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This Plenary session will cover a range of topics including: • Is it time to Ring the Alarm on Harmful Tech? • What about small new startups that depend on Social Media? • What should we focus our attention on in making policy changes? • What about Australia’s “bargain code” as a policy? • What should the next generation of “net” look like? • What is the role of Social Media? Should there be accountability for the spread of misinformation? • Should interests come before values? Should governments step in and start regulating? • Is attention the currency of the 21st century? • What is responsible Social Media and how to use it for the benefit of all? How should it shift? • Should Social Media be publicly owned? • How can Social Media abide by rules and become safer? Is this possible? • How can we support entrepreneurship and new competition? Etc. -
Learn how you can increase your company’s profitability, productivity, and innovation through exporting. As a key sponsor for EXCELerate 2021, Export Development Canada is proud to present this session highlighting the benefits for your company of exporting. The session will explore strategies and tips on how to overcome common barriers such as finding new customers, accessing market intelligence, and getting the working capital you need to finance your export business. You will also hear first-hand from highly successful entrepreneurs who will share their inspiring stories, lessons learned, and practical tips for success. -
This session will showcase prominent leaders who will share their views reflecting on the current trends and issues, the rise of dementia and other diseases, the increased burden on families, patients and caregivers, the need for more teamwork, collaborative communication, and professionals whose innovative ideas and approaches in a variety of health care fields can make breakthroughs. There is no “one solution”; however, after years of “just talking” is it time to come up with National Standards and provide the investment healthcare deserves to support the most vulnerable in our society? The panelists are all making strides in healthcare issues and the social goals we most care about as it relates to EXCELerates’ four major themes: leadership, global competitiveness, business growth and megatrends. What are the current trends and issues? Provide baseline information. How can we deliver better health outcomes for less money spent? Can we transform healthcare through communications technology? Coming out of COVID, what do we hang on to and what do we let go? What needs to change in Care Facilities? We will have a “tsunami of elders” in the next 30 years. Who will care for them and at what cost? -
Global consumer buying habits continually are changing, especially among women and youth who are speaking out more. They crave authenticity and purpose, and issues they most care about, which are key elements for a successful brand. So, what are corporations and public institutions doing to stand out and be different? In this session we showcase leaders whose innovative ideas are generating a new model of doing business. Each panelist shares their own underlying culture addressing this new leadership incorporating socially, environmentally, and corporately responsible behaviours in their business practices, including sustainability, inclusiveness, diversity, and gender equality. This Plenary Session goal is to provide delegates with innovative, dynamic, and thoughtful ideas to inspire a leadership growth. Women increasingly play a powerful role in driving global changes. We believe that sharing “best practices” will drive unprecedented positive change for all businesses, no matter their size or sector. Our keynote panelists are prominent leaders who will share their views reflecting on how they are making strides in issues we most care about while serving clients and social goals as it relates to the four major conference themes: leadership, global competitiveness, business growth and megatrends. -
For business owners who want to learn more about the tremendous opportunities to open doors and to access more business with “Big Brands” through supplier diversity. The focus is on learning how to cultivate, build and grow relationships and business opportunities between certified diverse suppliers, corporations, and public organizations. Learn more about those championing inclusive procurement and supplier diversity. Our panelists are prominent corporate and government leaders who will share their views reflecting on how they are making strides in assisting WBOs benefit from certification. What is certification? What is the process? What are the Qualifications to become a women certified business owner? What organizations do certification and what are the differences? This session will cover issues we most care about while serving clients and social goals as it relates to the four major conference themes: leadership, global competitiveness, business growth and megatrends. -
Women increasingly play a powerful role in driving global changes. By providing powerful and meaningful messages of “Women Championing Women”, we know a difference can be made for women, girls, and the next generation of leaders. This section of the 2021 Summit Series will showcase a panel of inspirational women leaders and trailblazers who have had impact on communities, society and the world. Sharing their sage advice and brilliant perspectives on their ups and downs, their failures and wins, their strategies and tactics for their success, they are all passionate leaders who will encourage, inspire, and motivate you to become the successful woman you want to be! -
Includes Access to ALL 10 days and 20+ sessions with International and Innovative speakers; GroYourBiz Award Winners; Keynote Speakers; Special Message from Honourable Janet Austin Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia