We are thrilled to share more with you about our second conference being held in Kananaskis, Alberta, in April 2024. Last year, the Human Movement was created to be a unique and one-of-a-kind experience for leaders, champions, and change agents to expand their knowledge in the continually growing inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) space. Since then, we have listened to you and partnered with our community who is providing guidance and expertise to co-create our new conference: Leading with HEART (Humility, Empathy, Authenticity, Resiliency, and CuriosiTy).

This inspirational experience will go beyond learning, development, and connection by providing intentional spaces and opportunities for attendees to reflect, rest, and recharge. This conference welcomes IDEA practitioners and stakeholders while diving deeper into the IDEA space with senior leaders who are the drivers of organizational change. We believe lasting impact is made when inclusivity is advocated for at all levels, including senior leadership.

Inclusive Concepts Inc. has a primary focus on creating an inclusive employee culture where all individuals feel valued and able to contribute to their full potential. With over 20+ years working in Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA), we have seen IDEA efforts evolve from the earliest top-down corporate anti-discrimination policies and unconscious bias training to the latest fully integrated, high-energy IDEA programs that engage and energize people at all levels of the organization. We work with organizations within many different sectors to provide strategic help to review and recommend changes, and design and develop workshops that provide awareness, education, and practical adoption strategies.
Our team has partnered with over 40 organizations across Canada to support their journey to become more inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible (IDEA). Inclusive Concepts is a thought leader and engages with innovators, champions, and changes agents in the IDEA space.

Our Attendees:

• Leaders, champions, and change agents in the inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility space and looking to grow their own knowledge in a space of learning, unlearning, and relearning
• Senior leadership (Executives and C-Suite) who want to develop their ability to be the drivers of positive and lasting change in their organization.
• Practitioners and those who support individuals at all levels of their organization, and beyond, to find their voice in creating a more inclusive world.
• Those with an interest or stake in the IDEA space such as individuals working on ESG, marketing, communications, or other initiatives relevant to IDEA.
• Passionate social justice advocates committed to challenging the status quo.
• Folks willing to bring awareness to their own biases, assumptions, and judgements in their own personal journey.
• Individuals who allow discomfort to have courageous conversations.
• Those committed to leading from a place of humility, empathy, authenticity, resiliency, and curiosity.

What you can expect from the conference

• A focus on inclusive leadership tools and insights, which will include a discounted ticket price for leaders in attendance. Bring a leader and earn 10% off! 
• A transformative platform that will allow for conversations and connections and an opportunity to learn from and connect with other attendees.
• Key notes from individuals at the top of their respective fields in IDEA concepts and delivery as well as practical workshops and learning tools lead by industry leaders and practitioners. 
• A focus on accountability and application of the tools and insights gained during the conference after the conference.
• An intersectional approach with our community partners making sure all voices are involved in the creation stage and throughout the conference.
• Space to dive deeply into conversations. Space to learn, create and develop the tools and resources to go away and create change.
• Giving back to equity deserving groups by way of scholarship and supporting local businesses

Confirmed topics our speakers and panellist will cover.

• Driving HEART in the Workplace: Witness our diverse community partners Teisha Iglesias, Jay Brewster, Lionel Migrino, and Terri Crooks unpack, share and raise awareness about why inclusion and equity is a foundation to any workplace from an intersectional lens.
• From Saviourism to solidarity in the workplace, Keynote speaker Dr. Golnaz Golnaraghi
• Leading with Heart (Humility, Empathy, Authenticity, Resiliency, CuriosiTy) Leadership traits are essential qualities that make effective leaders in the workplace. Join our panel of leaders from different industries as they share their experience on how they have put HEART into the workplace.
• Learning from Elders, framing the day and acknowledging the space featuring an Elder from a local First Nation
• “Modeling Diversity: The Transformational Impact of Unrelenting Inclusion” Keynote speaker Bean Gill. Bean shares what it was like to grow up in a strict Indian family and a culture that had rigid religious rules. Heavily bullied as a child, her sudden disability was a catalyst that forced her to face trauma head on”
• Professional Interactive Poetic Presentation: Writing Change into The World / Writing Adaptation into Evolution, A Poetic JEDI / AI-Themed Experience with Keynote speaker Wakefield Brewster

Practical Workshops and Case Studies, including:

• Leading with Empathy and Compassion
• Women in the workplace
• Creating an accessible and barrier-free space for Persons with Disabilities
• Supporting the 2SLGBTQIA+ community during times of resistance
• Environmental Social Governance (ESG) and IDEA
• Indigenous Inclusion
• Embedding IDEA into your organization

Connection

• Take advantage of the Nordic spa or movie night, popcorn, and pyjamas
• Storytelling, cultural dance, and reflection by the campfire
• Live Paintings
• Art exhibits and vendors
• Knowledge burst and prizes.

k-NOW-LEDGE and growth Opportunities to unlock your curiosity and reassess your current knowledge systems. What do you need to learn and relearn? You will participate in thought provoking case studies and listen to the shared lived experiences of people impacting the IDEA space. 

Appreciation We know this work is both extremely valuable and challenging so we have created the Leading with HEART conference to honor everyone’s hard work and increase the visibility of IDEA achievements. We have intentionally chosen a venue in the Rockies to allow you to decompress. 

Accountability Providing the time and environment to reflect on your personal and professional IDEA journey and what goals you will set to see the continued success of IDEA in your organization. 

Connection Connecting and building a strong network with other IDEA professionals, practitioners, stakeholders, and senior leaders making change in the IDEA space. 

• Leaders, champions, and change agents in the inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility space and looking to grow their own knowledge in a space of learning, unlearning, and relearning. 
• Senior leadership (Executives and C-Suite) who want to develop their ability to be the drivers of positive and lasting change in their organization. 
• Practitioners and those who support individuals at all levels of their organization, and beyond, to find their voice in creating a more inclusive world. 
• Those with an interest or stake in the IDEA space such as individuals working on ESG, marketing, communications, or other initiatives relevant to IDEA. 

• Passionate social justice advocates committed to challenging the status quo. 
• Folks willing to bring awareness to their own biases, assumptions, and judgements in their own personal journey.  
• Individuals who allow discomfort to have courageous conversations. 
• Those committed to leading from a place of humility, empathy, authenticity, resiliency, and curiosity.