Registration Available (Aqsarniit Hotel)
Pick up your delegate, trade show or sponsor packages at the Aqsarniit Hotel Registration Hub.
Keynote Breakfast & Opening Remarks (Delegates only)
Power up your morning with great coffee and even better conversations. Exclusive to all registered delegates (conference pass) come hungry, connect early, and set the tone for the day.
We’re launching the conference with a powerful double feature:
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Tradition Meets Tomorrow: Experience an inspiring, traditional qulliq lighting by Monica Ell, alongside official opening remarks from Udlu Hanson, BRCC Chair to set our collective vision.
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Ministerial Insights: Hear directly from The Honourable Craig Simialik, Minister of Community Services as he delivers crucial opening remarks on what lies ahead for our territory.
Conference Session #1 - Chamber Chat: Chambers in Nunavut – Regional Roles & Collaboration
Capacity, Collaboration, and Commerce. what these 3 concepts mean from a chamber perspective. Learning more about the roles of chambers and how they help build business capacity, understand the needs of the business community and find ways to collaborate and contribute to economic development opportunities - among other roles that chambers can play.
This panel will be moderated by Kyle Seeley, the Deputy Minister of Community Services who will invite our speakers to share what is going on with their chambers in their respective regions, what their future goals are and how they support business communities across Nunavut.
Wilf Wilcox, Kitikmeot Chamber of Commerce
Udloriak Hanson, Baffinland Iron Mines
Kyle Seeley, Government of Nunavut - Community Services
Health Break
Conference Session #2 - Construction and Infrastructure
Lunch and Keynote Speaker
Join us for a inspiring lunch while connecting with fellow delegates before we turn our attention to the main stage.
Our featured keynote speaker, the Honourable George Hickes, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure will share an outlook on the future opportunities for Nunavut businesses.
Conference Session #3 - Defense Chat
This session will focus on Canada’s Defence strategy and its contributions to business and economic development, bringing together stakeholders to discuss current and future developments across Nunavut. Representatives from Department of National Defence's (DND) NORAD North Basing Initiative (NNBI) and Defence Construction Canada will provide updates on current and future infrastructure projects in the north.
Christian Middleton, Department of National Defence
Daniel Thompson, Department of National Defence
Michael Speiser, Department of National Defence
Health Break
Conference Session #4 - Nunavut's non-profit and charitable sectors as economic drivers
This session provides an opportunity to hear about now Nunavut non-profits contribute to the economy at local and territorial levels. This sector provides employment and contributes to social and economic health and well being and is often working silently or behind the scenes. This sector plays a key capacity building role and the speakers will discuss what more visibility and collaboration between non-profits, charities and the business community could look like. Moderated by Jen Hayward of Outcrop, representatives from Qajuqturvik, NANPO, Annauma Community Foundation and Ilitaqsiniq will contribute to the panel.
Conference Session #5 - Labour Market and Training
Nunavut faces unique labour market challenges and opportunities shaped by geography, demographics, and rapid economic development. This panel brings together leaders from industry, education, government, and Inuit organizations to explore how we can build local capacity, strengthen collaboration, and drive sustainable commerce through targeted training and workforce development. Panelists will share the current labour market gaps and emerging skill needs in Nunavut, highlight successful training and workforce development initiatives, discuss partnerships that strengthen local capacity and promote Inuit employment and community-led workforce solutions. Presenters will share examples of projects and funding models that focus on increasing Inuit employment. Moderated by Jason Kilabuk from Canadian North, we will hear from the Minister of Family Services, Kakivak, Natik and the NorthWest Company.
Todd Chahley, Canadian North
Booth Set Up
Exhibitor only time to set up booths on the trade show floor.
Evening Excursion A - Commerce City Tour
Hop on the bus and get a tour of the city, showcasing commerce highlights. Tour will end at the NuBrew!
Evening Excursion B - Collaboration City Tour
Hop on the bus and get a tour of the city, showcasing businesses that are collaborating with each other. Tour ends with a reception at Blackheart Cafe.