Agenda

Ruby Jubilee: Celebrating 40 Years of Canadian Excellence

Monday, October 28th, 2024

Delta Hotel Toronto

75 Lower Simcoe Street

Toronto, ON M5J 3A6

7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.	Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00 a.m. – 9:10 a.m.	Welcoming Remarks Erin Davis, Radio Host and Bestselling Author
9:10 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.	Chair’s Welcome and Opening Remarks Shirlee Sharkey, Chair, Board of Directors and Governors, Excellence Canada
9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.	Opening Keynote Address Canada, It’s Time Tony Chapman, Creator and Host of the Award Winning Podcast and Platform Chatter that Matters An engaging panel discussion between industry thought leaders on the future trends and challenges in achieving excellence in Canada Panelists: Danny Asaf, Co-chair of Tory’s Competition and Foreign Investment Group, Author Arlene Dickinson, “Dragon,” CBC’s Dragon’s Den, General Partner, Districy Ventures Capital, Bestselling Author Jon Love, Executive Chair & Founder, KingSett Capital Inc.
10:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.	Keynote Joe Roberts, The Skidrow CEO
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.	Networking and Refreshment Break
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.	Showcase of Excellence: Success Stories Celebrating groundbreaking achievements and success stories of excellence in all its forms, this session features the distinguished recipients of the Canada Awards for Excellence and the innovative co-inventors of the enVy™ Pillow. Expect to be inspired by compelling narratives of perseverance, innovation, and outstanding achievement. Moderator: Erin Davis, Radio Host and Bestselling Author Speakers: Kim Renton, R.N., B.A. and Kathy Young Keefe, R.N., Co-Inventors, enVy™ Pillow Co.
12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.	Buffett Lunch and Networking Board of Governors’ Recognition of Achievement Award Presentation Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon, President and Vice-Chancellor, The University of British Columbia	d
2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.	Excellence in Creativity and Innovation Caitlan Maggs, Speaker, Workshop Director, Author A session focusing on innovation and its role in achieving excellence
2:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.	Presentation of the Canada Awards for Excellence
4:00 p.m. – 4:10 p.m.	Closing Remarks Allan Ebedes, CEO, Excellence Canada
4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.	*Cocktail Reception and Networking*

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!