Speaking
I am available to speak on global affairs, Covid-19, diplomacy, disasters, humanitarian issues, migration, technology and the Ukraine crisis/Black Sea region politics.
Media Appearances
With over two decades of experience in humanitarian work and international journalism, I am a frequent commentator on BBC World, CNN, CTV, CBC and Al Jazeera. My commentaries on global affairs, humanitarian issues and technology are published regularly on CNN Opinion and the Huffington Post.
Talks & Presentations
I love delivering impactful talks. You may have seen me at the Halifax International Security Forum, the World Communications Forum in Istanbul and Geneva, the Oxford University Alumni conference in Vienna, the Atlantic Council (Washington, DC) and London’s Frontline Club regional series. In March 2016 I moderated the pitch stage at the SXSW Festival in Austin.
Ted Talks
By now I've delivered two TEDx talks: evangelizing about collaboration at TEDxUW in Canada and sharing advice on how to make the best choices in life at TEDxCoE Natolin in Poland.
“Collaborator, humanitarian, innovator, expert, and friend. These are just some words that represent Michael. While curating a TED Talk conference in 2015 (Theme: Collaboration), I got to know and work with Michael to help deliver his highly relevant idea regarding the implications of technology on human interactions. Typical of very few TED Talk speakers, Michael’s idea worth spreading was ahead of its time and is only now being discussed on a global forum. Michael is a true Canadian icon and I’m privileged to call him my friend.”