#1 Leadership Conference in NB

"The Leaders Who Will Define the Next Decade Know One Thing:

AI Is Not the Threat. Being Unprepared Is."

May 8, 2026 | 9am to 4:30pm

Arts & Culture center, 331 Acadie Ave, Dieppe, NB

At Empower Atlantic 2026, we're bridging the gap.

This year's conference explores what becomes possible when AI and human leadership work together, not one replacing the other, but each amplifying what the other does best.

Because the leaders who will thrive in the next decade aren't the ones who fear AI or blindly follow it. They're the ones who know how to bring their full humanity into the space that AI creates.

Through expert panels, dynamic keynotes, and hands-on connection, you'll walk away enlightened, better connected, and equipped with practical tools you can use in business and in life, on both sides of the bridge.

The future of leadership isn't artificial. It's authentically human, powerfully informed.

Meet our Speakers

Meet our Speakers

Keynote speaker : Hon. Danièle Henkel

A visionary entrepreneur, author, and Canadian Senator recognized for her human-centered approach to leadership and impact entrepreneurship. A respected voice in values-based governance, diversity, and empathetic leadership, she inspires leaders to create meaningful impact while balancing performance, purpose, and humanity.

Notre conférencière principale invitée :

Hon. Danièle Henkel

Une entrepreneure visionnaire, auteure et sénatrice canadienne, reconnue pour son approche humaine du leadership et de l’entrepreneuriat à impact. Voix respectée en matière de gouvernance fondée sur les valeurs, de diversité et de leadership empathique, elle inspire les leaders à créer un impact durable en conciliant performance, sens et humanité.

TANYA DOUCET
Founder and CEO
TD Leadership Co.
The Missing Link
Bridging the Gap : Human Leadership & AI
SEBASTIEN DOIRON
EMCEE - Artist - Leader
NATACHA DUGAS
Founder
Wevrr.io
The AI-Augmented Leader
Scale Intelligence, Not just Systems, Without losing what makes you Human.
MARTINA BERNHOFER
Founder
Level Up Teambuilding
Networking Lab
Transforming networking into a high-energy meaningful experience

Leadership isn't only about what we build, it's about who we lift up

This year, Empower Atlantic is collecting items and/or funds in support of the Pregnancy & Wellness Centre of Moncton, an organization doing quiet, powerful work for women and families in our community.

We invite you to bring a donation and help us make a difference together.

Who needs to be in the room

Entrepreneurs

Executives

Business professionals

aspiring leaders

COACHES

mid-Level managers

The room will be filled with decision-makers,

disruptors, leaders and business professionals.

NEW THIS YEAR

Panel of Experts

Line up of Community Leaders

discussing the most talked about subject :

AI and Human Leadership.

Networking Lab

A curated leadership

connection experience

Cocktail Reception

Time for Connection and

a special book signing

with Hon. Danièle Henkel

Hear From Our Participants

Bring Your Table. Build Your Culture.

Corporate tables are available for organizations that want to invest in their leadership teams together.
Seats are limited and reserved for teams ready to lead with intention.
Inquire about Corporate Tables → click on the link below

2026 SPONSORS & PART

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Leadership is stronger together.
We’ve created a Sponsorship Package outlining meaningful partnership opportunities designed to:
- Maximize your brand visibility
- Align your organization with a movement centered on authentic, people-first leadership
- Create lasting impact in organizations and communities

MEET THE FOUNDER

Twenty years in corporate. And one truth that never changes: people don't leave organizations, they leave cultures.

AI is reshaping everything, one thing is certain, it cannot replace a leader who knows who they are.

I created this space and chose this theme this year for the leaders willing to do both: embrace what's new and deepen what's human.

Seating is intentionally limited. We keep this room at a size where conversations are real, connections are meaningful, and every seat matters.

Join us.

I look forward to sharing this space with you.

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