NGLCC Global 5TH LGBT Summit of the Americas
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Summit Agenda
SUMMIT DAY ONE
WEDNESDAY JUNE 14, 2017
10:00 – 18:00 Registration
10:30 - 12:45 CGLCC AGM & Supplier Diversity Corporate Roundtable (by invitation only)
13:00 – 13:30 Opening Remarks
13:30 – 14:30 Plenary Panel #1: Opportunities for SMEs and Diverse Suppliers in the Current Global Economic Environment
Moderator: Elizabeth Vazquez, WEConnect International
Panel Speakers:
Dominica Groom, Director, Global Supplier Diversity, Marriott International
Kimberley Messer, Business Development Executive, Workforce Diversity & LGBT Markets, IBM
Maryse Robert, Director, Department of Economic Development, Executive Secretariat for Integral Development, Organization of American States
Corporations’ supplier diversity programs and policies provide powerful business opportunities for LGBT entrepreneurs. As companies of all size increasingly operate (and compete) in a globalized economy, it is important to be aware of the current business environment, and the opportunities and challenges that it brings.
This session looks at the 2017 international economic and trade environment, and the implications that it has on all diverse companies.
14:30 - 15:00 Break
15:00 - 16:00 Plenary Panel #2: Practical Advice for Understanding and Navigating the Complexities of International Markets
Moderator: Jim Rondeau, Systematic Design
Business conditions and political environments can vary significantly from one market to the other, particularly at the international level. Therefore, gaining intelligence and advice on foreign markets, and on how these can impact domestic markets, are key to any enterprise, big and small, wanting to expand or just stay competitive.
This panel session brings together experts on international markets who will engage in an open discussion on key foreign markets, and on how these can impact or expand your current and future business potential and activities.
16:00 - 17:00 Plenary Panel #3: Linking LGBT Inclusion and Economic Development
International studies reveal a clear and positive correlation between per capita GDP and legal rights for LGBT people across countries. But the benefits of LGBT rights extend beyond purely economic outcomes to improved personal well-being, such as educational attainment and life expectancy.
The panelists will discuss the progress realized in the world, in particular the Americas, and how international business partnerships can contribute to human rights developments and vice-versa.
17:00 - 20:30 Opening Reception
Hosted by: Pride At Work Canada
Enhance your network opportunities by attending the Toronto ProPride 2017, presented by RBC.
As a delegate of the Summit, you are invited to join Pride at Work Canada and CGLCC to celebrate the commitment made to LGBT inclusion in Canadian workplaces. Network with LGBT professionals and their allies over delicious canapes and cocktails, move to the rhythm of the evening, and bring in the Pride season!This is an invite only event. Delegates attending the NGLCC Global 5th LGBT Summit of the Americas must bring their delegate badges for admission.
SUMMIT DAY TWO
THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2017
07:00 - 16:30 Registration
07:45 - 08:45 Breakfast
Sponsored by: Sun Life Financial
08:45 - 09:45 Morning Keynote Plenary: A Fireside Chat with 3 Leading LGBT Entrepreneurs
Moderator: Charles McKee
Get the day started with a cup of coffee and an open conversation with 3 leading LGBT entrepreneurs. Running companies that employ hundreds and thousands of people, and operating on both sides of the border (and around the world), these leaders will share their story of starting and growing their businesses.
10:00 - 11:00 Concurrent Sessions #1
Concurrent Session #1A: Opportunities in the Americas: Leveraging a Global Network of LGBT Chambers of Commerce
According to the U.S. International Trade Administration, more than 70 percent of the world's purchasing power and 95 percent of potential customers are located outside the United States. Thanks to years of political stability, enhanced market integration resulting from the establishment of many free-trade agreements, and the development of an impressive network of LGBT Chambers of Commerce, the Americas offer significant potential for new business opportunities.
This panel explores the market potential, how to leverage existing resources, and the challenges of doing business in the Americas, and how SMEs (and corporations) can leverage the support and resources offered through an extensive network of LGBT Chambers of Commerce to grow business and beyond.
Concurrent Session #1B: Supporting Your Ambitions - Tips & Tools on Growing Your Business
This panel will explore various tools and programs from public and private sources that are designed to support and assist entrepreneurs looking to take their business to the next level. The panelists will explore topics and issues related to developing business partnerships, financing, risk management, and more.
