About this event

In the fast-paced world of startups, founders and senior leaders are constantly pulled into urgent decisions, back-to-back conversations, and never-ending to-do lists. Scaling a business demands relentless focus, resilience, and adaptability, but it also comes with a heavy mental toll. Behind the drive for growth, burnout, distraction, and stress often emerge as the hidden costs of success in high-demand environments.

This edition of OFFSITE will feature a mix of sessions throughout the day, including founder panels, fireside chats, and an interactive workshop, all designed to help you recharge, refocus, and elevate your leadership performance for high-pressure environments.

Why Attend?

• Connect with other founders, leaders, and innovators in a retreat-style setting
• Gain practical, science-backed tools from CEOs and industry experts
• Take part in panels, fireside chats, and interactive discussions

What’s Included

• Opportunities to connect with fellow founders and local leaders
• Breakfast, lunch, and refreshments throughout the day
• A full day of programming at Soma Cidery & Alpaca Farm in East Kelowna
• Wellness feature: The Recovery Spa team will introduce the BioCharger, an innovative energy technology designed to restore focus and balance.

Featured Speakers & Sessions

• Panel & Workshop with Jamie Wood, CEO of Autonomic: An internationally recognized brain performance expert, Jamie will lead the workshop How to Rewire Your Brain for High Performance in a High-Demand World. Drawing from neuroscience and her own journey from burnout to biotech entrepreneur, Jamie will share actionable strategies to boost resilience, decision-making, and focus.
• Fireside Chat with Martine Boucher, hosted by Debbie DaSilva: In a fireside chat, Martine will share insights into leadership resilience and scaling businesses in challenging environments.
• Guardrails for Growth with McCarthy Tétrault: A practical, founder-focused session designed to help leaders navigate key decisions and challenges.