Adaptive Innovation: Leading the Future (Lunch n’ Learn)

Join us for a day of networking,
inspiring stories & education! 

Lunch and refreshments included. Space is limited.

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Registration & Networking
8:30 am – 9:00 am

 

Presentations
9:00 am – 3:30 pm

 

Networking for All the Right Reasons

Risha Yorke, Owner, Yorke Motivational Consulting 

A facilitated networking session focused on finding the connections you need and learning about the connections you never knew you needed.

 

 

 

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Redefining the future of marketing through personal branding and storytelling

Jiun Liao, Owner, Lobo Media Marketing

Redefining the future of marketing through personal branding and storytelling.

As a strategic marketing consultant, Jiun’s passion lies in educating and inspiring people to transform the way businesses approach their marketing. Developing marketing strategies and building campaigns that create experiences people want to talk about. Jiun helps businesses generate long term growth and become better, smarter marketers. Learn to market with people instead of to them, to build relationships in a digital world, and attract better (not just more) customers.

 

 

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Innovator Insights: From Concept to Creation

Join us for an exciting panel where local entrepreneurs share their journeys of adapting and turning innovative ideas into successful products and services.

 

 

 

 

Featuring:

Lauren Andrew – AWAKE

Lauren Andrew has over 12 years of experience in the sports and entertainment industry and event management, including running her own boutique business, Lauren Andrew Events. She is also the co-founder of AWAKE, which combines her expertise with her passion for rituals, traditions, and community. AWAKE is pioneering innovative cemetery solutions and offers Canada’s only patented soil that transforms cremation ashes into organic earth.

 

Marc Bennett – StagePro Canada

Marc, local musician turned entrepreneur, developed StagePro Canada to meet the industry’s need for providing musicians and public speakers with a fully programmable, user-friendly stage interface that enhances performance confidence with zero hassle. His innovation led to a stage prompter powered by custom-built StagePro software, offering performers and presenters customizable and programmable management of speeches, lyrics, set lists, and more!

 

Ashley Szakal – PJ Trailers Ontario

Ashley and Jordan Szakal are the founders of PJ Trailers Ontario, combining Jordan’s trailer expertise with Ashley’s background in technology and advanced manufacturing. Together, they also founded Vauner Technologies, a company focused on developing innovative trailer technology, with a commitment to setting industry standards in quality and customer satisfaction.

 

 

Ian Barker – TradesCall

Ian has built a career in technology sales, holding key roles as an Account Executive at Salesforce, FinancialForce, and NetSuite. His latest venture, TradesCall, leverages AI to replace traditional receptionists, helping trades companies capture every lead, maximize revenue, and focus on what they do best—delivering exceptional work.

 

 

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Adaptability Quotient and the Future of Work

Kelly Parke, Course Director, Schulich School of Business 

Unlocking the potential of AQ, or Adaptability Quotient, is paramount for the future of work. This presentation not only demystifies the concept of AQ for individuals but also equips organizations to fortify their workforce for the future. In an era defined by rapid technological advancements, the ability to adapt swiftly has never been more critical. Irrespective of the industry, mastering the art of adaptation and excelling amid uncertainty will be the linchpin of survival.

 

 

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