11:00 - 11:30 Break
11:30 - 12:30 Concurrent Sessions #2
Concurrent Session #2A: Creating Value: Leveraging Innovation for Business Growth
To remain competitive and grow, suppliers need to understand market trends, anticipate needs, and find new ways to solve customers’ problems. In other words, suppliers need to embrace innovation.
Innovation is an important component in creating value for both organizations and customers. Innovation can make you faster, stronger, more profitable, and perhaps even more exciting.
This session will look at the importance of innovation within the supply chain, and how diverse suppliers can leverage technology as one way to provide new solutions to meet the needs of customers.
Concurrent Session #2B: Effectively Enabling Supplier Diversity, A Cultural Transformation
Launching a Supplier Diversity program is a lot like launching a ‘Corporate Social Responsibility’ program. It’s not effective if only a few select employees know and care about it. Supplier Diversity is a cultural transformation that needs to engage all departments and stakeholders. It also requires active, visible and ongoing leadership support to be truly successful.
Through discussing real world examples of how organizations successfully implement cultural transformations, attendees will learn the barriers to effectively launching and growing their Supplier Diversity program, gain an understanding of the effort required to ensure transformational success and leave the session with practical approaches to take their Supplier Diversity program to the next level.
12:30 - 14:00 Luncheon
13:45 - 14:00 Supplier Diversity Awards Presentation
Presentation of the Ambassador of the Year and the Supplier of the Year awards. Sponsored by: Kellogg
14:15 - 15:15 Concurrent Sessions #3
Concurrent Session #3A: Opportunities for SMEs and Diverse Suppliers - How to be Part of the Corporate Supply Chain
Moderator: Cassandra Dorrington, President & CEO, Canadian Aboriginal & Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC)
Panel Speakers:
Lori Benson, EY
Jen McAvoy, Director of Client Engagement, Cotton Candy
Molly Lenore, Co-Founder & President, Moey Inc.
An increasing number of large corporations are developing and implementing sustainable supplier diversity chains as part of their domestic and international procurement practices. While the economic benefits can be huge, small businesses usually feel that their size exclude them automatically from large corporate’s procurement structures. This session is intended to address those concerns and realities and help change that impression.
This session provides background information on large corporations’ procurement practices and policies and how these accommodate small- and medium-size businesses.
Concurrent Session #3B: The Future of Inclusion
We know that inclusion supports engagement, productivity, creativity and innovation. But how do we get there? Why are we still having many of the same conversations we have been having for years?
What if inclusion wasn't the focus, but an outcome?
Join Annemarie Shrouder to explore the broader building blocks that support inclusion and the creation of environments where people thrive.
15:15 - 15:45 Break
15:45 - 17:30 Supplier Diversity Forum: Facilitated Roundtable Networking
This is your chance to explore direct business opportunities with major Canadian and international corporations, tier 1 companies, and governments, while also seeking out possible international trade connections.
Through a series of 5 facilitated roundtable sessions, will meet with other diverse suppliers and procurement specialists from several corporations and all three levels of government, including: TD Bank Group, RBC, Kellogg, BMO, City of Toronto, Province of Ontario, Government of Canada, and more.
You will also have the opportunity to meet with foreign trade representatives to gain insight on doing business in other markets including: United States, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, and Uruguay.
17:30 – 20:00 Cocktail Reception
LGBT Tourism Awards 2017 - Presented by Travel Gay Canada
SUMMIT DAY THREE
FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 2017
07:00 - 12:30 Registration
07:45 - 08:45 Breakfast
08:45 - 09:15 LGBT Youth Entrepreneur Mentorship Program Announcement
The CGLCC, in collaboration with Ontario150 and partners across the Province of Ontario, has developed a program framework to support and mentor LGBTQ Youth Entrepreneurs who are interested in starting or growing a business. Learn about how we are working to support the next
generation of entrepreneurs, business leaders and innovators from the LGBTQ community.
09:15 - 09:45 Morning Keynote - The Preservation of Personality
Mandy Rennehan, the Blue-Collar CEO & Founder of Freshco (Canada’s top retail maintenance and construction provider), will share her entrepreneurial journey and how the 3 P’s (PURPOSE, PERSPECTIVE, PERSONALITY) have been central to her success. Freshco boasts an impressive list of Fortune 500 clients including Apple and Nike. Mandy has won countless entrepreneurial awards, is a passionate advocate for mentoring in the trade industry, and has recently launched a second company, RennDuPrat, based in Nova Scotia. It is impossible to remain unchanged after coming into contact with this quintessential powerhouse. Follow Mandy on Twitter @MandyRennehan
10:00 - 10:45 Concurrent Sessions #4
Concurrent Session #4A: Social Media Marketing: Tips & Techniques for Effective Use in Business
We live in a world of posting, tweeting, ‘gramming. But is your company leveraging these tools in the best way to ensure that your message is really being received... and is driving business?
