A welcoming, inspiring space to step outside the classroom and into the broader world of business. This conference is designed to help you connect with industry leaders, build meaningful relationships, and explore what success can look like on your own terms—through conversation, curiosity, and community.

❋ Meaningful Connections

Meet students from diverse programs and backgrounds, form genuine friendships, and expand your network in ways that feel natural and authentic—not forced or transactional.

❋ Industry Insight

Engage with professionals who are shaping their fields. Through panels, talks, and conversations, you’ll gain real-world perspectives on careers, leadership, and the many paths business can take beyond textbooks.

❋ Exploration Beyond the Classroom

This is a space to rethink what “business” means to you. You’ll be encouraged to reflect on your values, interests, and goals—and how they can translate into fulfilling careers and impactful work.

❋ A Supportive, Inclusive Environment

Come as you are. The conference prioritizes respect, comfort, and openness so everyone feels empowered to participate, ask questions, and share ideas.

OUR SPEAKERS

Tia Upshaw

Atlantic Canada's Top 50 CEO 2025 | 25 Most Powerful Women in Atlantic Canada 2025 | Top 100 Black Women in Canada to watch 2023 | CEO | Founder of BWIE & CEO | Founder It Is Tia Upshaw

Ann-Marie Flinn

Champion Change Agency - Helping individuals, teams and organizations navigate through Change. Certified Diverse Supplier |Proud P&G Alumni | Leadership Coach | Facilitator | Board of Directors member

Johanne Belanger

CEO, Sodexo Canada

Doreen MacAulay

Consultant | Facilitator | Life-long Learner