Meet our hosts and emcees
Your host is the first thing the room feels.
Before the first keynote, somebody has to open the stage, keep the clock on time and turn a ballroom of people into one room. We have three people we trust with that job. Meet Nicole Dubé, Erika Casupanan and Daniel Lewis.
Tell us about the room. We will tell you who we would put in it.
Nicole on stage.
Host, emcee and moderator
Nicole Dubé
A journalist’s curiosity, pointed at your program.
Creator of STORYOSITY™ and a sought-after emcee, panel host and moderator, and longtime host of the #1 morning show, CTV Morning Live Winnipeg.
What changes when she has the mic
- Asks the thoughtful question. She brings a journalist’s curiosity to every conversation she hosts.
- Keeps it on track. Discussions stay on time and on point, and ideas land clearly with the audience.
- Steers, never just fills time. Clarity, curiosity and energy, whether she is opening the stage, moderating a panel or hosting the whole event.
Nicole’s MC reel2025
Nicole, thank you again for your time and preparedness for our event as the Emcee. This was one of the best shows we have had and you ensured a smooth and memorable experience for everyone.
I invited Nicole to host our gala, and she raised the bar. She was warm, professional, and responsive. She brought the script to life, reading the room and creating genuine moments of connection. Nicole honoured our guests, engaged our audience, and kept the program moving with ease. She also took the time to see opportunities in everything we were doing and offered thoughtful suggestions that made the event better.
Nicole is kind, collaborative, and truly excellent at what she does. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
Erika on stage.
Host, emcee and panel moderator
Erika Casupanan
Gravitas and warmth on every stage.
The first Canadian winner of Survivor, and a polished, versatile moderator, emcee and host, with on-air experience at ET Canada, her own podcast, Happy to See Me, and a background in acting and comedic performance.
What changes when she has the mic
- Guides the conversation. Roots in PR, tech communications and media give her a keen sense of how to steer a panel.
- Handles the transitions. She knows how to move an audience from one moment to the next with confidence.
- Brings humour with the polish. Storytelling, humour and professionalism, whether she is moderating a panel or hosting a gala.
Erika’s speaker reel2026
Erika did a great job and the audience have given us great feedback on the event and Erika! Many thanks for all your help with this in the run up to the event too.
The feedback I’ve received after my events consistently highlights Erika’s moderation as essential to their success. After my very first event with her, three separate event organizers asked me for her contact information. If you are looking for a moderator for your next panel or a keynote speaker with the ability to inspire your group, I would recommend Erika wholeheartedly.
Daniel on stage.
Opening keynote and emcee
Daniel Lewis
The energy that opens the room.
Dubbed “Human Caffeine” for his stage presence, and winner of the 2025 Smart Speaker Award for “Best of the Stage.”
What changes when he opens your event
- Sets the tone. A planner said he was a meaningful way to open the conference, and that he set the tone beautifully for the days ahead.
- Captivates the whole room. Opening an event for 600 attendees, he had every single one engaged.
- Tailors it to your event. He takes the time to understand your work, so the message lands with your people.
Daniel’s speaker reel2026
Daniel hosts the UNIQLO Eaton Centre opening2025
It was great! Daniel was awesome; he crushed it as an Emcee! People loved him.
The conference went very well, and Daniel was a hit with our audience. His message truly resonated with our members, and he brought great energy, insight, and connection to the room. We really appreciated his contribution to the program and the impact he had on the overall conference experience.
Not sure which host fits?
Tell us about the room, the run of show and the feeling you want people to leave with. We will tell you who we would put on the stage, and why.
