Connecting Regional Executives

Connecting Regional Executives

At APEX, we recognize that in-person engagement is crucial for building networks, sparking conversations, and sharing meaningful experiences. In addition to launching our online offerings, we are excited to share our Fall 2025 Connecting Regional Executive events, in collaboration with Regional Federal Councils and local executive networks.  

A highlight from this year’s events will be region-specific presentations on the 2024 Executive Work and Health Study (EWHS) findings. Executive Socials will also be offered as part of our Executive Experience Exchange program—an event-based initiative designed to connect executives with a trusted, inclusive network of their peers.  

Each event will create opportunities for peer-to-peer exchanges and provide a direct line to APEX. To provide feedback or discuss our regional offerings, please contact Gillian Campbell, APEX’s Engagement Executive, at gcampbell@apex.gc.ca.  

Event Details

Location: In-person only, all participants will receive a detailed confirmation email upon registration

Cost: This is a free event

Audience: All federal public service executives are welcome to register

Language: Bilingual

Prairies Regional Engagement Session

Beginning with a networking lunch (12:00 to 13:00 ET), this session highlights Prairies region-specific findings from the 2024 Executive Work and Health Study (EWHS). Agenda to follow.

Date & Time: October 21, 2025, from 12:00 to 16:15 MT

Location:  The WorkUp, 10055 – 106 Street NW, 10th floor, Edmonton AB

Prairies Regional Executive Social

 Join regional peers, the Prairie Federal Council and members of the APEX team for an informal gathering.  

Date & Time: October 21, 2025, from 16:30 to 18:00 MT

Location: PlayWright at the Citadel Theater, 10177 99 Street NW, Edmonton AB

EX Experience Chat : Executive Welcome Session 

The objective of these sessions is above all for newly appointed executives to network with their peers. Participants will learn more about APEX, their professional association, and the various programs and services it has to offer. They will engage in an intimate conversation with a seasoned executive on what it means to take on the role of executive in the Public Service of Canada, and will have the opportunity to share their views on preoccupations, skill sets, and support and tools they feel will help them as they take on their new leadership challenge.

This session is open to executives who are new in the last 3 years to an executive role and can include those in acting positions. Session is limited to 25 participants

Date & Time: October 1, 2025 from 10:30 to 12:00 PT

Location:  Simon Fraser University, 580 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC

Room: Morris J. Wosk Centre (WCC) Room 470 – Hamber Foundation Boardroom

Pacific Regional Executive Social

Cohosted by APEX and BC Federal Council as well as other regional networks including the National Managers Community and the Youth Professional network – join colleagues for a networking social event.

Date & Time: October 1, 2025 from 16:30 to 18:00 PT

Location:  Steamworks Blew Pub (Gastown), 375 Water Street, Vancouver

APEX Regional Engagement Session – BC Region

Beginning with a networking breakfast 8:30am, this session will offer federal public service executives in the BC region the opportunity to hear from APEX about the fundings from the 20024 Executive Work and Health Study (EWHS)  including Pacific region-specific findings and to engage in discussion about issues of importance to BC Executives.

Date & Time: October 2, 2025 from 8:30 to 12:00 PT

Location:  Simon Fraser University, 500 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC

Room: Segal Graduate School of Business – Main Floor – Founders Hall