The World Diversity in Leadership Conference, July 3-5, 2024, would take place at the Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre, 1316 33 St NE, Calgary, AB T2A 6B6. With over 2,000 attendees expected, our 2024 Conference is, without a doubt, the place to be for extraordinary networking opportunities. The conference attendees will include leaders, decision-makers, researchers, students, community leaders from a variety of industries. There is no better place to connect and strengthen your professional network. With various sessions, workshops, coaches’ corners, and featured speakers that cover a wide range of topics, you will be able to curate your experience for optimal learning. From understanding how to be a better leader and creating a better workplace to embracing Multiculturalism and Diversity, there is something here for you. Internationally renowned speakers will bring their unique experiences integrating various diversity and inclusion topics that you can apply to your personal and professional life.

Among our past speakers are Hon. Julia Gillard AC (Former Australian Prime Minister), H.E. Dr. Jewel Taylor (Vice-President, Republic of Liberia), Margaret Trudeau, Dr. Martin Luther King Jnr. III, Dr. Cindy Blackstock, Minda Hart, Stacey Gordon, among others.

PParticipants could choose to complete the three days DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program that offers D&I strategies for organizational excellence and a competitive edge in today’s global marketplace Or could select from a wide range of day-long topics in the foundational area such as building a D&I strategy or establishing a Diversity Score Card.

The theme for this year is “Advancing ESG Through Sustainable I.D.E.A Initiative”. Discussions will focus on Workplace mental wellness, indigenous relations, Sex & Gender Diversity, Cultural Diversity, Racial Diversity, Disability Rights, Climate Change and Change Management.

The Centre For Intellectual Excellence (CeFIE) is committed to creating the space and opportunity for people to harness their skills and potentials. We cannot do that without recognizing and addressing the barriers against equitable participation. As a society, we need to appreciate diversity by embracing our different backgrounds and experiences. This can be done by welcoming and being inclusive of diverse ideas and perspectives; as well as ensuring that equitable measures are put in place to support diverse populations.