Connect with fellow alumni at U of T’s inaugural Black Alumni Conference, featuring inspiring speakers, panels, and workshops focused on career growth, wellbeing, entrepreneurship, and innovation.
Join fellow alumni for U of T’s inaugural Black Alumni Conference at U of T Mississauga. This landmark event will feature a powerful lineup of keynote speakers, panel discussions, interactive workshops, and curated networking opportunities designed to fuel your professional and personal growth. Our sessions will dive into the topics that matter most today, including career acceleration & entrepreneurship, mental, physical & financial wellbeing, and innovation & AI to name a few. This event is an unmissable opportunity to reconnect with former classmates, forge new professional alliances, and inspire the next generation of leaders.
Program:
9:30AM Check in / informal networking
10:00AM UTBAA & Black at UTM introductions, Land Acknowledgment, icebreaker
10:25AM Welcome remarks and opening keynote from Rhonda McEwen (PhD '10), President & Vice-Chancellor, Victoria University, U of T
10:45AM Panel discussion: career accelerator conversation with HR & talent leaders
11:35PM Lunch and entertainment
12:45PM Panel discussion: being your own boss or side hustle – how to leverage resources, AI and more
1:50PM Breakout sessions: mental and physical wellbeing 101, financial wellbeing 101, innovation deep dive 101
2:55PM Closing keynote
3:10PM UTBAA keynote
3:15PM Closing remarks, new UTBAA logo unveiling, group photo
3:30PM Closing reception, networking and prizes
This event is proudly sponsored by the University of Toronto's Affinity Partners, Manulife and TD Insurance. Discover the benefits of affinity products at affinity.utoronto.ca.
Have questions about this event?
Contact UTM Alumni Relations at alumni.utm@utoronto.ca
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