AC Inspire 

The Algonquin Students’ Association is a not-for-profit corporation with over 40 years of service. Our mission is to create an environment that inspires a passion for student success.

The Algonquin Students’ Association

About the Event
AC Inspire is a networking conference designed to commemorate Black History Month, recognize the United Nation’s International Decade for People of African Descent and raise money for the Boys & Girls Club of Ottawa. All participants will have the opportunity to network with successful industry leaders, develop useful professional development skills, and obtain career advice from an inspiring group of community builders.
What you can expect
<UL>
<LI>
Mix and mingle in a relaxed atmosphere with an excellent crowd of accomplished professionals.
</LI>
<LI>
Obtain some personalized career tips from multiple professionals during an organized networking session.
</LI>
<LI>
Meet and connect with featured community leaders in social enterprise, business, government, media and more.
</LI>
<LI>
Enjoy complimentary food and drinks courtesy of our delectable sponsors.
</LI>
</UL>
<H3>Event organized in support of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Ottawa</H3>
<IMG SRC="https://cdn.evbuc.com/eventlogos/109376911/boysandgirlsclub2.jpg">
The Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa has been helping at-risk children and youth across our city for nearly 100 years. It has the greatest reach and impact on at-risk children and youth in the city, with more than 100,000 visits per year.
Each year, the Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa provides thousands of children and youth in seven at-risk neighborhoods across the city with a safe space during the most vulnerable hours of the day, and FREE access to life-changing programs in four key programming pillars that are purposefully designed to drive personal development. They are; Education; Physical Activity and Healthy Lifestyle; Leadership and Social Skills; and Creative Arts. The Club also runs Camp Smitty to ensure that every child has the opportunity to experience summer camp.
After-school and weekend hours are a critical time for youth. That time can represent either an opportunity to learn and grow or be a time of risk to youth's health and safety. Experts agree that after-school programs offer a healthy and positive alternative. They keep kids safe, improve academics and help relieve the stresses on today's working families. They can serve as important intervention strategies for youth.
To learn more about the Boys & Girls Club of Ottawa, please visit <A HREF="https://ottawa.bgccan.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://ottawa.bgccan.com/</A>. 
<H3>Keynote Speaker, Panellists, & Industry Professionals</H3>
The complete list of panelists, special guests, and accompanying biographies will be available soon. 
<UL>
<LI>Claude Brulé, President & CEO of Algonquin College </LI>
<LI>David Thurton, CBC Politics National Reporter</LI>
<LI>Gina Leslie, Senior Manager, Strategic Programs at Invest Ottawa</LI>
<LI>Osmel B. Guerra Maynes, Executive Director of Capital Pride</LI>
<LI>Dr. Sarah Kambites, Senior Director of Programmes and Innovation at the United Nations Association in Canada</LI>
<LI>Rawlson King, Councillor for Rideau-Rockcliffe Ward</LI>
<LI>IBK Ajila, Director of Engineering for Retail Products at Shopify</LI>
<LI>Adam Joiner, Director of Programs at the Boys & Girls Club of Ottawa</LI>
<LI>Colin Lochalamoi, Youth Worker at the Boys & Girls Club of Ottawa / Intern Software Developer at Shopify</LI>
<LI>Ru Vere, Manager of Corporate Services at Hill+Knowlton Strategies </LI>
<LI>Sibongiseni Dlamini-Mntambo, High Commissioner of South Africa</LI>
</UL>
<H3>Event Schedule: </H3>
<IMG SRC="https://cdn.evbuc.com/eventlogos/109376911/finafinal.png">

Algonquin College - Corner Lounge

Hello, 

Thank you for securing your ticket to AC Inspire. 
We want to remind you that all ticket sales are final and non-refundable. 

Best regards, 

AC Inspire Communication Team

Our {communityGuidelinesLink} describe the sort of content we prohibit on Eventbrite. If you suspect an event may be in violation, you can report it to us so we can investigate.

To report other categories of prohibited or illegal content, submit {link}

Ticket sales have ended

AC Inspire

More events from The Algonquin Students’ Association

Discover more events from The Algonquin Students’ Association, from Business to other experiences you might love.

Still looking for the right event?

Explore all events in Ottawa and filter by date, category, and more to find the perfect fit.

Ticket sales have ended

AC Inspire

More events from The Algonquin Students’ Association

Discover more events from The Algonquin Students’ Association, from Business to other experiences you might love.

You might also like...

Browse more events with different dates, prices, and formats to find your next great experience.

Still looking for the right event?

Explore all events in Ottawa and filter by date, category, and more to find the perfect fit.