Shifting Gears: A Retreat Built by CEOs, for CEOs

Get Ready for The 2026 Leadership Retreat

This April 13-15, join us at the breathtaking Fairmont Chateau Whistler Resort for Acetech’s flagship event the Leadership Retreat. For over 30+ years, this exclusive gathering has united the minds shaping BC’s tech future: growth-stage CEOs, senior leaders, and world-renowned thinkers. Expect high-impact keynotes. Strategic deep dives. Unfiltered peer conversations. Stay tuned. Spots are limited and this is one you won’t want to miss.
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2026 Speakers Announcement

David Yoffie

Professor, Harvard Business School
David is a leading authority on competitive strategy and technology, with nearly three decades on Intel’s board and dozens of influential books and case studies to his name. Returning to Acetech, he will deliver one of his signature interactive case studies on day one of the retreat, with a deeper dive to follow during the unconference sessions.
Renée James

Founder, Chair, and CEO of Ampere Computing
Renée is a leader in high-performance processors for cloud and AI. A former President of Intel and Operating Executive with The Carlyle Group, she brings decades of experience in semiconductor and software innovation. Recognized on both Fortune’s and Forbes’ Most Powerful Women lists, Renée will open our retreat by sharing the pivotal story unfolding as she leads Ampere into its next chapter.
Sean Flaherty

Co-CEO at Advanced Leadership Concepts

Sean is an award-winning leadership expert and Co-CEO at Advanced Leadership Concepts. With a background spanning Navy service on F-14 Tomcats, molecular genetics, and technology innovation, he brings 25+ years of shaping high-performing teams and software at ITX. A Vistage Top Speaker and creator of The Momentum Framework, Sean will challenge our CEOs to rethink innovation, culture, and trust as he takes the stage at the 2026 Retreat.
Sandy Joy Weston

Mental Fitness Coach & International Keynote Speaker
Sandy is a TEDx speaker, mental fitness coach, and international speaker who empowers individuals and organizations to build positive, resilient mindsets through practical tools and strategies. She’s a former NBC10 fitness expert, the first female trainer for the Philadelphia Flyers, owner of a top Philadelphia gym, and author of mindset books like “Train Your Head & Your Body Will Follow.

Previous Year’s Featured Speakers

Jim Collins

Highly respected American author, researcher, and business consultant known for his work on company growth, leadership, and long-term success.
David Yoffie

Harvard Business School Professor Expert in Competitive Strategy and Tech Innovation
Shannon Susko

Serial entrepreneur, CEO coach, and bestselling author known for her expertise in scaling high-growth companies.
Rich Teerlink

Former Chairman and CEO of Harley-Davidson, widely credited with leading one of the most remarkable corporate turnarounds in modern business history.
Debra Giles

CEO of ExecuPrep, renowned for transforming leaders and organizations through bold, research-backed strategies that turn potential into performance.
Patrick Lencioni

Bestselling author, speaker, and founder of The Table Group, a firm dedicated to organizational health and leadership development.
Spencer Sheinin

Entrepreneur, finance expert, and the founder of Shift Financial Insights, a firm that provides outsourced accounting and financial insights to entrepreneurs who want to better understand and manage their numbers.
Ryan Nadel

Senior Leader at Microsoft, leading AI innovation in Microsoft Teams and Copilot to transform how people collaborate and work.
Alice Heiman

Strategic Advisor for Complex B2B Sales Growth
Kaihan Krippendorf

Business strategist, keynote speaker, and bestselling author known for helping organizations unlock innovative thinking and drive strategic growth.
Geoffrey Moore

Helps growth-stage companies navigate the complex path from early market success to mainstream adoption.
Dr. Andrew Miki

Clinical Psychologist Transforming Workplace Mental Health Through Evidence-Based Innovation