ILA conferences include many opportunities for networking, learning and fun. These include open receptions, ticketed Member Community Meals, and more! Don’t miss out on these great opportunities to connect. Scroll down and check them out!
Please note that Community Meals are ticketed events with costs in addition to conference registration. Other Conference Opportunities listed below are included in your registration but may require you to sign up in advance to participate.
Opening Reception at the Canadian Museum of History
When: Thursday, 24 October | 18:00 – 19:30
Where: Grand Hall of the Canadian Museum of HistoryThis reception is open to all conference attendees and is included in the cost of conference registration.
International Student Case Competition
When: Thursday, 24 October – Sunday, October 27 (See Learn More for specific times.)
Where: (See Learn More for specific locations.)
Spotlight Symposium – Indigenous Leadership and Environmental Sustainability
When: Friday, 25 October | Time 10:15 to 11:30
Where: Shaw Centre, Meeting Room 208
Spotlight Symposium – Leader Character for Courageous Leadership
When: Friday, 25 October | Time 11:45 to 12:45
Where: Shaw Centre, Meeting Room 215
Spotlight Symposium – Sustainability Luncheon Panel Symposium
When: Friday, 25 October | Time 13:00 to 14:15
Where: Shaw Centre, Meeting Room 208 (ticketed event)
11th Annual Emerging Scholars Research Consortium (ESRC)
When: Friday, 25 October | Time 16:45 to 17:45
Where: Shaw Centre, Meeting Room 214
Spotlight Symposium – Women On Boards: Courageous Leadership Required
When: Saturday, 26 October | Time 14:30 – 15:45
Where: Shaw Centre, Meeting Room 208
Spotlight Symposium – Corporate Leadership: The Courage to be Socially Responsible
When: Saturday, 26 October | Time 16:00 – 17:00
Where: Shaw Centre, Meeting Room 211
Saturday Night Extravaganza!
Taste of Ottawa / Meet the Authors Reception / Poster Session
Lifetime Achievement Awardees and Keynote Speakers Meet & Greet
When: Saturday, 27 October | 18:30 – 20:00
Where: Shaw Centre, Canada Hall 2
Leadership Education Luncheon
When: Friday, 25 October | 13:00 – 14:15
Where: Shaw Centre, Parliament Foyer I
Business Leadership Luncheon
When: Friday, 25 October | 13:00 – 14:15
Where: Shaw Centre, Meeting Room 214
Spotlight Symposium / Sustainability Leadership Luncheon
When: Friday, 25 October | 13:00 – 14:15
Where: Shaw Centre, Meeting Room 208
Tenth Annual Women & Leadership Luncheon
When: Saturday, 26 October | 13:00 – 14:15
Where: Shaw Centre, Parliament Foyer I
Arts & Leadership Luncheon
When: Saturday, 26 October | 13:00 – 14:15
Where: Shaw Centre, Meeting Room 214
Leadership Development Luncheon
When: Saturday, 26 October | 13:00 – 14:15
Where: Shaw Centre, Meeting Room 214
Healthcare Leadership and Followership Luncheon
When: Saturday, 26 October | 13:00 – 14:15
Where: Shaw Centre, Meeting Room 214
Youth Leadership Networking Dinner
When: Friday, 25 October | 19:30
Where: Blue Cactus Bar and Grill
Public Leadership Networking Dinner
When: Friday, 25 October | 19:30
Where: Clock Tower – Rideau Street
Philosophy, Religion, and Worldviews Networking Dinner
When: Friday | 19:30
Where: Cornerstone Bar and Grill
Deans, Directors and Chairs Networking Reception (ticketed event)
Hosted by ILA’s Deans, Directors and Chairs Affinity Group
When: Friday, 25 October | 18:00
Where: Shaw Centre, Meeting Room 108
The Future of Leadership: The Role of Management Education in Preparing Tomorrow’s COURAGEOUS Leaders
Telfer School of Management 50th Anniversary Celebration (ticketed event)
When: Friday, 25 October | 18:00
Where: Shaw Centre, Meeting Room 208
Peace Leadership Networking Reception
Hosted by ILA’s Peace Leadership Affinity Group
When: Friday, 25 October | 18:00
Where: Shaw Centre, Meeting Room 107
The National Society of Leadership and Success Reception
When: Friday, 25 October | 18:00
Where: Shaw Centre, Meeting Room 106
Antioch University – Graduate School of Leadership and Change Reception
When: Friday, 25 October | 18:00
Where: Shaw Centre, Meeting Room 105
University of San Diego SOLES Reception
When: Friday, 25 October | 18:00
Where: Shaw Centre, Meeting Room 103