Name: Community Conference
Address: Victoria, BC, CA

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A NEW WAY FORWARD

COMMUNITY CONFERENCE

HUMANITY | INSPIRATION | TECHNOLOGY | INVESTING | ENTREPRENEURSHIP

VENUE
Westin Bear Mountain Resort
1999 Country Club
Victoria, BC, Canada

2024 DATES
October 26
October 27

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2024 SCHEDULE

ALL ARE WELCOME

DAY

SATURDAY
OCTOBER 26
10AM - 7PM

ELEVATING YOUR LIFE WITH PERSONAL RESILIENCE & FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE

Get tools and insights to reinvigorate your mind and body, elevate your energy and achieve peak performance. Learn how successful leaders build their lifestyle for financial freedom. Sign up for a networking lunch and more.

11AM - 2PM
PERSONAL RESILIENCE & WELLBEING

ELEVATING RESILIENCY PANEL

2PM - 4PM
NETWORKING LUNCH

4PM - 7PM
FINANCIAL RESILIENCE & LIFESTYLE

FINANCIAL RESILIENCE PANEL

FROM 8PM
AFTER DARK PARTY

DAY

SUNDAY
OCTOBER 27
10AM - 7PM

BUILDING THE FUTURE WITH COURAGEOUS COMMUNITIES

Find job opportunities, career advancement, learn from successful entrepreneurs and find investment partners. Discover resilient communities with the entrepreneurs who actually create them and accelerate your growth with new ideas.

11AM - 2PM
COMMUNITY FUNDAMENTALS FOR RESILIENCE

BUILDING THRIVING TEAM CULTURE PANEL

2PM - 4PM
NETWORKING LUNCH

4PM - 7PM
THE FUTURE OF COMMUNITY

CREATING A BETTER WORLD PANEL

LEADERSHIP PANEL

LOCATION

WELCOME TO THE WESTIN BEAR MOUNTAIN GOLF RESORT & SPA

ADDRESS
1999 Country Club Way
Victoria, BC, Canada

Located in the heart of Vancouver Island, this event will be hosted at the stunning Westin Bear Mountain Resort so guests can enjoy cozy rooms, sweeping summit views, an award-winning spa, and several distinctive dining experiences.

CONFERENCE SPEAKERS

Connect with renowned pioneers, new luminaries, insightful investors, founders and thought leaders for captivating talks and discussions that will provide indispensable knowledge. Draw inspiration from revolutionary new ideas, transformative stories and groundbreaking research showcased throughout the conference. Whether you're seeking to spark creativity for your next project, or to gain a deeper understanding of the transformative power of community, this conference will be a springboard for your vision.

KAREN MASON

Karen Mason, CFP, CLU, CHS is a Certified Financial Planner, a Chartered Life Underwriter and a Certified Health Insurance Specialist. Her background includes management roles such as trainer of financial advisors and development manager. She has been involved in Financial Services since 1983 and has worked extensively in the fields of retirement, tax and estate planning, business succession planning, investments and insurance.

CORINA LUDWIG

Corina Ludwig is a technology leader with over 25 years of experience, having scaled FunctionFox, a SaaS company, from concept to acquisition. Her expertise spans product development, operational excellence, and talent management. Corina is passionate about building high-performing teams and fostering inclusive cultures. She also serves as an advisor and board member, helping B2B SaaS companies optimize operations and drive growth.

KYLE CHEVELDAYOFF

Kyle Cheveldayoff is a psychologist who works with individuals, couples, families and groups. He provides specialized services for employers in areas of mindfulness, meditation, stress-reduction and critical incident stress management. His research into the mysteries of life and the Universe have given him new insights into human potential for higher consciousness and well-being.

INGRID VAUGHAN

After more than 15 years of supporting small businesses as a senior HR leader, Ingrid Vaughan is focusing on developing and equipping organizational leaders to grow their confidence and competence in team leadership. Through coaching and the highly acclaimed Smart Leadership Academy, she facilitates transformational journeys for leaders who invest in themselves and their people for high-level results, engaged cultures and organizational growth.

