Equitable Employment Leadership Summit (EELS)  2024

Equitable Employment Leadership Summit (EELS) 2024

Celebrating Gateways 11th Annual Mayors Luncheon. A key event for advancing inclusive employment and building leadership.

By Gateway Association

Date and time

Tue, May 21, 2024 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM MDT

Location

903 153 Ave NE

903 153 Avenue Northeast Edmonton, AB T5Y 6C8 Canada

Refund Policy

Contact the organizer to request a refund.

Agenda

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Registration, Welcome Breakfast & Networking

9:00 AM - 9:15 AM

Opening Prayer & Land Acknowledgment

Rick Lightning

Lucenia Ortiz

9:15 AM - 9:20 AM

Agenda Recap

9:20 AM - 9:45 AM

Table Ice Breaker Activity

9:45 AM - 10:30 AM

Keynote: Intersectionality & Reducing Silos

Ryan Perez

10:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Coffee, Snack Break & Networking

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Storytelling and Singing is Medicine

Spike Eagle Speaker Jr.

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

Mayor's Luncheon

12:45 PM - 1:45 PM

Leadership Panel


Panelists: Akinyi Aboka (Immigrant Champions of Canada), Cindy Pilz (Deaf and Hear Alberta), Esjay Lafayette (Pride Centre of Edmonton), Dr. Sean Lessard (University of Alberta), and Tarek Fathelbab ...

1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

Zones of Discovery

2:45 PM - 3:00 PM

Closing Remarks and Call to Action

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Final Networking

About this event

  • 7 hours

Welcome to the 11th Annual Leadership Luncheon Summit!


Come join us at Northeast River Valley Park in Edmonton, AB, Canada for a day filled with insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and delicious food.
Employment Equity Leadership Summit invites Alberta's leaders - Executive Directors, CEOs, and organizational trailblazers - to join an impactful gathering dedicated to Centering Intersectionality. This event is an opportunity to align your leadership with the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, setting a standard for the future of Alberta's workplaces.

The inception of the Mayor's Luncheon traces back to a legacy project that followed the hosting of the 2012 Special Olympics Winter Games by St. Albert, marking the beginning of what would become a cornerstone event for advocacy and inclusion.

Over the past seven years, the luncheon has seen remarkable growth, evolving into a must-attend event that now welcomes over 200 guests annually. Its success is a testament to the collective effort and commitment of communities across Alberta to embrace and advocate for diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Leaders (Government Officials) from across Alberta, and even some from beyond, make it a point to attend every year, underscoring the event's significance and reach. Notably, the Capital Region's mayors, especially Mayor Cathy Heron of St. Albert, have shown exceptional dedication to this cause. Their ongoing support and leadership have been instrumental in enhancing the luncheon year after year, ensuring it remains a vibrant, impactful, and enriching experience for all involved.

This year, as we prepare to host another Leadership Luncheon, we are filled with anticipation and excitement for the opportunity to continue building on this legacy. We look forward to welcoming new and returning guests, sharing insights, celebrating achievements in inclusive employment, and setting the stage for future advancements. Together, we are making strides towards a more inclusive society, one where every individual, regardless of disability, has the opportunity to contribute, participate, and lead.

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to hear from prominent speakers, participate in engaging panels, and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the park.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For any questions regarding the event, please contact us at: equitysummitab@gatewayassociation.ca


Dress code: Traditional cultural dress encouraged or any business casual attire.


Not able to attend in-person this year?

Not to worry! We have a ticket option available to be accessible to those who cannot travel or attend the event in-person. The ticket will provide you with access to a post-summit digital booklet containing highlights, key takeaways, and resources from the summit and will be emailed out after the event!

PLEASE NOTE: If you are purchasing a General Admission ticket, you do NOT need to purchase this as you will already receive a copy of the booklet.

Media Consent Notice:

Please be aware that media will be present at the Leadership Summit event, capturing photographs and video footage. These images and videos may be used for promotional, news, online/multimedia, research, and/or educational purposes by the planning committees of the summit.

We understand and respect your privacy. If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded, please let us know by informing a staff member at the registration table upon your arrival.

We will make every effort to accommodate your request and ensure your comfort throughout the event.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We look forward to seeing you at the 11th Annual Leadership Luncheon Summit 2024!

Organized by

Gateway Association is a grassroots non-profit organization whose main goal is transformation of community through the lens of disability. Gateway is a leader and influencer in community development and community economic development in the Edmonton area. We work each day – with people, families, schools, government, and business – to build communities where all people are valued and respected.

Visit www.gatewayassociation.ca to see what we’ve been up to and for more details on our organization.

$10 – $50