Directions Business Conference
Save the date: Directions 2025 is coming March 5, 2025!
The next Directions Conference is taking place March 5, 2025, at the RBC Convention Centre — you won’t want to miss it.
Held annually, the Directions Business Conference connects RRC Polytech students in Business and Applied Arts with industry professionals in many areas of business. We expect around 700 attendees.
This year’s conference promises to be exceptional, featuring Cassandra Carreiro as the keynote speaker. Carreiro is a renowned Indigenous business leader committed to supporting local businesses and promoting diversity and inclusion. Cassandra has made significant contributions to various sectors, making her insights particularly relevant for attendees.
Roundtables will follow breakfast and opening remarks by College leadership and a blessing by an Indigenous elder. Representatives from nearly 70 different businesses and organizations ‘host’ students who wish to learn more about the respective organization’s mission, culture and vision, to better acquaint themselves should they choose to seek employment there in the future. Similar to ‘speed dating’, students spend about 20 minutes at various tables. Roundtable sessions give students the opportunity to learn more about potential employment options and make valuable contacts with prospective employers.
Following Roundtables, the Conference hosts a series of Break-Out Panels. These sessions can include a range of topics related to areas such as Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Financial Services, Human Resource Management, Hospitality and Tourism, Logistics and Marketing, presented by accomplished subject matter experts.
The conference concludes with a luncheon, followed by our keynote speaker, Cassandra Carreiro.
Conference Details
Date
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Time
7:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Location
RBC Convention Centre
375 York Avenue
Winnipeg, MB
Registration
Note: Registration for the Directions Business Conference will open in early 2025.
Why Attend?
- Meet people from the industry in which you want to work.
- Learn what is needed to be successful in your profession.
- Network and create contacts.
- Gain valuable experience by participating in a professional conference.
Don’t miss this opportunity — mark your calendars for March 5 now!
Contact Us
If you have questions about the Directions Business Conference, please ask your instructor or email directions@rrc.ca.
RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of Anishinaabe, Ininiwak, Anishininew, Dakota, and Dené, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.
We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg’s clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.