Welcome to Connect Partnership Group!
We are constantly striving towards creating inclusive event environments that value diversity, intersectionality, and mutual respect.
Whether you seek to expand your network, dive deep into new topics or share knowledge of your own, our events provide the forum to achieve it all.
About Us
The Connect Partnership Group exists to produce events that make an impact. Our organization conceptualizes, finances, and executes large-scale, world-class events that aim to provide the best experience for all of our participants. From consumer events, to trade shows and conferences, we do it all!
With our unmatched skills and expertise, we assure you an unforgettable and unparalleled event experience for you and your team.
We pride ourselves on our attention to detail, customer service and desire to deliver the best experience for our participants and partners.
What We’re Known For
Working with partners to achieve shared goals and to produce results with sustainable value
Introducing or adopting new ways of thinking and acting in order to achieve our events purpose
Looking ahead to conceive and plan for a better future while always acting in accordance with our core principles
By supporting the Legacy of Hope Foundation, an Indigenous-led charitable organization, as our official nominated charity, participants and organizations can contribute towards their mission of building a better understanding and awareness of the impact of Residential Schools on Indigenous people.
We recognize the important role that Indigenous artisans play in preserving cultural heritage and we are committed to providing a platform for them to share their gifts with the world. That's why we cover the costs for Indigenous artisans to showcase their craftsmanship and talent at our events.
Our Leadership Council brings together a cross-sectoral group of established and emerging Indigenous leaders from across Canada. We lean on them to shape the content on the most pressing challenges and trends found between communities and industry.
Our aim is to assist our participants in their healing and personal growth. We have an Indigenous counsellor on-site for participants experiencing distress from triggering content. We also offer smudging to promote cleansing, relaxation and facilitate the healing process.
Forward Summit partners with Actua to welcome Indigenous youth and post-secondary students to each summit so that they can speak their truths, learn about career opportunities and participate in discussions on economic reconciliation.
Our Events
Workforce Forward is aimed at fostering Indigenous inclusion in corporate workplaces across Canada. With an unwavering commitment to equity, diversity and inclusivity, Workforce Forward provides a platform for learning, engagement and collaboration to address the unique challenges and opportunities faced by Indigenous individuals within the realms of employment.
Forward Summit is an annual conference that highlights significant economic issues and challenges facing Indigenous people. The summit is designed to collectively brainstorm and address strategies to move forward with economic growth, connect with industry and government leaders, and to promote reconciliation efforts.
IoT North Conference is an annual event that brings together professionals, innovators, and enthusiasts from various sectors to explore and discuss the rapidly advancing field of Internet of Things (IoT). In addition to thought-provoking discussions, attendees can also explore a variety of innovative products, technologies, and services that are revolutionizing the IoT landscape through specialized exhibits
We create, manage & produce high quality events that matter, ones that make progress to humanity & improve economies.
We are committed to promoting Indigenous world views and supporting non-Indigenous businesses in their efforts to build a more inclusive and diverse economy.
We encourage participants to challenge each other's perspectives and push themselves to think outside the box.
We have high standards and pay close attention to the little details that make a big difference.
What Makes Us Different
Our reputation for creating and delivering the highest standard of events is backed by our extensive knowledge and expertise in event management.
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Not Just Sponsors, Partners!
In the spirit of respect, reciprocity and truth, we honour and acknowledge Moh’kinsstis, and the traditional Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Blackfoot confederacy: Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, as well as the Îyâxe Nakoda and Tsuut’ina nations. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3 within the historical Northwest Métis homeland. Finally, we acknowledge all Nations who live, work and play on this land, and who honour and celebrate this territory.
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