Tracy Paulotte is a cultural strategist and producer dedicated to transforming Quebec’s creative industries by promoting access, representation, and opportunities.
With nearly eight years of experience, she designs and leads programs, panels, and events that offer tailored training, mentorship, and increased visibility within the industry. Her background spans commercial, web, and television production, with key roles in projects such as La Nuit où Laurier Gaudreault s’est réveillé by Xavier Dolan, Le Beau Chaos on Télé-Québec, and Les Rendez-Vous de Nolie on Natyf TV.
Certified in production management (INIS), independent production (Main Film), and human resources management (UQAM), Tracy combines creative vision and strategic leadership to deliver high-impact projects. She also leads workshops for audiences aged 8 to 50, raising awareness about the importance of accessibility and representation in behind-the-camera roles.
As the head of programs at the Dynastie Foundation, Tracy designs and implements initiatives that highlight Black talent in the arts, media, and culture, creating sustainable professional opportunities — from creative roles to leadership positions — one project at a time.
Tracy Paulotte
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.
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>
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