Eligibility: Participants must be enrolled as University of Windsor students in Winter 2026.
A free, full-day event for current UWindsor students to build practical leadership skills, connect with student leaders, and leave with tools you can use in classes, campus roles, and work.
Registration
The conference is sold out! Please consider joining us at our conference next year.What to expect
- Commuter-friendly: clear start/end times with planned breaks.
- Residence-friendly: meet peers and student leaders across campus.
- Workshops, a student leader panel, and an interactive simulation.
- Certificate: provided for students who attend the full program.
- Attire: business casual (presenters: dress to impress).
- Ask your faculty about LEAD Medallion opportunities connected to the conference.
Highlight Video (2025)
Schedule at a Glance
January 10, 2026
Location: Ed Lumley Centre for Engineering and Innovation
- 9:30 am — Check-in + photo booth + pre-game activity (main entrance of the Ed Lumley Centre for Engineering and Innovation)
- 10:00 am — Opening Kahoot Session (1100 Ed Lumley Centre for Engineering and Innovation)
- 10:35 am — Meet UWindsor Project (1-minute intro pitch activity) (1100 Ed Lumley Centre for Engineering and Innovation)
- 11:05 am — Concurrent Sessions
- Social Media for Student Groups, Shelby Johnston (1100 Ed Lumley Centre for Engineering and Innovation) OR
- Managing Conflict, Dr. Tim Brunet and Matthew Najem (1102 Ed Lumley Centre for Engineering and Innovation)
- 11:40 am — Student Leader Panel (1100 Ed Lumley Centre for Engineering and Innovation)
- 12:20 pm — Poster session + brunch (Rodzik Hall)
- 1:20 pm — Five-Minute Leadership & Innovation Presentations (1100 Ed Lumley Centre for Engineering and Innovation)
- 3:00 pm — Harvard Business Patient Zero Simulation (UWindsor Chapter of the Golden Key International Honour Society) (1100 Ed Lumley Centre for Engineering and Innovation)
- 4:00 pm — Awards + voting + door prizes (1100 Ed Lumley Centre for Engineering and Innovation)
Details
Student Leader Panel (11:40 am)
(1100 Ed Lumley Centre for Engineering and Innovation)
- Adam Bakos — President of the Science Society
- Husam Morra — UWSA President
- Makennah Murphy — Odette Commerce Society President
- Nicole Vanier — President of the Outstanding Scholars Student Council
- Victorieuse Sambao — UWSA SREO Coordinator; VP, Outstanding Scholars Student Council; President — Chapitre Jeunesse du Club Richelieu à l'Université de Windsor
Brunch and Poster session (12:20 pm)
- Sohila Sidhu — Individual, Organizational, and Societal Perspectives on Leadership
- Katherine Keller — What is Leadership?
- Lola Tash — Authentic Leadership
- Matthew Tracey — Leadership: Inclusion, Innovation and Integrity
- Parth Bhati — Leadership Ethics
- Ava Racine — Engineered Living Therapeutics
- Jaxon Ferasol — Integrated Sensing and Communication Technology
Five-minute presentations (1:20 pm)
(1100 Ed Lumley Centre for Engineering and Innovation)
Six short presentations connecting leadership theory & practice with emerging technologies (selected by the World Economic Forum). Hosted by 2025 award winners Frank Dong and Simona Brezeanu.
- Caroline Howitt — Situational Leadership
- Emma Wheatley — Collaborative Sensing
- Joelle Jawdat — Servant Leadership
- Linda Huang — Skill-Based Approach to Leadership
- Sienna Pepper — Introduction to Exploring Leadership
- Sughra Ashori — Leadership Traits, Styles, and Competencies
Simulation (3:00 pm)
(1100 Ed Lumley Centre for Engineering and Innovation)
Harvard Business Patient Zero Simulation (watch the trailer). Golden Key International Honour Society UWindsor Chapter leads this event. Awards will be given to high-achieving groups.
FAQ
Who can attend?
Current University of Windsor students enrolled in Winter 2026 are eligible to participate.
Is there a cost to attend?
No. The conference is free for eligible students.
Do I need leadership experience?
No prior leadership experience is required.
Can I attend only part of the day?
You may attend individual sessions, but the certificate requires full-day attendance.
What should I wear?
Preferred attire is business casual; presenters are encouraged to dress to impress.
Is this commuter-friendly?
How do I receive the certificate?
Students who attend the full program will receive a digital certificate of completion via email.
Can I attend part of the day?
You may attend individual sessions, but the certificate requires full-day attendance.
When does registration close?
Registration closes on January 7, 2026.