2026 BETA - Preparing Tomorrow's Business Leaders Today
Conference Email
Conference Location
Dalhousie University Kenneth C. Rowe Management Building 6100 University Avenue
Catered Lunch
| Details | Dalhousie Food Services |
| Cost per registrant | $35.00 |
Dietary Needs
Vegetarian, Gluten, Nut.
Keynote Speaker
| Speaker | Greg Hadley |
| Title & Organization | StFX. Entrepreneurship Professor |
See Keynote session for schedule details.
Conference Dates
October 23, 2026 8:30 AM — October 23, 2026 3:00 PM
Registration
Opens: September 17, 2026 7:00 AM
Closes: October 9, 2026 11:59 PM
Limit: 100 registrants
Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Registration (NSTU Member) | $120.00 |
| Substitute (NSTU Reserve member) | $100.00 |
| Pre-Service Teacher | $120.00 |
| Retired/Associate Member | $120.00 |
| Affiliate/Other | $120.00 |
Payment Methods: Online
Sessions and Workshops
Professional Association Executive and Volunteer Conference Day Tasks
October 23, 2026 8:00 AM — October 23, 2026 4:00 PM
This session is intended for the tasks of ONLY the planning and hosting team(s) of the Professional Association.
Youth Entrepreneurs: Who They Are, and What We Know About Them
October 23, 2026 9:15 AM — October 23, 2026 9:45 AM
Dr. Greg Hadley (Professor at StFX) will bridge the gap between secondary education and higher learning, sharing key observations on how educators can cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset before students even step foot on a university campus. Discover what university faculty are noticing in incoming cohorts, how post-secondary programs are actively training the entrepreneurs of tomorrow, and how business concepts serve as foundational life skills.
Campus Tour
October 23, 2026 10:00 AM — October 23, 2026 10:45 AM
Attendees will be led on a campus tour of Dalhousie University by a university tour guide. This will give teachers the opportunity to see how our secondary education institutions operate, and how our classroom lessons can be adapted to fit particular needs.
Dr. Mike Smit - AI and the impact on the workforce
October 23, 2026 10:00 AM — October 23, 2026 10:45 AM
In this insightful session, a Dalhousie University professor will bridge the gap between secondary education and higher learning, sharing key observations on how educators can cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset before students even step foot on a university campus. Discover what university faculty are noticing in incoming cohorts, how post-secondary programs are actively training the entrepreneurs of tomorrow, and how business concepts serve as foundational life skills.
Dalhousie Finance & Investing Professor
October 23, 2026 10:00 AM — October 23, 2026 10:45 AM
Dalhousie Marketing Professor
October 23, 2026 1:15 PM — October 23, 2026 2:00 PM
Innovation and Creativity in Business
October 23, 2026 10:00 AM — October 23, 2026 10:45 AM
Campus Tour
October 23, 2026 1:15 PM — October 23, 2026 2:00 PM
Dr. Mike Smit - AI and the impact on the workforce
October 23, 2026 1:15 PM — October 23, 2026 2:00 PM
In this insightful session, a Dalhousie University professor will bridge the gap between secondary education and higher learning, sharing key observations on how educators can cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset before students even step foot on a university campus. Discover what university faculty are noticing in incoming cohorts, how post-secondary programs are actively training the entrepreneurs of tomorrow, and how business concepts serve as foundational life skills.