JOIN US IN CALGARY | AUGUST 16, 2025

4^TH ANNUAL FCNC LEADERSHIP CONVENTION & NATIONAL GALA

FILIPINO-CANADIAN LEADERS, ADVOCATES & CHANGEMAKERS

Celebrate Heritage. Tackle Key Issues. Shape the Future Together

Convention & Gala Package:

Early Registration Fee: $130 (Available until June 30th)

Regular Registration Fee: $150 (From July 1st to August 16th)

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Event Schedule

Convention

Plenary Session 1: Empowering Filipino Canadians: Leading with Vision, Building with Purpose
Plenary Session 2: Together We Thrive: Championing Filipino Leadership in Canada
Plenary Session 3: Trailblazing the Future: Empowering Communities, Driving Change
Plenary Session 4: Catalysts for Change: Building Leadership Capacities and Strategic Alliances

Gala

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For Sponsorship And Registration:

Sponsorship Packages

Please Contact:

Jerry Caingcoy

Convention Chair

FCNC Director / Calgary AB

AB / (403) 400 2537
tfccfounder@gmail.com

Virginia Sumalinog

Convention Vice Chair

FCNC Director / Edmonton AB

AB / (403) 721 0023
vnsumalinog@yahoo.ca

Event Schedule

With a focus on leadership, collaboration, innovation, and partnership, this year's event will explore on four impactful topics:

Plenary Session 1: Empowering Filipino Canadians: Leading with Vision, Building with Purpose

Emphasizes visionary leadership and purposeful action to build a brighter future for Filipino-Canadians, fostering community growth and development

Takeaways:

Vision-Driven Leadership: Effective leaders have a clear and compelling vision that inspires community engagement and drives collective progress.
Purposeful Action: Success is achieved through intentional strategies that address the specific needs of Filipino Canadians.
Mentorship Matters: Building a culture of mentorship is essential in nurturing emerging leaders and creating a sustainable leadership pipeline.

Plenary Session 2: Together We Thrive: Championing Filipino Leadership in Canada

Highlights the power of unity, collaboration, and collective achievements in building thriving communities across Canada.

Takeaways:

Power of Collaboration: Inclusive and collective leadership fosters stronger, more resilient communities.
Networking for Growth: Establishing connections among leaders from various regions amplifies opportunities for knowledge sharing and resource pooling.
Community Engagement: Filipino-Canadian leaders thrive when they actively engage and empower their communities to co-create solutions.

Breakout Session 1:

Objective: To explore how Filipino leaders can adopt a visionary approach while taking purposeful actions to drive community development and personal leadership growth.

Discussion Points:

Defining visionary leadership in the Filipino-Canadian context
Strategies for setting purposeful goals aligned with community needs
Building mentorship programs to inspire emerging leaders
Sharing success stories of Filipino Canadians leading with impact

Vision Mapping:

Participants will create a strategic vision board for leadership initiatives in their communities.

Plenary Session 3: Trailblazing the Future: Empowering Communities, Driving Change

Objective: Focuses on innovation, progress, and transformative leadership as Filipino Canadians drive positive change and forge new pathways for future generations.

Takeaways:

Innovation as a Catalyst: Embracing emerging trends and technological advancements fosters transformative leadership and community solutions.
Youth Empowerment: The next generation plays a critical role in shaping the future of Filipino leadership in Canada.
Resilience Amid Challenges: Leaders must adapt and remain innovative to navigate complex community and societal challenges.

Plenary Session 4: Catalysts for Change: Building Leadership Capacities and Strategic Alliances

Objective: Centers on equipping Filipino leaders with tools to drive impactful change while fostering partnerships and forming alliances with like-minded organizations.

Takeaways:

Strategic Partnerships: Collaborations with non-profits and advocacy groups enhance leadership impact and community reach.
Capacity Building: Continuous learning and development strengthen leadership capabilities and foster adaptive leaders.
Shared Resources and Goals: Working together with aligned objectives maximizes community benefits and organizational success

Each topic reflects our ongoing commitment to advocating for the Filipino diaspora across Canada while fostering leadership capacities among Filipino Canadians, promoting collaboration and meaningful contributions to society.

Breakout Session 2

Objective: To highlight the importance of collaboration and community-driven initiatives in fostering leadership and unity among Filipino Canadians.

Discussion Points:

Identifying collaborative leadership models that work within diverse communities
Creating inclusive spaces for collective decision-making
Networking strategies to connect leaders across regions
Showcasing successful community projects born out of collaboration

Activity:

Collaborative Roundtable: Teams brainstorm and pitch actionable community projects.

JOIN US IN CALGARY | AUGUST 16, 2025

4^TH ANNUAL FCNC LEADERSHIP CONVENTION & NATIONAL GALA

Convention & Gala Package:

Event Schedule

Convention

Gala

For Sponsorship And Registration:

Sponsorship Packages

Please Contact:

Jerry Caingcoy

Virginia Sumalinog

Ready to Be Part of Something Greater?

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JOIN US IN CALGARY | AUGUST 16, 2025

4TH ANNUAL FCNC LEADERSHIP CONVENTION & NATIONAL GALA

Convention & Gala Package:

Event Schedule

Convention

Gala

For Sponsorship And Registration:

Sponsorship Packages

GOLD SPONSOR – $5,000

SILVER SPONSOR – $3,000

BRONZE SPONSOR – $2,000

Please Contact:

Jerry Caingcoy

Virginia Sumalinog

Ready to Be Part of Something Greater?

Quick Link

Connect With Us

Registration fee via e-transfer to:

Event Schedule

Plenary Session 1: Empowering Filipino Canadians: Leading with Vision, Building with Purpose

Takeaways:

Plenary Session 2: Together We Thrive: Championing Filipino Leadership in Canada

Takeaways:

Breakout Session 1:

Discussion Points:

Vision Mapping:

Plenary Session 3: Trailblazing the Future: Empowering Communities, Driving Change

Takeaways:

Plenary Session 4: Catalysts for Change: Building Leadership Capacities and Strategic Alliances

Takeaways:

Breakout Session 2

Discussion Points:

Activity:

4^TH ANNUAL FCNC LEADERSHIP CONVENTION & NATIONAL GALA