We've prepared a jam-packed day for you, starting with a delicious lunch and wrapping up with wine & cheese.
Please note this is a draft agenda and the order may change.
Please note this is a draft agenda and the order may change.
Agenda
11:30 Registration Desk Opens
12:00 Official Welcome: Emcee: Crystal Henrickson, Leadership Coach, Talent Collective
Introduction - Penticton Mayor, John Vassilaki
Lunch is served
12:30 Local Development and Business Highlights Panel
Anthony Haddad, Director Development Services, City of Penticton
Jennifer Vincent, Economic Development Specialist, City of Penticton
Jonathan Baynes, CEO, Penticton Indian Band Development Corporation
1:00 2018-2030: the Evolution of Penticton
Nikolas Badminton, Futurist, Trends & Innovation Speaker
Exponential technologies that enable big data analytics, automation through artificial intelligence, better citizen engagement, smarter city management, the sharing economy, and self-driving transportation are changing the world. Cities are at an inflection point, and with these innovations comes both challenges and opportunities for the industries that are the heart and soul of these communities. Nikolas will look at the potential of these technologies, signals of change, and show the opportunities that Penticton has on offer to evolve with the times.
2:00 10 minute break
2:10 Economic Outlook: Challenges and Opportunities Ahead for Canadian Businesses
Pierre Cléroux, Vice President Research & Chief Economist, Business Development Bank of Canada
Should Canadian businesses be optimistic or pessimistic regarding the current economic situation? Join Pierre Cléroux, Vice President, Research and Chief Economist of BDC, as he presents the most up-to-date information on the performance of national and global economies. From challenges related to labour shortage to trade relationship with the United States, discover how Canadian businesses should navigate the economy to position themselves for growth.
2:50 10 minute break
3:00 Changing People, Changing Places: Looking at Penticton & the South Okanagan
Andrew Ramlo, Vice President Market Intelligence, Rennie Group
3:30 Planning for Change Workshop
Crystal Henrickson, Leadership Coach, Talent Collective
4:30 Closing Remarks
12:00 Official Welcome: Emcee: Crystal Henrickson, Leadership Coach, Talent Collective
Introduction - Penticton Mayor, John Vassilaki
Lunch is served
12:30 Local Development and Business Highlights Panel
Anthony Haddad, Director Development Services, City of Penticton
Jennifer Vincent, Economic Development Specialist, City of Penticton
Jonathan Baynes, CEO, Penticton Indian Band Development Corporation
1:00 2018-2030: the Evolution of Penticton
Nikolas Badminton, Futurist, Trends & Innovation Speaker
Exponential technologies that enable big data analytics, automation through artificial intelligence, better citizen engagement, smarter city management, the sharing economy, and self-driving transportation are changing the world. Cities are at an inflection point, and with these innovations comes both challenges and opportunities for the industries that are the heart and soul of these communities. Nikolas will look at the potential of these technologies, signals of change, and show the opportunities that Penticton has on offer to evolve with the times.
2:00 10 minute break
2:10 Economic Outlook: Challenges and Opportunities Ahead for Canadian Businesses
Pierre Cléroux, Vice President Research & Chief Economist, Business Development Bank of Canada
Should Canadian businesses be optimistic or pessimistic regarding the current economic situation? Join Pierre Cléroux, Vice President, Research and Chief Economist of BDC, as he presents the most up-to-date information on the performance of national and global economies. From challenges related to labour shortage to trade relationship with the United States, discover how Canadian businesses should navigate the economy to position themselves for growth.
2:50 10 minute break
3:00 Changing People, Changing Places: Looking at Penticton & the South Okanagan
Andrew Ramlo, Vice President Market Intelligence, Rennie Group
3:30 Planning for Change Workshop
Crystal Henrickson, Leadership Coach, Talent Collective
4:30 Closing Remarks
BDC Wine & Cheese Social
4:30 BDC Wine and Cheese Social begins
6:30 Event closes
6:30 Event closes
