Isabelle will share a perspective on entrepreneurship in Atlantic Canada, BDC’s role as Canada’s development bank, and bold ambitions for our collective future followed by a fireside chat.
Canada’s economy faces many challenges. The prosperity of Atlantic Canada will be propelled by the ingenuity, resilience, and spirit of its entrepreneurs. BDC stands ready to provide entrepreneurs with the support needed to achieve their ambitions.
Recognized as a mobilizing leader with a keen sense of strategy, Isabelle Hudon has systematically brought an ambitious and resolutely action-oriented vision to all of the organizations she has led. She was appointed President and CEO of BDC in August 2021, after serving as Ambassador of Canada to France and Monaco for four years and holding the positions of President and CEO (Quebec) and Senior Vice President (Canada) of Sun Life Financial.
Since joining BDC, Isabelle has dedicated herself to putting the ‘D’ in BDC at the forefront of the activities and priorities of her 2,900 colleagues. Driven by a strong desire to increase the organization’s contribution to the country’s development through its entrepreneurs, she is accelerating the deployment of multiple initiatives across BDC that will enable the organization to increase its impact and contribute to fair, inclusive and sustainable economic growth.
In addition to her duties at BDC, Isabelle is co-chair of the Ordre de Montréal’s Council and the co-founder of The A Effect. She previously served as the Personal Representative of the Prime Minister of Canada for La Francophonie and sat on the boards of directors of Hydro-Québec, Groupe Marcelle, Holt Renfrew and the Canada Council for the Arts.
In 2021, Isabelle received the insignia of the Commander of the Legion of Honour from the French government. She has also been honoured with the Medal of the National Assembly of Quebec for her commitment to the cause of women’s ambition and received the insignia of the Ordre de la Pléiade from the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie for her contribution to the vitality of the francophonie. She was also the recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for her contribution to culture in Canada and was awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Law by Concordia University.
Date and Time
Wednesday, May 15
8:00AM – 9:30AM
Agenda
8:00AM – Registration, Networking and Buffet Breakfast
8:30AM – Opening Remarks and Guest Speaker
8:45AM – Fireside Chat with Isabelle Hudon
9:30AM – Breakfast Concludes
Courtyard by Marriott Halifax Dartmouth
35 Shubie Drive
Dartmouth, NS
Breakfast Tickets:
Members: $49.00
Member Table of 10: $490.00
Future Members: $89.00
Future Members Table of 8: $890.00
All prices subject to HST
Member Not-for-Profit / Student Discount available upon registration
Note: Payment is due upon purchase. 25% discount for Not-for-profit & student. All prices subject to HST
