Goodman Alumni Summit

Goodman Alumni Summit:
Resilience in a changing world

Friday, October 23, 2026
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

BMO, 100 King St. West, First Canadian Place 68th Floor, Toronto

In a world of constant change, resilience is what moves us forward. Join us for the 2026 Goodman Alumni Summit in Toronto where we will explore the theme of resilience in a changing world.

Each year, the Goodman School of Business and Goodman Alumni Network co-present the Goodman Alumni Summit. This annual event is an opportunity for professional development, networking and strengthening your connection to the Goodman community.

Summit Highlights

The full agenda will be announced soon. Sessions include:

  • Keynote by Darryl Wright, CEO of BMO Financial Group
    Powerful perspectives on resilience at the highest level of leadership
  • Executive panel sharing strategies for navigating disruption and change
    Featuring Mike Pilato (BAcc ’98), President and CEO of Jamieson Wellness, and Rhonda Klosler (BBA ‘93), National COO at RSM Canada
  • Interactive hands-on Artificial Intelligence (AI) session by Alicja Spaulding (BBA ’06), Marketing AI Consultant and Advisor at Status:Alpha
  • Transaction certainty in an uncertain M&A environment by Steve Latinovich (BSM ’03, MBA ’05) Managing Director Corporate Finance Division, BMO Financial Group

Sponsored by:

Goodman Legacy

Included with every ticket:

  • Lunch
  • Access to all sessions and keynote address
  • Networking reception
Purchase tickets

Early bird tickets available until Sept. 30

Secure your seat at $99 today.

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Robert Phillips (BBA ’06)

“The inaugural Goodman Alumni Summit was a resounding success – it was wonderful to reconnect with old classmates, hear the latest and greatest from current Goodman professors, and share insights and observations with Dean Wright.”

Sean Chamberland (BBA '17)

“The Goodman Alumni Summit is about connection—deepening our ties to each other and the school, rekindling old friendships, and forging new ones. It’s about sharing knowledge—learning from one another’s successes and developing skills that will last us a lifetime.”

Past Alumni Summits

2025

Goodman Alumni Summit: The Future of Work

This high-impact event brought together innovators, leaders, and change-makers to explore one of the most pressing topics of our time: The Future of Work.

Event Highlights:

  • Networking breakfast
  • Keynote presentation: “Flipping the script on AI’s takeover” with Darrell Keezer, Founder and CEO of Candybox Marketing
  • Series of lightning talks by leading Goodman professors Ernest Biktimirov, Sylvia Grewatsch, and Mark Julien
  • AI for Leadership interactive workshop with Goodman Dean Barry Wright and Alicja Spaulding (BBA ’06), Chief Strategy Officer at Status: Alpha
  • The Future of Jobs panel
  • Cocktail reception
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2024

Goodman Alumni Summit: Welcome Home

Goodman alumni from our first graduating class to our most recent gathered for the inaugural Goodman Alumni Summit on Sept. 20, 2024, a part of Brock University’s 60th anniversary homecoming celebration.

Event Highlights:

  • Executive Presence Workshop with Neil Thornton, President of The Thornton Group
  • Series of lighting talks by leading Goodman professors Antonia Mantonakis, Eric Dolansky and Kai-Yu Wang
  • Keynote presentation and Q&A with renowned marketing professor V. Kumar
  • Dean’s Roundtable with Barry Wright
  • State of the Clubs
  • Networking Reception