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JCI Ottawa Junior Chamber International Ottawa

Enjoy the full program with access to all main activities.

JCI Member / JCI Senator / JCI Alumni

LXCL:Students from Carleton, Algonquin and any other colleges can register using this link.

Students

LXCL:Priority entry, reserved seating

Entrepreneur / Professional

Most professional opportunities begin with a single conversation. Networking as a PRO: Conversations That Open Doors is a structured professional-development evening designed to help students, entrepreneurs, and emerging professionals build confidence, start better conversations, and create meaningful professional connections. This is more than a traditional networking mixer. The evening combines practical insights from experienced professionals with a panel discussion and intentional networking, giving participants both the ideas and the opportunity to put them into practice. You&rsquo;ll hear from four professionals across three speaker sessions, including a dedicated Youth Ottawa segment featuring Jesse Card and Adam B. Halawa, who will each share their perspective in focused 10-minute talks. The evening will also feature insights from Michael Martin and Petra Michael, bringing different experiences and viewpoints into the conversation. The program includes:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">3 speaker sessions with real perspectives from entrepreneurs and professionals</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Panel discussion focused on practical experiences, lessons, and insights</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Intentional networking with students, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and professionals</li></ul>Who should attend?University students, young entrepreneurs, startup founders, emerging professionals, and anyone who wants to become more confident and intentional about building professional relationships. Event DetailsDate: Wednesday, September 30, 2026 Time: 5:30 PM &ndash; 8:30 PM Location: TIMS &ndash; Nicol Building, Carleton University Room: NI 3030 Presented by JCI Ottawa in collaboration with TIMS, Carleton University.Come ready to listen, participate, and connect. You may arrive with a few introductions to make, but the goal is to leave with new relationships, practical networking strategies, and a better understanding of how one conversation can open the next door.

Most professional opportunities begin with a single conversation. Networking as a PRO: Conversations That Open Doors is a structured professional-development evening designed to help students, entrepreneurs, and emerging professionals build confidence, start better conversations, and create meaningful professional connections. This is more than a traditional networking mixer. The evening combines practical insights from experienced professionals with a panel discussion and intentional networking, giving participants both the ideas and the opportunity to put them into practice. You’ll hear from four professionals across three speaker sessions, including a dedicated Youth Ottawa segment featuring Jesse Card and Adam B. Halawa, who will each share their perspective in focused 10-minute talks. The evening will also feature insights from Michael Martin and Petra Michael, bringing different experiences and viewpoints into the conversation. The program includes:<ul><li>3 speaker sessions with real perspectives from entrepreneurs and professionals</li><li>Panel discussion focused on practical experiences, lessons, and insights</li><li>Intentional networking with students, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and professionals</li></ul>Who should attend?University students, young entrepreneurs, startup founders, emerging professionals, and anyone who wants to become more confident and intentional about building professional relationships. Event DetailsDate: Wednesday, September 30, 2026 Time: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM Location: TIMS – Nicol Building, Carleton University Room: NI 3030 Presented by JCI Ottawa in collaboration with TIMS, Carleton University.Come ready to listen, participate, and connect. You may arrive with a few introductions to make, but the goal is to leave with new relationships, practical networking strategies, and a better understanding of how one conversation can open the next door.

JCI Ottawa Junior Chamber International Ottawa

Networking as a Pro - Conversations That Open Doors

Nicol Building

JCI Member / JCI Senator / JCI Alumni

Free

Students

Free

Entrepreneur / Professional

$15