🔥 Dive into IGNITE: A 3-Day Experience Celebrating Black Trailblazers🔥
IGNITE was a transformative conference dedicated to celebrating, empowering, and amplifying the voices and achievements of Black leaders across diverse industries and disciplines. BTI’s IGNITE, provided a platform to learn, connect, and be inspired by the remarkable journeys and accomplishments of today's Black trailblazers.
🎉 Our Theme: "Fuelling Today's Black Trailblazers"
Celebrated resilience, innovation, and excellence within the Black community, inspiring attendees to unlock their potential and pave the way for a more inclusive future.
Thank you to those who could attend and join us at our inaugural IGNITE conference! Your presence and participation made the event a resounding success. Now, we want to hear from you! Your feedback is invaluable as we strive to improve and enhance future conferences.
We Want to Hear from You!
Please take a few moments to complete our post-event survey found in our IGNITE App powered by Bundeling. Your input will help us understand what worked well and where we can make improvements for future events. Your responses are completely anonymous, so please feel free to share your honest thoughts and suggestions.
To access the survey, go into the IGNITE app powered by Bundeling or complete the survey through the following links below:
IGNITE - The Globe and Mail Entrepreneurs Day Survey
IGNITE - Scotiabank Leaders Day Survey
IGNITE - RBC Changemakers Day Survey
🏙️ Venue & Location
On behalf of the entire Black Talent Initiative (BTI) team, we want to express our sincerest gratitude to Microsoft for their generous support and collaboration during our recent IGNITE conference held at their offices located at CIBC Square in Toronto.
Microsoft’s decision to open the doors of their esteemed venue to BTI played a significant role in the success of our event. The breathtaking views and state-of-the-art facilities provided an inspiring backdrop for IGNITE attendees, and we are truly grateful for the opportunity to host our inaugural conference at such a prestigious location.
Once again, thank you for your unwavering support and partnership. We look forward to the possibility of collaborating with Microsoft on future endeavours and continuing our shared mission of igniting positive change and celebrating Black excellence.
🌟 What Made IGNITE Special?
IGNITE wasn't just a conference; it was an experience. It brought together a diverse array of Black leaders, entrepreneurs, activists, and professionals who shared their stories, insights, and strategies for success. The event was a testament to the power of community, innovation, and empowerment within the Black talent ecosystem. Until next time, let's continue to ignite change and inspire greatness! 🔥🌟
🌟 IGNITE Attendee Testimonials:
Amy Sylla: “I had the privilege of attending the "Black Leaders" Day and participating as a panellist during the "Black Changemakers" Day— and let me tell you: I couldn't have spent my last two days of Black History Month any better 👌🏾! The conference itself was an incredible experience; from the carefully selected panellists to the unforgettable motivational speeches, engaging workshops, networking opportunities, and more. Without a doubt, it was the best-curated conference I've ever been a part of.”
Natalie Royer: “To all the Black leaders and allies today, I am in awe of your brilliance, authenticity and commitment to humanity! I saw it, and I felt it. I am excited to continue the conversations of self-love, belonging and being of service”.
Ventura Collective Ltd.: “Thank you, Lushwana Anderson-Stewart, for your vision; thank you, Hildah (Otieno) Juma, for your leadership and support; and thank you, Mark Harrison, for moving forward and founding Black Talent Initiative while supporting and empowering your team; BTI is a vital organization.”
Naomi Agbomedarho from OLG: “Surrounded in a room filled with black excellence was simply the best way to end Black History Month on a high note - I left feeling very motivated, refreshed and ‘reignited’. I am very proud of Mark Harrison, Hildah (Otieno) Juma, my dear friend Lushwana Anderson-Stewart and the rest of the BTI team for continuing to provide seamless experiences like this that promote diversity, inclusivity and growth”.
Paul Hamilton: “Ignite was not just an event; it was an experience. It was the most impressive and professional event I’ve attended, celebrating Black History Month and showcasing excellence and leadership”. From the carefully selected list of speakers to the planned networking opportunities, Ignite was a masterclass in event planning, not just as a “black history month” celebration.
Toks Ayinla : "Thank you so much for the opportunity to speak. I'm so glad my keynote resonated with you. Again, I want to congratulate you all for putting on such an amazing conference. The connections I made will change my life and elevate my business!"
Marcelle Kitengie: “Thank you for an amazing day today. The presentation was insightful, relevant to the daily challenges faced, and extremely engaging. Great to see so many faces out, and I, too, look forward to further events with BTI.”
🌟 Special Acknowledgments:
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the following sponsors and their dedicated representatives who played instrumental roles in making IGNITE 2024 a resounding success:
OLG - Hemah Shanmugam and Barbara C. Finch
Thank you for your unwavering support and commitment to fostering hope and opportunities within our community. Your contributions have made a significant impact on the success of IGNITE, and we are truly grateful for your partnership.
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Thank you to all who contributed to making IGNITE an incredible success! Let's continue to inspire and empower each other. 🔥