About this Event
What does it take to go from a childhood dream to flying around the Moon?
Join us at Winsport on Friday, November 27 for the closing keynote of the PMI Southern Alberta Chapter’s 2026 Professional Development Conference, delivered by Colonel Jeremy Hansen, the first Canadian to fly around the Moon.
About the session
Drawing on his experience as a Canadian astronaut and mission specialist on Artemis II, Colonel Hansen shares lessons in leadership, resilience, and the mindset required to turn bold vision into reality. Expect a candid, inspiring look at what it takes to pursue an audacious goal and see it through.
Achieving Your Moonshot: Turning Audacious Dreams into Action
Whether your moonshot is launching a business, leading a team, choosing a career, or simply dreaming bigger, this talk is for you. You will leave with:
- Practical lessons in leadership from one of the highest-stakes missions imaginable.
- Insight into the resilience and mindset it takes to keep going when the goal feels out of reach.
- A clearer way to turn a bold vision into action.
- New connections, if you join the reception.
Who should come
Anyone who loves a great story, dreams big, or wants practical lessons on goals and teamwork. Students, families, entrepreneurs, professionals, and space fans are all welcome. No background in space or project management is needed.
About the speaker
Colonel Jeremy Hansen grew up on a farm in Ontario and flew aboard NASA’s Artemis II mission in April 2026, becoming the first Canadian to travel around the Moon. His crew traveled farther from Earth than any humans before them.
What is included
- All tickets: Colonel Hansen’s closing keynote.
Age policy
- The keynote is open to all ages.
- Children 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Photography and recording notice: Photos and video will be taken at this event. By attending, you consent to being photographed and recorded, and to the use of those images and recordings by PMI Southern Alberta Chapter for promotional purposes, including on its website, social media, and marketing materials. If you do not wish to be photographed, please let a member of our event team know on arrival.
Agenda
🕑: 03:30 PM
Doors open and seating
🕑: 03:45 PM
Keynote, Colonel Jeremy Hansen
🕑: 04:45 PM
Q&A, Closing Remarks
Event venue & nearby stays
Winsport Event Centre, 88 Canada Olympic Road South West, Calgary, Canada
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