Youth in Action: Championing Global Adolescent Health
2024-12-10 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | Zoom
Join us on December 10 for an inspiring conversation on youth-led efforts to advance adolescent health globally!

Adolescent health is both a critical priority and a complex challenge, as young people aged 10-19 represent over 1.2 billion individuals globally. This stage of life is marked by rapid physical, emotional, and social changes, which can profoundly shape adult well-being.
A critical issue in adolescent health is menstrual equity. Millions of adolescents worldwide face barriers to accessing affordable menstrual products, hygiene facilities, and comprehensive health education. These challenges perpetuate inequality, affecting health, education, and economic opportunities. Nonprofits, governments, and youth leaders are working to dismantle these barriers. Young people are at the forefront of the global menstrual equity movement. Learn how they are driving transformative changes for global health and equity!

Featured Speaker:
Ziyaan Virji
Keynote speaker and founder, For the Menstruator
Ziyaan Virji is a 23-year-old award-winning keynote speaker and founder. At the age of 15, he started For the Menstruator, an initiative dedicated to achieving menstrual equity, which has reached over 25,000 people across ten countries. His work has expanded into climate, health, and education sectors, impacting over half a million people globally. Ziyaan has spoken on platforms like TEDx and the United Nations and has earned the Princess Diana Award. He is the founder and CEO of Leaders of Today, a company focused on inspiring and empowering young people to begin their own leadership journeys through media, consulting, and speaking engagements.

What to Expect:
The event will include a presentation about the current global context of adolescent health, leading into a moderated discussion with Ziyaan, and a Q&A session.

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International Development Week Insight Exchange
2025-02-08 13:30 - 17:00 | Centre for Social Innovation – Spadina, 192 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON, M5T 2C2
Join us in Toronto for a free International Development Week networking event!

This International Development Week (IDW), join AKFC, in partnership with the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada’s Youth Advisory Council, for a youth-led afternoon featuring dynamic conversations, networking, and presentations by youth related to intersecting challenges and opportunities in global development.
IDW is held annually in the first week of February to highlight Canada’s role in fighting poverty and encourage Canadians to get involved in global development.
This free networking event is designed to connect people from diverse sectors, generations, and career paths who are interested in supporting sustainable, inclusive initiatives that empower communities in Canada and around the world.
This public afternoon event will feature:

Reflections from youth on the intersecting issues of climate resilience, sexual and reproductive health and rights, conservation, and economic empowerment
Perspectives from sector leaders
An insight exchange (a facilitated opportunity to meet different people with conversation prompts)
Informal networking

The following organizations will have representatives available for you to connect with: Aga Khan Foundation Canada, Jane Goodall Institute of Canada, Oxfam Canada, CARE Canada, Youth Challenge International, WUSC, and more!
Light refreshments will be served.
Notes:

While AKFC and JGIC are hosting this event together, please be aware that JGIC is offering some separate programming throughout the day. Please visit their event site to learn more and register for their activities directly.
If you have already filled out a registration form for the AKFC-hosted roundtables, you are already registered for the afternoon portion.
If you or your organization would like to set up a table with collateral at this event, please email akfc.events@akdn.org.

Accessibility: The ground floor of CSI Spadina is fully accessible, Suite 101 can be reached via an elevator with a door of 30” width. For more information on accessibility at CSI, please visit this link.
For any additional accessibility requirements, please email akfc.events@akdn.org.
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The Role of the Private Sector in Advancing Sustainable Development
2025-03-19 17:00 - 19:30 | The Well: The Wellington Event Venue, 486 Front Street West, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 0V2
Explore innovative strategies for sustainable global development and unlock your potential to drive impactful change in Canada and beyond.

