57th Executive Weekend Conference

Thursday April 22 - Saturday April 24 2010 • The Fairmont Banff Springs • Banff, Alberta

Conference Overview

Don’t let the urgent overshadow the important.

Extreme economic and financial turmoil, climate change, demographic trends, globalization – these are just some of the major issues that every senior executive has to deal with. Making time for essential planning and strategic thinking is more of a challenge than ever, and opportunities to connect with peers to discuss the issues aren’t as frequent as they once were. The Conference Board’s Executive Weekend Conference, an invitation-only event for top private and public sector executives, was created to provide such a forum.

Change your perspective in just one weekend.

The only program of its kind in Canada, the Executive Weekend brings together senior level private and public sector executives in open dialogue on the top challenges facing their organizations and the country today. Attendance is by invitation only, and we hand pick the 35 participants to ensure a balance of sectors, regions, and perspectives. We’re particular about this selection process, because the calibre and diversity of delegates contributes to the success of this unique learning experience.

What’s really important to you and your organization? 

Previous topics have included Canada’s healthcare challenges, leadership issues, business and environmental sustainability, Canada – U.S. relations, venture capitalism, national security, human capital, the aging population, international trade, and the current pension funding crisis.

Are you ready to participate in an Executive Weekend Conference?

Don’t miss this unparalleled opportunity to learn, connect, and share your thinking on major issues with your peers from other sectors and regions. You’ll have an opportunity to share your thinking on a topic that’s important to you, your organization, or the country. The discussion is then opened to the floor for questions, comments, and other viewpoints. This approach enables each participant to share their views, learn from their peers, and develop new insights with the input of other senior leaders. The venue, format, participants, and approach all ensure an open, collaborative discussion of your top challenges. It’s also a great way to step back and consider the truly important issues that affect your organization and you as a leader.

The venue, format, participants, and approach all ensure an open, collaborative discussion of your top challenges. It’s also a great way to step back and consider the truly important issues that affect your organization and you as a leader.

Get your insights from the experts, and Canada’s top economists.

Senior executives and leading thinkers from the Conference Board participate, share their insights, and relate the issues to recent Canadian and international research findings. Glen Hodgson, Senior Vice-President, Forecasting and Analysis and Chief Economist, and leader of one of Canada’s top teams of economic forecasters, will share his economic outlook in a special session. Mr. Hodgson will also answer your questions about the economic issues that are important to your organization.

Leadership requires perspective.

This open, off-the-record forum provides time for you to explore, collaborate, and share your thoughts on a broad range of issues. Past participants have found this to be an invaluable opportunity to expand their thinking and learn from the perspectives of other senior executives who face the same challenges.

Why take our word for it?

Here’s what past Executive Weekend Conference participants has to say about the experience:

“This was a great opportunity to talk about real world challenges facing our country today with a very intelligent and articulate group of leaders.”

“It is valuable to be able to discuss issues across sectors.”

"Very stimulating, a rare opportunity to hear a wide range of thoughtful, experienced perspectives."

“Excellent! Exceeded my expectations. Confirms my view that Canadians speak from strength and passion and that we have the potential for an even greater future in Canada and the world.”

“Very engaging, insightful and provocative discussions. Excellent opportunity to network with executives from other very diverse organizations who are dealing with similar issues and challenges. Well worth the time investment and would recommend to others in my own organization or outside.”

“An excellent opportunity to consider very relevant cross country issues in a highly interactive fashion.”

“Great opportunity to share concerns, issues and experiences and obtain feedback from participants."

Are you Ready? Register today

If you think you’re ready to attend an Executive Weekend Conference, complete our registration form, and we’ll contact you shortly to discuss your potential involvement in the program.

To ensure a balance of sectors, regions, and perspectives, the Conference Board reserves the discretion to select and balance the delegate list for each event. Please register today to declare your interest in being considered for the next Executive Weekend Conference.

If you have questions or would like more information, please call Stephane Joannette at (613) 526-3090, ext. 317, or e-mail joanette@conferenceboard.ca.

The details of this conference are subject to change. Please revisit this page periodically for updated information.