About this Event
BBE Voices and Ventures 2026 is a signature event bringing together entrepreneurs, professionals, creatives, and community leaders for a powerful day of connection, learning, and cultural celebration.
This immersive experience blends business education, wellness, storytelling, and live cultural performances, creating space for meaningful conversations and economic empowerment.
What to Expect:
• Vendor Exhibition and Pop Up Market
• Live Music and Cultural Performances
• Cultural Indigenous Knowledge Sharing
• Interactive Drumming and Folk Storytelling Workshops
• Wellness Session on Health Equity, Mental Health, and Wellbeing
• Financial Literacy Session for Business Owners and Immigrants in Canada
• Roundtable Conversation with Q and A on Workplace Discrimination and Hate Incidents
• Storytelling Circle on Resilience and Navigating Systemic Racism
• Access to Business Resources and Community Support
• Networking with Entrepreneurs, Professionals, and Community Leaders
• Enjoy a 50% discounted tour of the beautiful Alberta Aviation Museum, available to both vendors and attendees.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM BBE VOICES AND VENTURES 2025
Agenda
🕑: 07:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Vendor Setup
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Coffee Ceremony by Awelbuna
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:05 PM
Land Acknowledgment
Host: MC MIDEY
Info: By Event EMCEES
Acknowledging the traditional lands of Indigenous Peoples and recognizing their contributions to the community.
🕑: 12:10 PM - 12:20 PM
Opening Remarks
Info: Dignitary kickoff speech highlighting the significance of the event and its value to the community.
🕑: 12:20 PM - 12:30 PM
Cultural Knowledge Session
Info: Presentation by Indigenous Knowledge Keeper on cultural heritage and traditions.
🕑: 12:30 PM - 12:45 PM
Drumming Session (INDIGENOUS DRUMMERS)
Info: A live drumming performance celebrating Indigenous culture and unity.
🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:30 PM
Health and Wellness Roundtable Conversation
Host: Powered by: Gateway Holistic and Compassionate Medical
Info: Roundtable conversation and wellness session focused on health equity, mental health, autism, disability and wellbeing, to empower participants and promote resilience
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Fireside chat on discussion workplace ethics
Host: Led By: Sophia Adio, Founder of The Visible Foundation
🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Networking and Continued Exhibition
Host: Sencelosia Band
Info: With soft cultural melodies live band performance
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:15 PM
Storytelling Circle
Host: Led By: Timiro
Info: Featuring a resilience story on navigating systemic racism
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Financial Literacy and Wealth for Business Session
Host: Led By: Ajiri Alibo, Author, Financial Strategist. Speak
Info: The Missing Key to Wealth for Business Owners & Immigrants in Canada
Led By: Ajiri Alibo, Author, Financial Strategist. A focused session on the importance of financial literacy for both business owners and individuals. Topics include effective bookkeeping, insurance essentials, and strategies for accessing capital.
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Cultural Drums Workshops
Host: Powered By: THE WAJO DRUMMERS
Info: Interactive cultural workshops featuring drumming and folk storytelling
🕑: 04:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Continued Exhibition & Networking
Info: Attendees can further explore vendor booths, connect with exhibitors, and support local businesses.
🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Instrumental Session By Septimus
Host: Septimus
Info: A dynamic reggae, calypso and jazz session
🕑: 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Continued Exhibition & Networking
Info: Attendees continue to explore vendor booths, connect with exhibitors, and support local businesses.
🕑: 08:00 PM - 08:15 PM
Final Remarks
Host: IBK
Info: IBK will share a thank-you message to our sponsors, exciting news about BBE upcoming projects.
🕑: 09:00 PM
EVENT CLOSES
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Alberta Aviation Museum, 11410 Kingsway Northwest, Edmonton, Canada
CAD 0.00 to CAD 1066.34
