VR Pitching Bootcamp July 2025 - Keynote Sessions ONLY

​The VR Pitching Bootcamp is a 2½-week long hybrid, multimodal bootcamp designed to help students master the art of pitching business and venture ideas. Combining web-based interactive AI simulations with immersive Virtual Reality environments, the bootcamp offers a unique, hands-on learning experience to building communication skills. Participants receive real-time AI-generated feedback, virtually simulated environments, investors, Q&A, and engage in expert-led sessions both online and in person.

​Not participating in the full Bootcamp? No problem — we are opening up the keynote sessions to all! Come learn from

​​For more information view: https://accel.centennialcollege.ca/entrepreneurs/vr-pitching-bootcamp/

​*IMPORTANT: This registration is for the keynote sessions only, which are open to all. Registration as a VR Pitching Bootcamp participant is separately here.

• ​KEYNOTE #1 — Foundations of Powerful Communication
  Tuesday July 22nd, 10:30AM - 12:00PM
  Learn about the core principles of impactful storytelling with Nancy Wilson, Founder and CEO at the Canadian Women’s Chamber of Commerce!
  

• ​KEYNOTE #2 — Delivering a Standing Ovation
  Monday July 28th, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
  Refine your presentation skills and learn how to deliver your pitch with confidence with Ron Tsang, professor at Centennial College's Business School and author of "From Presentation to Standing Ovation: 15 Actionable Ideas to Achieve Massive Influence".

​About Nancy Wilson (she/her)

​Nancy Wilson is the Founder, CEO and chief rabble-rouser at the Canadian Women's Chamber of Commerce (CanWCC). In addition, Nancy is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CGA) with more than a decade of accounting experience in various corporate roles. She also owned and operated an accounting and business advisory firm serving women business owners and entrepreneurs. Nancy launched CanWCC in January 2018 out of frustration regarding the barriers, lack of resources and difficulty finding connection she experienced as a business owner – and has been working ever since to create a powerful network of women through which to drive change and create equality in Canadian business. Nancy is a driven and accomplished feminist entrepreneur who loves learning new things, meeting new people, discussing the philosophical underpinnings of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and watching horror movies.

​About Ron Tsang

​Ron Tsang, MBA helps individuals and companies become more trusted advisors and better business partners. He is a consultant, keynote speaker, and corporate trainer for clients such as RBC, Manulife, Shopify, McKesson Canada, and the Ontario Medical Association. Ron has also taught business communication at Centennial College for nearly a decade.

​Ron serves on the Board of Directors of the Global Speakers Federation, served as a National Director on the Board of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS), and was President of the CAPS Toronto Chapter. In addition, Ron has an MBA from the University of Toronto. He is also the author of the Amazon-bestselling book From Presentation to Standing Ovation.