Steve and Derek, are dads to Esther the Wonder Pig, and have become among the world's most well-known and successful animal activists. They rescue and rehabilitate abandoned and abused farmed animals, and spread Esther's style of love and compassion, known as the Esther Effect.

Watch for more amazing speakers that are coming on board for our inaugural VegFest event.

Anita Krajnc is co-founder and organizer for Toronto Pig Save and Animal Save Movement. The group's main strategies are bearing witness at animal vigils at slaughterhouses using love-based community organizing. Anita holds a PhD in Political Science, and has taught courses on social movement strategies.

Watch for more amazing speakers that are coming on board for our inaugural VegFest event.

Jenny Henry is an animal rights activist and the founder of Nation Rising - a nonpartisan political advocacy group calling on the government to end animal agriculture subsidies, and redirect that funding to help farmers transition to plant-based farming for the benefit of the people, the planet, and the animals.

Stay tuned! The schedule for the order and the times of our speakers, will be announced closer to the VegFest. You will be able to find it here and on the Burlington VegFest social media.