November 6, 2026 • 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM • Landmark Country Hills, Calgary
Lead Better.
Everywhere.
For the entrepreneurs and business professionals who are ready to go further.
Experience an energizing day of leadership, connection and practical learning—live in Calgary.
Your day will feature in-person speakers and hosts, along with a curated selection of virtual presentations from Live2Lead, Maxwell Leadership’s annual leadership event.
High Road Summit — November 6, 2026
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Landmark Country Hills 300-388 Country Hills Blvd NE, Calgary, AB T3K 5J6
Join entrepreneurs, business professionals and community leaders for an immersive day of in-person connection, practical leadership development and world-class ideas.
Featuring live, in-person speakers and hosts, plus selected virtual presentations from Live2Lead, Maxwell Leadership’s annual leadership event.
Your ticket also includes post-event access to any featured virtual presentations not shown during the Summit.
Tickets start at $99.
How the Summit Works
One day in the room. World-class leadership insights. Connections that continue long after the Summit ends.
Learn In Person
Experience practical leadership sessions delivered live by our in-person speakers and hosts. You’ll gain relevant ideas, meaningful reflection and tools you can begin applying immediately.
Experience Live2Lead
Watch a curated selection of virtual presentations from Live2Lead, Maxwell Leadership’s annual leadership event, featuring some of today’s most respected leadership and business voices.
Connect with Local Leaders
Meet entrepreneurs, business professionals and community leaders who are committed to growing themselves, strengthening their organizations and making a positive difference.
Keep Learning After the Summit
Not every featured virtual presentation may be shown during the event. Every attendee will receive post-event access to watch the remaining virtual speakers, so you won’t miss any of the world-class content included with your ticket.
In-Person Speakers
![Julie Crawford [Speaker & Host]](https://highroadleaders.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Julie-Crawford.png)
Julie Crawford [Speaker & Host]
Founder, High Road Leaders • Maxwell Leadership Executive Program Leader
Founder of High Road Leaders, a registered non-profit dedicated to building communities of leaders worth following. A certified Maxwell Leadership Executive Program Leader who brings warmth, energy, and a genuine belief that leadership development changes lives — and communities.
![Lovelin Johnson [Speaker]](https://highroadleaders.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Lovelin-Johnson.png)
Lovelin Johnson [Speaker]
Founder, Elevate & Inspire • Maxwell Leadership Certified Coach • DISC Expert
Founder of Elevate & Inspire, former JPMorgan Chase VP, Maxwell Leadership Executive Program Leader & DISC expert. Lovelin helps executives, entrepreneurs, and emerging leaders develop the executive presence, influence, and communication skills to lead effectively.
![Austin Crawford [Speaker & Emcee]](https://highroadleaders.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Austin-Crawford.png)
Austin Crawford [Speaker & Emcee]
Maxwell Leadership Certified Coach • Financial Wellness & Benefits Specialist
With more than 10 years of experience helping Canadian families and employers build stronger financial futures, Austin brings together his experience as a financial professional and Maxwell Leadership training to develop people, strengthen teams and inspire personal growth.
Live2Lead Virtual Speakers
John C. Maxwell
#1 NYT bestselling author & founder of Maxwell Leadership®. The world’s most influential leadership expert, with 34M books sold. His frameworks on leadership laws and levels have developed leaders in Fortune 500s, governments, and nonprofits worldwide.
Stephanie Chung
Author of Ally Leadership: How to Lead People Who Are Not Like You. Former Chief Growth Officer at Wheels Up & the first African American to lead a private jet company. A powerhouse in business growth, inclusion, and human capital strategy.
Rory Vaden
2x NYT bestselling author of Take the Stairs and Wealthy and Well-Known, Hall of Fame Speaker & co-founder of Brand Builders Group. An expert in influence and personal brand strategy, his TEDx talk on the psychology of influence has surpassed 5 million views.
Dan Heath
Dan Heath is a #1 NYT bestselling co-author of six books — Made to Stick, Switch, Decisive, The Power of Moments, Upstream & Reset. With 4M copies sold in 35 languages, Dan explores why ideas stick and how to create change that actually lasts.
Kathryn McLay
Former President & CEO of Walmart International and Sam’s Club. Led 500,000 associates across 18 countries, serving 80M customers weekly, and grew Sam’s Club revenues 43% to $84 billion — one of the most impactful retail executives in the world.
Leadership Sponsor
Moji Ajele is an award-winning business leader, executive coach, and doctoral researcher who has spent more than two decades helping entrepreneurs build stronger businesses while building meaningful relationships. Combining real-world entrepreneurial experience with research on the future of work at the Haskayne School of Business, she inspires business owners to think differently, lead intentionally, and unlock new possibilities.
November 6, 2026 • One Day. Real Tools. The Leaders Who Will Shape Your City's Future.
8:30 AM — Doors Open & Welcome
9:00 AM — Session 1 — John C. Maxwell, Julie Crawford, Austin Crawford
11:00 PM — Morning Break & Networking
11:30 AM — Session 2 — Rory Vaden, Lovelin Johnson
1:00 PM — Lunch (Choose from any of the local restaurants)
2:15 PM — Session 3 — Lovelin Johnson, Stephanie Chung, Julie Crawford
4:00 PM — Closing & Door Prizes
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Don’t miss your chance to be in the room where it happens. Three in-person leaders. Five world-class virtual speakers. One transformative day. Entrepreneurs and business professionals from across the region — all investing in themselves and in the communities they’re building.
Bring Your Business Into the Room
The High Road Summit brings together entrepreneurs, business professionals, and community leaders for one powerful day — and there are three ways to be part of it beyond just attending.
Sponsors invest in the event in exchange for tickets, brand visibility, and a spotlight in front of a room full of decision-makers. Partners contribute a product or service of value in exchange for tickets and recognition. Vendors set up a table and connect directly with attendees who show up primed to invest in their businesses and teams.
Spots in all three categories are limited — and they go before the event does.