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Below Speakers Have Spoken At Our Events
Discover world-renowned speakers who have inspired change and innovation. Join them at the upcoming Global Economic Diversification Summit!
H.E. Felipe Calderon
Former Mexico President
Dr. Makaziwe Mandela
Eldest Daughter of President Mandela
H.E. Dr. Jewel Taylor
Former Vice President of Liberia
H.E. Julia Gillard
Former Prime Minister of Australia
Dr. Martin Luther King Jnr III
Human Rights Activist
Chief Tony Alexis
Leader, Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation
Margaret Trudeau
Former 1st Lady of Canada & Mother of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Shan Foster
Former NBA Star
H.E.Fatima Braoulé Méïté
Mali Ambassador to Canada
Her Honor Hon. Salma Lakhani
Lt. Governor of Alberta
Arisa Cox
Exec. Director of Big Brother Canada
Mayor Amarjeet Sohi
Mayor of Edmonton
Soraya Martinez Ferrada
Minister of Tourism
Ben Dotsei Malor
Chief Editor of United Nations News
Hon. Kamal Khera
Minister of Diversity, Canada
Chief Constable Mark Neufeld
Calgary Police Chief
Dr. Cindy Blackstock
Canadian activist
Minda Harts
celebrated author and influential speaker
Councillor Glen Finstad
Deputy Mayor, City of Leduc
Manjit Minhas
Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel for Queen's Own Rifles
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Zehra Fattah
Founder and Managing Director of Kent Consulting & Events, UAE
H.E. Fatima Braoule Meite
Mali Ambassador to Canada
H.E. Cheryl Bazard
Bahamas' Ambassador to Belgium and the European Union
Hilda Fankah-Arthur, PhD
President/Founder of CeFIE Canada
Shindale Seale, PhD
Cultural Equity & Leadership Strategist
Khwezi Mbolekwa, PhD
Vice-President People, Culture & Innovation - Keyano College, AB Canada
Dr. Jewel Taylor
Former Vice President, Republic of Liberia
Dennis Kennedy
Founder/Chairman, National Diversity Council, USA
Discover our captivating events
Each event is thoughtfully curated to inspire, connect, and drive innovation across diverse industries
GED Summit
May 21-23, 2025 Shaw Centre, Ottawa
The Global Economic Diversification Summit is a premier event bringing together thought leaders, policymakers, industry experts, and innovators from around the world to discuss and explore strategies for fostering economic diversification. This summit serves as a unique platform for sharing insights, best practices, and success stories.
W.E.E Day
May 21st, 2025 Shaw Centre, Ottawa
Join us for an impactful day dedicated to Women Economic Empowerment Day at the first day of Global Economic Diversification Summit!This special event brings together influential leaders, entrepreneurs, and visionaries to focus on accelerating economic empowerment for women worldwide.
WODIL Conference
September 18-19, 2025, Edmonton
This year’s theme, “Navigating New Frontiers: Embracing Diversity And Inclusion In The AI & Automation Era,” addresses one of the most crucial discussions of our time—how to harness the power of AI and automation while ensuring that diversity and inclusion remain central to these advancements.