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JUNE 3-4, 2025 | EDMONTON CONVENTION CENTRE
ICD National Director Conference and Fellowship Awards Gala
Today's Board: Resilient by design
Today’s boards must be adaptive, bold, and intentional when exercising their oversight of strategy, risk, and culture. By being Resilient by design, the board and their organizations have the potential for greater impact.
Conference Co-chairs
“The ICD Conference is a much-anticipated annual platform for directors across Canada to share solutions to the challenges of modern day directorship, as well as strategies for boards to optimize opportunities. ”
Jim Carter, F.ICD, Chair, Finning International Inc. and Careers The Next Generation Foundation; Director, Ellis Don Construction, Brand Safway Industrial Services Ltd.
"Change is constant and unrelenting. It’s our duty as directors to help lead our organizations to understand and adapt to what can sometimes be seismic changes. Attending the 2025 ICD National Director Conference will give you a window into critical shifts in the business and governance landscape, and equip you with actionable insights for the boardroom."
Alice Laberge, F.ICD, Director, Mercer International Inc., Russel Metals, Canadian Public Accountability Board (CPAB)
“The theme of this year’s ICD Conference – resilience – is critical, now more than ever. In an ever-changing and increasingly volatile macro context, resiliency has become a must-have competency for organizations and their boards.”
Irfhan Rawji, Founder & Chair, MobSquad; Chair, The Logic; Director, Canadian Western Bank, PBA Land & Developments; Chair, CIFAR; Chair, The Institute for Canadian Citizenship; Member of the Canada Council for the Arts
AGENDA
Discover the ICD National Director Conference and Fellowship Awards Gala
Agenda Overview: June 4
Pre-conference Events: June 3
Post-conference Events: June 5
June 4, 2025
Annual Fellowship Awards Gala
The Fellowship Awards Gala will honour the 2025 ICD Fellows, recognized for their outstanding contributions to board governance leadership.
Discover Edmonton
Discover Edmonton, experience its rich arts scene, including the stunning Art Gallery of Alberta, and explore the lush river valley parks. Enjoy world-class festivals, diverse dining options, and the historic Old Strathcona district. Immerse yourself in the world-class performance of the Winspear Centre’s orchestra and connect with the rich heritage through the authentic Indigenous Peoples experience. Don’t miss this unique blend of culture, leadership, and celebration.
Sponsors
The ICD welcomes your participation as a sponsor of the 2025 National Director Conference & Fellowship Awards Gala and appreciates your organization’s commitment to good governance in Canada.
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