Folks will be invited to register, meet attendees, and get excited for a day of leadership development.

Opening remarks and Land Acknowledgement followed by remarks from Fora's Chief Executive Officer, Emma Asiedu-Akrofi.

Details to come.

Mentorship in Motion — Building Cross-Generational Relationships

Mentorship is more than just guidance—it’s a dynamic mutual exchange between people and their experiences, that fosters learning, leadership, and lasting impact.

This panel explores how intentional, cross-generational relationships support career growth, inclusion, and innovation across sectors. Featuring voices from both corporate and nonprofit spaces, panelists will reflect on what meaningful mentorship looks like today, how to navigate power and vulnerability, and why investing in mentorship is essential for building equitable workplaces and resilient leaders.

Guests will have a chance to transition between sessions and have a short bio break.

Choose between attending the workshops or sign up for our speed mentoring session [signups will close 3 weeks before the Leadership Forum].

WORKSHOP A:

Board Leadership as a Two-Way Street: Designed for young leaders—how youth and boards can grow together.

DETAILS:
Serving on a nonprofit board can be a meaningful part of anyone’s leadership development—while also creating space for your perspectives to influence organizational direction. This session explores what boards are seeking in new members and highlights the innovation, lived experience, and insight that young leaders especially can contribute to governance.

You'll gain clarity on how to recognize board opportunities, communicate your strengths, and contribute in ways that support both your personal growth and the mission of the organization, no matter what stage of your career you are at.

WORKSHOP B:

From Values to Value: Designed for everyone—how to stand out and stay authentic in your career.

DETAILS:
Understanding and expressing your values is key to building a meaningful career. This session supports participants in identifying what matters most to them—and translating that into professional alignment.

You'll explore how emerging leaders can communicate their strengths, showcase transferable skills, and navigate sector transitions while staying rooted in authenticity. We'll also discuss how to approach interviews, workplace environments, and career pivots with confidence and clarity.

SPEED MENTORSHIP SESSIONS

DETAILS:
This session offers a unique opportunity for young leaders ages 18-29 to connect with experienced mentors from across industries in a fast-paced, dialogue-driven format.

As emerging leaders and agents of change, participants can ask questions, and gain practical advice and strategies for personal, professional, and leadership growth.

Alongside personal guidance, you’ll also learn from the perspectives of peers, while having the opportunity to expand your network and build meaningful connections with others committed to leading with purpose and equity.

Networking & a chance to break for lunch.

Drop in for a free professional headshot and get real-time advice for levelling up your LinkedIn presence with career coaches and branding experts.

Guests return to Epic Hall and get settled for the afternoon programming. 

The Youth Economy: Building Careers in a Shifting Landscape 

DETAILS:

In a job market shaped by precarity, inequality, and constant change, young people—especially women and gender-marginalized youth—are navigating new challenges and redefining what career success means.

Bringing together youth leaders alongside public and private sector representatives, this conversation highlights how different sectors (and generations) are working — often with shared challenges — to build more equitable and accessible career pathways.

Panelists will share how they are navigating and responding to today’s evolving employment landscape through entrepreneurship, advocacy, innovation, and collective care. This session is a space for real dialogue—on resilience, reinvention, and how youth, employers, and policymakers can collectively shape the future of more supportive work.

Guests take a break and move to chosen workshops.

Choose between workshops.

WORKSHOP C:

Pathways & Possibility: Rebuilding career confidence

DETAILS:

This session creates space to reflect on the realities of burnout, underemployment, stagnation, and navigating career systems that were not designed with everyone in mind.

Whether you’re job searching, unsure of your next move, or feeling disconnected in a role misaligned with your values, this workshop offers both solidarity and strategy. Together, we’ll explore how systemic inequities shape career experiences and identify ways to rebuild confidence, reclaim agency, and define success on your own terms, while helping you explore pathways forward grounded in possibility.

WORKSHOP D:

Decolonizing the Boardroom: Unlearning colonial norms

DETAILS:

Traditional governance structures often reflect systems that have excluded Indigenous and equity-deserving voices. This workshop invites participants to examine the roots of boardroom norms and reimagine leadership through a decolonizing lens—centering relational accountability, inclusive decision-making, and cultural humility.

Participants will engage in dialogue and critical reflection to deepen their understanding of power, inclusion, and responsibility. This session offers tools to inform your own leadership journey while holding space for learning, unlearning, and leading with intention.

Guests return to Epic Hall for the Closing Cermony.

Final reflections, call to action, and an artistic moment to close the day. 

Celebrate the end of the day with informal networking time for all Forum attendees and facilitators.