THE ECONOMIC REVOLUTION IS HERE - GET YOUR BUSINESS READY
Designed to equip local business leaders and entrepreneurs with the tools, insights, and connections they need to thrive in today’s rapidly changing economy.
This one-day event will feature expert speakers, practical strategies, and valuable networking opportunities to help you adapt, innovate, and position your business for success in the face of economic shifts.
TOPICS:
The Innovation Revolution / The Digital Revolution / The Brick & Mortar Revolution / The Growth Revolution / The Ownership Revolution
- 8:30 - 9:00 am Arrival - Light Breakfast - Networking 9:00 - 10:00 am Welcome & Event Icebreaker Moderator: Chelsea Besuijen with Eyes 360 & BNKD Guest Speaker: Robin Szuch with Spectacle Blue
- 10:00 - 11:00 am Session #1 - Innovation Revolution: Design Thinking in Action Guest Speaker: Lyall Samaroden with Bench Solutions
- 11:15 - 12:30 pm Session #2 - Digital Revolution: Cybersecurity for Small Business Guest Panelists: Forethought, Gratisites Inc., JEI Tech, Teckpath
- 12:30 - 12:45 pm Session #3 - Brick & Mortar Revolutions: Buying vs. Leasing
- 12:45 - 1:45 pm Off-Site Tour of The Pointe - Lunch - Networking 1:45 - 2:45 pm Session #4 - Growth Revolution: From Local Roots to National Reach Guest Speaker: Kapil Kalra with NatureMary
- 3:00 - 4:15 pm Session #5 - Ownership Revolution: Purchase, Plan, Preserve the Legacy Guest Planelists: CertaPro Painters, The PatchMasters, Stonehammer Diesel, Community Future Highwood, Village Wellth.
BONUS Event - Speed Networking @ Big Beaver Brewing 6:00 - 8:00 pm Cap off the day with a fun and fast-paced networking session. Connect with fellow professionals, exchange ideas, and build relationships over drinks. ** Bonus Event is included with all FULL-DAY event registration, but can be purchased independently
This conference is brought to you in PARTNERSHIP with The Town of Okotoks & Community Futures Highwood