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Welcome!

The Chair Academy is dedicated to developing world-class leadership training. We are delighted that
you have joined us at our 24th Annual International Leadership Conference. This year we will
explore topics related to our conference theme, “Leadership in the High-Defnition Age”.

We invite you to engage fellow participants and share your ideas and best practices through
friendship and collaboration. During the Conference, we hope and trust that the keynote speakers,
the concurrent and roundtable session presenters, and the people you meet, will inspire and
encourage you to fnd innovative ways to help build and sustain a culture of transformative
leadership.

We are honored to have four internationally recognized keynote speakers join us this year. Each
speaker’s message will address key leadership issues pertinent to our conference theme. Join us as
Joel Barker, Julie Straw, Ramez Naam, and Matt Reed share their personal and professional
perspectives on the essential concepts and principles that may help to defne and celebrate the
diversity of leadership in our lives and organizations.

We are fortunate to have British Columbia Institute of Technology serve as this year’s conference
host. We want to thank this amazing organization for all of their support. We also want to thank our
conference sponsors. Their support and commitment each year helps to sustain both the quality
and affordability of our programs and services. Most importantly, we want to thank you for taking the
time out of your busy schedules to join us in celebrating 24 years of exemplary leadership.
Throughout the next few days we will explore and learn about leadership principles and best
practices that will uplift and inspire us all!

During your time here, we hope that you will reconnect, make new friends, and create lasting The Chair Academy’s 24th Annual International Leadership Conference
memories with the other conference participants. Please do not hesitate to contact anyone on the
Chair Academy team if you have any questions or need assistance. We are here to help. Our goal
is to ensure that you have an enjoyable and informative conference experience.

Warmest Regards,

Dr. Richard Strand and the Chair Academy Team

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