21ST ANNUAL GLOBAL CONFERENCE
The latest leadership theory and practice from experts in the field.
Why Attend Leadership: Courage Required?
Discover New Tools, Tips, Tactics & Takeaways: Learn something surprising from among 450+ skills-focused workshops, provocative panels, stimulating symposiums and presentations, and interactive roundtable discussions and posters.
Grow Your Professional Network: Meet participants throughout the conference who share your focus, profession, and passion — and expand your global network! Special networking events include community (interest group) networking meals and social activities in Ottawa.
Energize Your Work: ILA conferences buzz with energy and excitement. Revitalize, gain a fresh perspective, spark new insights, and return with more effective and efficient ideas and approaches.
Elevate Your Learning to the Next Level: Take a deep dive on a topic of interest, practice a new leadership tool, or engage in a leadership experience in Ottawa with pre- and post-conference special events that enhance your personal and professional development.
Enjoy Quality Time With Experts & Influencers: Meet the people whose work inspires you — business executives and public leaders, thought-provoking authors and researchers, seasoned educators and game-changing development professionals.
Please note that all conference presentations will be delivered in English.
Veuillez noter que l’ensemble des conférences se tiendront en anglais.
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Plenary Speakers
ILA's 2019 Plenary Speakers will challenge, inspire, and spark new insights and questions as they talk about leadership and the courage required in the world today.
Conference Schedule
All plenary and concurrent sessions take place at the Shaw Centre.Some special events occur at offsite locations around Ottawa.
The ILA’s 21st global conference will begin with an Opening Reception at the Canadian Museum of History from 18:00 – 19:30 on Thursday, 25 October. Consider arriving early on Thursday for the focused professional development sessions at the full- and half-day Pre-Con Workshops. Check in for the conference will begin at 08:00 on Thursday, 24 October. The conference closes at 14:30 on Sunday – with a special Post-Con Workshop from 14:30-17:30.
The conference will include over 400 high-quality concurrent sessions, Spotlight Symposiums, thought-provoking keynote speakers, a well-attended exhibit hall, the popular Author Meet and Greet Reception, and many other special luncheons, dinners, receptions, and events.
Explore the online program to view the schedule of concurrent sessions, special events, keynote speakers, and access documents uploaded by presenters. Click on the tabs on the left-hand column to browse the program by day, time, person, room, stream, and session type. As you browse through the program, you can create your own personal schedule by selecting the sessions and events that you would like to attend.
CURRENT DRAFT SCHEDULE
08:00 – 19:30Colonel By Foyer (level 1 of Shaw Centre)
Volunteer Office Hours
08:00 – 19:00Rideau Canal Atrium (level 2 of Shaw Centre)
ILA Check-In & Help Desk
09:00 - 16:00Various Rooms at Westin (level 3 of Westin and Executive Meeting Center at Westin). Some off site (meet at Rideau Canal Atrium for off-site departures)
Full- and Half-Day Pre-Conference Events
Pre- and post-conference events offer unique opportunities for focused professional development and connection with the special leadership aspects of the host city and country.
09:00 – 12:00 AM half day
13:00 – 16:00 PM half day
09:00 – 16:00 PM full day
16:00 – 17:30Rideau Canal Atrium (level 2 of Shaw Centre)
16:00 – 17:30Westin Hotel, Ontario Room
Membership Meeting – open to everyone, current and future members alike!
18:00 - 19:30Grand Hall, Canadian Museum of History
Opening Reception for all at the Canadian Museum of History
Please be sure to be at The Canadian Museum of History by 18:00 for the opening reception. Museum admission is complimentary between 17:00 and 20:00 (our event ends at 19:30). Consider arriving early to check out the exhibits. Be sure to stop by registration (open 08:00 – 19:00) in the Shaw Centre and pick up your name badge for easy access to the opening reception. You can still attend the reception if you have not had a moment to pick up your name badge, but you will need to wait on queue as your name is checked against a roster.
