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Breaking Boundaries: Championing Diversity & Inclusion

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In this Member Workshop with Québec City Business Destination, featuring Chris Bergeron, a media and advertising luminary, where she shares her inspiring journey as a trans woman and discusses the transformative power of inclusivity in business, providing actionable insights and valuable resources for achieving diversity and inclusion.

Event Information

Join us for an exclusive event featuring Chris Bergeron, a prominent figure in media and advertising, renowned for her collaborations with La Presse and Radio-Canada (CBC). She is also the author of two books, with her upcoming release, "Valid," scheduled for November 2nd. With a distinguished career, including a role as the VP of Strategy + Inclusive Creativity at Cossette, she leads a diverse team optimizing digital strategies for major clients like McDonald's Canada, Destination Canada, the Québec Tourism Industry Alliance, L’Oréal, and Loto-Québec. Beyond her professional success, Chris passionately advocates for diversity, inclusion, and trans rights, drawing from her inspiring journey as a trans woman.

In this enlightening workshop, Chris discusses inclusivity's diverse dimensions in both business and life, shedding light on how inclusivity can enhance business performance, drive innovation, and boost employee satisfaction by embracing diverse perspectives.

Key takeaways:

  • Compelling Narratives: Hear Chris Bergeron's impactful journey to gain fresh insights into privilege. 
  • Business Benefits of Inclusivity: Understand how diversity and inclusivity drive improved business outcomes. 
  • Tangible Resources: Acquire valuable tools for implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion in marketing, event planning, and HR management.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn from Chris Bergeron and empower inclusivity in your professional journey.

Workshop Video

Thank you for your interest in our event! The event has now passed, but we are pleased to share that the recording is available for you to review. Catch up on all the valuable insights and information shared during the event. We hope you find it informative and useful.

Workshop Agenda

  • 2:45 PM – Doors Open and Check-In Begins
  • 3:15 PM – Workshop Programing
  • 4:15 PM – Open Networking

About our member:

Québec City Business Destination serves as the official meeting and convention bureau, providing planners with comprehensive information for organizing diverse business events in Québec City. Their team of skilled sales representatives, well-versed in Québec City's potential as a host city, stands ready to assist you through every stage of event planning. By fostering seamless collaboration with our esteemed partners, Québec City Business Destination is dedicated to ensuring the resounding success of your event. 

If you're attending a workshop and require workspace before the Cocktails & Connections event, we've got plenty of available workspaces on-site for use (Wi-Fi included)!