This is a free event.
Join us for an inspiring and thought-provoking event designed to stimulate dialogue, learning, and knowledge exchange on innovative private sector practices driving sustainable development in Canada and around the world. This dynamic gathering will bring together leaders and changemakers from across sectors to explore how the private sector can play a pivotal role in advancing sustainable solutions that have a global impact.
The event will feature a keynote address by Mike Bowles, Regional Co-Director, Programs & Partnerships, North America at AKF. He will discuss Accelerate Prosperity, a transformative initiative supporting start-ups and small and growing businesses in Central and South Asia. Mike will share insights on how Accelerate Prosperity unlocks economic potential and fosters sustainable growth in emerging markets, highlighting practical lessons and insights for Canadians looking to amplify their impact both locally and globally. The keynote will be followed by an engaging panel discussion: Driving Sustainable Development Through Innovative Finance, Green Business Models, and Corporate Action. This session will bring together experts to explore how businesses can lead in creating sustainable solutions, unlock new opportunities through innovative financing, and champion green practices for long-term impact.
The event will be conducted in English, with a bilingual question period.
Light refreshments will be provided throughout the event.
Our conversation will explore critical questions, including:

How can Canadian businesses and investors take a leadership role in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
What innovative financing models and entrepreneurial approaches are driving sustainable growth globally?
What types of support are needed to spur startups and unlock the growth of more innovative and sustainable enterprises?
How can collaboration between private sector actors, foundations, and international partners amplify social and economic impact?

Why Attend?

Learn from leaders who are breaking new ground in sustainable development, social finance, and responsible business practices.
Engage in meaningful dialogue about how Canadian private sector actors can drive impact through strategic investments and partnerships.
Connect with a diverse audience of foundation stakeholders, private sector leaders, and changemakers committed to building a sustainable future.

Whether you are personally invested in sustainable development, or you represent a corporation or foundation seeking to amplify your impact, this event offers fresh perspectives and actionable insights.
Let’s build a future where we all thrive together.

Meet Our Speakers
Keynote Speaker: Mike Bowles, Co-Director of Programs and Partnerships, North America, Aga Khan Foundation Canada.
Since joining AKF in 2005, Mike has held senior roles in programs and partnerships based in Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Switzerland and Canada. For 13 years, Mike was a member of AKF’s Global Program Team co-leading AKF’s work and enterprise portfolio in Asia, East Africa and the Middle East. In that capacity, Mike worked with the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED) on various initiatives that blended for-profit and not-for-profit expertise and resources.
Panel Moderator: Dr. Samim Hasham, Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy with Honors, Master of Management, Doctor of Pharmacy
Dr. Samim is a Senior Fellow at Massey College, University of Toronto, and has held prominent leadership roles at the Aga Khan University, including Associate Director for East Africa and Chief Operations Officer Global at the Brain and Mind Institute. Dr. Samim’s commitment to underserved communities is reflected in her work with the Canadian Mental Health Association, and her role as chair of the Scarborough Human Services Justice Coordinating Committee.
Panelists:
Devon Fernandes, Senior Sustainability Integration Manager, Definity Financial Corporation.
Devon work catalyzes social and environmental initiatives within organizations. While completing his Master’s in Community Psychology, he Co-Founded the KW Library of Things – a space where community members borrow infrequently used items, such as tools, that also provides inclusive employment opportunities. Devon currently serves as the Chair of Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region’s Board of Directors and completed AKFC’s Global Leadership Program.
Narinder Dhami, President of The Sonor Foundation and Founder of New Power Labs.
Narinder is a trailblazer in social finance and Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 honouree. With a career spanning North America and the Global South, Narinder brings expertise in gender and social equity investing, microfinance, and venture philanthropy, showcasing how investments in overlooked founders can unlock sustainable impact.
Steve Hubbard, Director of Sales & Business Development and a Founding Partner of Lightenco & Chargenco.
Steve was a recipient of the Ottawa 40 Under 40 Award, and his company is one of Canada & North America’s fastest growing companies. Lightenco & Chargenco, a fully turnkey lighting, electric vehicle charging & solar photovoltaic solutions company operating across Canada since 2011. Lightenco is well known in the entrepreneurial space and has been featured on panels and articles by major news media including a Globe and Mail panel on bootstrapping your business.
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Innovative Financing for Nature-based Solutions in Mangrove Communities
2025-04-10 09:30 - 12:30 | Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat, 199 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1N 1K6, Canada
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Discover groundbreaking financing strategies to support and scale community-based Nature-based Solutions (NBS) in mangrove ecosystems.
Co-hosted by AKFC and the Canada Forum for Impact Investment and Development (CAFIID). This event is free to attend and will be available both in-person and online.
Join us on April 10, 2025, for an engaging and insightful event focused on innovative financing strategies that support community-based Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in mangrove ecosystems. The event will explore the challenges, opportunities, and co-benefits of NbS, including gender equality and climate-resilient livelihoods.
We will discuss effective strategies for enabling long-term financing for NbS in mangrove ecosystems, as well as how to unlock financing for blue carbon and related ecosystem services. By bringing together Canadian and international experts, the event aims to share valuable insights and strategies for scaling successful NbCS initiatives.
The event will feature an opening address by CAFFID, followed by an engaging panel discussion with prominent leaders in the field. The day will conclude with a networking session, offering a unique opportunity to connect and exchange ideas on advancing sustainable mangrove ecosystems and climate resilience.
This is a must-attend event for anyone passionate about the future of mangrove ecosystems and sustainable livelihoods.
Mark your calendars for April 10, 2025, and join us in shaping a more sustainable future!

