CQCC X TELUS Supplier Diversity Day
September 11 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Join us for a dynamic morning of candid conversation, shared learning, and practical connection-building at the CQCC x TELUS Supplier Diversity Day. This event brings together corporate leaders and diverse suppliers, thoughtfully matched by sector, goals, and logistics, to foster meaningful engagement and unlock new procurement opportunities. Together, we will explore how to strengthen pathways for diverse suppliers within corporate supply chains while building relationships that drive inclusive economic growth.
Location: 25 York Street, Toronto, ON – Flex Space | Floor 3
This event is exclusively for CQCC Certified Suppliers.
Agenda
10:20 – 11:00 – Registration Starts
11:00 – 11:10 – Entrance & Networking
11:10 – 11:20 – Opening Remarks by TELUS
Our Team
Currently a Procurement Director at TELUS, leading a team of 28 supporting the following categories: M&A, Marketing, Procurement Service Desk, Finance Services, HR and Travel.
11:20 – 12:05 – Interactive Panel and Table Dialogue
Beyond Access: What it takes to build lasting supplier-corporate partnerships (moving from introductions to sustained, contract-based relationships). This panel will emphasize what corporations look for in long-term supplier partners, common disconnects between suppliers and procurement teams, how to build trust and move from first meeting to first contract. This session will also explore how to keep relationships even if no opportunities for contracts are available at the time. Suppliers present in the panel will share their experience, success stories, and lessons learned.
Panelists
Our Team
Tony Colley is the Founder & CEO of B12Give, a FoodTech company transforming surplus food recovery through technology, logistics, and circular economy innovation. His mission is to help food businesses eliminate surplus food waste while creating measurable environmental and social impact.
12:05 – 12:15 – Transition Break
Short break to allow for movement and preparation for the lunch session.
12:15 – 13:15 – Lunch
12:45 – 13:05 – Keynote Session
13:15 – 14:35 – Matchmaking Sessions
Extended matchmaking sessions form the core of the afternoon. Participants take part in structured rounds of pre-matched meetings, including one-to-one and small group discussions. Rotations occur at set intervals (25 mins) to maximize the number of meaningful connections.
14:35 – 14:45 – Closing Remarks
Closing reflections from CQCC and TELUS, including key takeaways, next steps, and upcoming opportunities for continued engagement within the supplier diversity programme.
14:45 – 15:00 – Open Networking and Follow-Ups
Participants reconnect with key contacts, exchange information, and identify the next steps for potential partnerships and collaboration.