The 2025 Acetech Leadership Summit

Transform the Way You Lead Through Communication

In today’s fast-paced world, communication is the cornerstone of effective leadership.


The 2025 Acetech Leadership Summit invites you to delve into innovative strategies, practical tactics, and cutting-edge AI-powered tools designed to enhance your leadership capabilities. Gain insights on how to align your team, foster trust with customers, partners, and investors, and make every interaction impactful.

Learn how to lead with clarity, inspire action, and drive business growth in an increasingly interconnected environment. Your journey to mastering the art of connection starts here.

  • "Be ready to get inspired and prepare to be able to extract the ONE takeaway you are going to implement - and bring your leadership team!"

    - Udi Daon, CEO at Daanaa Resolution

  • "Great sessions in marketing and sales, leadership, growth, lots of valuable stories, informatory actionable insights and networking. High quality, high calibre and lots of fun and energy!"

    - Alice Heiman, Sales Strategies for CEOs

  • "Really inspiring, insightful and a true sense of community - a much needed tribe for a CEO/Founder."

    - Artem Bylinskii, CEO at Rapidia

  • "Worth the investment in time. Helps CEOs to work on their business rather than in their business."

    - Darshan Kaler, Co-founder & CEO at Tradable Bits

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    World-Class Keynotes

    Learn from respected leaders and industry experts who will share key trends, innovative practices, and actionable strategies. Walk away with tips to enhance operations, achieve better results, and drive long-term success.

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    Hands-On Experience

    Gain valuable, practical experience with effective tools and proven methods designed to help you achieve lasting success in your personal and professional endeavours.

  • Network with Top Leaders

    Connect with CEOs, CTOs, and senior executives from BC’s leading tech companies. Build valuable relationships and collaborate with like-minded peers to shape the future of your business.

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    Transformative Setting

    Immerse yourself in transformative learning and innovation in the stunning surroundings of Whistler, BC—a perfect backdrop for growth and inspiration.

Agenda

What to Expect at the 2025 Summit

  • 11:30 AM -12:30 PM | Networking Buffet Lunch in the Frontenac Foyer

    12:30 PM - 3:45 PM | Turn Every Conversation into an Opportunity ~ Negotiating & Influencing Workshop with Susie Maloney

    3:45 PM - 4:00 PM | Break

    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Exit Readiness: Things I Wish I Knew Before I Sold My Company ~ Presentation with Aqua M&A and Osler

    5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Break

    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Cocktail Reception

    7:00 PM – 9:30 PM | Gala Dinner, Awards Ceremony & CEO War Story with Brian Taylor

  • 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Continental Breakfast

    8:00 AM - 10:00 AM | 5 Dysfunctions of a Team (teams only) ~ Workshop with Kyle Neilson
    9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Coffee Tables

    10:00 AM - 10:20 AM | Break

    10:20 AM - 11:30 AM | Leading Now: The Age of AI & Its Implications for Leadership ~ Keynote Presentation with Stuart Anderson

    11:45 AM - 1:00 PM | Networking Lunch in Wildflower Restaurant

    1:00 PM - 5:20 PM | Unconference

    • 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM | Unconference Plenary & Scheduling

    • 1:50 PM - 2:35 PM | Unconference Session 1

    • 2:40 PM - 3:25 PM | Unconference Session 2

    3:25 PM - 3:50 PM | Break

    • 3:50 PM - 4:35 PM | Unconference Session 3

    • 4:40 PM - 5:20 PM | Unconference Session 4

    5:20 PM - 6:45 PM | Break

    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Undinner @ Caramba Restaurant ~ 12 - 4314 Main St. Town Plaza (across from the Delta Suites Hotel)

  • 7:00 AM - 8:45 AM | Continental Breakfast

    8:45 AM - 9:45 AM | Ethical Influence: The Ultimate Business Skill ~ Keynote Presentation with Tara Landes

    9:45 AM - 10:15 AM | Checkout time for Fairmont Guests

    10:15 AM - 11:30 AM | Changing Perspective from Within ~ Workshop with Andrea Neil

    11:45 AM -12:45 PM | Networking Lunch at the Wildflower Restaurant

    12:45 PM -1:00 PM | Coffee & Dessert in Frontenac Foyer

    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Nvidia, Inc. in 2024 and the Future of AI ~ Harvard Business School Case Study with David Yoffie

    3:00 PM | Informal Goodbyes in the Mallard Lounge

Meet the Speakers

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  • David Yoffie is the Max and Doris Starr Professor of International Business Administration at Harvard Business School. A leading expert in competitive strategy and technology innovation, he has authored acclaimed books like "Strategy Rules" and "Judo Strategy."

    David has served on the boards of global companies, including Intel and HTC, and brings decades of experience in strategy and leadership. He is a sought-after speaker known for his insights on navigating competitive markets and driving innovation.

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  • Susie Maloney, Chief Negotiation Architect and Strategist at Blu Bonsai Negotiations, will host "Turn Every Conversation into an Opportunity ~ Negotiating & Influencing Workshop". Drawing on her expertise in human behaviour, negotiation strategies, and communication, Susie will guide participants to master the art of influence and transform everyday interactions into powerful opportunities.

    As an accomplished author and speaker, she brings practical insights and creative techniques to help individuals and organizations achieve impactful results.

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  • The first female soccer player to be inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame, Andrea has two decades+ of international experience as an athlete and a coach. She works with high performing individuals and teams focusing on problem-solving, decision-making, conflict-management and communication.

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  • With extensive experience in executive coaching and leadership development, Kyle specializes in empowering teams to enhance collaboration, communication, and strategic impact.

    As a seasoned facilitator and trusted advisor, Kyle is passionate about guiding leaders to achieve clarity and drive meaningful change within their organizations. His expertise has made him a sought-after consultant across industries, fostering growth and transformation for teams and individuals alike.

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  • Stuart Anderson, a high-performance coach and leadership strategist with 18 years of experience, will host "Leading Now: The Age of AI & Its Implications for Leadership" alongside Alex Li, Trisoglio.

    Drawing on his extensive expertise in helping individuals and organizations achieve sustainable high performance while fostering cultures of excellence, Stuart will explore how leaders can navigate the evolving landscape of leadership in an AI-centric future. This keynote presentation promises actionable insights and strategies to empower leaders to adapt and thrive in an era defined by rapid technological advancements.

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  • For 25 years, Tara Landes has been the secret weapon over 300 small businesses leaders have used as they solve operational challenges. She is a certified change management practitioner from The Prosci Institute and a licensed influence trainer from The Cialdini Institute. She is the lead faculty member for the Bellrock management training programs, having graduated over 1000 students and counting. She has also delivered almost 100 presentations to organizations like TEC Canada, Mackay Forums, Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC), and Chartered Professionals in Human Resources of British Columbia and Yukon (CPHR BC & Yukon).