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Meet Our Speakers!

Opening Address & Panelist: Jason Taylor, Founder and CEO, Climate Finance Advisors
Moderator: Sabina Bharwani, Director, Canada Forum for Impact Investment and Development (CAFIID)
Panelist: Abdul Malik, Global lead, Work and Enterprise, Aga Khan Foundation (AKF)
Panelist: Joao Sousa, Senior Programme Manager, Ocean Team, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Panelist: Omoneka Oyier, Senior Director, Technical Areas of Practice, Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA)
Key Insights & Closing Remarks: Kerry Max, Deputy Director, Partnering for Climate, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)

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Moving the Needle: Reimagining Canada’s Development and Humanitarian Engagement
2025-05-21 10:00 - 12:30 | Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat, 199 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1N 1K6, Canada
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Join us for the launch of the report: Moving the Needle: Reimagining Canada’s Development and Humanitarian Engagement!

Co-hosted by Aga Khan Foundation Canada and the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs (NPSIA) at Carleton University.

This event will be available in-person and online. Free to attend.
In a world marked by rising conflict, fragile states, and unprecedented humanitarian challenges, Canada must rethink how it engages globally. How can we ensure that our foreign policy delivers real results, advances peace and security, and supports those most affected by crises?
At this event, we launch the report: Moving the Needle: Reimagining Canada’s Development and Humanitarian Engagement. Drawing on insights from a dialogue series led by NPSIA, the report provides a refreshed vision for Canada’s international engagement — one that’s rooted in clear purpose and principled action. From safeguarding civilians to supporting innovation, peacebuilding, and inclusive growth, this is a roadmap to sharpen Canada’s global impact.
Join policymakers, researchers, and practitioners to explore how Canada can deliver meaningful, sustained impact in fragile and conflict-affected contexts — and what it will take to translate bold ideas into action.
Read the report summary here.
The event will be conducted in English. Light refreshments will be provided.

Speakers:
Dr. Valerie Percival, Associate Professor and Associate Director, NPSIA, Carleton University
Kate Higgins, Chief Executive Officer, Cooperation Canada
Teddy Y. Samy, Director and Professor of International Affairs, NPSIA, Carleton University
Chinelo Agom-Eze, Ph.D., Senior Policy Advisor, Canadian Foodgrains Bank
Robert Greenhill, Executive Chair, Global Canada
Louise Holt, Former Director General, Global Affairs Canada
Read our speakers’ bios here.

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Global Reads: Everyday Habits for Transforming Systems
2025-09-11 17:30 - 19:30 | Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat, 199 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1N 1K6, Canada
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We live in a time of complex, interconnected challenges — where traditional solutions often fall short and real change demands new ways of thinking and acting.
Join AKFC for an evening of thought-provoking discussions about Everyday Habits for Transforming Systems: The Catalytic Power of Radical Engagement. This book is a powerful exploration of how everyday habits can spark transformation in the systems that shape our lives.
In this session, celebrated author and systems change expert, Adam Kahane will be joined by The Honourable Farah Mohamed, to discuss how everyday practices of radical engagement can help us tackle today’s most urgent challenges. Together, they will lead attendees in a dialogue on what it takes to shift entrenched systems by leaning into collaboration, curiosity, and resilience.
If you’re passionate about creating positive change, working across differences, and finding practical ways to transform complex challenges, this event is for you.
Additional information for attendees:

When you register, please indicate your interest in attending in-person at the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat or attending online (Zoom) by selecting the relevant ticket option.
Networking/Refreshments: In-person attendees are encouraged to participate in an informal networking session and enjoy refreshments after the event.
Please note that this event will be offered in English only.

