Champions for Change

 May 27, 2026 | 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM | Oakville Conference Centre 

Champions for Change is a leadership event that brings together professionals from across the financial services sector for an inspiring and purpose-driven experience. Convened by the Founders Circle, this annual luncheon features distinguished speakers and creates space for meaningful dialogue, connection, and action. More than a networking event, it’s an opportunity for industry leaders to align their influence and philanthropy to strengthen our community and help build a more resilient, inclusive Golden Horseshoe.

Tickets & Tables 

$250 – Individual Ticket
$1,750 – Table of 8
$1,850 – Table of 8, with Wine

*tickets available until May 15, 2026 at 11:59 P.M*

Sébastien Sasseville

 

Sébastien Sasseville helps leaders and organizations to build high-performing teams, to lead with purpose, to remain engaged and to thrive in fast-changing environments to win the long game.

One of the most accomplished endurance athletes in the world, his extraordinary accomplishments — which include summiting Mount Everest, the mythical Sahara race, running across Canada, and completing the toughest ultra-cycling event on the planet — are made even more impressive by the fact that he lives with Type 1 Diabetes.

Sébastien spent the first ten years of his career in Fortune 500 companies. Today, he masterfully transforms the lessons learned on his mind-blowing adventures into concrete, actionable and relatable business insights.

Transformed by his achievements and already a veteran speaker with over 1000 motivational keynotes delivered in North America, Europe and Asia, including a TEDx talk, Sébastien speaks on leadership, change and teamwork. His clients Include RBC, L’Oréal, Hewitt, Airbus, Walmart, Amazon and hundreds of leading brands and organizations.