Getting to the Museum: Buses will begin departing from the five ILA hotels promptly at 17:15 and continue looping throughout the evening. If you are a guest at the Les Suites you will need to walk next door to the Novotel for loading. Novotel, Westin, Lord Elgin, and Fairmont, gather in your hotel lobby. Look for yellow ILA hats for assistance loading. If you prefer to walk, there is a lovely pedestrian walkway adjacent to the Alexandra Bridge. Once you cross the bridge, follow the instructions on this PDF to locate the entrance of the museum.
CURRENT DRAFT SCHEDULE
07:30 – 18:30Colonel By Foyer (level 1 of Shaw Centre)
Volunteer Office Hours
07:30 - 19:30Rideau Canal Atrium (level 2 of Shaw Centre)
ILA Check-In & Help Desk
07:45 – 17:45Canada Hall 2 (level 3 of Shaw Centre)
Exhibit Area Open
Exhibitors are encouraged to stand at their booths during morning coffee. Author Meet & Greet reception, and Poster session)
07:45 – 08:30Canada Hall 2 (level 3 of Shaw Centre)
Morning Coffee and Tea / Continental Breakfast
Join your colleagues for a morning coffee break, choosing from coffee, tea, juices, and
assorted refreshments.
07:45 – 08:30Canada Hall 2 (level 3 of Shaw Centre)
Member Community Business & Engagement Meetings
Ethics Forum
Leadership Education
Women & Leadership
08:30 - 09:45Canada Hall 1 (level 3 of Shaw Centre)
Opening Plenary
Leadership: From the Vicious Circle to the Virtuous Circle with Authenticity and Presence
Keynote Speakers: Rt. Hon. Paul Martin and Senator Murray Sinclair
Moderator: Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux
09:45Parliament Foyer (level 3 of Shaw Centre)
Grab-n-Go Coffee and Tea
The Grab-n-Go will be outside of the Plenary Session (Canada Hall 1 on level 3 of the Shaw Centre). Attendees can stop by on their way to the next sessions.
10:15 – 11:30Shaw Centre (levels 1 and 2)
Concurrent Session One
75 MIN
Explore the concurrent session guide to view the sessions and to access documents uploaded by presenters. Click on the tabs on the left-hand column to browse the guide by day, time, person, room, stream, and session type.
Explore the concurrent session guide to view the sessions and to access documents uploaded by presenters. Click on the tabs on the left-hand column to browse the guide by day, time, person, room, stream, and session type.
10:15 – 11:30Shaw Centre - Meeting Room 208
11:45 - 12:45Shaw Centre (levels 1 and 2)
Concurrent Session Two
60 MIN Explore the concurrent session guide to view the sessions and to access documents uploaded by presenters. Click on the tabs on the left-hand column to browse the guide by day, time, person, room, stream, and session type.
11:45 - 12:45Shaw Centre - Meeting Room 215
13:00 – 14:15Shaw Centre, Meeting Room 208
Spotlight Symposium – Sustainability Leadership Luncheon
(Ticketed event)
13:00 – 14:15
Member Community Networking Luncheons or Lunch on Your Own
Business Leadership Luncheon - Shaw Centre, Meeting Room 214
Leadership Education Luncheon - Shaw Centre, Parliament Foyer I
13:00-13:45
Member Community Business & Engagement Meetings
Public Leadership, Shaw Centre, Meeting Room 204
Leadership Development, Shaw Centre, Meeting Room 205
Peace Leadership, Shaw Centre, Meeting Room 206
14:30 – 16:00Shaw Centre (levels 1 and 2)
Concurrent Session Three
90 MIN
Explore the concurrent session guide to view the sessions and to access documents uploaded by presenters. Click on the tabs on the left-hand column to browse the guide by day, time, person, room, stream, and session type.
Explore the concurrent session guide to view the sessions and to access documents uploaded by presenters. Click on the tabs on the left-hand column to browse the guide by day, time, person, room, stream, and session type.
