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Connect with 100+ Alumni from across the country at the fourth annual Summit!

The 2025 Summit brings VFC’s Alumni Community together in the setting that is home to many of our transformative experiences and great stories — Queen’s University.

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This year's theme, $\color{e0727b}\textbf{mosaic}$, captures both the individuality and unity that make our Alumni Community powerful.

We’re focusing on each other – so we’ve added some new experiences to make the weekend even more about this Community. We know you’ll be walking away with new meaningful memories and connections.

Whether you’ve attended in the past or it’s your first time, this Alumni Summit offers a unique way to invest in your professional growth, while feeling like you’re in one of the best weekends of the summer.

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🗓️ Friday, May 23 - Sunday, May 25, 2025

📍 Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario

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Your company may offer professional development funding that could be used to attend the Summit!

A $\color{e0727b}\textbf{professional~development~fund}$ is often available to help subsidize staff learning opportunities that can improve their performance in their role. If one is available to you, it will likely include guidelines on what can be covered, and how much. Check your employee handbook, HR landing page, career page, or contact your HR team to find out more! Reach out to the team at [email protected] for support crafting your pitch.

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Interactive sessions and challenges set you up to share in each others’ expertise, and connect with Alumni above and beyond the current job title you hold.

Less small talk, more real talk.

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Casual, but meaningful, conversations help you discover the people in our community. Together, we'll spark new ideas, dream up big plans, and forge unexpected collaborations.

Connect in creative ways.

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Relax, laugh, and connect over casual meals, alcohol-optional late-night programming, and the traditional Community Gala dinner, all on the familiarity of Queen’s campus.

Moments that turn into memories.

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With new inspiration and new examples of what life and career could look like, you’ll find time to reflect and set intentions for the rest of 2025.

Grow with community.

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In 2025, we’re focusing on the beauty of our Alumni Community — and that is in our shared connections. Despite our varied experiences, there is a common thread between us in terms of what initially brought us to VFC. The 2025 Summit theme reflects this idea as a $\color{e0727b}{mosaic}$ -- where each piece, and each of us, is necessary to create the greater whole.

Explore this year’s Summit schedule below by clicking on each Gallery Card.

Expect a menu of community-led conversations, new Alumni speakers, and interactive group activities to choose from.

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2025 Alumni Summit Schedule

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$$ \LARGE\textbf{Special Events} $$

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VFC Community Gala

🗓️ Saturday, May 24 @ 7PM

📍Kingston Waterfront Holiday Inn

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Join us as we honour the alumni, partners, and supporters who who have helped shape VFC into what it is today.

Expect inspiring conversation, stylish party fits, and the feeling of a shared vision for the future of this community.

Whether you’re an early-cohort Fellow or a recent addition to the VFC Alumni Community, your story is part of our collective journey. Let’s celebrate together!

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2015’s 10-Year Reunion

🗓️ Dinner with Scott: Friday, May 23 @ 8PM 📍 Atomica Kitchen & Cocktails

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VFC began with your cohort more than a decade ago –we invite you to reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate!

Reconnect with each other, and interact with the 10 cohorts of VFC Alumni that came after you.

Enjoy a private cohort dinner with CEO & Founder, Scott Stirrett, after the Community BBQ on Friday.

Plus, cheers to (your) ten years with a special feature at the annual Community Gala.

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2024 Cohort Graduation

🗓️ Saturday, May 24 @ 3PM 📍 Rose Event Commons, DDQIC @ Queen’s University

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