Amazon YYZ & TECHNATION Canada Present:

Join us for a powerful conversation on “Black is Building: Black Leaders and Entrepreneurs” Explore, Connect, Celebrate – Witness the transformative power of diversity in tech, entrepreneurship and entertainment. TECHNATION and Amazon are joining forces to spotlight diversity and leadership in entrepreneurship, entertainment and technology.

Event Details:

When: Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Where: Amazon Toronto Tech Hub – YYZ 16 Office
Venue: Scotia Plaza – 40 King Street West, 47th Floor

Schedule:

-Guest Arrival and Reception: 5:00 PM

– Panel 1 Discussions: 5:30 PM – Panel 1: Black is Leadership and Mentorship
Leadership and Diversity, Empowerment and Mentorship, Future of Diversity in Leadership

– Panel 2 Discussions: 6:00 PM – Black is Empowering: Entrepreneurs and Entertainers
Empowering Black Entrepreneurship, Music, and Technology

– Networking & Cocktails: 6:30 PM

Featured Panelists:

– Wayne Purboo – VP, Amazon Shopping Video

– Marissa Smith – Site Leader – Amazon YYZ1 Fulfilment Centre

– Alesana Pereira –  Account Manager, AWS / Former Co-Diversity Lead – LinkedIn

– Lola Adeyemi – Director/Managing Partner, Olade Consulting Inc & TECHNATION Member and Ambassador

– Joelle Bertrand – Senior Music Curator, Amazon Music

Introduction by  Madison Edwards, Program Lead for TECHNATION’s Future Workforce Development Division and Diversity Committee Leader
Moderated by Donna Alexander – (Learning & Development Program Manager, Amazon / Former BEN Canada Corp President @ Amazon, BIG Chief of Staff @ LinkedIn)

Brought to you by Amazon Canada and TECHNATION Canada

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Event Details