Sponsored and Hosted by Fasken Martinueau DuMoulin, LLP
Open to the business community. For additional reception tickets, click here.
“An Evening with Entrepreneurs from around the Globe: Meet, Mingle, and be Inspired!”
Welcome Remarks by Barbara Mowat, President & Founder of GroYourBiz /Impact Communications and EXCELerate Conferences
National Anthems by Seven & Aisha from Sarah MacLachlan School of Music
MC: Pamela Martin, BC Liberals’ Director of Engagement and Liaison to B.C. Premier Christy Clark, former TV News anchor and reporter
Welcome Remarks by: Michael E. Bonner, Senior Vice President and Regional Head, BC & Yukon Division
Welcome Remarks by Amy Carruthers, Partner at Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP
Plenary Session: “Collaborating on the Future We Want!”
We all want a better future. But there is still a chasm between how the world is and how we want it to be – between how we want to be and how we, in our day-to-day ‘business as usual’, actually are.
There was exciting movement toward closing that chasm in 2015. Internationally, the world’s governments came together under the UN umbrella to adopt the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the landmark Paris climate agreement. In Canada, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission released its final report and recommendations, and the Canadian Government declared its intention to implement the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Moving into 2016, we see growing commitments from governments and the private sector alike to enfranchise all people both socially and economically to build the future we want.
How do we as individuals and businesses harness and advance these high-level, multi stakeholder commitments to sustainable, inclusive growth, stability and prosperity?
Women increasingly play a powerful role in driving global changes. We believe that collaboration will drive unprecedented positive change. Our conference vision is to provide a unique platform to connect you to powerful new solutions and opportunities.
Our keynote panelists are prominent leaders who will share their views reflecting on the four major conference themes: Leadership, Global Competitiveness, Business Growth and Megatrends:
Moderator: Emily Ohler, CEO of Broadleap Solutions Ltd
Speakers:
- Amanda Ellis, Special Advisor for International Programs & Partnerships, Office of the President, East West Center
- Mahmoud Mohieldin, Senior VP for the SDGs and UN Relations and Partnerships, World Bank Group
- Keith Tuffley, Managing Partner & CEO of Richard Branson’s B Team
- Alyse Nelson, President & CEO of Vital Voices Global Partnership
- Honourable Minister Carolyn Bennett, Ministry of Indigenous & Northern Affairs (invited)
“Dare to Be Feminine for Guts Sake!”
Led by Dr. Kaouthar Darmoni, Founder & Director, Feminine Capital and Goddess Belly Dance, Assistant Professor in Gender & Media at the University of Amsterdam
Reception includes refreshments and appies!
