Matthew Vernhout (@emailkarma) is the Principal Email Advisor with Email Industries, where he offers guidance, advice and consulting to clients. With a deep commitment to combating email-related challenges, Matthew holds the role of Secretary at the Coalition Against Unsolicited Commercial Email (CAUCE.org). In addition to his leadership roles, Matthew holds influential positions as the Communications Chair at the AuthIndicators Working Group (BIMIGroup.org) and the Training Vice Chair of the Messaging, Malware, Mobile Anti-Abuse Working Group (M3AAWG). He also serves as Chairperson Emeritus at the ANA's Email Experience Council and as a Board member for the Video Games Ethics Trust and Safety group (VGETS), showcasing his broad industry involvement. Matthew is the visionary founder of the Canadian Email Summit (emailsummit.ca), co-founder of Privacy Summit North (privacysummitnorth.ca) and the EmailDojo (emaildojo.io). Recognized as the 2019 EEC Thought Leader of the Year, he holds the distinction of being a Certified International Privacy Professional (Canada) (CIPP/C), underscoring his expertise in privacy matters. As a sought-after speaker, Matthew frequently addresses audiences at global email marketing and technology conferences, sharing his invaluable insights on industry trends and developments. His celebrated blog, EmailKarma.net, serves as a platform for thought leadership and expert commentary. Social Media: https://ekma.co/m/EmailKarma