood

Chatmore

Whitney Institute

CedarBridge Academy

Bermuda Centre

for Creative Learning

Bermuda Institute

Berkeley Institute

Somersfield Academy

Saltus 

Bermuda High School