Connect. Collaborate. Succeed. 2024 in Toronto
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Connect. Collaborate. Succeed. 2024 in Toronto
September 27 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: RBC WaterPark Place, 88 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON
Supplier Diversity Alliance Canada (SDAC) is pleased to present the 8th annual Connect. Collaborate. Succeed. supplier diversity networking event. With a focus on cultivating, building and growing relationships and business opportunities between diverse suppliers, corporations, and public organizations, this is an event you don’t want to miss.
A key component of the event will be the roundtable sessions between corporate partners and diverse suppliers. This is an opportunity for businesses to present themselves directly to leading North American companies, and learn more about their purchasing needs.
AGENDA
8am: Registration Opens
8am – 9am: Breakfast & Networking
9am – 9:15am: Opening Remarks
9:15am – 10:15am: Panel: Supplier Diversity During Econominc Downturns
10:15am – 10:30am: Break
10:30am – 11:35am: Corporate-Supplier Sourcing Roundtables
11:35am – 12pm: Wrap-Up
Hear from certified suppliers and corporate partners about the impacts and benefits of supplier diversity. Gain insights into the hidden benefits and advantages of a diverse supply chain.
Why should I attend?
Diverse Suppliers
- Supplier Diversity provides diverse-owned businesses with greater access to corporate and public procurement opportunities. By connecting diverse suppliers with organizations that are actively looking to diversify their supply chain, supplier diversity is supporting the growth of those businesses that are owned by Indigenous, Black, racialized, LGBTQ, disabled, women, Veteran, and refugee people.
- This event will provide you with the opportunity to see how certification as a diverse-owned business can benefit you, to hear from corporate leaders on what they are doing to engage diverse suppliers, and to network with other entrepreneurs.
Corporate Partners
- Supplier Diversity provides opportunities for corporations and public organizations to diversify their supply chain by incorporating suppliers that are owned by Indigenous, Black, racialized, LGBTQ, disabled, women, Veteran, and refugee people.
- Join CAMSC, CGLCC, and IWSCC to understand the benefits of having a Supplier Diversity program and discuss best practices when implementing a program. You’ll also hear first-hand from fellow corporations how their efforts to diversify their supplier base have paid off.
Whether you’re new to supply chain diversity or looking to expand your knowledge, this event offers an opportunity to connect with diverse suppliers and corporate partners during our networking activity. Learn from the industry leaders, forge new connections, and build a network that lasts beyond this event. Register now!