Beaconference 2025
BeaCon 2025 is a two-day, in-person event designed to advance equity and inclusion in the business world. This year’s theme focuses on empowering underrepresented groups, including youth, women, Indigenous communities, and diverse entrepreneurs.
The program will feature visionary keynote speeches, interactive panels, and workshops aimed at providing actionable tools and fostering meaningful connections. Each day includes two major keynote sessions for all attendees, alongside breakout sessions tailored to specific groups.
DAY 1
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Registration, Breakfast & Networking
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Opening Keynote: Building an Inclusive Economy
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Parallel Breakout Sessions
Indigenous and Underserved Youth Entrepreneurship
Women in Business
Senior Entrepreneurship
Tech for All: Digital Inclusion and Access
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch Break & Networking
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM: Afternoon Keynote: Creating Inclusive Entrepreneurial Education
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM: Parallel Workshops
Entrepreneurial Education
Youth and Emerging Entrepreneurs
Inclusive Policy Development
Collaborative Innovation
Mental Health and Well-Being in Business Ecosystems
4:15 PM – 5:00 PM: Closing Panel and Networking Event
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Indigenous & Cultural Performance
DAY 2
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Registration, Breakfast & Networking
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Opening Keynote: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Global Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Parallel Breakout Sessions
Youth in Business
Women in Tech
Indigenous & Underserved Entrepreneurs
Collaboration Between Indigenous and Ethno-Cultural Communities
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch Break & Networking
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Afternoon Keynote: Inclusive Policy and Advocacy
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM: Parallel Workshops
Supporting Minority-Owned Startups
Youth and Emerging Entrepreneurs
The Role of Policy in Fostering Inclusive Ecosystems
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM: Business Idea Challenge & Pitch Competition
4:40 PM – 5:00 PM: Closing Remarks