Full Conference Program

We kick off the Forum with a welcome reception which includes food and drink. The evening reception provides you an opportunity to meet the organizers and your fellow youth leaders.... Read More

We explore leadership from within – The Leader in You – and a framework for your personal and organizational vision. We help you develop clarity around your own personal value... Read More

We start off the forum with an introduction broad framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and Impact Centered Design. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals are the blueprint... Read More

Reception and dinner on a sightseeing cruise boat along the Ottawa River. See some of the best scenery in Ottawa and hear about the history of the lumber barons of... Read More

Opportunity to mingle with the other participants and the extended Mindtrust team. Post-dinner social activities along Sparks Street (short walk) for those interested.

Conflict is inevitable in our work, community and personal lives. Conflict  can arise from an unmanaged and unresolved disagreement over a topic that we hold close to our hearts. This... Read More

Energy is central to nearly every major challenge and opportunity the world faces today. Be it for jobs, security, climate change, food production or increasing incomes, access to energy for... Read More

When people think of leadership, they often think of political leadership. While Canada is a world leader in many ways, we are constantly striving to be better and do better.... Read More

Casual dinner at the hotel with opportunity to mingle with the other participants and the extended Mindtrust team. Post-dinner social activities in the ByWard Market area (short walk) for those... Read More

Progressing toward our goals, especially at the organizational and community level, requires sound approaches to solid and strategic decision making, both individually and as groups of people. Partnering with other... Read More

Leadership exercises in small groups while exploring central Ottawa and enjoying the Canada Day crowds.

Enjoying all that Canada Day festivities has to offer while engaging in some leadership development activities.

Casual dinner at the hotel for those who need a break from the Canada Day festivities followed by concert and fireworks on parliament hill.

There are many communications styles, strategies and techniques. We explore how you find your own best style to engage and influence others to magnify your own efforts for greater impact.

Clean, accessible water for all is an essential part of the world we want to live in and there is sufficient fresh water on the planet to achieve this. However,... Read More

Today we take a short trip to visit the Wabano Centre to meet First Nations leaders, hear about what global warming means to them and engage in a discussion about... Read More

Reception and dinner at the First Nations Wabano Centre with demonstration of indigenous dancing and ceremony while eating an indigenous-inspired meal.

It is time to rethink how we grow, share and consume our food. If done right, agriculture, forestry and fisheries can provide nutritious food for all and generate decent incomes,... Read More

This final session brings it all together and allows the participants to refresh their learnings, develop their skills and practice using the tools while they demonstrate that they can work... Read More

Presentation of the graduation certificates to the participants. Each participant will be asked to make a formal pledge to the Forum. Following the Leadership in Action session at Bayview Yards,... Read More

Hosted by the Mayor of Ottawa and Invest Ottawa, celebrate the successful completion of the Forum with food and drink. Take the last opportunity to chat with the Forum participants... Read More