BCW Western Canada Expo 2022

The BCW Western Canada Expo 2022 is the first event of its kind in the Western region. The objective of the Expo is for black entrepreneurs and business persons to showcase their products and services. It will also help businesses to connect with potential investors, key players in the field and decision makers. Learn from industry experts how to market, grow and finance your business.

Friday, September 30
9:00 AM- CONFERENCE REGISTRATION DESK OPENS

9:30-10:00 AM– WELCOME TO DAY 1 & LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
• Amanda Nothando, MC
• Tanya Tourangeau, Reconciliation Strategist
• Jeanne Lehman, Founder, Past Chair and CEO of BCW

10:00-11:00 AM MARKETING YOUR BUSINESS PANEL
Moderated by Deidre Hackman, Brand Strategy Creator for Concrete Global Ventures
• Jessie Cayabo- Principal at BONAFIDE Media & PR
• Tomi Ajele- Editor in Chief, Afros in Tha City Inc.
• Andrea Bailey- Brown- Franchise & Profit Consultant, Bailey Brown Business Consulting

11:15 AM -12:15 PM- FINANCING YOUR BUSINESS PANEL
• Koleya Karringten- Executive Director of the Canadian Blockchain Consortium, Co-founder of Canadian Blockchain Association for Women
• Alison Sunstrum- Advisory Member, The 51
• Sade Laleye- VP, Financing & Consulting for Alberta South with BDC

LUNCH

1:30-2:30 PM- GROWING YOUR BUSINESS PANEL

Moderated by Leann Hackman-Carty, CEO Economic Developers Alberta
Panelists:
• Barbara Mowat- Founder GroYourBiz
• Seble Isaac (TBC)-Owner, Tiramisu Bistro
• Evelyne Nyairo- Founder, Ellie Bianca All Natural Skin Care
• Deimira Baidoo- President, Melcom Homes CQ

3:00-5:00 PM- EXHIBITOR SHOWCASE & NETWORKING

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1

10:30am -3:00 PM THE PERFECT PITCH COMPETITION

3:30-5:00 PM- EXHIBITOR SHOWCASE & NETWORKING
6:00-9:00 PM- BLACK TIE GALA & PERFECT PITCH AWARDS