Black Vantage Point × Calgary Black Chambers

Thursday, September 10 · 5:00–8:00 PM

Building the
Bridge.

An evening of panel discussion, career insight from accomplished industry leaders, and open networking — bringing together Black students, recent graduates and professionals across finance and other lucrative industries in Calgary.

Date & time

Thursday, September 10

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Venue

Calgary Petroleum Club

Devonian Room / McMurray Room

Presented by

Black Vantage Point

In partnership with the Calgary Black Chambers

What to expect

Three parts, one evening.

Built to move from insight to conversation to a real connection you can follow up on.

Panel discussion

Accomplished leaders across finance and other lucrative industries speaking candidly about how they got there.

Career insights

Practical guidance on positioning, interviewing and building a career with intention in competitive industries.

Open networking

Time and room to meet the speakers and each other, with no set script.

Speakers

Who's in the room

Leaders across finance, law, technology, mining and economics, alongside two guests still early in their careers.

Jon Cornish

Portfolio Manager, RBC Dominion Securities Chancellor, University of Calgary CFL Hall of Fame Inductee

Kasmet Niyongabo

General Manager – Mining, FP Mining Technologies

Winta Asefaw

Partner, Corporate and M&A Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP

James Eneh

Senior Software Engineer MBA Candidate

Kamarie Dawkins

Finance Student, University of Calgary Strategy and Execution Intern, EY-Parthenon

Oriane Kacoutie

Economic Researcher / Economist Alberta Central

Who should attend

This room is for people moving forward — and people helping others move forward.

Black students exploring finance and other high-opportunity career paths.

Recent graduates navigating the transition into competitive industries.

Professionals across finance and other lucrative industries looking to grow their network.

Anyone in Calgary's business community who wants to support access and mentorship.

Reserve your seat

Seats are limited.

To reserve your spot at Building the Bridge, email us and we'll confirm your place.