program

Explore the Agenda

Our dynamic two-day agenda is designed to inspire, educate, and empower attendees through engaging keynote speeches, interactive workshops, and thought-provoking panel discussions. From exploring innovative solutions for inclusive business practices to networking with like-minded professionals, each session is tailored to foster collaboration and drive impactful change. With a mix of breakout sessions, cultural performances, and hands-on activities, you’ll gain practical insights and actionable strategies to champion equity and access in the entrepreneurial world. Dive into the details below and start planning your journey to inclusion and innovation!

Day 1 - Opening ceremonies

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Registration, Breakfast & Networking

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Opening Keynote: Building an Inclusive Economy

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Parallel Breakout Sessions

  1. Indigenous and Underserved Youth Entrepreneurship
  2. Women in Business
  3. Senior Entrepreneurship
  4. Tech for All: Digital Inclusion and Access

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch Break & Networking

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM: Afternoon Keynote: Creating Inclusive Entrepreneurial Education

2:30 PM – 4:00 PM: Parallel Workshops

  1. Entrepreneurial Education
  2. Youth and Emerging Entrepreneurs
  3. Inclusive Policy Development
  4. Collaborative Innovation
  5. Mental Health and Well-Being in Business Ecosystems

4:15 PM – 5:00 PM: Closing Panel and Networking Event

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Indigenous & Cultural Performance

Day 2

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Registration, Breakfast & Networking

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Opening Keynote: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Global Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Parallel Breakout Sessions

  1. Youth in Business
  2. Women in Tech
  3. Indigenous & Underserved Entrepreneurs
  4. Collaboration Between Indigenous and Ethno-Cultural Communities

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch Break & Networking

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Afternoon Keynote: Inclusive Policy and Advocacy

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM: Parallel Workshops

  1. Supporting Minority-Owned Startups
  2. Youth and Emerging Entrepreneurs
  3. The Role of Policy in Fostering Inclusive Ecosystems

3:15 PM – 4:30 PM: Business Idea Challenge & Pitch Competition


4:40 PM – 5:00 PM: Closing Remarks

Day 3

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Registration, Breakfast & Networking

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Opening Keynote: Building an Inclusive Economy

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Parallel Breakout Sessions

  1. Indigenous and Underserved Youth Entrepreneurship
  2. Women in Business
  3. Senior Entrepreneurship
  4. Tech for All: Digital Inclusion and Access

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch Break & Networking

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM: Afternoon Keynote: Creating Inclusive Entrepreneurial Education

2:30 PM – 4:00 PM: Parallel Workshops

  1. Entrepreneurial Education
  2. Youth and Emerging Entrepreneurs
  3. Inclusive Policy Development
  4. Collaborative Innovation
  5. Mental Health and Well-Being in Business Ecosystems

4:15 PM – 5:00 PM: Closing Panel and Networking Event

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Indigenous & Cultural Performance