Layne, The Auctionista Keynote Speaker from Hamilton, ON

For 12 years Layne has been a powerful voice for change, raising over $22 million for charity through The Auctionista. Now Layne has expanded their focus to help companies build more inclusive cultures. Layne creates a safe environment to talk about Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) subject matter in a thought-provoking way. They use comedy to disarm barriers and make talking about DEI fun, memorable and actionable. Layne delivers keynote addresses, speeches and workshops, taking participants on a captivating journey of self-discovery. Their work stimulates open dialogues and breaks down barriers to foster understanding, while providing support and education for 2SLGBTQ+.