are hosting:
Leadership at the Speed of Science Summit
BMO Centre, Calgary, AB
October 1st, 2025
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Rethinking stress, complexity, and decision making in leadership today
Leadership is business-critical, but the context leaders operate in is shifting fast.
From AI and automation to economic pressures, workforce expectations, and global volatility — the pace of change is accelerating. In this environment, how leaders think, react, and relate under pressure drives safety, trust, retention and performance.
That’s why experts from Cortical Consulting & Coaching and the Hotchkiss Brain Institute have come together to create a summit that redefines what it takes to lead effectively today — by elevating leadership performance through the lens of brain science.
We’re asking a bold question:
What if the missing link in leadership isn’t a new model—but a better understanding of how we think, decide, and perform under pressure and stress?
This summit brings together world-class thinkers and practitioners to explore what science – and lived experience – can teach us about leadership today.
An Immersive, Interdisciplinary Experience
Leadership at the Speed of Science brings together voices you rarely hear in the same room: an astronaut, neuroscientists, CEOs, elite athletes and seasoned business leaders.
This leadership conference is rooted in dialogue, reflection and lived insight where neuroscience, systems thinking, and high-performance disciplines meet the real-world demands of leadership.
Speaker Highlight
Colonel Chris Hadfield
Kenneth Irving
Dr. Matthew Hill, PhD
Hotchkiss Brain Institute
Tammy Arseneau
Jay Ingram
Why attend?
The mental load of leadership is real – and rising.
This leadership event gives you the space to step back, reflect, and grow. Whether you lead a team, a company, or are navigating your own path in high-pressure world – you’ll find insight, connection and renewed clarity here.
You’ll gain:
- Deeper insight into how stress and trauma impact the brain, and how behaviour, and mental patterns affect leadership, performance, and decision-making.
- Candid perspectives from an astronaut, neuroscientists, and elite athletes who have led under pressure.
- A space to connect with peers who understand the shifting demands leadership today.
Get Your Tickets Today!
Get a fresh perspective on how leadership is evolving in a format designed for insight and connection.
Agenda Highlights
Our sessions are packed with moments that will not only catch your attention but also spark deep, meaningful insights.
Morning
- Networking Breakfast and Open
- Keynote with Colonel Chris Hadfield
- “Leadership Unscripted” – a unique experience
Afternoon
- Networking Lunch
- Exploratory Workshops on stress and the brain, performance, adaptability
- Close and Networking
Venue
Explore this transformative day at Calgary’s premier event space located at the BMO at Stampede Park.
