Axis Leadership Forum

"Breaking Barriers, Powering Possibilities"

Axis Connects will host the annual Leadership Forum on Nov 7th, 2023.

Attend our Leadership Forum for access to an incredible roster of leadership experts, coaches, executives, and more – a unique summit that will leave you walking away inspired, with new skills, armed with topical and relevant subject matter, and with new connections.

The Forum will provide a multi-perspective approach including fast track learnings on the future leaders of Calgary, the economy, digital transformation and hot topics followed by a networking cocktail reception.

This years keynote speaker will be announce in early September.

SAVE - THE - DATE
November 7th, 2023 at the TELUS Convention Centre

Agenda (2023)

8:00 – 8:45AM

Registration / Networking 

8:45 – 8:50AM

Opening Remarks

8:50 – 9:20AM

Opening Fireside Chat

  • Topic: How Women in Corporate Leadership are Rewriting the Rules for Success

9:20 – 9:50AM

Plenary Session 1:


9:50 – 10:05AM

Coffee Break 

10:05 – 10:35AM

Plenary Session 2:

  • Topic: The Economic Outlook From a Local and Global Perspective

10:35 – 10:45AM

Transition Break

10:45 - 11:30AM

Morning Breakout Session 1:

  • Topic: The Power of Persuasion and Influence

10:45 - 11:30AM

Morning Breakout Session 2:

  • AI Panel

10:45 - 11:30AM

Morning Breakout Session 3:

  • Topic: The Psychology of Self-esteem

11:30 –12:00PM

Networking + Gold Level Speaker Meet & Greet


12:00 – 1:15PM

Keynote speaker:

  • Topic: Gender Equity in Modern Media

Geena Davis - Academy award-winning actor, Author, Founder & Chair, Geena Davis Institute for Gender in Media

1:15 – 1:25PM 

Transition Break

1:25 - 2:05PM

Afternoon Breakout Session 1:

  • Topic: Women and Wealth

1:25 - 2:05PM

Afternoon Breakout Session 2:

  • Topic: The Benefits of a Balance of Power

1:25 - 2:05PM

Afternoon Breakout Session 3:

  • Topic: Strategic Negotiations - How to Ask for and Get What You Want

2:05 – 2:20PM

Coffee and Snack Break

2:20 – 3:00PM

Workshop 1:

2:20 - 3:00PM

Workshop 2:

2:20 - 3:00PM

Workshop 3:

3:00 – 3:10PM 

Transition Break

3:10 – 3:50PM

Plenary Speaker

3:50 – 4:30PM

Wrap Up Session with Senior Executive Table Hosts

4:30 – 4:40PM

Closing Remarks  

4:40 – 6:00PM

Reception: Connection ‘Hour’ + Headshot Photo Booth

Thank you to our sponsors

This event is powered by the sponsors of Axis Connects and the Calgary Influential Women in Business Awards