16:00Canada Hall 2 (level 3 of Shaw Centre)
Coffee Break With Refreshments
16:15 – 17:45Canada Hall 2 (level 3 of Shaw Centre)
Interactive Roundtable Discussions
16:15 – 17:15Canada Hall 2 (level 3 of Shaw Centre)
Member Community Information Tables
Business Leadership Deans, Directors, & Chairs of Leadership Education Programs Doctoral Programs Ethics Forum Followership Leadership Development Peace Leadership Philosophy, Religion, & Worldviews Sustainability Leadership Women & Leadership Youth Leadership
16:45 to 17:45Shaw Centre - Meeting Room 214
18:00Shaw Centre
Sponsor Hosted Receptions
Antioch University – Graduate School of Leadership and Change Reception - Shaw Centre, Meeting Room 105
Telfer 50th Anniversary Celebration: The Future of Leadership Education (ticketed event) - Shaw Centre, Meeting Room 208
The National Society of Leadership and Success Reception - Shaw Centre, Meeting Room 106
University of San Diego SOLES Reception - Shaw Centre, Meeting Room 103
18:00Shaw Centre
Hosted Receptions
Deans, Directors, and Chairs Networking Reception (ticketed event) - Shaw Centre, Meeting Room 108
Peace Leadership Networking Reception - Shaw Centre, Meeting Room 107
19:30
Member Community Networking Dinners or Dinner on Your Own
Youth Leadership Networking Dinner - Blue Cactus Bar and Grill Public Leadership Networking Dinner - Clock Tower - Rideau Street Philosophy, Religion and Worldviews Networking Dinner - Cornerstone Bar and Grill
CURRENT DRAFT SCHEDULE
07:30 – 18:30Colonel By Foyer (level 1 of Shaw Centre)
Volunteer Office Hours
07:30 - 19:30Rideau Canal Atrium (level 2 of Shaw Centre)
ILA Check-In & Help Desk
07:45 – 20:00Canada Hall 2 (level 3 of Shaw Centre)
Exhibit Area Open
Exhibitors are encouraged to stand at their booths during morning coffee, Author Meet & Greet Reception, and Poster Session.
07:45 - 08:30Canada Hall 2 (level 3 of Shaw Centre)
Morning Coffee and Tea / Continental Breakfast
Join your colleagues for a morning coffee break, choosing from coffee, tea, juices, and
assorted refreshments.
07:45 – 08:30Canada Hall 2
Member Community Business & Engagement Meetings
Leadership Scholarship
Philosophy, Religion, & Worldviews
Youth Leadership
08:30 - 09:45Canada Hall 1 (level 3 of Shaw Centre)
Saturday Plenary
Leadership: Beyond Courage: Trust and Rebalancing Leadership in an Interdependent World
Keynote Speakers: Rt. Hon. David Johnston and Henry Mintzberg
Keynote Moderator: Rt. Hon. Kim Campbell
9:45Parliament Foyer (level 3 of Shaw Centre)
Grab-n-Go Coffee and Tea
The Grab-n-Go will be outside of the Plenary Session (Canada Hall 1 on level 3 of the Shaw Centre). Attendees can stop by on their way to the next sessions.
10:00 - 11:30Shaw Centre (levels 1 and 2)
Concurrent Session Four
90 MIN
Explore the concurrent session guide to view the sessions and to access documents uploaded by presenters. Click on the tabs on the left-hand column to browse the guide by day, time, person, room, stream, and session type.
Explore the concurrent session guide to view the sessions and to access documents uploaded by presenters. Click on the tabs on the left-hand column to browse the guide by day, time, person, room, stream, and session type.
11:45 – 12:45Shaw Centre (levels 1 and 2)
Concurrent Session Five
60 MIN
Explore the concurrent session guide to view the sessions and to access documents uploaded by presenters. Click on the tabs on the left-hand column to browse the guide by day, time, person, room, stream, and session type.
