Canada's premiere event for advancing the economic reconciliation agenda!
Thank you to all of the partners, speakers, Chiefs, Elders and participants who helped make Forward Summit | WEST 2023 a tremendous success! We look forward to seeing you at Casino Rama in Orillia, ON in September 2023
An Experience You
Will Never Forget.
Unlike many conferences, Forward Summit’s intended outcome is to create a community focused on action. The two-day event is where Indigenous and non-Indigenous organizations, thought-leaders and industry experts gather to share best practices, challenges and successes of doing and creating business opportunities within Indigenous communities.
Why Attend?
Forward Summit attracts equal participation from Indigenous and non-Indigenous businesses and organizations across Canada, making it one of the leading economic reconciliation events in the country. Participants are provided with an unrivalled immersive experience, where each have the opportunity to actively participate in 16 roundtable discussions, 4 panel discussions and hours of networking.
Network and collaborate with national Indigenous thought-leaders, industry experts and leading executives on the show floor and during networking breaks all while taking tangible steps towards economic reconciliation and a stronger Canadian economy and workforce
Experienced, knowledgeable, and industry-leading speakers representing a wide array of professions lend their knowledge and perspectives to help guide over 20 hours of important discussions shaped through extensive consultation with the Indigenous-led Forward Summit Leadership Council
91% of 2022 attendees stated that they had conversations throughout the show that resulted or should result in new business relationships and opportunities for their organization and community.
Discover how to partner with Indigenous communities on business development projects, and learn best practices from leading Canadian businesses actively involving Indigenous communities in economical projects
If your business works or wants to work more effectively with the Indigenous community - this is an event that you don’t want to miss! Forward Summit is a national gathering of Indigenous and non-Indigenous thought leaders who are committed to Indigenous prosperity through Truth and Reconciliation.
Visionary Voices.
Who's shaping the future of Canada's economy? Our speakers.
“Reconciliation must inspire Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples to transform Canadian society so that our children and grandchildren can live together in dignity, peace, and prosperity on these lands we now share
- Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Our available partnership opportunities are high-value, prominent brand exposure packages specifically designed to help you meet your strategic goals!
Ready to choose
your package?
Learn more about opportunities to engage and collaborate with
Indigenous communities and businesses by joining Forward Summit 2023. Whether you’re Indigenous, a student, or a team of 4, we have pricing packages to suit your needs!
Indigenous Rate
Delegate Pass-
Full Access to Conference Program
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Coffee & Refreshments
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Catered Lunch (Day 1 & Day 2)
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1:1 Networking
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Invitation to Opening Night Reception
Regular Rate
Delegate Pass-
Full Access to Conference Program
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Coffee & Refreshments
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Catered Lunch (Day 1 & Day 2)
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1:1 Networking
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Invitation to Opening Night Reception
Corporate Rate
4 Delegate Passes-
Build a shared vision
by attending as a group!
Download our Corporate Pricing Kit today to learn more!
Corporate Rate
10 Delegate Passes-
Build a shared vision
by attending as a group!
Download our Corporate Pricing Kit today to learn more!
Questions?
Get in touch with someone from our team today and let us know how we can help!