Need support for taking the time or allocating resources to come to the 2026 summit? Adjust the email below to present the business case to your supervisor on why you should attend.

Subject: Request to Attend the 2026 Goodman Alumni Summit – Resilience in a changing world

Dear [Supervisor’s Name],

I am writing to request your approval to attend the 2026 Goodman Alumni Summit on Friday, October 23. This is a full-day professional development event at my alma mater focused on the critical theme of the building resilience in a changing world.

This year’s program brings together industry leaders, experts and alumni to explore how organizations can adapt to rapid changes in technology, workforce expectations and global business environments. Sessions will include keynote addresses and panels on topics such as:

• Keynote by Darryl White, CEO of BMO Financial Group – perspectives on resilience at the highest level of leadership.
• Executive panel – strategies from business leaders for navigating disruption and change.
• AI and automation in the workplace – how to integrate emerging technologies while keeping a human-centered approach.
• Skills for the future – developing resilience, adaptability, and cross-disciplinary thinking.

The day also includes interactive workshops and networking opportunities designed to provide actionable insights and connections that I can bring back to our team.

The summit is also an excellent value. Registration is $99 and includes all sessions, lunch, and a networking reception with business leaders and other professionals.

I believe attending will provide knowledge and tools directly relevant to our work, as well as practical strategies to prepare for the future challenges and opportunities in our field. You can find more details on the event here.

Thank you for considering my request. I’m confident this experience will be beneficial not only for my own development but also for our team’s continued success.

Best regards,
[Your Name]

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