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EVENTS & CALENDAR

Learn, connect,
and grow together.

Join us for workshops, training sessions, summits, and community gatherings across Edmonton — including our annual EMPOWERED conference.

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Speakers on stage at EMPOWERED
EMPOWERED: THRIVE · 2022Where leaders gather.
01 / CALENDAR

Upcoming events.

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FLAGSHIP EVENT

EMPOWERED — Business & Leadership Conference

Our annual conference. Dates for the next edition are coming soon — see past editions and sign up to be notified.

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02 / ONGOING

Regular programming.

These recurring sessions are part of our regular schedule.

On-Demand Mentorship Sessions

One-on-one mentorship meetings scheduled between mentors and mentees in our programs.

BY APPOINTMENT

Seasonal Networking Breakfast

Business leaders gather for breakfast, networking, and brief presentations.

SEASONAL

Trades Skills Workshops

Hands-on workshops covering specific skills, safety updates, and industry best practices.

SEASONAL

Youth Group Meetings

Gatherings for young people featuring workshops, discussions, and team activities.

SUNDAYS · 7:00 PM

Business Book Club

Monthly book discussions on leadership, business, and personal development.

SUNDAYS · 7:00 PM
03 / OUR HISTORY

Past events archive.

The summits and workshops that have shaped our community — and the speakers who led them.

Business Breakfast poster
FEB 2026

Business Breakfast

Saturday, February 7, 2026 · 10:00 AM · 10445 172 Street NW, Edmonton · Free event

A free morning session on career growth in today's market. Three industry speakers shared practical guidance on IT job market options, standing out in the workplace, and real estate career options.

SPEAKERS

  • Lak Padem — Senior IT Consultant & Recruiter, Randstad
  • Tolu Atoyebi — Realtor & ICON Agent, eXp Realty
  • Dr. Olugbenga Ibikunle — Managing Partner & Co-Founder, Avodahtec
EMPOWERED 2022 poster
OCT 2022

EMPOWERED 2022: Thrive

October 22 (4:00 PM) & 23 (10:30 AM), 2022 · God's Embassy, 9938 70 Ave, Edmonton

Our two-day personal, business and economic summit, held under the theme Thrive. The program featured business exhibitions, networking and an entrepreneur chat, and the launch of the BBVA — Black Business Ventures Association.

SPEAKERS

  • Kay Oladele
  • Vincent Sundar
  • Margaret Adekunle
  • Pastor Bod Idris — Host
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Wealth Building Through Real Estate poster
JULY 2022

Wealth Building Through Real Estate

Saturday, July 9, 2022 · 10:00 AM MST · God's Embassy, 9938/9942 70 Ave, Edmonton · In person and online

A wealth-building session presented with The Real Estate Wealth Lab, focused on financial smartness and wealth generation strategies for Kingdom building. It was held in person for Edmonton residents, with online access for those outside the city.

SPEAKERS

  • Brian Personn — Financial Life Professional; Dealing Representative, Virtus Capital
  • Vincent Sundar — CEO, Radnus Group; CTO, The Real Estate Wealth Lab
EMPOWERED Vision and Innovation poster
JUNE 2021

EMPOWERED: Vision & Innovation

Saturday, June 12, 2021 · 4:00–6:00 PM MST · Online conference

An online edition of EMPOWERED on economic empowerment through vision, innovation and creativity. Alongside the keynote and Q&A panel, attendees were connected with community support through ATB's Entrepreneur Centre, information on government grants from Alberta Innovates, and startup support from Business Link.

SPEAKERS

  • Dr. Daniel Monehin (Keynote) — Adjunct Faculty, Queen's University; CEO, Resolut Consulting; former EVP, Mastercard; former CFO, Mastercard Canada
  • Samuel Oboh (Q&A Panelist) — FAIA, FRAIC; Principal, Ensight+Arch; 2015 President, Royal Architectural Institute of Canada
  • Ella Osomo (Moderator) — MSc, MBA; Owner, Tiane's World; financial expert
Take Charge poster
JULY 2015

Take Charge

July 25–26, 2015 · Sat 5:00–7:30 PM, Sun 10:00 AM–12:00 PM · Christ Life Church (God's Embassy), 8721 156 Street NW, Edmonton · Free

A free two-day personal development and empowerment event featuring leaders from architecture, financial services, and government.

SPEAKERS

  • Sam Oboh — President, Royal Architectural Institute of Canada
  • Jim Ip — Director, Business Development, Freedom 55 Financial
  • Stephen Mandel — Former Minister of Health, Government of Alberta
  • Bod Idris — Pastor, Christ Life Church / God's Embassy
Getting Out of the Rat Race poster
APRIL 2014

Getting Out of the Rat Race

Saturday, April 5, 2014 · 5:00 PM · Christ Life Church, God's Embassy, 810 Saddleback Road, Edmonton

One of our earliest events. Under the theme “From Minimum to Maximum,” this work–life balance seminar covered business and career advancement and money management, with music and light refreshments.

SPEAKERS

  • Dr. Andy Igonor — Academic and entrepreneur
  • Kay Oladele — Technology executive and managing partner
  • Bod Idris — Host pastor
04 / COMMUNITY MOMENTS

Gallery from past events.

Highlights and memories from our journey.

A speaker on the EMPOWERED stage Attendees networking at an event A speaker at the podium Two attendees talking at an event A presenter addressing the room
05 / PARTNER WITH US

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