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Speakers
Adam Kahane
Co-Founder, Reos Partners
Adam Kahane is a Co-Founder of Reos Partners, an international social enterprise that helps people move forward together on their most important and intractable issues. He is a leading organizer, designer, and facilitator of processes through which business, government, and civil society leaders can work together to address such challenges. He is a Member of the Order of Canada, was named a “Social Innovator of the Year” by the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship, and is the author of Solving Tough Problems, Power and Love, Transformative Scenario Planning, Collaborating with the Enemy, Facilitating Breakthrough, and Everyday Habits for Transforming Systems.
The Honourable Farah Mohamed
Senator, The Senate of Canada
Senator Mohamed was appointed to the Senate in March 2025 following a 30 year career championing the economic advantage of investing in girls, women, and youth in Canada and globally. She is the former CEO of His Majesty King Charles III’s charity in Canada, the former CEO of the Malala Fund, and the founder of G(irls)20, now called Fora. Farah came to Canada as a refuge from Uganda. She serves on several Boards and has been awarded with several medals and awards including the Meritorious Service Medal from the Governor General and an Honourary Doctorate in Laws from Western University.

Global Reads - The Finest Hotel in Kabul
2025-11-13 16:00 - 17:30 | Global Centre for Pluralism, 330 Sussex Dr, Ottawa, ON, K1N 0C7
Join Global Reads for books, discussions, and meaningful connections! This event will take place at the Global Centre for Pluralism.

Join Aga Khan Foundation Canada and the Global Centre for Pluralism in-person for a special edition of Global Reads featuring acclaimed journalist and author Lyse Doucet, in conversation about her new book, The Finest Hotel in Kabul.
Drawing on four decades as one of the BBC’s most trusted voices from conflict zones, Lyse Doucet offers a deeply human portrait of Afghanistan’s complex history, told through the lens of a once-grand hotel and the people whose lives intersect within it.
In this session, Lyse will be joined by Meredith Preston McGhie, Secretary General of the Global Centre for Pluralism, for a conversation on the power of literature to build understanding and empathy across divides. Together, they will reflect on storytelling as a means of connecting across cultures, histories, and identities — and what it reveals about our shared humanity.
If you are passionate about global affairs, storytelling, and the role of empathy in a divided world, this event is for you.
Copies of The Finest Hotel in Kabul will be available for purchase.
This event is in-person only, and will take place at the Global Centre for Pluralism.
Please note that this event will be offered in English.
Questions? Akfc.Events@akdn.org
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Speakers
Lyse Doucet
Canadian journalist, British Broadcasting Corporation
Lyse Doucet is a Canadian journalist and the BBC’s Chief International Correspondent. In the course of a career spanning four decades, she has reported from countries around the world and was based as a correspondent in Jerusalem, Amman, Islamabad, Kabul, and Abidjan.
She has led the BBC’s coverage of major events including the recent Iran-Israel war, the US-led invasion of Afghanistan, the Arab Spring, and the Syrian Civil War. She received an OBE in the Queen’s Honours list in 2014, and was admitted to the Order of Canada in 2019. Her latest awards in the U.S. include the 2024 Zenger Award for Press Freedom from the University of Arizona, and the 2018 Trailblazer Award from Georgetown University. She was a recipient of the Columbia School of Journalism Award in 2016, an Emmy in 2014 for her team’s reporting from Syria, and Peabody Awards for her work from Syria and Afghanistan. In 2021, she was nominated for a Peabody for her work as a writer and reporter on the BBC podcast Afghanistan: Documenting A Crucial Year.
Doucet has twenty honorary doctorates from leading British and Canadian Universities. She has a Master’s degree in International Relations from the University of Toronto, and a BA Hons. from Queen’s University in Kingston. She is also a senior fellow of Massey College of the University of Toronto. Doucet has been reporting on Afghanistan since 1988. She visits the Inter-Continental whenever she is in Kabul
Meredith Preston McGhie
Secretary General, Global Centre for Pluralism
In her role as Secretary General for the Global Centre for Pluralism, Meredith Preston McGhie provides strategic leadership for the Centre and represents the Centre as an ambassador of pluralism to develop strong relationships with community leaders, governments, civil society and other institutions.
Prior to joining the Centre in October 2019, Meredith devoted more than 20 years to addressing conflict and instability in Africa and Asia. From working with the Naga in Northeast India and indigenous communities on the Thai-Myanmar border, to supporting UN efforts in Kosovo, Northern Iraq and several African countries, her work has straddled frontline negotiation, policy and diplomacy. As Africa Regional Director with the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue, Meredith oversaw the HD Centre’s complex mediation and dialogue efforts in Nigeria, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Sudan, Somalia and South Sudan, among other places. In the Kenyan National Dialogue and Reconciliation Process in 2007-08, she advised the Panel of Eminent African Personalities led by the late Kofi Annan, former Director of the Board of the Global Centre for Pluralism.
She has held positions with the United Nations in Sudan and South Sudan, and worked across the region on conflict resolution and humanitarian response efforts. Meredith began her career supporting conflict resolution efforts of leaders in the Naga community of North East India and among Indigenous minorities in Myanmar with the Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact. She continuously contributes to policy discussions on peacemaking globally, including teaching peace process design and speaking on pluralism and the power of peacemaking, as highlighted in her recent TEDx talk.

