Delve into insightful panel discussions, engage in interactive breakout sessions, and network with fellow professionals and ecosystem organizations. From exploring the intersectionality of business to mastering how to differentiate your business, this symposium offers a unique opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. Reserve your spot today and be part of a dynamic community driving positive change and inclusion in business.

Join us for an in-person experience that’s absolutely  FREE! 

Date: September 11th, 2024
Time: 8:30am-5pm
Location: Sheraton Wall Centre, 1000 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2R9

AGENDA

8:30am – 10am: Registration, Breakfast and Ecosystem Showcase

Enjoy breakfast while connecting with our CGLCC Certified Suppliers and Ecosystem Organization Partners at their booths. Find about more about their services and how you can collaborate and work together.  

10:00am – 10:15am: Opening remarks

10:15am – 11:15am: Supplier Diversity Panel

11:30am – 12:30pm:  Morning Breakout Sessions
– Access to funding for small businesses
– Differentiating Your Business in a Sea of Sameness

12:30pm – 1:30pm:  Lunch 

1:30pm – 2:30pm:  Afternoon Breakout Sessions
– Going Global
– Ethical Marketing & Sales: A Radical Approach to Business Based on Consent 

2:30pm -2:45pm: Coffee Break

2:45pm – 4:00pm:  Keynote
Shine Bright

4:00pm – 5:00pm: Mingling and Ecosystem Showcase

Ecosystem Showcase

Are you a CGLCC-certified supplier or ecosystem organization partner? Would you like a booth during our ecosystem showcase to promote and share your business or organization? The showcase will take place from 8:30am-10:00am, and again from 4:00pm-5:00pm. Each booth is 6ft x 30 inches, has two chairs, and linen, and can be shared with another business. Please send an email to chris.mariano@cglcc.ca(opens default email app) to register immediately for a booth – space is limited!