Explore the concurrent session guide to view the sessions and to access documents uploaded by presenters. Click on the tabs on the left-hand column to browse the guide by day, time, person, room, stream, and session type.
13:00 – 14:15On your own or purchase a ticket to an on-site luncheon.
Member Community Networking Luncheons or Lunch on Your Own
Tenth Annual Women & Leadership Luncheon - Shaw Centre, Parliament Foyer I
Arts & Leadership Luncheon - Shaw Centre, Meeting Room 214
Leadership Development Luncheon - Shaw Centre, Meeting Room 214
Healthcare Leadership and Followership Luncheon - Shaw Centre, Meeting Room 214
13:00 – 13:45
Member Community Business & Engagement Meetings
Doctoral Programs, Shaw Centre, Meeting Room 204
Sustainability Leadership, Shaw Centre, Meeting Room 205
Followership, Shaw Centre, Meeting Room 206
14:30 – 15:45Shaw Centre (levels 1 and 2)
Concurrent Session Six
75 MIN
Explore the concurrent session guide to view the sessions and to access documents uploaded by presenters. Click on the tabs on the left-hand column to browse the guide by day, time, person, room, stream, and session type.
Explore the concurrent session guide to view the sessions and to access documents uploaded by presenters. Click on the tabs on the left-hand column to browse the guide by day, time, person, room, stream, and session type.
14:30 – 15:45Shaw Centre - Meeting Room 208
16:00 – 17:00Shaw Centre (levels 1 and 2)
Concurrent Session Seven
60 MIN
Explore the concurrent session guide to view the sessions and to access documents uploaded by presenters. Click on the tabs on the left-hand column to browse the guide by day, time, person, room, stream, and session type.
Explore the concurrent session guide to view the sessions and to access documents uploaded by presenters. Click on the tabs on the left-hand column to browse the guide by day, time, person, room, stream, and session type.
16:00 to 17:00Shaw Centre - Meeting Room 211
17:15 - 18:30Shaw Centre (levels 1 and 2)
Concurrent Session Eight
75 MIN
Explore the concurrent session guide to view the sessions and to access documents uploaded by presenters. Click on the tabs on the left-hand column to browse the guide by day, time, person, room, stream, and session type.
Explore the concurrent session guide to view the sessions and to access documents uploaded by presenters. Click on the tabs on the left-hand column to browse the guide by day, time, person, room, stream, and session type.
18:30 – 20:00Canada Hall 2 (level 3 of Shaw Centre)
Saturday Evening Extravaganza!
Enjoy a taste of Ottawa with local artisan cheeses, meats, and crudité paired with wine,
beer, and soda (open bar 18:15-19:15) all while exploring the hosted poster session, talking
with Lifetime Achievement award winners and keynote speakers (booth 106), and meeting
your favorite leadership authors at the author meet and greet.
(All exhibits close after this event)
19:00-20:15
International Student Case Competition Final Presentations
Final Presentations – Graduate Division, Shaw Centre, Meeting Room 202
Final Presentations – Undergraduate Division, Shaw Centre, Meeting Room 203
Final Presentations – Undergraduate Division, Shaw Centre, Meeting Room 203
CURRENT DRAFT SCHEDULE
08:00 – 13:00Colonel By Foyer (level 1 of Shaw Centre)
Volunteer Office Hours
08:00 –14:30Rideau Canal Atrium (level 2 of Shaw Centre)
ILA Check-In & Help Desk
08:30Parliament Foyer (level 3 of Shaw Centre)
Morning Coffee and Tea / Continental Breakfast
Join your colleagues for a morning coffee break, choosing from coffee, tea, juices, and
assorted refreshments.
09:00 – 10:30Shaw Centre (levels 1 and 2)
Concurrent Session Nine
90 MIN
Explore the concurrent session guide to view the sessions and to access documents uploaded by presenters. Click on the tabs on the left-hand column to browse the guide by day, time, person, room, stream, and session type.
Explore the concurrent session guide to view the sessions and to access documents uploaded by presenters. Click on the tabs on the left-hand column to browse the guide by day, time, person, room, stream, and session type.
