Performance Excellence Summit & Canada Awards for Excellence
The Future of Work: Redefining Excellence in a New Era
Excellence Canada is proud to present the annual Performance Excellence Summit & the 39th Canada Awards for Excellence ceremony, our flagship event attracting more than 300+ business professionals.

The Future of Work: Redefining Excellence in a New Era
November 17th, 2023
Performance Excellence Summit & Canada Awards for Excellence
Be part of the 39th annual Performance Excellence Summit & Canada Awards for Excellence presented by Excellence Canada. This year’s theme is “The Future of Work: Redefining Excellence in a New Era”. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this transformative event that celebrates excellence and sets the stage for a successful future. Gain valuable insights, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and discover innovative strategies to thrive in this new era.
Let’s come together and celebrate Excellence!

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Find Your Inspiration
Keynote and summit speakers are chosen not only for their expertise but their passion to inspire you towards Excellence.

Master of Ceremonies
ERIN DAVIS
Radio Host and Bestselling Author

Welcoming Address
Shirlee Sharkey
Chair, Board of Directors and Governors, Excellence Canada

Opening Keynote
Dr. LANCE SECRETAN
Spiritual Thought Leader, Author, Advisor and Expert on Corporate Culture

Keynote
MARY DEACON
Chair, Bell Let’s Talk

Keynote
JEFFREY B. MOAT
Chief Executive Officer, Pallium Canada

Keynote
CAITLAN MAGGS
Creative Consultant, Speaker and Author

Closing Keynote
LINDA NAZARETH
Economist, Futurist, Author and Keynote Speaker

Closing Address
Allan Ebedes
President & CEO, Excellence Canada
Board of Governors’ Recognition of
Achievement Award Recipients

Special Recognition
AJAY K. AGRAWAL
Geoffrey Taber Chair in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto and NBER

Special Recognition
Professor David R. Beatty C.M., O.B.E., F.ICD, CFA
The David & Sharon Johnston Center for Corporate Governance Innovation
Professor of Strategy, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto

Special Recognition
Dr. Samir K. Sinha MD, DPhil, FRCPC, AGSF
Director of Geriatrics, at Sinai Health System and the University Health Network
Professor of Medicine at the University of Toronto and the Director of Health Policy Research at Toronto Metropolitan University’s National Institute on Ageing
Why attend?
Connect with Peers
We know you’ve heard it all before, but networking is a huge part of your professional success. Network with other industry leaders in your field. Make new contacts and create strategic relationships.
Gain Insight
Explore and understand what it takes to be a strong and viable organization in today’s globally competitive environment. Hear from high-profile keynotes and speakers who will transform the way you think about business.
Best Practices
Hear from award recipient organizations and use their best practices to grow your organization and achieve success. Experience real stories and use the lessons learned to motivate and inspire yourself and your teams.
Exchange Ideas
No matter how experienced you are at your business, there is always the opportunity to learn and become better at what you do. Exchange ideas with like-minded business leaders and improve the way you do business.
Discover New Tools
Innovative products and services are necessary to stay competitive. Discover how Excellence Canada’s innovative tools have helped thousands of organizations improve performance and achieve positive results.
Value for Your Money
Our events are competitively priced to provide you with the best value for your money. Purchase an individual ticket or save when you purchase a table of 10. Excellence Canada partner discounts apply.
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Thank You to Our Supporters
Excellence Canada gratefully acknowledges the support of the following Partners and Supporters of Canadian Excellence. We couldn’t have done it without you!
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Each year, the Performance Excellence Summit & Canada Awards for Excellence attracts 500+ leaders and decision-makers from all sectors and includes a line-up of high profile speakers, presentation of the Canada Awards for Excellence and Board of Governors’ Special Recognition of Achievement Award. Don’t miss out!