7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.: Opening Night Reception
Location: Frontenac Foyer
Join CCIB for a casual evening of entertainment, food, and networking. Connect with fellow attendees, CCIB board members, speakers, and staff. Tickets can be added when you register for the event.
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.: Indigenous Artisans Marketplace
Location: Frontenac Foyer
We invite you to visit and explore the Indigenous Marketplace, which will feature a diverse selection of Indigenous artisans and businesses, offering unique products and showcasing local craftsmanship.
9:00 a.m.: Registration & Coffee Connection
Location: Frontenac Foyer
Pick up your badge, grab a coffee and connect with fellow attendees.
10:00 a.m.: Forum Opening
Location: Frontenac Ballroom
Host
Elder
Opening
Lead Sponsor
CEO Remarks
10:35 a.m.: Lightning Talks
Location: Frontenac Ballroom
This segment brings together a series of inspiring 7-minute talks from diverse voices, all aligned with our 2027 event theme: Strength in the Circle. Opportunity on the Horizon. Through powerful insights, ideas, and stories, in a concise, engaging format, sparking conversation, deepening connection, and inspiring action.
11:30 a.m.: Breakout Sessions (Repeat in the Afternoon)
Location: Pier 2
AI Workshop
Details coming soon!
Location: Pier 3
Leadership Workshop: The Small Habits That Shape How We Lead and Live
Our everyday habits shape how we think, lead, respond to pressure, and interact with others. This interactive workshop explores how small behavioural changes can create meaningful improvements in both personal and professional life. Participants will identify habits that may be holding them back, explore practical alternatives, and leave with actionable strategies to make positive changes that last.
Facilitated by
Location: Queens Quay
Procurement Panel: Buyers Trading Places: Be the Supplier
Experience Procurement from an Indigenous Business Perspective
A 45-minute interactive workshop for corporate buyers committed to embedding Indigenous businesses in their supply chains.
Step into the role of an Indigenous business and experience procurement from a different perspective. In this interactive workshop, corporate buyers work through realistic scenarios involving buyer commitments, bidding requirements, and contract terms. Through team decisions and discussion, participants explore how their practices affect suppliers and identify changes that can strengthen relationships, reduce barriers, and create meaningful opportunities for Indigenous businesses within their supply chains.
Moderator
Location: Bay
Roundtable Room
Details coming soon!
12:20 p.m.: Buffet Lunch
Enjoy a variety of dishes while networking with fellow attendees.
1:20 p.m.: Mainstage Segment
Coming soon!
2:25 p.m.: Breakout Sessions (Repeat of the Morning)
Location: Pier 2
AI Workshop
Details coming soon!
Location: Pier 3
Leadership Workshop: The Small Habits That Shape How We Lead and Live
Our everyday habits shape how we think, lead, respond to pressure, and interact with others. This interactive workshop explores how small behavioural changes can create meaningful improvements in both personal and professional life. Participants will identify habits that may be holding them back, explore practical alternatives, and leave with actionable strategies to make positive changes that last.
Facilitated by
Location: Queens Quay
Procurement Panel: Suppliers Trading Places: Be the Buyer
Experience Procurement from a Buyer Perspective
A 45-minute interactive workshop for Indigenous businesses looking to strengthen their proposals and better understand how buyers make purchasing decisions.
See your proposal through a buyer’s eyes. This 45-minute interactive workshop helps Indigenous businesses understand what evaluators look for and how to make their capabilities clear. Gain practical ideas for answering RFP questions, supporting claims with relevant evidence, and explaining pricing and assumptions. Leave better equipped to prepare clear, compelling proposals that demonstrate how your business can meet the buyer’s needs.
Moderator
Location: Bay
Roundtable Room
Details coming soon!
3:10 p.m.: Break & Marketplace
Enjoy some refreshments and light snacks.
3:45 p.m.: Mainstage Segment – Youth Panel
Coming soon!
4:25 p.m.: Closing Remarks
Location: Frontenac Ballroom
A final reflection on the day’s insights and a note of thanks to our speakers, sponsors, and guests.
6:00 p.m.: Cocktail Reception
Location: Frontenac Ballroom
Join us for an evening reception to network with attendees over cocktails and light hors d’oeuvres.
7:00 p.m.: Awards Dinner Opening
Host
Elder
Opening
CEO Remarks
7:45 p.m.: Award Presentation
Location: Frontenac Ballroom
Award Category Presentation: Young Indigenous Entrepreneur
8:00 p.m.: Dinner
Location: Frontenac Ballroom
Enjoy a delicious dinner that complements the evening’s celebration and fosters meaningful connections.
9:00 p.m.: Award Presentation
Location: Frontenac Ballroom
Award Category Presentation: Indigenous Business Lifetime Achievement Award
9:25 p.m.: Closing Remarks
Location: Frontenac Ballroom
Conclusion of the evening with a heartfelt thanks and recognition of the outstanding achievements celebrated tonight.
Please note that programming is subject to change and may be updated as needed.
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