Shaun Boothe
Keynote Speaker
Shaun Boothe is an award-winning hip-hop artist and world-renowned speaker who has gained recognition for his ‘Unauthorized Biography Series’, a critically acclaimed musical project that is a unique celebration of some of the world’s most influential cultural icons. Featuring iconic figures such as Bob Marley, Terry Fox, Chris Hadfield, Malala Yousafzai, Serena Williams, Oprah Winfrey, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., among others , Shaun Boothe educates and inspires through a series of biographical hip-hop tracks, revitalizing their stories and legacy in a way that is one of a kind.
Shaun has shared stages with several prominent celebrities such as Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, and Lauryn Hill. His innovative and creative work has garnered attention in the entertainment industry and features in global publications and media outlets.
After spending over ten years in the music industry, Boothe decided to focus on his passion for motivating others through his work. He has since then become a successful motivational speaker and performing artist, moving others to achieve their own greatness.
Shaun’s series has been presented at events around the world, campuses, associations, and corporations, including TEDx, Queens School of Business, and to hundreds of thousands of people in various performing arts centres around the world.
Speakers

Alan Barkun
Keynote Address - Acute Non Variceal Upper GI Bleeding: What Do I Need To Know In 2024?
McGill University

Juan Gonzalez-Abraldes
Optimizing Patient Outcomes in Liver Disease
Best of DDW/ECCO/Liver Meeting
University of Alberta

Saumya Jayakumar
Associate Professor
Optimizing Patient Outcomes in Liver Disease
University of Alberta

Puja R. Kumar
Endo-Hepatology - A New Frontier
University of Calgary, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Michael Laffin
Perianal Crohn's Disease in 2024
Case-Based Multidisciplinary IBD Care
University of Alberta

Puneeta Tandon
Associate Professor
Optimizing Patient Outcomes in Liver Disease
University of Alberta
Moderators

Karen Kroeker
Welcome Remarks
Perianal Crohn's Disease in 2024
Case-Based Multidisciplinary IBD Care
University of Alberta