2026
Leadership Redefined: Thriving Through Menopause
In honour of International Women’s Day, join guest speaker and experienced executive Lauren Small for a session on leading during the menopause years.
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Performance Conversations: An Evidence-Based Approach
This session will explore scenarios executives may encounter during performance conversations, especially within a complex and challenging context, and provide evidence-based concrete suggestions for how best to navigate complex performance conversations.
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2026
Storytelling as a Leadership Skill: How to Build Decision-Ready Briefings
This session introduces a practical storytelling method for producing clear, decision-ready briefings. Participants learn how to synthesize complex details into a narrative that makes the tradeoffs clear so senior leaders can make informed, confident decisions.
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Leading in Times of Crisis
APEX is pleased to announce our Winter 2026 Executive Experience Chats – small group sessions focused on timely and sensitive topics affecting today’s executive cadre.
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Leading in Times of Austerity
Join for our winter series Executive Experience Chats – small group sessions focused on timely and sensitive topics affecting today's executive cadre. Virtual and in-person sessions available.
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Executive Socials
Join us for an Executive Breakfast Social featuring Erin O’Gorman, President of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). Our socials foster meaningful conversation, insightful reflections, and valuable networking with colleagues from the executive community.
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June 2-3 : Join us at the Rogers Centre in Ottawa or online!
Early Bird pricing available until April 17 2026!
The Association of Professional Executives (APEX) provides opportunities for insights and dialogue on the current issues facing public service executives whether they are new to the role or experienced executives.
ELIGIBILITY
APEX events are offered exclusively for federal public service executives as defined by APEX, unless otherwise specified. Only those who are acting or substantively at this level are eligible to register.