Advancing Climate Resilience: Nature-based Solutions, Partnerships, and Knowledge
2026-02-03 09:00 - 16:30 | Zoom
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Join us for a full-day event bringing together climate and development practitioners for a day of learning, exchange, and dialogue.

As part of the36th International Development Week, this event highlights this year’s theme, Prosperity through Partnership, and the role of collaboration in advancing climate and development action.
English and French interpretation will be provided.
This national knowledge-sharing event is hosted by Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC), in partnership with Global Affairs Canada (GAC), as part of the Government of Canada’s Partnering for Climate initiative and the Nature and Climate Community of Practice.
Throughout the day, participants will engage in high-level panels, interactive discussions, and facilitated breakout sessions focused on advancing inclusive and effective climate change adaptation.
Please note: While in-person participation is reserved for registered Community of Practice members, the virtual public audience is invited to observe and take part in key learning moments from the day.

Sessions:
Morning Session: Opportunities and challenges for nature-based finance and partnerships
The morning session will explore how nature-based solutions can be connected to carbon and nature revenue streams, value chains, blended finance, and private-sector partnerships. Participants joining online will also take part in facilitated breakout discussions with other virtual attendees, creating space for shared reflection, exchange of perspectives, and collaborative learning.
Afternoon Session: Insights from Indigenous partnerships and knowledge sharing
In the afternoon, programming will resume with a panel focused on Indigenous partnerships, program design, and governance in nature-based solutions. The day will also feature the formal launch of the Global Affairs Canada-funded report, Working with Knowledge Holders to Advance Inclusive and Equitable Nature and Climate Initiatives.
The event offers a meaningful opportunity to engage with emerging ideas, lessons learned, and Indigenous approaches shaping inclusive and effective climate and nature initiatives.

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AKFC’s Speaker Series on Climate Change Resilience and Adaptation
This event is part of AKFC’s Speaker Series on Climate Change Resilience. The series aims to bring together practitioners, advocates, and others who share an interest in exploring and discussing how we may use the climate crisis as a catalyst for great leaps in addressing the complex challenges involved in confronting climate change in a manner that advances sustainable development, well-being, and resilient livelihoods for all.

Where Dreams Meet Real Opportunities: A Fireside Chat with Ziyaan Virji
2026-02-03 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Discover how your dreams can meet real opportunities! Join us on February 3 for a fireside chat with Ziyaan Virji, Founder of Leaders of Today.

