
#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.
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.
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.





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.

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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