Shaping the Future of Business
EXCELerate2024: GroYourBiz with the Speed of Collaboration is a dynamic gathering of inspiring innovators and global policy influencers converging to forge impactful business relationships. Our mission is to create a space where like-minded leaders and business owners can exchange ideas, form powerful partnerships, and gain practical tools for growth, ensuring they leave equipped to not only thrive, but prosper and scale-up generating positive change in their organizations.
This conference goes well beyond networking; it's about:
#EXCELerate2024 offers a return to roots for forward momentum, emphasizing the value of in-person connections, the importance of personal health for effective leadership, and the role of innovation in creating a better and sustainable world.
Tickets on sale now with early bird rates until February 29th!
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Encouraging a Sustainable Future: As leaders You Have the Ability to Be The Change We Want to See in The World
If you want to invest in technologies and strategies for a green planet, learn how to take action on #sustainability initiatives that support both short-term and long-term business success, and hear from leaders on how they’re integrating sustainability into their businesses, then don’t miss this keynote and plenary session!
Amanda Ellis , senior director of global partnerships and networks at Julie Ann Wrigley Global, moderates this dynamic panel discussion, which includes Henk Rogers Monique Maissan Moriah Linton MBA and Nicole Rycroft .??See more about these speakers below.
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FEATURED SPEAKERS
Henk Rogers is a visionary entrepreneur and advocate for sustainable living, known for his pivotal role in the realms of renewable energy, space exploration, and the video game industry. A Dutch-born entrepreneur and clean energy visionary, has dedicated the past decade to ending the use of carbon-based fuels.?
As the principal of Blue Planet Foundation , his efforts made Hawaii the first U.S. state with a law requiring 100% renewable energy by 2045. Over 20 states and territories have since adopted similar goals. Now, with his new initiative, Blue Planet Alliance , Rogers is spearheading a global mandate for 100% renewable energy, signing climate agreements with UN Member States and territories.?
As the founder of Planet Blue Energy , he leads the forefront in energy storage solutions, offering non-toxic, fire-safe Blue Ion technology. Additionally, Rogers is a gaming industry leader, creating Japan's first Role-Playing Game and founding The Tetris Company , holding exclusive rights to Tetris, one of the world's most popular video games.?
In navigating the complexity of understanding one's impact, Monique Maissan 's Waste2Wear emerges as a beacon for conscious decision-making in business. Through its award-winning #BlockchainTechnology, Waste2Wear actively addresses global challenges by providing transparency, traceability, and environmental impact reports. This innovative approach empowers individuals to measure their influence, recognizing that comprehending a product's journey is as essential as the product itself. Monique strives to counteract the detrimental effects of fast fashion—an outcome of cost-cutting and increased production pressures on a global scale. Waste2Wear revolutionizes the fashion industry by transforming pre-landfill and ocean-bound plastic bottles into recycled yarns and sustainable fabrics, mitigating the profound negative impacts on both humans and the environment. In essence, Waste2Wear exemplifies the power of business to inspire positive change and align individual actions with a broader, environmentally conscious vision.
Did you know 42% of all U.S. businesses are owned by women? However, there is a distinct lack of support and training for women-owned businesses compared to what’s available for men. Moriah Linton MBA is the head of 满地可银行 for Women has an ambitious agenda to be the bank of choice for women entrepreneurs and investors, leading initiatives aimed at supporting and advancing women.?As Director of Commercial & Wealth Initiatives she leads initiatives aimed at offering business owners a more holistic experience through the lenses of both business and personal needs.??
BMO, as a long-time advocate of #genderequity, is committed to removing barriers to women's empowerment, championing the advancement of women, and promoting an inclusive market. BMO's bold Purpose commitments include mobilizing $400 billion for sustainable finance, increasing support for small businesses and women entrepreneurs, and committing to key #diversity goals
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If you ask Nicole Rycroft what the most pressing issues in today’s world are, she’d answer: the #climatecrisis and the precipitous decline in #biodiversity. Nicole has spent more than 20 years helping decision makers in publishing, print, and fashion make #sustainable choices and she’s the founder of Canopy , an award-winning not-for-profit dedicated to transforming unsustainable #supplychains and advancing forest #conservation and #communityrights.
Canopy’s mission is to protect the world’s forests, species, and climate, and to help advance Indigenous communities’ rights. Every year, 3.4 billion trees are cut down to make paper packaging and fabrics such as rayon and viscose. Many of these trees come from the world’s most Ancient and Endangered Forests, integral for life on Earth.?For nearly 25 years, Canopy has worked collaboratively to transform unsustainable supply chains, catalyze innovative solutions, and keep the world’s vital forests standing, working with the world’s savviest innovators to change these stats.
Former UN Ambassador, Amanda Ellis , is a distinguished leader currently serving as the Executive Director, Asia-Pacific for the Global Institute of Sustainability and Innovation and Senior Director, Global Partnerships and Networks for the ASU Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory at 美国亚利桑那州立大学 . Notably, she co-chairs the #WEEmpower UN SDG Challenge, a venture launched by the UN Secretary General, the President of the 世界银行 and the Council of Women World Leaders in 2018 to champion inclusive entrepreneurship.?
Amanda held key roles in New Zealand, serving as the Head of Mission and Ambassador to the UN in Geneva, inaugural Ambassador for Women and Girls, and Prime Minister’s Special Envoy to Francophone Africa. She played a pivotal role in New Zealand’s UN Security Council bid and served as co-chair of the UNSC High Level Working Group on Humanitarian Access into Syria.
Amanda has a rich background in international development, notably serving as Deputy Secretary International Development.?Her World Bank tenure included managing the President’s Global Private Sector CEO Leaders Forum, leading the Doing Business gender research project, and founding the International Finance Corporation’s gender program. Additionally, she held senior executive roles at Westpac Banking Corporation, achieving rapid growth in the Women’s Markets and Women in Business sectors.??
Full Conference Package Includes
Save $100 on your EXCELerate 2024 full package ticket when you purchase before February 29!
This conference is dedicated to the full spectrum of women business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals, connecting each other through shared values and vision. Delegates will draw inspiration from innovators, disruptors, world leaders, and creative entrepreneurs, engaging in the exchange of insights to address key challenges and drive change toward sustainable and profitable businesses.
Join us at EXCELerate 2024 and be part of the thought leader movement?for business owners and team members alike.?Secure your tickets now with early bird rates available until February 29th!
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FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Barbara Mowat
President, EXCELerate & GroYourBiz
604.644.8298
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