As Canada and British Columbia’s job market and communities continue to evolve, adaptability and resilience are more important than ever for newcomers. Ajay Patel, President & CEO of Vancouver Community College, will share his personal immigrant journey, from arriving in Canada as a young boy from Fiji, to growing up in a tight-knit Gujarati community, to a successful career in the BC Sport sector and now leading one of B.C.’s most diverse post-secondary institutions.
Drawing from his lived experience, including being diagnosed with a hearing disability later in life, Ajay will reflect on the uncertainties, challenges, and turning points that have shaped his leadership. Join this keynote to hear how his experiences can inspire your own path forward, as a reminder that your story, like his, is one of courage, strength, and possibility.
Ajay Patel