Andrew Pelling

Andrew is a professor and Canada Research Chair at the University of Ottawa. He is also the co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Spiderwort, a company dedicated to developing plant-based biomaterials for repairing and regenerating the human body. His unique approach to the work environment allows his team the freedom and flexibility to explore unknown possibilities. Pelling's work has been in the international media spotlight for many years and recognized in outlets such as Wired, Huffington Post, NPR, Scientific American, Popular Science, BBC, Der Spiegel, Deutsche Welle and others, as well as numerous highlights in the Canadian media and Scientific media. Andrew’s unapologetic curiosity and love for creativity will help organisations bring conversations about innovation to the table. His leadership and experience makes him a highly sought after speaker for virtual events.