MICHAEL PEIRONE

Michael Peirone is the CEO of Victoria Hand Project, a Canadian charity organization with the mission to provide low-cost, 3D printed prosthetic devices to developing countries and under-served communities. His experience spans a wide range of areas including engineering, operations, intellectual property, business strategy, fundraising and biological systems.

PETRA SKAPA

Petra Skapa is an accomplished Agile specialist, Project Manager, Iteration Manager, Scrum Master, Agile Mentor, Coach and Applications Developer in the creation of custom software business solutions. She has been working in Agile methodologies since 2001 and has taught thousands of students through in person and virtual classes throughout the world and is an expert in the application of Agile process.

KATE FAGAN TAYLOR

Kate Fagan Taylor is a certified Management Consultant and executive coach. Her career spans 25 years of organizational development, including executive leadership, and strategic transformations in the public and academic sectors, not-for-profits, health organizations and the software industry. Her 2023 TEDx talk provides insights into the way we think about time and navigating change.

MUSTAFA ABOUSALEH

Mustafa Abousaleh is the President of the Olive Branch Revival Foundation (OBRF.ca), a national registered charity specializing in community integration and serving immigrant and newcomer beneficiaries hailing from 60+ countries. With his background in Software Engineering, Business, and Philanthropy, Mustafa has started and led over 10 organizations and has developed unique approaches to community organizing. Mustafa and his family of 4 are well travelled global citizens, and they are proud to call Vancouver Island home.

OLGA NETCHAEVA

Olga Netchaeva has 15 years of industry experience as an Organizational Development Consultant and Coach in two provincial governments, supporting senior leaders in technology, science and finance streams. She founded Next Challenge Coaching to help leaders navigate complex change and uncertainty, and create transformative impact in their business. She has an M.Ed. from University of Toronto and specializes in executive and systemic coaching.

NICK DECHEV

Nick Dechev, Ph.D, P.Eng, is the Founder and CTO of Victoria Hand Project and has has over 23 years of experience in Product Design. He is an associate professor at the UVic, overseeing the Biomedical Design and Systems research laboratory, and has previously served as Acting Chairman of the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Director of the Biomedical Engineering Program.

JASON KEENAN

Jason Keenan is a seasoned strategic communicator with a track record of success and a builder of long-term relationships through his company, Audience Public Affairs. He has has developed and implemented audience-focused communication strategies for the private sector, government, international organizations and in the not-for-profit world.

RAY BROUGHAM

Ray Brougham is the President and CEO of Rainhouse Manufacturing Canada Ltd., a leading CNC machining, electronics and contract manufacturing company based in Victoria, British Columbia. Since founding the company in 2001, he has expanded Rainhouse to over 20 employees, serving an incredibly diverse range of companies and industries including manufacturing, medical, scientific, aerospace, technology and military sectors.

DR. ERINNE BRANTER

Erinne Branter grew up in Victoria, British Columbia and completed her Bachelor of Science at the University of Victoria. Upon completion, she attended the University of Melbourne Veterinary School in Australia and graduated with Honors in 2006. Following veterinary school, she completed a small animal rotating surgical and medicine internship at the Animal Medical Center in Manhattan, NY.

DAVID LEVERTON

David Leverton is CEO of Leverton & Associates and has has been actively involved in entrepreneurial activities for over 35 years. He has worked internationally and throughout Canada in executive management positions for several major public attractions including Science Centres, museums and First Nation Cultural Centres. He has also overseen the planning of a new Aquarium and Natural History Centre.

SCOTT DEWIS

Scott Dewis is a founder-CEO with over 22 years of experience. He offers strategic growth advisory services to business owners and founder led companies. He has expertise utilizing proven strategies for predictable sales processes, and helps businesses achieve product-market fit, drive revenue growth and scale. As an entrepreneur with decades of experience, he understands what's required to ensure success.

ROB MCINERNEY

Rob Mcinerney is the CEO of International Gold Vault which provides individuals and institutions with access to wholesale physical gold, silver, platinum, and palladium worldwide, vaulted or delivered. His team has 15+ years experience in precious metals and offers the lowest transaction fees allowing account holders to efficiently trade within all worldwide markets.

