Pre-Event Set Up - March 25th

2:00 p.m.: Exhibitor Set-Up

Exhibitors are welcome to set up their booths on March 25th between 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Junior Ballroom.

4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.: Pre-event Networking Reception

Pre-event networking reception will take place at the Junior Ballroom Foyer.

Event - March 26th

8:00 a.m.: Registration & Tradeshow opens

Pick up your badge, grab a coffee, muffin and visit the Tradeshow, which will feature a diverse selection of local Indigenous businesses.

9:00 a.m.: Welcome & Opening Remarks

Opening Remarks: Darian Kovacs

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Opening Performance

CEO Remarks: Tabatha Bull

9:30 a.m.: Certified Indigenous Business Panel

A panel discussion featuring Certified Indigenous Businesses sharing their successes and recommendations with regards to procurement opportunities within all supply chains of Canada and beyond. In addition, learn how innovation from Indigenous businesses is doing more than just fulfilling a contract requirement.

Moderator: Philip Ducharme

10:30 a.m.: Practice your Pitch

Certified Indigenous Businesses take the stage with a one-minute elevator pitch to introduce their company and showcase their value—quick, powerful, and a perfect way to spark new connections.

11:00 a.m.: Tradeshow & Networking

Visit the tradeshow and enjoy some refreshments.

12:00 p.m.: Lunch Break

Enjoy a variety of dishes while networking with fellow attendees.

1:00 p.m.: Indigenous Procurement in Corporate Canada Panel

A panel discussion with Supply Change Corpoarte participants on how they implemented strategies and targets to increase Indigenous participation within their supply chains. Learn why including Indigenous businesses within their vendor base has made good business sense and what corporate Canada can do to increase Indigenous procurement opportunities.

2:00 p.m.: Practice your Pitch

Certified Indigenous Businesses take the stage with a one-minute elevator pitch to introduce their company and showcase their value—quick, powerful, and a perfect way to spark new connections.

2:30 p.m.: Tradeshow & Networking

Enjoy some refreshments and light snacks.

3:30 p.m.: Indigenous Procurement Government Panel
All levels of government have a responsibility to ensure that Indigenous businesses are full partners in procurement opportunities. Hear from government reps on policies and procedures that their respective governments have implemented and actioned to increase their procurement spend with Certified Indigenous Businesses.

4:30 p.m.: Closing Remarks

A final reflection on the day’s insights and a note of thanks to our speakers, and guests.

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