Fall Business and Leadership Conference

Preview of our Fall Business and Leadership Conference 2024…

Our 2024 Fall Business and Leadership Conference will be on Thursday, October 24, 2024.

General Rick Hillier, Former Chief of the Defence Staff for Canadian Forces

Throughout his career, General Hillier has had the privilege of commanding troops from the platoon to multi-national formation level within Canada, Europe, Asia and the United States. Appointed as the first Canadian Deputy Commanding General of III Corps, US Army in Fort Hood, Texas, Commander of NATO’s Stabilization Force’s (SFOR) Multinational Division (Southwest) in Bosnia and then Commander of Canada’s Army, Hillier was selected as the Commander of the NATO -led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Kabul, Afghanistan, in October 2003. He assumed duties as the Chief of the Defence Staff in 2005.

As noted by Globe and Mail, “[General] Rick Hillier’s rise through the ranks of the Canadian Armed Forces can be linked to a gale force wind. Few individuals in our history have been as single-handedly accomplished at recrafting the nation’s image”. Since retirement from the Military in 2008, General Hillier has written several books, including the latest bestseller Leadership Matters, incorporating his unprecedented experience to help leaders in all arenas navigating through tough economic times and rethink about the roles and impacts of leaders from a fresh perspective. He has been a Strategic Advisor advising clients in a capacity to some of the country’s top companies such as Exxon Mobil, Telus, Rogers, TD Bank, Tim Hortons and many others.

Keynote Topic: Leadership Under Fire – Lessons Learned From The School of Hard Knocks

“General (Retired) Hillier shares many of the leadership lessons he has absorbed from over 35 years of Military service, constant deployments, work with other nations , government leaders, Civilian and International agencies and , especially, from the privilege of commanding more than 100, 000 Canadian servicemen and women while supporting they and their families in the execution of Canada’s missions at home and around the world .”

Amber MacArthur, Award winning podcaster, author and television host

Amber Mac is an award-winning podcaster, bestselling author, and media host on the topic of AI and emerging technology. In this virtual or in-person presentation, she will guide attendees through her four-part blueprint for not just surviving our fast future but thriving in it.

These lessons include what every leader and professional needs to know to design, grow, learn, and communicate in the age of AI, all while leading with values and making an impact during today’s world of predictable unpredictability. This is a practical, inspirational, and highly relevant talk, delivered with up-to-the-minute tech trends by one of the country’s top technology and innovation voices.

Fireside Keynote Conversation: Relentless Transformation: 4 Lessons to Thrive in our A.I. Future in 2024 and Beyond

Fall 2024 Information

Introduction, Registration and Cancellation Policy

It’s back! In response to Renfrew County’s growing need for local, affordable, and quality professional development opportunities, Algonquin College’s Pembroke Waterfront Campus presents its annual Fall Business Leadership Conference to business and organizational leaders on Thursday, October 24, 2024. Participants can join the conference from their homes or offices or come on campus to network with other conference registrants.

A special thank you to our sponsors. They include Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation, City of Pembroke, Local Immigration Partnership – Lanark & Renfrew, Algonquin College Community Employment Services and the Renfrew and Lanark Labour Market Working Group.

Please note: Registration closes on Wednesday, October 23rd at noon EST.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Early Bird Registration Fee (Until September 30, 2024): $250 + tax and Eventbrite fees (includes 2 keynote addresses, choice of 3 workshops, refreshment breaks, lunch, and an after conference social. For virtual attendees, a $25 gift card will be provided to purchase a special lunch for the day of the conference.

Registration Fee After September 30, 2024: $300 + tax and Eventbrite fees (includes 2 keynote addresses, choice of 3 workshops, refreshment breaks, lunch and an after conference social. For virtual attendees, a $25 gift card will be provided to purchase a special lunch for the day of the virtual conference.

*** Special bonus: Register 3 employees and receive a 4th registration for free! If you register 3 employees to attend the conference, and would like to send a fourth person free, please email Mackenzie Mancell at: mancelm@algonquincollege.com or call 613-735-4700 x2831 to complete the registration for your bonus registration. ***

*Please note: All online registrations are subject to an Eventbrite service fee. If you prefer not to register online, please contact 613-735-4700 ext. 2831 to arrange an alternate payment option.

Please note: Registration closes on Wednesday, October 23rd at noon EST.

BECOME A CONFERENCE SPONSOR

This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with the conference attendees in an impactful way and to promote your business or organization to a group of engaged professionals. Review our Fall 2023 Business and Leadership Conference Sponsorship Package.

CONFERENCE CANCELLATION POLICY:

Substitution:

• If, after registering you are unable to attend, you are welcome to appoint someone else from your organization to attend in your place.
• Please advise substitutions in writing. All substitutions can be emailed to Mackenzie Mancell at: mancelm@algonquincollege.com.
• When requesting a substitution, please indicate which workshops your substitute wishes to attend if they are different from the ones you registered for. We will attempt to accommodate; however, our ability to accommodate is based on the availability of workshops and timing of the request. If we are unable to accommodate, your substitution will be registered in the workshops you originally registered for.

Refunds:

• Cancellation prior to October 16, 2024: 100% refund, minus Eventbrite processing fee.
• Cancellation less than 7 days before conference (after October 17, 2024): No refund
• Cancellation must be in writing. Cancellation notice can be emailed to Leah Cunningham at: mancelm@algonquincollege.com.

Thanks to our past and present sponsors for helping to make this professional development opportunity possible: