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Conference Schedule

Get a glimpse of what’s ahead. A detailed schedule for GCEC 2025 will be released closer to the event — check back soon for updates on keynotes and sessions.

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Paul Brandt GCEC

October 3

A Canadian Country Music Hall of Famer and the most awarded male Canadian country artist in history, Paul Brandt’s impact reaches far beyond the stage. From his early days as a Registered Nurse to a chart-topping music career and powerful humanitarian work, he’s built a career on bold pivots and purpose-driven work.

This October, hear how he’s mastered the art of the pivot — right here in the city where it all began.

GCEC Speaker Coming Soon

October 4

Get ready, another inspiring voice is joining the GCEC 2025 keynote lineup!

  • Arrive in Calgary
  • Optional Pre-Conference Excursions
    • Depart for Banff – 7:30am
    • Depart for Drumheller – 8:15am
    • Return to hotels – between 4:00pm – 4:30pm
  • Optional New Leader Academy Bootcamp (at the Fairmont Hotel — transportation not provided)
  • Optional New Member Orientation (at the Fairmont Hotel — transportation not provided)
  • Shuttles Depart Host hotels for opening reception at the BMO Centre
    • Fairmont – 6:00pm & 6:15pm
    • Marriott – 6:00pm & 6:15pm
    • Best Western Plus – 6:00pm
    • Aloft – 6:00pm
    • Alt – 6:00pm
  • Shuttles return to host hotels – 9:00pm & 10:00pm
  • Shuttles depart host hotels – 7:00am & 8:00am
  • Breakfast Available on Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ campus – 7:00am – 9:00am
  • Opening Keynote – 9:00am – 10:00am
  • Conference Breakout Sessions – 10:00am – 12:00pm
  • Lunch – 12:00pm – 1:00pm
  • Conference Breakout Sessions – 1:00pm – 4:00pm
  • Shuttles return to host Hotels
    • Fairmont – 4:00pm & 4:30pm
    • Marriott – 4:00pm & 4:30pm
    • Best Western Plus – 4:15pm
    • Aloft – 4:15pm
    • Alt – 4:15pm
  • Shuttles Depart Host hotels for evening reception at Studio Bell, Home of the National Music Centre
    • Fairmont – 6:00pm & 6:15pm
    • Marriott – 6:00pm & 6:15pm
    • Best Western Plus – 6:00pm
    • Aloft – 6:00pm
    • Alt – 6:00pm
  • Shuttles return to host hotels – 9:00pm & 10:00pm
  • Shuttles depart host hotels – 7:00am & 8:00am
  • Breakfast Available on Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ campus – 7:00am – 9:00am
  • Opening Keynote – 9:00am – 10:00am
  • Conference Breakout Sessions – 10:00am – 12:00pm
  • Lunch – 12:00pm – 1:00pm
  • Conference Breakout Sessions – 1:00pm – 4:00pm
  • Shuttles return to host Hotels
    • Fairmont – 4:00pm & 4:30pm
    • Marriott – 4:00pm & 4:30pm
    • Best Western Plus – 4:15pm
    • Aloft – 4:15pm
    • Alt – 4:15pm
  • Shuttles Depart Host hotels for evening reception at the Telus Spark Science Centre
    • Fairmont – 6:00pm & 6:15pm
    • Marriott – 6:00pm & 6:15pm
    • Best Western Plus – 6:00pm
    • Aloft – 6:00pm
    • Alt – 6:00pm
  • Shuttles return to host hotels – 9:00pm & 10:00pm