Speakers
Join our wonderful speakers and panelist for the Metro Vancouver Business Expo 2025
Joslyn Young
CEO
Surrey & White Rock Board of Trade
Raised in Abbotsford and also near Seattle, Young graduated from the KPU journalism program in 1998, dabbling in that profession before venturing into the non-profit world. Work followed with the Union of BC Municipalities, Canadian National Railway (CN) and, most recently, external relations for the Port of Vancouver. Since 2018 she’s been a member of the chamber/board of trade network, serving as SBOT vice-chair for a time before stepping down to pursue the CEO role.
Adebola Ige
President
EOYBC
A respected community leader, social innovator, and technology professional who has lived in British Columbia for over a decade. He serves as President of the Yoruba Social and Cultural Association of BC, leading programs that promote cultural preservation, youth empowerment, and community development. As a Board Member and Advisor to several organizations, Adebola champions digital literacy, entrepreneurship, and social inclusion across communities.