Meet the Presenters
Showcase 2024 will feature 5 professional development sessions with over 20 presenters. The full line up will be posted in June.
This year’s presenters come from diverse sectors including the arts; travel, hotel and food industries; business sectors; and community and economic development experts. Regular conference activities like “Ask the Expert” and “Lightning Rounds” will return along with new ways of learning, connecting and networking with panelists, funders, peers, artists, educators, and specialist advisors.
These unique opportunities provide access to subject matter experts who can enhance your skills and share valuable sector insights and trends, helping to increase your connectivity internally and in your community.
Meet The Facilitators
Trudy Schroeder (She/her)
Trudy has served as the executive director of the Winnipeg Folk Festival for ten years and the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra for thirteen years. She has been involved in cultural development and arts organization leadership for more than thirty years. She holds an MBA, a BA, and an ARCT. She has been awarded the Order of Manitoba for her contribution to the cultural life of the province, a Leader of the Year award from Travel Manitoba, and a Woman of Distinction award.
Food & Beverage Manioba
Food & Beverage Manitoba is an industry-led association dedicated to promoting Manitoba’s vibrant food and beverage industry, and ensuring our members have the resources, strength and conditions they need to succeed.
Meet The Panelists
Kris Ontong
Eastern Region Immigration Partnership (ERIP)
Jenel Shaw
Arts Accessibility Network of Manitoba
Michael Juce
Manitoba Hotel Association
Al Babiuk
Business Council of Manitoba
Dr Wayne Kelly
Director, Rural Development Institute (RDI)
Gail Cullen
Brandon Friendship Centre
Wendy Peterson
Community Futures Westman
Kris Doull
Community Development Branch, Municipal Affairs, Western Region
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Sid Stevenson
Section 6 Brewing
Margot Cathcart
Rural Manitoba Economic Development (RMED)
Meet The Experts
Our Expert List will be updated in June!
Trudy Schroeder
Manitoba Arts Council
Canadian Heritage
Manitobans For the Arts
Manitoba Hotel Association
Travel Manitoba
Arts Accessibility Network of Manitoba
Brandon Friendship Centre
Eastern Region Immigration Partnership (ERIP)
Business Council of Manitoba
Rural Development Institute (RDI)
Rural Manitoba Economic Development (RMED)
Community Futures Westman
Community Development Branch, Municipal Affairs, Western Region
Questions?
Registration & Payment Support
Manitoba Arts Network
admin@mbartsnet.ca
1.866.919.2787
Are you new to Showcase and unsure of what to expect? Wondering, “What’s in it for me?”
Jane Ireland
2024 Showcase Ambassador
manitobashowcase@gmail.com
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