10:45 - 12:00Shaw Centre (levels 1 and 2)
Concurrent Session Ten
75 MIN
Explore the concurrent session guide to view the sessions and to access documents uploaded by presenters. Click on the tabs on the left-hand column to browse the guide by day, time, person, room, stream, and session type.
Explore the concurrent session guide to view the sessions and to access documents uploaded by presenters. Click on the tabs on the left-hand column to browse the guide by day, time, person, room, stream, and session type.
12:00Parliament Foyer (level 3 of Shaw Centre)
Refreshments
Beverages and hearty snacks will be available to take into the Closing Plenary session.
12:15 – 13:30Canada Hall 1 (level 3 of Shaw Centre)
Closing Plenary
Coeur and Courage: Finding Your Fierce Heart and Leading With It
Keynote Speaker: Danièle Henkel
Keynote Interviewer: Ingrid Richter
14:30 - 17:30Westin Hotel, Meeting Room 101
Please note: The schedule above is subject to change!
International Student Case Competition
International Student Case Competition
The International Student Case Competition provides undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to compete and showcase their knowledge about leadership through the analysis of a contemporary socio-political-economic problem on the global or national level.
It is a terrific opportunity to further develop your communication and leadership skills, expand your network of leadership colleagues, and make the most out of your ILA conference experience!
Register Teams by 16 September 2019
Pre/Post Con Workshops
Pre- and Post-Conference Workshops offer unique opportunities for focused professional development and connection with special leadership aspects of the host city and country. ILA’s workshops have something for everyone!
Conference Venue
Venue
Shaw Centre (formerly the Ottawa Convention Centre), 55 Colonel By Dr. Ottawa, ON K1N 9J2www.shaw-centre.com
Location Details
The Shaw Centre is centrally located in downtown Ottawa and is about 20 minutes away from the Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.Parking
An underground parking garage adjacent to the Shaw Centre is most convenient with entry points on Daly Avenue and Nicholas Street South.PLACES TO STAY
Hotels in Ottawa with Special ILA Rates. Links to book in the ILA room block are available, see the selection below and book now to ensure your discounted lodging.
Four Great Reasons to Book inside the ILA official Housing Block:
ILA has negotiated special rates for you in Ottawa
Transportation on Thursday evening to the off-site reception will pick up and return to the hotels in the ILA block
Networking—stay where other professionals are staying
ILA receives credit for rooms reserved which allows rates to stay lower for future events
33 Nicholas Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- NOTE: The ILA room block now closes Monday 7 October for reservations.
- The ILA block of hotel rooms is available from Tuesday, October 22 – Sunday, October 27, 2019.
- Prices for all rooms are $219 CAD per night. The added tax is 16%. Parking is $28 per day.
- Rates are based on 2 adults per room. Additional adults can be added for $20.00 per person for a maximum of 4 adults per room.
- Call Novotel at 1-855-677-3033 and either quote booking code 359700 or ask for the 2019 International Leadership Assn Conference. You may also email groupreservations@notovtelottawa.com and again quote the booking code or ask for the group name.
- Wifi is included. Breakfast is not.
- On-site restaurant, The Albion Rooms, recognized as “HYPERCOOL” by The New York Daily News.
- Naturally lit newly renovated 24/7 fitness area and indoor swimming pool and whirlpool.
- The hotel is a 7-minute walk (.34 mile) from the Shaw Conference Centre.
Novotel Ottawa is a trendy, full-service, 4-star hotel located just steps to the Byward Market and the Rideau Canal, a short walk to the Parliament, and across the street from the Rideau Shopping Centre. The Novotel Ottawa is perfectly situated across from the Shaw Centre and a short walk to the University of Ottawa.
11 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- The Westin Hotel is taking reservations on a request only basis. Please email Bridget Chisholm bchisholm@ila-net.org with the subject line: Accommodations at Westin Requested. Provide your arrival and departure dates. ILA will work on your behalf to secure lodging for you at the Westin.
