{"id":3478,"date":"2026-03-16T10:25:16","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T14:25:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/kanata\/?post_type=cu_event&#038;p=3478"},"modified":"2026-03-16T11:44:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T15:44:53","slug":"cukanata-executive-talks","status":"publish","type":"cu_event","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/kanata\/event\/cukanata-executive-talks\/","title":{"rendered":"CU@Kanata Executive Talks"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"mb-6 cu-pageheader cu-component-updated md:mb-12\">\n    <h1 class=\"cu-prose-first-last font-semibold !mt-2 mb-4 md:mb-6 text-3xl md:text-4xl lg:text-5xl lg:leading-[3.5rem] relative after:absolute after:h-px after:bottom-0 pb-5 after:w-10 after:bg-cu-red after:left-px\">\n        \n    <\/h1>\n    \n        <\/header>\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    <div class=\"cu-buttongroup cu-component-updated flex flex-wrap md:flex-1 gap-3 md:gap-5 justify-start\">\n                                                                        <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<p>Hosted at CU@Kanata, <strong>Executive Talks<\/strong> is a signature event series that brings together students and industry leaders to share insights on leadership, career development, and industry trends. The event provides a platform for meaningful dialogue, learning, and networking between students and professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr \/>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us for the upcoming <strong>Executive Talks<\/strong>, a special event hosted by <strong>CU@Kanata<\/strong> that connects Carleton students with experienced leaders from leading organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This session will feature speakers from <strong>RBC, Bell Media, and Meerkat Marketing<\/strong>, who will share insights from their professional journeys, discuss industry trends, and offer practical advice for students preparing to enter the job market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through this event, students will have the opportunity to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Learn about current and emerging trends in business, media, and marketing<br>\u2022 Hear real career stories and advice from industry leaders<br>\u2022 Understand what employers look for when hiring students and recent graduates<br>\u2022 Gain insights into how companies operate and what skills are most valued in today\u2019s job market<br>\u2022 Expand their professional network by meeting industry professionals and fellow students<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event will also include <strong>interactive discussion and networking time<\/strong>, allowing students to connect directly with speakers and peers who share similar academic and career interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Free pizza and drinks will be provided<\/strong>, and <strong>free parking is available at the venue.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you are exploring career options, preparing for internships, or looking to expand your professional network, <strong>Executive Talks offers a valuable opportunity to learn, connect, and grow.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px\">\n<h2 id=\"speakers\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Speakers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/kanata\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/146\/2026\/03\/5.png\" alt=\"Speaker image\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/kanata\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/146\/2026\/03\/4.png\" alt=\"Speaker image\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/kanata\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/146\/2026\/03\/3.png\" alt=\"Speaker image\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"agenda\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Agenda<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u200b\u200b<strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">5:00 \u2013 5:15 pm:<\/strong> Arrival and check in<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u200b\u200b<strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">5:15 \u2013 6:00 pm:<\/strong> Welcome Remarks &amp; Presentation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u200b\u200b<strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">6:00 \u2013 6:20 pm:<\/strong> Open Q&amp;A<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">\u200b\u200b6:20 \u2013 7:00 pm:<\/strong> Free networking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"who-should-attend\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Should Attend?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This event is open to <strong>Carleton students from a variety of academic backgrounds<\/strong>, particularly those studying:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 <strong>Business<\/strong> (including Marketing, Finance, Statistics, and related programs)<br>\u2022 <strong>Media and Communications<\/strong> (such as Media Production &amp; Design, Journalism, and Communication Studies)<br>\u2022 <strong>Social Sciences and Arts<\/strong> and other related disciplines<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students at <strong>all academic levels are welcome<\/strong>, including <strong>undergraduate, master\u2019s, and PhD students<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you are exploring career options, preparing for internships, or looking to build professional connections, <strong>Executive Talks provides a valuable opportunity to learn from industry leaders and connect with fellow students who share similar interests.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Please note that seating is limited. 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