DEFY 2024 Conference Recap

Thank you for being a part of DEFY 2024! Over the course of three days, we gathered hundreds of people for our first Supplier Diversity Conference. With your support, we brought together delegates from across the SDAC networks (CAMSC, CGLCC and IWSCC) and that of our event partner WEConnect International. DEFY Conference 2024 was filled with learning, laughter, networking and the start of many new partnerships!

On this page you’ll find our event photo galleries and the presentations from the sessions you attended throughout the conference. If you have any questions about the DEFY, please contact [email protected]. Thank you for being a part of this event, and see you soon!

DEFY Event Photos

DEFY2024 Delegates
DEFY2024 Matchmaking
DEFY2024 Receptions
DEFY2024 Breakout Sessions
Stage - DEFY2024

Day 1 Sessions

Desjardins Presents the Economic Outlook

EDC and BDC Present: Elevate your business: Strategies and partners to support growth in Canada and beyond

From Data to Insight: AI's Role in Procurement Intelligence

Day 2 Sessions

Impact Investing for Supplier Diversity

Pride in Practice: Understanding 2SLGBTQI+ Perspectives on Pride Marketing Strategies Across North America

The Personal Cost of Values-Led Workplaces

How to Land Whales: Using market intelligence to supercharge initial client meetings

CBC/Radio-Canada Sustainable Procurement Initiative

Scope 3 Emissions: Getting it Done

Day 3 Sessions

Becoming an Intrepid Leader

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