Jonathan Calof is the UNESCO co-chair on anticipatory systems for innovation and venture creation. A professor at the Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa., Dr. Jonathan Calof is a prolific speaker, an author and a world-renowned expert in competitive intelligence and strategic foresight. Frequently quoted in the media, Dr. Calof has been referred to as “the éminence grise of Canadian CI theorists.”, and “regarded worldwide as a competitive intelligence guru. Frost and Sullivan presented him with their lifetime achievement award. Jonathan was recently named chair of the Ontario Intelligence Center of Excellence and organization that represents both foresight and market insight. He is the author of "Gaining insights from events - a Lifetime Journey" - a book that has been referred to a global competitive intelligence phenomenon and has already been translated into multiple languages.

The University of Ottawa, situated in Canada's capital, is celebrated for its academic distinction and cultural inclusivity. Founded in 1848, it offers diverse undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs spanning arts, sciences, law, and medicine. Committed to research and societal progress, its faculty spearhead cutting-edge initiatives tackling global challenges. The University of Ottawa's renowned International Business and Strategy department, within its prestigious Faculty of Business, stands as a pillar of academic excellence and global engagement.