Christopher Thompson
Executive Director
Federation of Black Canadians
Christopher Thompson is the Executive Director of The Federation of Black Canadians, a national non-profit organization with over 13 employees across Canada, that advances the social, economic, political and cultural interests of Canadians of African descent. Furthermore, Chris has developed grassroots organizations from having no funding and no staff to groups attaining $100k-2 million+ in annual budgets, while managing over 20 staff collectively across several organizations.
Schedule
75 mins
Meridian Hall - Lower Lobby
Rocket Pitches: Black Innovation Zone Showcase
Discover the brightest Black entrepreneurs as they take center stage in this electrifying pitch showcase! This lightning round features trailblazing early-stage founders and Black women in STEM and who are shaping the future with their innovative startups. Featuring standout ventures from Nobellum, BFN, and FBC, this is your chance to witness groundbreaking ideas that are redefining industries and empowering the next generation of diverse innovators.
