As CEO of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, John Geiger leads Canada's foremost geography and exploration organization. He is the internationally bestselling author of seven books — translated into fourteen languages — including Frozen in Time: The Fate of the Franklin Expedition, and a recipient of the Order of Canada and the Polar Medal.

John will share one of the most extraordinary exploration stories in recent memory: in 2024, the RCGS located the wreck of SS Quest — the ship Sir Ernest Shackleton was aboard when he died in 1922, marking the close of the Heroic Age of Polar Exploration. His forthcoming book tells the story of the ship, of Shackleton and his Canadian connections, and of the mission that finally brought Quest to light after a century beneath the waves.

Kevin Callan is the author of 18 books, including the best-selling The Happy Camper and his incredibly popular series of paddling guides. He’s a notable public speaker and frequent guest on radio and television. Kevin is also a regular contributor, blogger and columnist for explore Magazine and Paddling Magazine, and has won several National Magazine Awards. He was made Patron Paddler for Paddle Canada and has recently won several filmmaking awards. Kevin was listed one of the top 100 modern day explorers by the Canadian Geographical Society.