Here’s what you missed at the 2025 Axis Connects Stampede Round Up, including a big announcement for what’s next at Axis.
This week, hundreds of leaders from Calgary’s business community gathered at the Deane House for the annual Axis Connects Stampede Round Up. Dressed in their best Stampede gear, leaders mixed and mingled and helped raise funds for YW Calgary.
As the hot sun shone down, changemakers made connections over cool cocktails and light bites, celebrated one another and raised a glass to the collaborative work being done to advance women in business.
The Honourable Tanya Fir, Alberta’s Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women, kicked off the afternoon by affirming the province’s commitment to increasing women’s participation in the Alberta economy and her support for organizations leading the change, like Axis.
As she looked to the crowd, she captured the essence of the event, saying, “This is what community truly looks like: businesses, leaders and organizations working together to build, drive change and uplift one another.”
Exciting things to come
This year’s event also included an exciting announcement from Nuvyn Peters, CEO of Axis Connects, who revealed Axis’ latest opportunity for members: Axis’ Member Experiences.
The Member Experiences program provides Axis members with exclusive access to events and unique offerings throughout the city, allowing them to extend community-building and networking opportunities beyond the workplace.
The first offering is a trial membership to the newly opened Eau Claire Athletic Club. This two-year invitation-only offering gives Axis members exclusive pricing to test out the new athletic club before committing to a full membership.
Peters also announced that this year’s Leadership Forum will be held on November 25 at the Calgary Telus Convention Centre, and early-bird tickets are on sale. The 2026 Calgary Influential Women in Business Awards nominations are also open.
Axis is looking to the future, with new events like the announced three-part Board Readiness Series in partnership with Board Ready Women, starting in September. Women will gain insider tips on board interviews, recruitment, etiquette and more, and registration is now open.
Don’t miss more events like this. Become a member today.