Community & Corporate Group VIP Rates
Attend as a Team. Leave Aligned.
The most successful organizations don’t send one person to Forward Summit
they bring a small delegation.
Why? Because Indigenous economic participation today impacts strategy, projects, procurement, workforce, capital, and leadership — and those conversations are most valuable when your team hears them together.
Forward Summit is designed for teams.
Why Attend as a Group
88% of Forward Summit participants report that their new connections directly resulted in new business development for their organization or community.
Why Teams Get More Value Than Individuals
Organizations that attend Forward Summit as a group consistently report:
- Faster internal alignment
Shared language, shared understanding, fewer silos. - Stronger decision-making
Leaders hear the same perspectives at the same time. - Higher post-event action
Insights translate into execution — not notes in a notebook.
This is why most senior organizations attend with 3–15 delegates, not one.
Who Group Delegations Are For
For Energy, Natural Resources & Infrastructure Operators
License-to-Operate Leaders
Indigenous economic participation intersects directly with:
- Project delivery
- Procurement & supply chains
- Workforce & skills
- ESG and external affairs
Operators gain the most value when:
Indigenous relations, ESG, project, and procurement leaders attend together.
Typical delegation: 5–15 leaders
Common roles:
Indigenous Relations · ESG · Projects · Procurement · Workforce
For Professional Services & Advisory Firms
Trusted Advisors
Forward Summit is increasingly used by firms as client-relevant professional development.
Firms that return year after year send a mix of partners and senior consultants, ensuring insights strengthen:
- Client conversations
- Internal capability
- Market credibility
Typical delegation: 3–8 leaders
Common roles:
Partners · Directors · Senior Consultants · Indigenous Advisory
For Public Sector, Crown Corporations & Economic Development
Policy-to-Practice Builders
Indigenous economic outcomes span departments, mandates, and agencies.
Teams that attend together see greater impact because learning is:
- Shared across functions
- Easier to operationalize
- Aligned with policy and delivery realities
Typical delegation: 4–15 leaders
Common roles:
Economic Development · Policy · Indigenous Engagement · Workforce
For Large Employers & Workforce Leaders
Future-Ready Organizations
Employers attend Forward Summit to better understand:
- Indigenous talent pathways
- Inclusion and retention
- Procurement and partnerships
- Leadership expectations
Organizations see the most value when HR, ESG, and operational leaders attend together.
Typical delegation: 3–8 leaders
Common roles:
HR · Talent · ESG · Operations · Leadership Development
For Capital, Finance & Investment Organizations
Capital with a Mandate
Forward Summit brings Indigenous leaders, operators, and policymakers into one room — creating rare insight into:
- Indigenous-led growth
- Investment readiness
- Economic participation models
Investment teams attend together so insights inform portfolio and impact strategy, not just individual learning.
Typical delegation: 2–6 leaders
Common roles:
Investment · ESG · Portfolio Ops · Strategy
How Group Passes Work
Group Delegation Options
We offer team-based pricing and support for organizations attending with 3 or more delegates.
Group delegations include:
- Coordinated registration
- Priority seating (where applicable)
- Shared learning experience
- Optional internal briefing summary for approval
Group pricing is limited to ensure a senior, balanced audience.
How Organizations Use Forward Summit
Organizations attend Forward Summit to:
- Align leadership teams
- Strengthen Indigenous partnerships
- Build internal capability
- Inform policy, investment, and workforce decisions
86% of organizations return annually — increasing delegation size as impact becomes clear.
Explore a Group Delegation
If Forward Summit may be valuable for your organization, the next step is a short conversation to determine:
- Who should attend together
- Appropriate delegation size
- Group options available
You Can Request Group Information By:
Filling Out The Form Below:
Or by Contacting Sandra at:
Sandra@theconnectgroup.ca
No obligation. No pressure. Designed for senior decision-makers.
Forward Summit group delegations are intentionally limited to maintain meaningful dialogue and balance across sectors.
Connect with us about Group VIP Rates
Want to Participate in a Different Way? Become a Partner!
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Meet Our Visionary Speakers
Meet the wide selection of speakers carefully selected with the guidance of our Leadership Council. Our speakers range from industry professionals to thought-leaders in the global and national discussions around economic reconciliation.
