What People Say

photo Christopher Wolf
Director, Strategic Innovation
The Turover Straus Group
Marketing Columnist, QSR Magazine
Springfield, MO (USA)
www.turoverstraus.com



“Dennis is incredibly well connected. His Innovators tours are thoughtfully constructed and have offered me a chance to build relationships with quality people, and meet companies abroad I never could have hoped to connect with on my own. The extended time spent with fellow tour and conference attendees has brought me personal satisfaction and enhanced our mutual business interests many times over the years. The Innovators’ International Food Symposiums’ have obviously become a staple for myself and hundreds of other food professionals seeking the latest insights and to help maintain personal business connections.”

photo Robert Jean
Chief, Prospection industrielle
Hydro-Québec
Montréal (Canada)
hydro.qc.ca



“Getting the job done couldn't be easier when logistics are taken care of, relevant meetings are taken care of, and new friendships form easily, between business meetings and tourist sites, when all the business travelers are happy.”

photo Marcos Fava Neves
President Holding INOVA
Professor of Strategy at FEARP
University of Sao Paulo (Brazil)
www.favaneves.org



“For more than 15 years, I have been speaking at International events, which has led to some of my best and worst moments.  In the last 4 years, I have spoken at several events hosted by The Innovators. These events have had the special touch of Dennis McKnight – someone who travels the world and is always in tune with new trends, market opportunities and business investments. Dennis brings this experience whenever he hosts discussions, events or study trips – there is always adequate time for executives to step out of their company roles, and gain real-world value-added experience.”

photo Susan A. Thompson
President and CEO
The University of Winnipeg Foundation
Winnipeg (Canada)
www.uwinnipegfoundation.ca



“I have been privileged to know Dennis for over 25 years. Dennis is a true visionary. I worked with him when I owned my own business; when I was Mayor of Winnipeg and as Consul General of Canada in the U.S.A. His extraordinary ability to "see" the future, to capture the up-and-coming trends, and to introduce critical global perspectives and experiences, gives us all the opportunity to be ahead of the curve.

“One should never miss the chance to be a part of the Innovators tours...a better investment can not be had.”

photo Dr. David Hughes
Emeritus Professor of Food Marketing
Imperial College
London (UK)
www.profdavidhughes.com



“International in scope, inquisitive by nature, and innovative by design, The Innovators bring a refreshing approach to understanding business developments around the globe. I have learned a great deal, made some fabulous contacts and, what's more, had fun working with them in Europe, North America, South East Asia and Australasia.”

photo Dr. Nadia Voukelatou
Dipartimento Fusione, Tecnologie e presidio Nucleari
ENEA - Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and the Environment
Bologna (Italy)
enea.it



“Participating in the Global Networking Symposium on Bioenergy was a unique experience to take part in - to meet other high level professionals from various countries with important scientific and business information. It allowed me to learn something new, share my knowledge and expertise with others and see if it is possible to make some new contacts - connect, learn and share - the goal of this vibrant young company focused on supporting the development of a global knowledge-based economy.”

photo Darcy Fitzgerald
General Manager
Alberta Livestock Industry Development Fund
Edmonton (Canada)
alidf.ca



“The Innovators have forged a special bond with individuals and companies around the globe through the exceptional Food and Bioenergy Symposiums as well as the many Smart Tours to other countries. The knowledge gained through these first-hand experiences, and the networking opportunities provided, have had a significant effect on the direction taken in both the livestock and food industries in Alberta. Dennis McKnight has helped to open the doors to new ideas, and the eyes to a new way of conducting business.”