This session will show you how you’re able to micro-target consumers using programmatic advertising technology, and will touch on the integration of an ad campaign with social media. We’ll delve into the worlds of Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and also discuss the role of LGBT influencers and how their social media activity can be leveraged to enhance and bring business to your company.
Concurrent Session #4B: Managing Finances 101 - Advice for Entrepreneurs and SMEs
Financial knowledge and strategic planning are essential for long-term success. While this applies to any type of business, this is particularly true for small businesses. Knowledge can give small businesses the courage to overcome common and often unforeseen financial problems. This session will provide tools and expertise on how to best manage financial resources.
This session will be of particular interest to young and new entrepreneurs.
10:45 - 11:15 Break
11:15 - 11:30 Plenary Session: Make Me Famous
Media mastermind Jordan Whelan will explain how PR mavericks, and even Donald Trump, are using artful tactics to take top spot in the headlines and how your brand can gain millions in free advertising. Learn how the perfect “recipe” of this dark arts media hijacking, tactful ad buys and flawless SEO can catapult any business in a mere 3 months.
11:30 - 12:15 Plenary Panel #5: The Next Generation: LGBTQ Entrepreneurs Share Perspectives and Strategies on Building Business in the New Millennium
Moderator: Katrina White, Partner Relations, CGLCC
Panel Speakers:
Chad Molleken, Co-Founder & CEO, AnyCard
Bobbie Jo Racette, Founder & COO, Virtual Gurus
Federico Arellano, Director General, MiChochinito.com
Hear from 3 of Canada's most inspiring and successful LGBTQ youth entrepreneurs in this fireside chat. Learn what it takes to be an entrepreneur in today’s world, tips to overcoming obstacles that are thrown at us... and their secrets to business growth and success.
12:15 - 12:30 Concluding Remarks
WEDNESDAY JUNE 14, 2017
10:00 – 18:00 Registration
10:30 - 12:45 CGLCC AGM & Supplier Diversity Corporate Roundtable (by invitation only)
13:00 – 13:30 Opening Remarks
13:30 – 14:30 Plenary Panel #1: Opportunities for SMEs and Diverse Suppliers in the Current Global Economic Environment
Moderator: Elizabeth Vazquez, WEConnect International
Panel Speakers:
Dominica Groom, Director, Global Supplier Diversity, Marriott International
Kimberley Messer, Business Development Executive, Workforce Diversity & LGBT Markets, IBM
Maryse Robert, Director, Department of Economic Development, Executive Secretariat for Integral Development, Organization of American States
Corporations’ supplier diversity programs and policies provide powerful business opportunities for LGBT entrepreneurs. As companies of all size increasingly operate (and compete) in a globalized economy, it is important to be aware of the current business environment, and the opportunities and challenges that it brings.
This session looks at the 2017 international economic and trade environment, and the implications that it has on all diverse companies.
14:30 - 15:00 Break
15:00 - 16:00 Plenary Panel #2: Practical Advice for Understanding and Navigating the Complexities of International Markets
Moderator: Jim Rondeau, Systematic Design
Business conditions and political environments can vary significantly from one market to the other, particularly at the international level. Therefore, gaining intelligence and advice on foreign markets, and on how these can impact domestic markets, are key to any enterprise, big and small, wanting to expand or just stay competitive.
This panel session brings together experts on international markets who will engage in an open discussion on key foreign markets, and on how these can impact or expand your current and future business potential and activities.
16:00 - 17:00 Plenary Panel #3: Linking LGBT Inclusion and Economic Development
International studies reveal a clear and positive correlation between per capita GDP and legal rights for LGBT people across countries. But the benefits of LGBT rights extend beyond purely economic outcomes to improved personal well-being, such as educational attainment and life expectancy.
The panelists will discuss the progress realized in the world, in particular the Americas, and how international business partnerships can contribute to human rights developments and vice-versa.
