UYA Canada Business Community Networking Event 2026
Unleash the Energy of Your Team
How to Shift from Mission to Action with a Global Productivity Mindset
Think beyond start-up. Embrace a scale-up mindset!
Join UYA Canada for an engaging Business Community Networking Event bringing together entrepreneurs, business leaders, mentors and community members for learning, discussion and connection.
This event features an interactive presentation and case study exploring how organizations can turn existing team talent, ideas and resources into greater productivity, stronger resilience and exceptional performance.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Bill & Helen Norrie Library
15 Poseidon Bay, Winnipeg, MB R3M 3E4
Contact: Ben Okwudili – President, UYA Canada Bokwudili@yahoo.ca or info@uya-canada.ca
Featured Presentation
How to Shift from Mission to Action with a Global Productivity Mindset
What does it take to move beyond simply having a mission and start turning that mission into measurable action?
This interactive presentation introduces the concept of a Global Productivity Mindset — a practical approach to inspiring people, strengthening teamwork and helping organizations remain agile in a rapidly changing marketplace.
Participants will explore ways to:
- Make better use of the talent and ideas already within their teams
- Turn organizational goals into practical action
- Strengthen teamwork and collaboration
- Improve productivity and resilience
- Move from a start-up mindset toward sustainable growth and scale
Presented by:
Siddha Param – Author, Strategy & Negotiations Consultant
Prashant Tipnis – Author, Lean & Process Improvement Consultant
Event Agenda
- Welcome from UYA Canada and what to expect from the event
- About UYA Canada – Programs & Projects Overview
Ben Okwudili, President, UYA Canada - Interactive Presentation & Case Study
Unleash the Energy of Your Team – How to Shift from Mission to Action with a Global Productivity Mindset
Siddha Param & Prashant Tipnis - Open Discussion on contemporary business issues, facilitated by UYA Canada moderators
- Raffle Draw Prizes
- Closing remarks and an invitation to continue connecting with the UYA Canada business community
UYA Canada Event Moderators & Contributors
Anita Ebhoma
UYA Canada Volunteer Career & Community Liaison / Event MC
Ben Okwudili
UYA Canada Founder, President & Program Coordinator
Prof. Mike Eze
Vice President / Instructor – Product Development & Mentorship
Ajisebutu Adekunle, CPA
Instructor – Finance & Business Planning/Management
Siddha Param
Strategy & Negotiations Consultant, StrandRidge.com
Prashant Tipnis
Lean & Process Improvement Consultant, Technolean
Scott Toderash
Web Hosting Specialist, Modern Earth
Brian Campbell
Author & Storyteller, Brian the Writer
Thank You to Our Sponsors & Community Partners
UYA Canada gratefully acknowledges the organizations and businesses supporting our programs and community networking initiatives:
Vickar • StrandRidge.com • Modern Earth • Brian the Writer • Technolean