Monthly breakfast · Thursday, November 5, 2026
The future is human.
Why connection, culture and purpose will define the next generation of successful brands. A featured talk with Billie Jo Aasen, CEO of The Festival Company and founder of The Megaphone Project.
10+
years producing festivals and events across North America
$1M
nearly, in charitable giving through The Megaphone Project
9:00 to 11:30 AM · Doors at 8:45 · Pitt Meadows Golf Club, 13615 Harris Road
The talk
People are not craving more content. They are craving each other.
In a world run more and more by AI, algorithms and endless scrolling, something unexpected is happening: people want real human connection. We are more connected than ever, yet many of us have never felt more alone.
Billie Jo has built her career on the opposite bet. An award-winning festival and event producer, she has spent more than ten years in live music, producing and marketing events that draw thousands of fans across North America. After welcoming premature twins in 2021, she turned one of life's hardest seasons into a mission and founded The Megaphone Project.
Her message is simple: purpose and profit do not compete. They amplify each other. The strongest brands do not just sell products. They build communities, and they create meaningful change.
Bring your business, and the question of what it could stand for.
Watch Billie Jo
Hear her story before you meet her.
What you will leave with
Three ideas to bring back to your business.
01
Human connection is the new competitive edge.
Why it matters more in an AI-driven market, and how to use it in your business.
02
Build a community, not an audience.
How to create a following that shows up for you, not just for your offer.
03
Make purpose part of the brand.
How to weave giving into your business, so doing good becomes good for business.
Your morning
Arrive as a guest. Leave with your next step.
- Warm check-in with seating planned so you meet someone new
- Complimentary professional headshots on site
- Coffee and time to settle in at your table
- Featured talk with Billie Jo, then a live Q&A
- Guided table conversations and next steps to take with you
Sold out
Thank you for filling the room. Every seat for November 5 is taken.
Our Holiday Breakfast is Thursday, December 3 at Pitt Meadows Golf Club. Tickets open soon, and our email list hears first.
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November is sold out, and our Holiday Breakfast is next. Bring a friend, a colleague or a client who should be in this room. No membership required.