17:00 - 20:30 Opening Reception
Hosted by: Pride At Work Canada
Enhance your network opportunities by attending the Toronto ProPride 2017, presented by RBC.
As a delegate of the Summit, you are invited to join Pride at Work Canada and CGLCC to celebrate the commitment made to LGBT inclusion in Canadian workplaces. Network with LGBT professionals and their allies over delicious canapes and cocktails, move to the rhythm of the evening, and bring in the Pride season!This is an invite only event. Delegates attending the NGLCC Global 5th LGBT Summit of the Americas must bring their delegate badges for admission.
SUMMIT DAY TWO
THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2017
07:00 - 16:30 Registration
07:45 - 08:45 Breakfast
Sponsored by: Sun Life Financial
08:45 - 09:45 Morning Keynote Plenary: A Fireside Chat with 3 Leading LGBT Entrepreneurs
Moderator: Charles McKee
Get the day started with a cup of coffee and an open conversation with 3 leading LGBT entrepreneurs. Running companies that employ hundreds and thousands of people, and operating on both sides of the border (and around the world), these leaders will share their story of starting and growing their businesses.
10:00 - 11:00 Concurrent Sessions #1
Concurrent Session #1A: Opportunities in the Americas: Leveraging a Global Network of LGBT Chambers of Commerce
According to the U.S. International Trade Administration, more than 70 percent of the world's purchasing power and 95 percent of potential customers are located outside the United States. Thanks to years of political stability, enhanced market integration resulting from the establishment of many free-trade agreements, and the development of an impressive network of LGBT Chambers of Commerce, the Americas offer significant potential for new business opportunities.
This panel explores the market potential, how to leverage existing resources, and the challenges of doing business in the Americas, and how SMEs (and corporations) can leverage the support and resources offered through an extensive network of LGBT Chambers of Commerce to grow business and beyond.
Concurrent Session #1B: Supporting Your Ambitions - Tips & Tools on Growing Your Business
This panel will explore various tools and programs from public and private sources that are designed to support and assist entrepreneurs looking to take their business to the next level. The panelists will explore topics and issues related to developing business partnerships, financing, risk management, and more.
11:00 - 11:30 Break
11:30 - 12:30 Concurrent Sessions #2
Concurrent Session #2A: Creating Value: Leveraging Innovation for Business Growth
To remain competitive and grow, suppliers need to understand market trends, anticipate needs, and find new ways to solve customers’ problems. In other words, suppliers need to embrace innovation.
Innovation is an important component in creating value for both organizations and customers. Innovation can make you faster, stronger, more profitable, and perhaps even more exciting.
This session will look at the importance of innovation within the supply chain, and how diverse suppliers can leverage technology as one way to provide new solutions to meet the needs of customers.
Concurrent Session #2B: Effectively Enabling Supplier Diversity, A Cultural Transformation
Launching a Supplier Diversity program is a lot like launching a ‘Corporate Social Responsibility’ program. It’s not effective if only a few select employees know and care about it. Supplier Diversity is a cultural transformation that needs to engage all departments and stakeholders. It also requires active, visible and ongoing leadership support to be truly successful.
Through discussing real world examples of how organizations successfully implement cultural transformations, attendees will learn the barriers to effectively launching and growing their Supplier Diversity program, gain an understanding of the effort required to ensure transformational success and leave the session with practical approaches to take their Supplier Diversity program to the next level.
12:30 - 14:00 Luncheon
13:45 - 14:00 Supplier Diversity Awards Presentation
Presentation of the Ambassador of the Year and the Supplier of the Year awards. Sponsored by: Kellogg
14:15 - 15:15 Concurrent Sessions #3
Concurrent Session #3A: Opportunities for SMEs and Diverse Suppliers - How to be Part of the Corporate Supply Chain
Moderator: Cassandra Dorrington, President & CEO, Canadian Aboriginal & Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC)
Panel Speakers:
Lori Benson, EY
Jen McAvoy, Director of Client Engagement, Cotton Candy
Molly Lenore, Co-Founder & President, Moey Inc.
An increasing number of large corporations are developing and implementing sustainable supplier diversity chains as part of their domestic and international procurement practices. While the economic benefits can be huge, small businesses usually feel that their size exclude them automatically from large corporate’s procurement structures. This session is intended to address those concerns and realities and help change that impression.
This session provides background information on large corporations’ procurement practices and policies and how these accommodate small- and medium-size businesses.
