UYA Community Networking 2026

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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

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UYA Community Networking 2025 – October

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UYA CANADA COMMUNITY NETWORKING EVENT - Meet, Greet & Learn

Brought to you by: UYA CANADA

UYA’s purpose is to teach people how to earn a sustainable living, either through employment, or through entrepreneurship.

“Empowering youths and women towards sustainable careers and livelihoods.”

STEM is Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
STEAM puts Arts in the middle, improving the experience for everyone.

This is a Networking Opportunity, with brief presentations by the UYA Canada Team, and supporting organizations & businesses.

Come and promote your business!
UYA Canada provides STEM/ STEAM Entrepreneurship skill training sessions for Youth & individuals.
Donations to UYA Canada will be accepted to support our training.

Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Time: From 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Venue: ACOMI Resource Centre, 301 Nassau St N Suite #200, Winnipeg, MB R3L 2J5

Coffee & light refreshements provided by our collaborator: Primary Care Staffing Inc.

For more information, contact: info@uya-canada.ca

UYA Canada 2025 Networking Sponsors

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – FREE TO ATTEND

All are encouraged to bring business cards and promotional material to display and share.

Stay for the Networking

Speakers

About UYA Canada – STEAM Entrepreneurship – Program Overview
Ben Okwudili – UYA Canada Founder/President & Program Coordinator, Instructor Product Development in Green Technology & Mentorship

Greetings:
Supporting Entrepreneurship & Youth in STEAM Industries
Larry Vickar, Vickar Automotive Group

The Art of Connecting – Building Community
Nicole Fontaine – Executive Director, Compassion for Everyone

STEAM Entrepreneurship:
The Importance of STEAM Today
Prof Mike Eze – Vice President, Instructor – Product Development & Mentorship

Grant writing and Business Planning
Ajisebutu Adekunle CPA – Instructor – Finance & Business Planning/Management

Mastering Negotiations To Create High Performance Relationships
Siddha Param, Strategy & Negotiations Consultant, StrandRidge.com

Technology & Business Efficiency
Speaker from Belle’s Kitchen/Princess Auto

The Four Levels of Websites: How to set your own website budget
Scott Toderash, Website Technology Leader, Modern Earth

Agricultural Trade & Export Insights
Eileen Santos, Director, Programs from Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CM & E) Manitoba

Resources for Starting a Tech Company
Grace Gyolai, Program Manager, North Forge

Preparing for Success in International Markets
Eric Chaput, Business Advisor, World Trade Centre Winnipeg

Resources to Support all self-identifying Women+(cis, trans, 2S, and gender-diverse) in Entrepreneurship
Yvette Hawkes, Business Advisor, WeMB

Follow Your Heart – Telling Your Entrepreneurship Story
Brian Campbell – Author & Storyteller, Brian the Writer

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