Trailblazers Symposium

Schedule

Fri Mar 06 2026 at 11:30 am to 03:30 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

The Explorer Hotel | Yellowknife, NT

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Join us on Friday, March 6 as we celebrate International Women's Day!
Guests will enjoy entertainment and a buffet lunch before hearing from our keynote speaker, Amanda Lindhout, whose story of courage and perseverance has captivated audiences around the world.
Amanda will deliver a 60-minute keynote presentation, 460 Days in Somalia: How an Extraordinary Mindset Can Get Us Through Anything, which will deliver lessons and takeaways for you to use when navigating in our challenging world.
This isn’t just a keynote, it’s a powerful reset on how we show up in business and in life.
Insights gained:
- Leadership under pressure
- Mental endurance
- Decision-making in crisis
- Strength in uncertainty
There will be a live Q&A, a book signing, door prizes and ample networking opportunities.
Guest will leave with actionable strategies, new connections, and the confidence to take their leadership to the next level!
A huge thank you to our Sponsors & Funders:
Presenting Sponsor: Det’on Cho Group of Companies
Lunch & Networking Sponsor: NorthwesTel
Funders: Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency & GNWT Industry, Tourism and Investment
For more information, or to purchase tickets: www.ykchamber.com
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The Explorer Hotel, 4825 49th Ave, Yellowknife, NT X1A, Canada

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