Professional Development CEO Retreat The CEO Retreat is an annual in-person gathering and community of peers for PFC member CEOs (or equivalent title), to discuss key issues and important developments in the sector in an informal but facilitated format. Discussion topics are selected by the members and include a range of issues of interest and concerns across the leadership in the philanthropic community in Canada, and the retreat is held in a different part of the country each year. Our Work Capacity Building Professional Development CEO Retreat In recent years, the retreat has taken place in Whistler, BC (May 20-22, 2025), Alton, Ontario (May 13-15, 2024), Banff, Alberta (May 1-3, 2023), Wakefield, Quebec (May 9-10, 2022).