CONCEPTION

'The Emergence of a New Era' 

250 Guests join KEYS to Recognize and Celebrate the Emergence of a New Era Driven by Young Entrepreneurs

Making connections| The vision of KEYS becomes reality!

Keynote speaker, Damieon Royes with young entrepreneur & CONCEPTION videographer

CONCEPTION hosts, Akil Augustine and Vanessa Madden

Twisted Elements...

KEYS PROVIDES OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG TORONTO DESIGNERS!

Reclaiming Toronto, one venue at a time...

Alchmus by Prilin| The premier showing of Alchmus

All event photography by www.ccdesignlive.com

CONCEPTION 'The Emergence of a New Era'

On Thursday May 1, 2008, 250 guests attended Conception at the Ramada Plaza Hotel. The formal evening filled with inspiring speeches, creative networking activities and industry wide attendants provided the ideal grounds for a young entrepreneur to flourish. By the end of the evening their was a buzz in the air that was so unique that it could only be described as start of something new. Thank you to sponspors Toronto Community Housing Corporation, East Metro Youth Services, Urbanology Magazine and The REMIX Project for making Conception a success!

CONCEPTION attendees attentive to Keynote speaker

 CONCEPTION attendees during first networking game.

MM5|The KEYS jazz band  

   Twisted Elements

On Saturday April 5, 2008 York University's United Caribbean Student Association and KEYS host the first ever KEYS-UCSA fashion showcase, Twisted Elements. This event displayed six young Toronto designers with the labels Malyka, Alchmus, Chine Designs, Vinxen Couture, Royalz and Syndalicious. Twisted Elements was well attended and provided the opportunity for six designers to exhibit their line.

Event host, Danielle Pinnock with representative from York University's Black Student Alliance

Twisted Elements attendees