Meet the thought leaders, visionaries, and worldwide community changers who will share their ideas and expertise at the Columbus ICF Global Summit 26.

Alison Burgess is an accomplished public sector leader who serves as the Executive Director of Communications and Engagement for the Regional Municipality of Durham. She brings a highly unique, data-driven perspective to public policy and civic outreach, backed by an extensive background.

David Staley is an associate professor in the Department of History--where he teaches courses in digital history and historical methods--and holds courtesy appointments in the departments of Design--where he has taught courses in Design History and Design Futures--and Educational Studies, where he has led the "Forum on the University."

Doug McCollough has established himself as an advocate for diversity in technology. With over 20 years in technical and leadership roles in State government, Smart Cities, and nonprofits, Doug now serves as CEO of coding bootcamp Color Coded Labs and Executive Director of The #BetaDistrict

John originated the Intelligent Community concept and continues to serve as the Forum's leading visionary. Formerly President and CEO of the Greater Toronto Marketing Alliance and Calgary Economic Development Authority, he is a registered professional urban planner, urban designer and economic developer.

Louis helped found the Intelligent Community movement. He is the developer of the Intelligent Community of the Year Awards programs. He helps ICF communicate the importance of developing viable and innovative communities to audiences and oversees the Institutes of the Intelligent Community Forum around the world.

Matt joined ICF in 2012 to manage the Forum’s events, video and audio production and online communications. In the years since then, he has steadily advanced in his competencies and responsibilities.

Moez Chaabouni is the Founder, President, and CEO of Summit, a Salesforce-exclusive consulting partner. Moez helps organizations drive transformational automation through the Salesforce platform. He supports the nonprofit community through Summit’s donated Salesforce expertise and his public service initiatives.

Dr. Norman Jacknis leads the team of ICF Analysts who help select the Top7 Intelligent Communities of the Year. He also originated ICF’s Rural Imperative, building on the ideas he developed for the US Conference of Mayors on a future-oriented economic growth strategy for rural cities.

Rachel leads the City of Westerville’s Economic Development team. She is responsible for administering the City’s business retention, expansion and attraction programs and managing economic development and incentive projects.

Robert heads ICF’s research, analysis and content development activities. He directs the multi-stage analysis of communities for Intelligent Community Certification, Community Assessments and the annual Intelligent Community Awards program.