On November 13, 2024, the Axis Connects Leadership Forum will bring together 500 mid-to senior-level corporate professionals at the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre. Here’s what to expect.
Hear from inspiring keynote speakers
Every year, the forum hosts some of Canada’s most prominent leaders to share insights, knowledge and experience to help inform and inspire attendees. This year, topics include the future of leadership, sports, politics and more.
Former Prime Minister Stephen J. Harper will discuss the impact the U.S. election will have on Canada, CEO and executive transition practice lead Dr. Ty Wiggins will share insights from his recent book, The New CEO, and Zabeen Hirji, executive advisor on the Future of Work, will explore leadership in a changing landscape. Meghan Donohoe and Sabrina Sullivan will also lead an interactive session on leadership for the future.
Russell Reimer, Alyson Walker and Olympic medalist Diana Matheson will discuss the business of women’s sports, and two trailblazing women in leadership, Dr. Martha Piper and Dr. Indira Samarasekera, will share their experiences breaking down barriers to become the first female presidents of two of Canada’s largest and most prestigious research universities.
Learn and interact at tailored workshops
Attendees can engage in breakout sessions where speakers take a deep dive into specific topics. The workshops offer intimate settings with opportunities to connect through individually tailored conversations.
Choose from an interactive session on negotiation and conflict types with Negotiations Collective CEO Joanna Shea, an insightful look at what’s next for Alberta with Cristina Lopez and Gitane De Silva or a discussion on the gender gap in data with Janine Rogan, author of The Pink Tax, and My Normative CEO Danika Kelly.
Network, network, network!
In a room of people looking to take their leadership to the next level, the forum is designed to make networking easy. Get to know people who have faced or are facing similar professional hurdles. Chat with professionals across the city during the networking cocktail hour, discover how other leaders have overcome barriers or catch up with colleagues between speakers.
Join hundreds of like-minded women on their journey to professional growth and leadership potential and expand your network at this year’s leadership forum.