Welcome to Uplift, Qualico’s Women’s Leadership Summit!
We’re thrilled to have you join us for a transformative experience designed to inspire, inform, and connect. This microsite is your go-to resource for everything you need to stay informed and prepared, so you can navigate Uplift smoothly and make the most of every moment.
From schedules and key sessions to venue details and travel tips, we’ve got you covered! Whether you’re planning your day, figuring out what to bring, or exploring how to get to the venue, you will find it all here.
We encourage you to check this page regularly for any updates or changes to the schedule, ensuring you always have the most current information at your fingertips.
Find everything you need to know about this two-day (October 14-15) event right here.
If you have any questions left unanswered, contact katie.doerksen@qualico.com.
Welcome to Uplift, Qualico’s Women’s Leadership Summit!
We’re thrilled to have you join us for a transformative experience designed to inspire, inform, and connect. This microsite is your go-to resource for everything you need to stay informed and prepared, so you can navigate Uplift smoothly and make the most of every moment.
From schedules and key sessions to venue details and travel tips, we’ve got you covered! Whether you’re planning your day, figuring out what to bring, or exploring how to get to the venue, you will find it all here.
We encourage you to check this page regularly for any updates or changes to the schedule, ensuring you always have the most current information at your fingertips.
Find everything you need to know about this two-day (October 14-15) event right here.
If you have any questions left unanswered, contact katie.doerksen@qualico.com.
October 14th Schedule
Optional welcome activities
12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Welcome lunch at the Qualico Head Office in Sage Creek
- 1 Dr. David Friesen Drive
- 3rd Floor Lobby
1:30 – 5:00 p.m.
1:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Communities and showhomes tour – meet in the main floor lobby at 1:15 p.m., the bus will depart at 1:30 p.m. sharp.
- Taylor Farm
- Oakbluff West
- Bison Run
- Sage Creek
*Please bring a reusable water bottle for the tour bus, plastic water bottles will not be provided*
5:30 p.m. – late
5:30 p.m. – late
For those who signed up, evening activities have been arranged and communicated separately.
October 15th Schedule
Venue: Canadian Museum for Human Rights, MTS Classrooms
Address: 85 Israel Asper Way
- Parking / transportation: the museum is within walking distance for those staying at the Inn at The Forks
- Paid parking is located on the street in The Forks’ parkade and at a variety of surface parking lots around the museum
- Arrival: please enter via the Group Entrance (indicated on the parking map here) – the summit will be held in the MTS Classrooms within the museum
- Security and museum staff will be available to assist with wayfinding
- https://humanrights.ca/
8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Breakfast
9:00 – 9:15 a.m.
9:00 – 9:15 a.m.
Land acknowledgement and opening remarks – facilitator, Natalie Bell
Corporate welcome – Corporate Marketing and Sustainability Manager, Katie Doerksen
9:15 – 9:20 a.m.
9:15 – 9:20 a.m.
Collective intention setting
9:20 – 10:30 a.m.
9:20 – 10:30 a.m.
Breakout – Mentorship & Development
10:30 – 10:45 a.m.
10:30 – 10:45 a.m.
Break
10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Breakout – Leadership, Succession & Representation
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Lunch
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Canadian Museum of Human Rights guided tour
2:00 – 3:45 p.m.
2:00 – 3:45 p.m.
Executive Panel discussion and Ask Me Anything, with:
- Mark Spearing, COO
- LaNelle Deardorf, Regional Vice-President, Qualico US
- Gary Williment, Vice-President, Corporate Human Resources
- Angie Kollar, Corporate Controller
- Moderated by Natalie Bell
3:45 – 4:00 p.m.
3:45 – 4:00 p.m.
Break
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Intentions check-in and commitments
Group photo
6:00 – 9:30 p.m.
6:00 – 9:30 p.m.
Reception at Nola, 300 Tache Avenue
- Cocktail hour followed by family-style dinner
- Nola is the first concept from Chef Emily Butcher and The Burnley Place Hospitality Group.
- Located in the heart of St. Boniface, Nola celebrates the Pacific Northwest upbringing of Chef Butcher, through share-plates, in a Fun, Unique, and Elegant environment.
- https://www.nolawpg.com/
What to Bring
- A reusable water bottle for the community tour (plastic water bottles will not be provided)
- A notebook and pen (extras will be provided)
- The dress code for the two days is business casual – but with long days planned, be sure to keep comfort in mind!
- Thermea attendees bring sandals, a bathing suit and a small bag to store your belongings (towels and house coats are provided)
Getting Around
Qualico’s Head Office – 1 Dr. David Friesen Drive
- Visitor parking is available (though limited) in the Qualico parking lot
- Free parking is also available around the building
Inn at The Forks – 75 Forks Market Road
- All parking inside the Forks is paid, if you are a guest you can opt to pay for parking through the hotel, and it will be added to your folio
- https://www.innforks.com/
Canadian Museum for Human Rights – 85 Israel Asper Way
- Parking / transportation: the museum is within walking distance for those staying at the Inn at The Forks
- Paid parking is located on the street in The Forks’ parkade and at a variety of surface parking lots around the museum
- Arrival: please enter via the Group Entrance (indicated on the parking map here) – the summit will be held in the MTS classrooms within the museum
- Security and museum staff will be available to assist with wayfinding
- https://humanrights.ca/
The Leaf – 145 The Leaf Way
- The Leaf is located between Corydon Ave. and Park Blvd., on the south-east corner of Assiniboine Park
- The Leaf and the gardens are located at 145 The Leaf Way
- The parking lot is located west of The Leaf and is accessible from Locomotive Drive. The Leaf is located a short walk from this parking lot. Additional parking lots are in front of The Pavilion, which can be accessed from Conservatory Drive and Pavilion Crescent, or at the head of the Terry Fox Fitness Trail, which can be accessed from Conservatory Drive.
- https://www.assiniboinepark.ca/leaf/lifegrows
Thermea – 775 Crescent Drive
Harth – 980 St Anne’s Road
Nola – 300 Tache Avenue
Slido
We encourage you to submit your questions for our panel discussion scheduled for the afternoon of October 15th through the Slido app. You can submit your question(s) anytime between now and 1:00 p.m. on October 15th, and submissions can remain anonymous.
To ensure we make the best use of our time and address as many questions as possible, all submissions will be moderated by our facilitator. Additionally, we’ll use Slido to gather real-time feedback during the summit.
Click here to access the site
There’s no need to download anything—just click the link, and you’re all set!
Slido
We encourage you to submit your questions for our panel discussion scheduled for the afternoon of October 15th through the Slido app. You can submit your question(s) anytime between now and 1:00 p.m. on October 15th, and submissions can remain anonymous.
To ensure we make the best use of our time and address as many questions as possible, all submissions will be moderated by our facilitator. Additionally, we’ll use Slido to gather real-time feedback during the summit.
Click here to access Slido
There’s no need to download anything—just click the link, and you’re all set!
