
ACCESS 2025 - December 2nd - 4th
Keynote Speakers
Liz Bohannon
Opening Keynote
We’ve all heard “It takes a village!” But the vast majority of people are left wondering where exactly to find said village. Is there a number to call or a memo we missed?
Liz Bohannon, a leading workplace connection expert, knows you likely won’t “find” your village. But you can build it. She’s done it time and time again in both personal and professional settings and will teach you and your team how to design a life and organization that prioritizes human connection and relationships and unleashes your people and teams to reach their full potential by going faster and further together.
Designing workplaces that elevate connection and authentic community is the fastest path to collaboration, fulfillment and impact, and it is at the heart of The Community Quotient™, a dynamic and refreshing perspective from Liz Bohannon that disrupts conventional thinking on organizational design.
Liz's authenticity in championing workplace cultures of connection and community stems from her profound understanding of the human experience within organizations. Through her background as a Top 1% VC-Backed Female Founder, Internationally Renowned Keynote Speaker, and Bestselling Author, Liz brings a wealth of practical insights and heartfelt passion to her mission.
Her Bestselling Book Beginner’s Pluck: Build Your Life of Purpose & Impact Now has inspired a successful podcast called Plucking UP, where Liz delves deeper into authentic and vulnerable conversations that explore how the most successful people turn “Pluck Ups” into opportunity for growth and deeper connection with themselves and others.
Closing Keynote
Leo Chan
Leo Chan is the Chief Innovation Igniter of Abound Innovation
Inc. He's a people and heart-first entrepreneur who believes everyone can be an innovator. With 55 US patents and over 20 years of experience, he has helped organizations—from non-profits to Fortune 500s unleash the innovative potential of their employees.
Leo has worked with the world’s most innovative companies. He's spoken at TEDx, SXSW, STORY, WEC, WBECS and many other conferences. Leo’s friendly, joyful and enthusiastic demeanor makes the journey to innovation exciting and attainable.
He's a LinkedIn Learning Instructor and a LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® facilitator who believes unlocking innovation takes new approaches.
Michael Feuz
ITR Economics
Michael Feuz is a key member of ITR Economics’ team of expert economists and consultants. Backed by a decade of experience working for technology start-ups, he contributes to the production of client reports, forecast reviews, economic research, and regular client-facing communications.
Michael majored in business administration at Franciscan University of Steubenville and earned his master’s degree in economics from George Mason University. His accomplishments include building, implementing, and executing multiple go-to-market plans for technology start-ups, advancing as a national finalist in a public speaking competition, and publishing multiple op-eds in major media outlets while working in public relations.
Prior to joining ITR Economics, Michael worked as a technology consultant. He helped manufacturers, construction companies, oil and gas firms, financial institutions, and small businesses enhance their operational efficiencies. He worked with C-suite executives across a wide range of industries to improve intra-company communications, data capture and analysis, sales numbers, and profitability.