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

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.

Trudy Schroeder

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
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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

If you have any questions/issues, do not hesitate to reach us at admin@mbartsnet.ca or call Toll Free: 1.866.919.2787. 

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