WeBC is excited to partner with The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) for  Entrepreneurship at UNBC on Thursday, March 6th, 2025.

This Northern Regional Round Table for an Inclusive Entrepreneurial Future aims to be a transformative gathering bringing together innovators, entrepreneurs, community leaders, and industry partners to shape the future of entrepreneurship in northern Canada.

Featured Speakers:

• Dr. Gerald Grant, Principal Investigator of the Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (BEKH), Carleton University. Keynote speaker, sharing insights on supporting Black entrepreneurs and building inclusive communities.
• Emily Jones Joanisse, Social innovator and CEO of Connected Canadians. Sharing her journey in social innovation and digital inclusion.

Event Structure:

• Morning Session, starting at 9:00 am: Featured speakers and presentations on entrepreneurial ecosystem development and UNBC‘s current initiatives.
• Afternoon Session, starting at 1:00 pm: Interactive round-table discussions to co-create strategies for an inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Why Attend?

• Connect with key decision-makers.

• Build strategic partnerships.
• Contribute to sustainable social and economic development in northern Canada.

Register Here >>>