- The ILA block of hotel rooms is available from Tuesday, October 22 – Monday, October 28, 2019.
- Prices range from $239 CAD to $369 CAD. The added tax is 16%. On-site parking is $30 per day. Valet parking is $48 per day.
- Wifi is included. Breakfast is not.
- The hotel is a 1-minute walk from the Shaw Conference Centre.
Located on the Rideau Canal adjacent to Rideau Centre Shopping Mall and the Shaw Centre, The Westin Ottawa offers direct access to all the allures of Canada’s capital city, from its thriving businesses to its many cultural diversions. Contemporary furnishings, environmentally friendly features, and stunning views create a space that leaves you feeling instantly soothed.
100 Elgin Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- NOTE: The ILA block for this hotel is full! Please book at the Novotel (by 7 October) or the Westin (see the note above about booking at the Westin).
- The ILA block of hotel rooms is available from Monday, October 23- Sunday, October 27, 2019.
- Prices for all rooms are $212 CAD per night. The added tax is 16%. Parking is $30 per day.
- Wifi is included, breakfast is not.
- The hotel is a 9-minute walk (.37 mile) from the Shaw Conference Centre. The walk is via Mackenzie King Bridge over the Winterlude Rideau Canal (includes set of stairs or elevator).
A historic landmark in downtown Ottawa, the Lord Elgin Hotel is the centerpiece of a captivating capital city. The Lord Elgin Hotel is ideally located close to a number of Parliament buildings as well as the National Art Gallery. Guests at the hotel can also enjoy ice skating on Rideau Canal in the winter or exploring the vibrant shops and restaurants in Byward Market. Read blog entries by Lord Elgin Hotel employees and fans to learn more about this unique hotel.
1 Rideau Street,Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- NOTE: The ILA block for this hotel is full! Please book at the Novotel (by 7 October) or the Westin (see the note above about booking at the Westin).
Fairmont Château Laurier is one of the most visually recognizable buildings in downtown Ottawa. It is a magnificent limestone edifice with turrets and masonry reminiscent of a French château. Fairmont Château Laurier offers a wonderful self-guided tablet tour. Guests staying in Ottawa’s castle can borrow an iPad from the front desk to experience this interactive historical tour, featuring a narrative walk through time including stories and images of years gone by. The hotel is minutes away from Ottawa’s biggest attractions including: The Parliament Buildings, Rideau Canal, Byward Market, National Gallery of Canada, Shaw Centre, and the National Arts Centre.
130 rue Besserer Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- The ILA block of hotel rooms is available from Monday, October 21- Sunday, October 27, 2019.
- Prices range from $209-$329 CAD per night. The added tax is 16%. Parking is $22 CAD per day plus tax.
- Click here to make your reservations. Must use code ILA2019 to get special discount.
- Wifi is included. Breakfast is not.
- The hotel is a 7 minute walk (.4 mile) from the Shaw Conference Centre.
Les Suites Hotel Ottawa puts you near the Rideau Canal, Parliament Hill, the National Gallery of Canada, and top museums. The Garden Courtyard on the fifth floor provides a peaceful outdoor sanctuary to relax and take in some quiet time. Condominium-sized suites, with separate living and sleeping areas, a fully equipped kitchen, washer and dryer, and private balcony are available.
Sponsorship & Exhibiting Opportunities
Full Color Advertising & Other Opportunities
Partners/Sponsors
A huge thanks to all our amazing partners. We couldn’t have a conference without you!
Platinum Sponsor
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Brass Sponsors
Christopher Newport University – Leadership Studies at Virginia’s Public Arts and Sciences University
Wisdom Consulting
The Center for Values-Driven Leadership at Benedictine University
Trinity Western University
Robert Morris University
Fielding Graduate University
Emerald Group Publishing
College of Education at Seattle University
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
Edward Elgar Publishing Inc.
Eastern University – PhD in Organizational Leadership
FIE: Foundation for International Education