Concurrent Session #3B: The Future of Inclusion
We know that inclusion supports engagement, productivity, creativity and innovation. But how do we get there? Why are we still having many of the same conversations we have been having for years?
What if inclusion wasn't the focus, but an outcome?
Join Annemarie Shrouder to explore the broader building blocks that support inclusion and the creation of environments where people thrive.
15:15 - 15:45 Break
15:45 - 17:30 Supplier Diversity Forum: Facilitated Roundtable Networking
This is your chance to explore direct business opportunities with major Canadian and international corporations, tier 1 companies, and governments, while also seeking out possible international trade connections.
Through a series of 5 facilitated roundtable sessions, will meet with other diverse suppliers and procurement specialists from several corporations and all three levels of government, including: TD Bank Group, RBC, Kellogg, BMO, City of Toronto, Province of Ontario, Government of Canada, and more.
You will also have the opportunity to meet with foreign trade representatives to gain insight on doing business in other markets including: United States, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, and Uruguay.
17:30 – 20:00 Cocktail Reception
LGBT Tourism Awards 2017 - Presented by Travel Gay Canada
SUMMIT DAY THREE
FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 2017
07:00 - 12:30 Registration
07:45 - 08:45 Breakfast
08:45 - 09:15 LGBT Youth Entrepreneur Mentorship Program Announcement
The CGLCC, in collaboration with Ontario150 and partners across the Province of Ontario, has developed a program framework to support and mentor LGBTQ Youth Entrepreneurs who are interested in starting or growing a business. Learn about how we are working to support the next
generation of entrepreneurs, business leaders and innovators from the LGBTQ community.
09:15 - 09:45 Morning Keynote - The Preservation of Personality
Mandy Rennehan, the Blue-Collar CEO & Founder of Freshco (Canada’s top retail maintenance and construction provider), will share her entrepreneurial journey and how the 3 P’s (PURPOSE, PERSPECTIVE, PERSONALITY) have been central to her success. Freshco boasts an impressive list of Fortune 500 clients including Apple and Nike. Mandy has won countless entrepreneurial awards, is a passionate advocate for mentoring in the trade industry, and has recently launched a second company, RennDuPrat, based in Nova Scotia. It is impossible to remain unchanged after coming into contact with this quintessential powerhouse. Follow Mandy on Twitter @MandyRennehan
10:00 - 10:45 Concurrent Sessions #4
Concurrent Session #4A: Social Media Marketing: Tips & Techniques for Effective Use in Business
We live in a world of posting, tweeting, ‘gramming. But is your company leveraging these tools in the best way to ensure that your message is really being received... and is driving business?
This session will show you how you’re able to micro-target consumers using programmatic advertising technology, and will touch on the integration of an ad campaign with social media. We’ll delve into the worlds of Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and also discuss the role of LGBT influencers and how their social media activity can be leveraged to enhance and bring business to your company.
Concurrent Session #4B: Managing Finances 101 - Advice for Entrepreneurs and SMEs
Financial knowledge and strategic planning are essential for long-term success. While this applies to any type of business, this is particularly true for small businesses. Knowledge can give small businesses the courage to overcome common and often unforeseen financial problems. This session will provide tools and expertise on how to best manage financial resources.
This session will be of particular interest to young and new entrepreneurs.
10:45 - 11:15 Break
11:15 - 11:30 Plenary Session: Make Me Famous
Media mastermind Jordan Whelan will explain how PR mavericks, and even Donald Trump, are using artful tactics to take top spot in the headlines and how your brand can gain millions in free advertising. Learn how the perfect “recipe” of this dark arts media hijacking, tactful ad buys and flawless SEO can catapult any business in a mere 3 months.
11:30 - 12:15 Plenary Panel #5: The Next Generation: LGBTQ Entrepreneurs Share Perspectives and Strategies on Building Business in the New Millennium
Moderator: Katrina White, Partner Relations, CGLCC
Panel Speakers:
Chad Molleken, Co-Founder & CEO, AnyCard
Bobbie Jo Racette, Founder & COO, Virtual Gurus
Federico Arellano, Director General, MiChochinito.com
Hear from 3 of Canada's most inspiring and successful LGBTQ youth entrepreneurs in this fireside chat. Learn what it takes to be an entrepreneur in today’s world, tips to overcoming obstacles that are thrown at us... and their secrets to business growth and success.
12:15 - 12:30 Concluding Remarks
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