Toast to Success 2025
Carving Paths, Holding Heritage Program Guide
Toast to Success Panels & Workshops
Key Note Speaker
Suresh Joachim
Suresh Joachim has broken 72 Guinness World Records, capturing international attention by achieving the seemingly impossible across multiple categories. His remarkable accomplishments have made him a global icon of endurance, perseverance, and innovation. Suresh is the Founder &CEO of World Best Buy and Sell Inc. (WBBAS) WBBAS Supply Chain Inc. (WBBASSC) No Poverty, No Disease, No War (a humanitarian initiative) & Suresh Joachim International Group of Companies. He is also the visionary behind two global projects: the World Peace Marathon –promoting peace and unity worldwide. World Superhero Awards – recognizing extraordinary individuals who embody perseverance and greatness.
Notable Achievements & Records: Produced and acted in the world’s fastest feature film: from scripting to screening in 11 days, 23 hours, 45 minutes. Ran 1,000 hours (42 days) nonstop, covering 3,495 km. Balanced on one foot for 76 hours, 40 minutes. Crawled nonstop for 56.62 km. Radio DJ for 250 hours nonstop. Watched TV for 69 hours (Live on Regis & Kelly).
Agenda
Message From Our Chair
Carving Paths, Holding Roots.Welcome to the Fourth Annual Toast to Success Conference, proudly hosted by the Canadian Tamil Professionals Association!
This year marks 17 incredible years of empowering Tamil professionals with the skills, connections, and confidence to thrive in the Canadian workforce. We’re proud to continue our mission of helping our community dream bigger, reach higher, and achieve more together.
The theme for this year’s conference, “Carving Paths, Holding Heritage,” celebrates the balance between innovation and identity — forging new directions while staying grounded in who we are. Through thought-provoking discussions and inspiring panels, we hope to spark ideas, ignite ambition, and equip you with tools to navigate today’s fast-changing professional world. As you connect with the diverse and talented attendees around you, take the opportunity to learn from each story, share your own, and discover new possibilities. Every challenge you encounter is a step toward growth — meet it with energy and optimism.
Today isn’t just about learning and networking — it’s about celebrating you. Take a moment to reflect on how far you’ve come, the milestones you’ve reached, and the strength it took to get here.
Here’s to a day of learning, connection, and celebration. Together, let’s raise a toast to your success, your resilience, and the endless potential that lies ahead.
- Adrian Brodie | Chair
The Candian Tamil Professionals Association acknowledges Indigenous Peoples throughout Canada. This includes Inuit, Métis and more than 900,000 people living in more than 630 First Nations communities, and in cities and towns across these lands.