ANNE MARIE DRYDEN

Anne Marie Dryden, CFP, CLU, is a Partner with BPF Wealth, a global company with over 2,000 independent financial advisors and over $54 billion in assets under administration. She is an entrepreneur and a 30+ year veteran as a successful independent in the financial services industry with expertise in helping business owners and professionals.

NAAZIM ABDULLA

Naazim Abdulla is a technology leader with over 25 years of diverse experience in entrepreneurship, software engineering and technology management industry. He started his career as a software developer and quickly moved up the corporate ladder. Before founding Naico, Naazim was working in the US for Capital One, with the responsibility of architecting solutions for multimillion dollar software projects.

SHERAN DE ZOYSA

Sheran De Zoysa is the principal lawyer at Lextegic, a boutique law firm in Victoria which offers bespoke strategic advice. He is a global citizen who has lived and worked in five countries with a very diverse set of skills and professional backgrounds. He leverages his broad and far-reaching networks and partnerships to support his clients with a wide array of legal services including property and business law as well as litigation services.

DR. GRAEME MACALONEY

Dr. Graeme Macaloney is the inspiration and founder behind Macaloney's Island Distillery in Victoria, one of the largest single malt whisky distilleries in Canada and the USA. He is its Master Whiskymaker and an expatriate Scot and proud Canadian immigrant with 40 years of international experience spanning Europe, N. America, and Australasia. He has 3 degrees: BSc, MSc, and PhD in fermentation / biochemical engineering in the UK, and a Professional Engineer (APEGA).

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A NEW WAY FORWARD

COMMUNITY CONFERENCE

HUMANITY | INSPIRATION | TECHNOLOGY | INVESTING | ENTREPRENEURSHIP

VENUE
Westin Bear Mountain Resort
1999 Country Club
Victoria, BC, Canada

2024 DATES
October 26
October 27

STAY CONNECTED FOR THE LATEST UPDATES

2024 SCHEDULE

ALL ARE WELCOME

DAY

SATURDAY
OCTOBER 26
10AM - 7PM

DAY

SUNDAY
OCTOBER 27
10AM - 7PM

LOCATION

WELCOME TO THE WESTIN BEAR MOUNTAIN GOLF RESORT & SPA

ADDRESS
1999 Country Club Way
Victoria, BC, Canada

Located in the heart of Vancouver Island, this event will be hosted at the stunning Westin Bear Mountain Resort so guests can enjoy cozy rooms, sweeping summit views, an award-winning spa, and several distinctive dining experiences.

CONFERENCE SPEAKERS

SPONSORS

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A NEW WAY FORWARD

COMMUNITY CONFERENCE

HUMANITY | INSPIRATION | TECHNOLOGY | INVESTING | ENTREPRENEURSHIP

VENUE Westin Bear Mountain Resort 1999 Country Club Victoria, BC, Canada

2024 DATES October 26 October 27

​STAY CONNECTED FOR THE LATEST UPDATES

2024 SCHEDULE

ALL ARE WELCOME

DAY

SATURDAY OCTOBER 26 10AM - 7PM

DAY

SUNDAY OCTOBER 27 10AM - 7PM

LOCATION

WELCOME TO THE WESTIN BEAR MOUNTAIN GOLF RESORT & SPA

ADDRESS 1999 Country Club Way Victoria, BC, Canada

Located in the heart of Vancouver Island, this event will be hosted at the stunning Westin Bear Mountain Resort so guests can enjoy cozy rooms, sweeping summit views, an award-winning spa, and several distinctive dining experiences.

CONFERENCE SPEAKERS

SPONSORS

VENUE
Westin Bear Mountain Resort
1999 Country Club
Victoria, BC, Canada

2024 DATES
October 26
October 27

STAY CONNECTED FOR THE LATEST UPDATES

SATURDAY
OCTOBER 26
10AM - 7PM

SUNDAY
OCTOBER 27
10AM - 7PM

ADDRESS
1999 Country Club Way
Victoria, BC, Canada