Wednesday, April 25, 2024, 2:00 – 5:00 pm PST
Pan Pacific Hotel, Vancouver, BC, Canada

A Taste of Certification: An Open Session with SDAC (Supplier Diversity Alliance Canada)

Get a “Taste of Certification” firsthand at this dynamic start to your conference as we tap into the power of diverse supplier programs and their many benefits. Hone Your Pitch in an interactive opportunity dedicated to boosting your success throughout the conference. Then, engage with purchasers in-person or virtually in our Hot Opportunities with forward-thinking purchasing representatives from:

  • EY Global Services
  • British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC)
  • BMO Financial Group
  • Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  • TELUS

Hosted by the Supplier Diversity Alliance Canada, this pre-conference event promises invaluable insights and networking that will enhance your EXCELerate experience. Don’t miss out!

Speakers:

  • Cassandra Dorrington, President & CEO, CAMSC (Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council)
  • Chris Mariano, Business Development Manager, West, (Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+Chamber of Commerce)
  • Brad Brohman, Managing Director, IWSCC (Inclusive Workplace and Supply Council of Canada)

Stay and join us for “An Evening with Entrepreneurs from around the Globe: Meet, Mingle, and be Inspired!”

Featuring Mistress of Ceremonies: Pamela Martin, former TV News anchor and reporter and Keynote Speaker – Nathalie Plamondon-Thomas, CEO, THINK Yourself® ACADEMY  “YOU ARE AWESOME”, LIGHT UP YOUR INNER FIRE – “Confidence to Ignite Performance & Thrive Through Change” and finishing off with Lively Entertainment!

Get on the driver seat of your business – and your life – so that you can unlock full potential and EXCELerate your success.

Key Take Aways:

  • Brain Basics: What neuroscience teaches us about harnessing the power of our brains to unlock our potential and improve performance.
  • End Negative Self-Talk: Learn a two-step technique that transforms negative self-talk and limiting beliefs into energizing positive talk.
  • Concrete Strategies: Break the overthinking / stress / negative self-talk / bad habit cycles.
  • Leading for a Change: Concrete commitment to be embrace a specific change which will be sent back to each delegate a month later to extend the positive effect long after the event.

Or…Stay for the entire conference! Also join us at on Thursday, April 25th morning!

In this shared session, the Supplier Diversity Alliance of Canada (SDAC) will deliver a provocative look at the social impact of diverse supplier programs in Canada. Joining with Deb Alcadino and her dynamic topic of “The Business of Doing Good is Changing”, SDAC will explore the symbiotic relationship between supplier diversity, corporate social responsibility and ESG. Learn strategies to leverage certification benefits to take advantage of corporate Canada’s commitment to diversifying their supply chains and how sustainability can be directly linked to a company’s growth.

Learning Objectives & Key Takeaways:

  • Explore the positive relationship between corporate social responsibility , ESG and diverse supplier programs in Canada.
  • Recognize the value of diverse supplier programs in driving your business growth and sustainability.
  • Gain insights into the many benefits of being a certified diverse supplier.
  • Learn strategies to capitalize on business opportunities with those corporations that are committed to “buying diverse”.

Presented by: Supplier Diversity Alliance of Canada and Deb Alcadinho

Speakers:

  • Cassandra Dorrington, President & CEO, CAMSC (Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council)
  • Kailey Gilchrist, Business Development Manager, Corporate, CGLCC, (Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+Chamber of Commerce)
  • Brad Brohman, Managing Director, IWSCC (Inclusive Workplace and Supply Council of Canada)
  • Deb Alcadinho,  Founder, Chief Impact Officer: Business 4 Social Good

Choose Your Package

Choose from 3 options to attend the EXCELerate2024 Conference.

Option 1: SDAC Afternoon Special Session – Free of Charge

Option 2: SDAC Special Session PLUS the Evening Reception

Option 3: SDAC Special Session PLUS the FULL Conference Package – see full Program HERE