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Redefine Greatness. . Hosted by the Schulich School of Business. Celebrating 16 years of Excellence. Overview. The Achieving Professional Excellence (APEX) Conference is entering its 16 th year as a student-run initiative hosted by the Schulich School of Business.
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Redefine Greatness. Hosted by the Schulich School of Business Celebrating 16 years of Excellence
Overview • The Achieving Professional Excellence (APEX) Conference is entering its 16th year as a student-run initiative hosted by the Schulich School of Business. • APEX focuses on teaching one the little known aspects of business development and soft skills that you will not learn in the classroom. • The conference features prominent guests such as keynote speakers, panellists and workshop hosts
Mission and Vision The APEX Mission: “To bridge the gap between business education and professional excellence.” The APEX Vision: “To be recognized by aspiring business leaders as a crucial, meaningful and necessary component of their personal development.”
Delegates • APEX delegates are selected from top business schools across Canada. • The APEX team aims to provide these delegates with the opportunity to meet new and exciting individuals as well as industry professionals • APEX events are geared towards providing delegates with a comfortable social environment • We aim to develop relationships both professionally and personally with fellow peers that can last forever
Corporate Partners Interact with corporate representatives at networking events, meals, workshops and social events
Previous Workshops • Stephen Shedletzky, Co-Active Coach, MasterClass Leadership • Public Speaking • Diana Chan, Career Consultant & Recruiter at Google • Magnify your Marketability • Howard Litchman, President of The Lighting Group • 1 way, 2 way communication • Also presented by: PwC, KPMG, BMO, G&K Services & many more...
Previous Keynote Speakers APEX 2013’s line up of speakers included • Alfredo Tan • CMO of Facebook Canada • Mike Durland • CEO, Scotiabank Global Banking and Markets • Tuan Nguyen • Top 40 Under 40, Self-Made Entrepreneur Millionaire • Therese Brisson • Olympic Gold Medalist, Captain of the Canadian Women’s Hockey Team, Category Brand Manager at Procter & Gamble • Derek Kent • CMO of Canadian Olympic Committee
Social Events + Dinners • Toronto Raptors Game • Second City • Mysteriously Yours • Old Spaghetti Factory • Joe Badali’s • Gossip Restaurant • Boston Pizza • Where are we taking you this year? • APPLY to Find Out!
Giveaways! • Free giveaways from companies such as: • Kraft Foods • G&K • Colgate-Palmolive • PepsiCo • ICAO • CGA • & Many More!!!
Hotel Venues WESTIN Prince
2013 Conference Schedule • 4 days, 3 nights • 6 sit down meals with recruiters • 5 keynotes • 4 Industry Panels to choose from • 4 socials • 3 workshop slots (12 workshops to choose from) • 2 Wine & Cheese Mixers / Networking Events • 1 Career Fair • HOW DO YOU EVEN FIT THAT INTO 1 CONFERENCE?
Apply now! • Applications are due November 29th at 11:59PM! • Apply at www.apexconference.com/apply
Contact Us • Visit www.apexconference.com for more information. • Like the “Achieving Professional Excellence (APEX) Conference” page on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @apexconference to ensure you receive important updates! • If you have any questions or concerns, please email Hassan Khan at mhassan@apexconference.com