Diverse entrepreneurs in Canada face significant barriers to success, even in 2024. While things have moved in the right direction, challenges continue to persist. Historic discrimination against 2SLGBTQI+ individuals is not something of the past, nor does it exist in silos from other axes of oppression and marginalization – the hurdles that many founders from diverse lived experiences face today are a result of ongoing systemic and structural inequalities.

This session is designed for all professionals and business owners. During this session, we will deep dive into Supplier Diversity from a 2SLGBTQI+ lens, and explore how representatives from major corporations and allied small businesses owners can get involved.

Join us to hear about:

• A working knowledge of Supplier Diversity
• How businesses can get certified
• Who can become certified
• How to start the conversations around supplier diversity within your own organization

Meet the Speaker

A.J. Stewart (He/Him), Operations Manager, Supplier Diversity at Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce