DATE: November 9, 2020
TIME: 5:00 - 6:30 pm ET | 2:00 - 3:30 pm PT
“One is too small of a number to achieve greatness.” ~ John C. Maxwell
Let’s socially connect while physically distancing on November 9th, 2020. Unwind, pour yourself a beverage, and get ready to meet some friendly faces during this virtual “Happy Hour”. We encourage open discussions so we can learn from each other and hopefully we can make some new connections too. Remember - It's not only what you know, but who you know that counts!
What to expect? We’ll have themed and open networking rooms available to help you meet new friends, get support and advice you need. Select the topic you want to discuss, bring your questions and enjoy the ride.
This virtual event is open to all attendees of WBE Canada’s 11th Annual Conference.
The WBE Canada Annual Conference is about building networks of connections that will be there to support you throughout your business and career. Attendees will be from all industries, levels (entry level right up to CEO) and across all departments (marketing, procurement, HR, sales, etc.) and with a variety of interests. Room capacity is limited to allow great conversations so register early to claim your preferred spot.
We designed our Conference to meet our stakeholders' needs...
| ROOM | TOPIC | HOST |
|---|---|---|
| Room 1 | ASK WBE CANADAInformation about WBE certification, certification benefits, upcoming events and more. | WBE Canada |
| Room 2 | BUILDING A POWERFUL NETWORKFind out what women are saying and doing to create powerful circles of women leaders, focused on winning and taking their business to the next level, while still growing as a person and maintaining a healthy and balanced life. | BDC |
| Room 3 | THRIVING UNDER STRESSJoin us for a thought-provoking discussion about building resiliency and navigating challenging times. Bring your favourite beverage and prepare to be inspired, as you learn from and connect with like-minded professionals. | CLEAR CONCEPT |
| Room 4 | ADVANCING THROUGH ADVERSITYNope, you’re not losing your mind and you’re not too sensitive…..it’s just that our coping skills are worn down to the nub. Join this conversation about leadership during crisis, examine risk-taking strategies during a pandemic and let’s talk honestly about diversity, equity and inclusion. | GM |
| Room 5 | GROW YOUR MARKETSReady. Set. Export! Join Export Development Canada (EDC) and the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) for an informal discussion on government support available to help you take your business to the world.. | Global Affairs Canada & EDC |
| Room 6 | FUNDAMENTALS AND UPDATES ON DOING BUSINESS WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENTLearn how to better understand and navigate the federal procurement process as a small business. Plus get a quick overview of PSPC’s new procurement tool, SAP Ariba and other tools a Government of Canada buyer uses for purchasing professional services. | OSME, Government of Canada |
| Room 7 | FINANCIAL PLANNING STRATEGIES FOR BUSINESS OWNERSDiscussion on financial planning opportunities and strategies available for business Owners in order to achieve their life goals. | RBC |
| Room 8 | THE PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL VALUE OF INNOVATION ENERGYJoin great conversation about the value of innovation energy and how to cultivate it personally in ourselves and in others. Also – open discussion on the impact of COVID-19 and how to fuel your team’s productive energy in a remote work environment. | THE IDEA SUITE |
| Room 9 | DISCOVER WHAT MAKES YOU TICK AT WORK - COME PLAY OUR CARD GAME AND WIN PRIZES!!Switch it up and join us for cards, cocktails and conversation! The cards will help you uncover your core motivational drivers at work – all while you enjoy your favourite cocktail, over great conversation. | SPARK ENGAGEMENT INDEX |
| Room 10 | WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP: IT'S OUR TIMEWomen in global leadership roles are being lauded for their handling of the Covid crisis. Join this session to explore how women are well equipped to lead through crisis and some key behaviours that often derail our impact. | THE ROUNDTABLE |
| Room 11 | WORKING THROUGH DOUBT TO SUCCEEDThis session builts out on the insights gained from How Women Entrepreneurs Lead and Grow with Attitude, Capabilities and Competencies Knowldge Pod and the Pivotal Leadership Diagnostic, We learned that only 50% of WBE Business Owners are confident in their ability succeed. Mindset for Success and self-confidence need to be our community's focus. Join a conversation about the formula for success and five ways that you can influence your success. | PIVOTAL COACHING |
| Room 12 | THE FUTURE OF SUPPLIER DIVERSITYJoin us if you are interested in learning about the perks of Corporate or Government Membership with WBE Canada. Silvia will be joined by Jamie Crump (The Richwell Group), lead consultant for Supplier Diversity Accelerator, Justin Talbot-Stern (B2Gnow), provider of WBE Database and Paul Larson (University of Manitoba), lead researcher for National Survey on Supplier Diversity. | WBE CANADA |
| Room 13 | HAPPY HOURJoin us for a virtual Happy Hour! Pour your favourite glass of wine or cocktail, sign in to the Happy Hour room and join us for a casual conversation about your day and what you are drinking. The conversation will be led by Marte of SommEvents. | SOMMEVENTS |
| Room 14 | HAPPY HOURCasual conversations with a glass of your favourite beverage. | TD BANK GROUP |
| Room 15 | HAPPY HOURCasual conversations with a glass of your favourite beverage. | TOYOTA |
| Room 16 | FIND SUPPORT FOR YOUR BUSINESS IN THE GOVERNMENT LANDSCAPEChat with an Innovation Canada Expert and find out about government support for business - and how to access them | INNOVATION CANADA |