Aïcha Bastien-N’Diaye, from the Huron-Wendat Nation, was introduced to movement through Guinean traditional dance while growing up in Wendake. Naturally blending her strong cultural influences, her passion for the physicality and expressiveness of dance quickly led her to pursue professional training at L’École de danse de Québec.
Using her voice to inspire her communities, both on social media and on stage, Aïcha sees movement as a powerful tool for change and innovation.
A multidisciplinary artist, she showcased her work "Dance Your Anxiety Away" in an installation by Slow Factory at MoMA PS1 in New York. She has also performed in Émilie Monnet’s play Marguerite, Le Feu. More recently, she opened for Caroline Monnet at the Indigenous Futurism fashion show at the Getty Museum in Los Angeles, co-hosted seasons 2 and 3 of Décoloniser l’histoire, a web series produced by Picbois Productions, and co-directed the show YAHWATSIRA’, presented at the Carrefour International de Théâtre.As co-founder and artistic director of Studio Le Feu, she is currently focused on directing and creating visuals within the artistic and commercial industries.
Aïcha Bastien-N'Diaye
Déborah Cherenfant is a multi-award-winning women's entrepreneurship strategist with an impressive track record since her arrival in Quebec in 2005. Passionately committed to economic development for over 15 years, she actively serves on numerous boards and working committees. A trilingual graduate in economics and entrepreneurship, she has launched multiple initiatives over the years to champion women and diversity in business.
For more than a decade, Déborah has successfully navigated the business world, while also establishing herself as a speaker, trainer, interviewer, and outstanding host. Her expertise is widely sought after across industries, where she is invited to share her insights and perspectives on current issues.<br>From 2021 to 2023, she was an analyst on Tout Un Matin on ICI Première, Radio-Canada’s flagship radio program, and since 2022, she has been a panelist on the TV show Les Débatteurs on Noovo.<br>
Tai is a rising star in Francophone comedy. First gaining recognition through the Instagram Live show Occupation Hood, he has since made a name for himself on stage and across social media. With his unique style and viral catchphrases like "Madame Rékilé", Tai captivates a wide audience.<br>He made his stage debut at L’Olympia de Montréal in 2021 and continues to draw large crowds across Quebec and the Francophone world.<br>
Manuel Sainsily is a TEDx speaker and XR instructor at McGill University and the University of Massachusetts in Boston. Born in Guadeloupe and now a Canadian citizen based in Montreal, where he earned his Master’s degree in Engineering Science, he is a trilingual speaker, designer, and educator with over fifteen years of experience advocating for the responsible use and understanding of artificial intelligence.<br><br>From publishing an AI ethics course with MasterClass to speaking at global conferences on technology, film, and video games, Manuel has been recognized by NVIDIA, Mozilla Rise25, and SkillShare for his contributions to the field. He has also collaborated with Meta, OpenAI, and VIFFest to produce art exhibitions, amplifying discussions on cultural preservation and emerging technologies such as Spatial Computing, AI, real-time 3D, Haptics, and Brain-Computer Interfaces through powerful talks and meticulously curated events.
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