Engaged Leadership Program Graduation and Networking
Engaged Leadership Program Graduation and Networking
Non-Members: $50 + GST
This event is complimentary for Engaged Leadership Program (ELP) participants and alumni.
If you're an alum and are having difficulties registering for the event, please contact programs@boardoftrade.com
Keynote & Fireside Chat: 3:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Graduation Remarks: 4:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Networking Reception: 4:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Join us to celebrate the emerging leaders who have just completed the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade's 2025 Engaged Leadership Program.This event marks the end of the fourth ELP cohort and will feature a keynote speaker and a lively networking reception.
Explore how you can future-proof yourself for the workforce of today and tomorrow, connect with fellow emerging leaders, and position yourself as a professional committed to continuous development and making a meaningful impact in your community.
Whether you're an alum of the program, a prospective participant, or simply someone looking to elevate your leadership journey, this is your opportunity to take the next step toward becoming the leader you aspire to be.
President & CEO, Destination Vancouver
Royce Chwin joined the great team at Destination Vancouver as President & CEO in July 2020. Prior to joining Destination Vancouver, Royce was President & CEO of Travel Alberta, an award-winning Provincial Crown Corporation responsible for the development and promotion of Alberta, Canada as a premier tourism destination.
As Executive Director, Global Brand Integration at the Canadian Tourism Commission, Canada's national tourism marketing agency, he led the Commission's international brand and creative strategy. A career highlight was bringing the 'Canada. Keep Exploring' brand to life for millions of viewers of the successful Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
Royce spent the previous 20 years in the retail and hospitality industries in management and leadership positions leading and executing many aspects of business strategy and operations.
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This event is presented by The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade's Rix Centre for Leadership (RCL). RCL provides leadership development to emerging professionals focused on the three key pillars of Resilient Leadership, Mentorship and Community Engagement. Through our Engaged Leadership Program, we offer a unique program tailored for managers and entrepreneurs who are looking to take the next step in their career progression. We believe that "engaged citizens make stronger, healthier, more connected communities. Future leaders with strong leadership skills, values, and community involvement are key to economic recovery and resiliency." As such, the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade commits to building thriving communities by investing in our most promising leaders. Discover more..