The University of Guelph-Humber is hosting its first International Applied Business Conference on May 6 to 7.
For more details, see the conference website at: https://www.guelphhumber.ca/business-conference2021
One of the key features of the conference is 'Diversity Entrepreneurship'. See following events:
May 6, 2021 (9:50 a.m.)
Keynote speaker: Dr. Wendy Cukier, Director of Diversity Institute at Ryerson University will discuss Women Entrepreneurship. For details see her bio on the conference website.
May 7, 2021 (11:15 a.m. to 12:35 p.m. and 1:05 p.m. to 2:05 p.m.)
Six papers will be presented during the conference highlighting women related entrepreneurial challenges around the globe. Papers from South Africa, Canada, Russia, Congo and Indonesia will highlight women's issues in their respective countries (for details, see the attached document). See details on the conference website.
May 7, 2021 (8:50 a.m.)
Keynote speech: Black Entrepreneurship by Nadine Spencer, the President of Black Business and Professional Association. See her biography on the conference website.
May 7, 2021 (9:45 a.m.)
Special lecture: Indigenous Entrepreneurship by Patrick Watson, Public Policy Director at the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business.
May 7, 2021 (10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.)
Panel: LGBTQ Entrepreneurship by six enthusiastic gay panelists (see below). See details on the conference website.
For any questions, please contact Dr. Farkhanda Shamim at shamimf@guelphhumber.ca.
