Conference Schedule

February 11–13, 2026

Schedule subject to revisions

At a Glance

Wednesday: The Magic of Confidence - Building personal confidence (9:15 am – 4:00 pm) + Evening Gala
Thursday: Building Healthier Teams - Workplace wellness and leadership (9:30 am – 4:00 pm) + Masquerade Ball
Friday: Creating Safer Communities - Community involvement techniques (9:30 am – 1:00 pm)

Daily lunch provided. Evening galas included with registration.

Day 1: Wednesday, February 11

Theme: The Magic of Confidence

Time	Session
9:15 am – 10:30 am	Welcome & Panel 1: The Magic of Confidence Dave Jones shares his 31-year journey discussing confidence. Panelists explore how confidence impacts mental health, addiction, education, and parenting.
10:45 am – 12:15 pm	Table Talk Guided reflection on the keynote with optional open-mic discussion
12:15 pm – 1:15 pm	Lunch (provided)
1:15 pm – 2:15 pm	Panel 2: Creative Solutions for Making Confidence Safer How creativity and innovation translate to success and preparing to talk about confidence with family
2:30 pm – 4:00 pm	Responses & Open Discussion Panelists lead discussion for solutions and recommendations

Day 2: Thursday, February 12

Theme: Building Healthier Teams

Time	Session
9:30 am – 10:30 am	Panel 3: Responding to Confidence Coping with confusing responses to confidence and the impact of phrases like "just kidding"
10:45 am – 12:15 pm	Solutions & Table Talk Collaborating on community needs through literacy and "Rez vs. World" responses
12:15 pm – 1:15 pm	Lunch (provided)
1:15 pm – 2:15 pm	Panel 4: Leading Your Team to More Confidence! Translating confidence into the workplace with creative tips for uplifting teams
2:30 pm – 4:00 pm	Responses & Open Discussion "Shine vs. outshine" thinking in the workplace

Day 3: Friday, February 13

Theme: Creating Safer Communities

Time	Session
9:30 am – 10:30 am	Panel 5: Making Community Safer for Confidence Techniques for inviting communities to make life safer for everyone
10:45 am – 11:45 am	Final Solutions & Table Talk Reflecting on key themes and how to carry lessons forward
11:45 am – 12:15 pm	Closing Session Gratitude and shared reflection
12:15 pm – 1:00 pm	Final Lunch & Farewell (provided)

Special Evening Events

Two exclusive celebrations included with your registration:

Wednesday Evening: Esteemed Extravaganza

8:00 pm – 10:00 pm at The Machine Shop at Mill Square
83 Huron Street, Sault Ste. Marie

Red carpet celebration showcasing confidence. Appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages provided. Doors open 7:30 pm.

Dress: Red carpet fashionable

Thursday Evening: "THE REVEAL!" Masquerade Ball

8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Turtle Concepts reveals an international confidence campaign including posters, a coffee book, and teacher resource kit. An unforgettable evening of celebration.

Theme: Masquerade