BeSpatial Ontario is excited to announce a one-day in-person event at Old Town Hall in Newmarket on November 4, 2026.
EXECUTIVE ELEVATION SUMMIT
Join BeSpatial Ontario’s Executive Elevation Summit: an exclusive one-day experience designed for leaders who recognize the power of geospatial intelligence, data, and AI to drive business outcomes, innovation, and informed decision-making. This premier event brings together executives, industry experts, and forward-thinking organizations to tackle today's leadership challenges, share real-world experiences, and explore emerging opportunities across the geospatial sector.
Through engaging discussions, thought-provoking conversations, and peer-to-peer networking, attendees will gain practical insights into communicating the value of data and location intelligence, demonstrating the impact of geospatial AI, and overcoming common executive pain points when championing innovation and digital transformation. Participants will also explore strategies for securing a stronger voice for geospatial and data professionals at the executive table, influencing organizational priorities, and positioning location intelligence as a critical business enabler.
The Summit will provide a forum for candid conversations about leadership, communication, collaboration, and breaking through organizational barriers to elevate the role of geospatial within the enterprise. Whether you're looking to strengthen your geospatial strategy, connect with fellow leaders, help shape executive agendas for the future, or identify pathways for greater influence and impact, the Executive Elevation Summit offers a unique forum to ensure geospatial intelligence has a seat at the table both today and in the future.
Connect. Learn. Collaborate. Elevate. Join us for a day dedicated to leadership, strategy, and meaningful change.
Event Details:
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location: Old Town Hall - 460 Botsford St, Newmarket, ON L3Y 1T1
Breakfast, snacks, lunch, coffee service and social networking is included.
If you have questions, dietary restrictions, or accessibility needs, please contact: Julie Dale - western@bespatialontario.ca
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8:00 AM to 8:30 AM
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Event Begins; Registration and Continental Breakfast
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8:30 AM to 8:45 AM
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Welcome, Housekeeping, Land Acknowledgement
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8:45 AM to 9:25 AM
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Framing the problem
An interactive session to identify the leadership, communication, and organizational barriers limiting geospatial influence, establish shared priorities, and define the key challenges shaping discussions throughout the day.
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9:30 AM to 10:10 AM
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Panel discussion of C-suite mentors
"Speaking the Language of the Executive Table"
C-suite leaders share insights on translating geospatial innovation into business value, building executive credibility, securing support for AI and digital transformation initiatives, and earning a strategic seat at the decision-making table.
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10:10 AM to 10:40 AM
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Refreshment Break
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10:45 AM to 11:25 AM
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Roundtable session
"Turning Challenges into Executive Opportunities"
An interactive roundtable session exploring business value, geospatial AI, executive influence, leadership, governance, and organizational collaboration to identify key challenges, best practices, and strategic recommendations.
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11:30 PM to 12:10 PM
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Group discussion
"What Does Executive Elevation Actually Look Like?"
A forward-looking discussion on strengthening geospatial leadership, increasing strategic influence, measuring organizational impact, and defining a shared vision for the future of location intelligence.
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12:10 PM to 1:15 PM
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Lunch and Networking
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1:15 PM to 1:55 PM
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Panel discussion of C-suite mentors
"Leadership Lessons from Transformation Champions"
Senior leaders share real-world experiences and insights on driving change, securing support for innovation, managing risk, fostering data-driven cultures, and navigating the future of geospatial leadership.
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2:00 PM to 2:40 PM
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Brainstorming / Group networking
"Creating the Geospatial Executive Playbook"
A collaborative session where participants develop actionable strategies to communicate geospatial value, strengthen executive engagement, leverage AI, and position location intelligence as a strategic driver of organizational success.
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2:45 PM to 3:15 PM
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Refreshment Break
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3:20 PM to 4:00 PM
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C-suite mentors Q&A / words of inspiration
"The Future of Leadership, Location Intelligence, and Impact"
An interactive discussion exploring executive influence, leadership development, organizational change, AI-driven transformation, and strategies for creating lasting business impact through geospatial intelligence.
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4:05 PM to 4:15 PM
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Wrap-up and Closing Remarks
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Benefits of being a BeSpatial member:
Grow your Geospatial and Information Network
Being part of the Ontario community connects you to other geospatial and information professionals across multiple sectors. Attending our events, workshops and webinars allows you to meet other users experiencing the same challenges that you face. It's an opportunity to build partnerships and share ideas.
Receive the Latest News
As a member of the community, you will receive our regular eNews email blasts, which will keep you up to date on the latest geospatial and information news, events, job postings and more that are happening in Ontario.
Earn Professional Credits
Members earn credits towards professional designations such as the GISP by being members and attending or presenting at Ontario geospatial events.
Member Discounts and Access to Library of Session Recordings
Offers discounted member prices to all of our and services such as job postings, webinars and onsite events. Members also have access to past recordings from our webinars and from our annual virtual events (2021-2024).