What does it really take to turn an idea into impact?
Ziyaan Virji is a young social entrepreneur who turned a simple Google Sheet into Leaders of Today — a global platform helping tens of thousands of young people access scholarships, fellowships, and opportunities around the world.
What started as a way for one youth to keep track of opportunities grew into a movement accessed over 3 million times, now reaching 50,000+ young leaders through a weekly newsletter and digital platform built by youth, for youth.
In this conversation, Ziyaan will share:

How he got started before he felt “ready”

What actually worked (and what didn’t) along the way

How young people can turn their interests into real-world impact

Practical advice for navigating opportunities in education, leadership, and social change

Whether you’re curious about social entrepreneurship, global issues, or just figuring out your next step, this session is designed to be honest, interactive, and grounded in real experience.
This event is virtual via Zoom.
Please note that this event will be offered in English.
Questions? akfc.education@akdn.org
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Featured Speaker

Ziyaan Virji, Founder & CEO, Leaders of Today
Ziyaan is a 24-year-old award-winning social entrepreneur and speaker. At 15, he founded For the Menstruator, an initiative advancing menstrual equity that has reached over 25,000 people across 10 countries. His work spans climate, health, and education, collectively impacting more than half a million people worldwide. Ziyaan has spoken at TEDx and the United Nations and is a recipient of the Princess Diana Award.

From Testing to Transformation: SMO Innovation in Practice
2026-02-24 13:30 - 15:30 | Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat, 199 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1N 1K6, Canada
An interactive gathering where small and medium organizations share lessons from testing, adapting, and advancing innovation in practice.

Join us for an in-person, interactive gathering celebrating the creativity, resilience, and impact of small and medium organizations (SMOs) in Canada’s international cooperation sector.
English, French and Spanish interpretation will be provided.
This event, co-hosted by Aga Khan Foundation Canada and the Fund for Innovation and Transformation (FIT), will spotlight real-world experiences from SMO innovators as they share lessons from testing, adapting, and advancing innovation in practice.
Through participatory dialogue and creative activities, you will discover practical insights and inspiring examples of innovation in action while connecting with SMO leaders and peers across sectors, fostering meaningful collaboration. The event provides a supportive platform where SMOs can speak confidently about innovation, gender equality, community collaboration, and adaptation. It is designed as a pluralistic, inclusive space that values dialogue, relationship-building, and shared learning.
This event is an opportunity to feel energized, inspired, and connected. Come ready to explore new ideas and celebrate the human side of innovation in Canada’s international cooperation ecosystem.
Questions? Contact akfc.events@akdn.org
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Global Leadership Program Information Session 2026
2026-05-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Curious about the Global Leadership Program? Join our virtual info session on May 4 to learn more and get your questions answered live.

This session will walk you through the application process, program structure, and what to expect from the immersive in-person residency in Ottawa. You’ll also learn more about alumni engagement opportunities and how the program continues beyond the residency.
You’ll hear directly from AKFC staff, program facilitators, and alumni, who will share their experiences and insights. Bring your questions or submit them in advance when registering — we’ll answer them live.
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Want to explore more before the session? Visit our website to review program details, FAQs, and to start your application.
Global Leadership Program application deadline: May 19 at 11:59 PM ET
We look forward to seeing you at the information session — and to welcoming the next cohort of leaders working toward a more peaceful, prosperous, and pluralist world.
Questions? Contact AKFC-GlobalLeadershipProgram@akdn.org

Global Ivey Day: The Role of Canadian Leaders in the World
2026-05-14 17:30 - 20:30 | Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat, 199 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1N 1K6, Canada
Join us and the Ivey Business School, Alumni Network: Ottawa Chapter on May 14 in Ottawa to explore ‘The Role of Canadian Leaders in the World’ as part of Global Ivey Day.
The evening will include featured conversation led by Khalil Z. Shariff, CEO of Aga Khan Foundation Canada, alongside reflections from Bryan Benjamin, Executive Director of Ivey Executive Education.
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Event Details:

Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026
Location: Aga Khan Foundation Canada, Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat, 199 Sussex Dr, Ottawa, ON K1N 1K6 (Enter from Sussex or Boteler Street)
Cost: $40.00 person. Guests and non-alum are welcome.
Parking: No parking onsite. Please use street parking on Dalhousie, Gilberte-Paquette or Bolton.

Schedule:

5:30 p.m. – Reception. Food will be served (only non-alcoholic beverages will be served)
6:30 p.m. – Keynote with Khalil Z. Shariff
7:30 p.m. – Networking and tours of the building

Global Ivey Day
Global Ivey Day is an annual worldwide celebration bringing together Ivey Business School alumni, faculty, and students to network, reconnect, and celebrate their shared community through local events. It showcases the global reach of Ivey alumni and includes activities like professional development, thoughtful discussions and bringing people together.
