ABOUT
With the HR industry facing economic uncertainty, disruptive trends, and technological advancements, HR leaders need to be informed and at the forefront of tech innovation. The HR Tech Summit Canada explores the latest innovations in HR tech and is designed to give attendees the knowledge and skills to stand at the forefront of technological advancement.
Featuring influential speakers, a robust agenda, and the opportunity to network with the industry’s best; The summit is your opportunity to enhance your HR practice, master the top tech in the industry, and stay ahead of the curve while navigating the industry’s ever-changing landscapes.
Register now and elevate your HR strategy, overcome economic challenges, and future-proof your organization with the proper tech and tools that will shape the future of the HR industry.
Why attend?
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Connect and Equip: Engage with Canada’s top HR professionals to gain the latest insights and tools for overcoming disruption
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Practical Insight: Receive actionable strategies and insights into innovative business models and HR solutions to plan and enhance your company’s HR strategy
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Cutting-Edge Technology: Explore two dedicated tech talk sessions showcasing the latest technologies set to revolutionize HR practices
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Exclusive Networking: Participate in informal networking coffee talks to exchange ideas with HR leaders from across the country
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Success Stories: Learn from top HR executives sharing their experiences and strategies for navigating the future of HR tech
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
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Navigating Economic Uncertainty: Strategies for leveraging HR technology to drive growth and remain competitive in challenging times
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AI Integration: Practical ways to incorporate artificial intelligence into your HR processes and decision-making
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Innovative HR Approaches: Developing new models for talent acquisition, employee engagement, and organizational development
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Skills and Development: How to identify skill gaps and invest in internal development to ensure a clear, engaging career path for employees
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Wellbeing Strategies: Crafting comprehensive employee wellbeing strategies that prioritize mental health and job satisfaction
SPEAKERS
Marissa Andrada
Kindness Catalyst & Culture Master/Chief Transformation Officer
WUF World
Gren Austin
Head of Wealthsimple Work
Wealthsimple
Leif Baradoy
CEO
Giftbit HR
Adam Benn
Director, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
VHA Home HealthCare
Danielle Bushen
Global Head People Analytics Data Governance and Stewardship
Sanofi
Alim Dhanji
Chief People Office
Equinox
Tennyson Devoe
Vice President, Talent, Safety & Learning
Purolator
Brooke Ferguson
Chief People Experience Officer
Hudson’s Bay Company
Tiffany Heimpel
Vice President of Partnerships
Hireguide
Leigh-Ann Ing
Head of Wellness
Gowling WLG
Damir Kostic
Partner, National Practice Leader IBM Consulting
IBM Canada
Daniel Spadafora
Associate Vice President, HR Technology, Analytics, and Operations
Co-operators
Dominica Sortisio
Principal, Product Research & Strategy
UKG
Sharaf Sultan
Principal Lawyer
Sultan Lawyers
Annabella Tamburro
Vice President, Human & Corporate Capital
Canso Investment Council
Konstantin Tskhay
Managing Partner & Founder
Tskhay & Associates
Christine Wilson
Chief Talent & Enablement Officer
OMD Canada
Travis Windling
Director, Talent Acquisition Strategy & Insights
RBC
AGENDA
All times in ET
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Opening remarks from chairperson
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Keynote – Transforming HR to improve performance and drive growth
In the face of increasing industry disruption from rapidly evolving tech to unprecedented challenges, HR is playing an even more important role in shaping organizational strategy, driving innovation and integrating new tools and capabilities. Join Marissa Andrada whose experience as an HR executive includes roles at Chipotle, Kate Spade, Starbucks, GameStop and Red Bull to learn how HR teams can use disruptive tech and new business models into increase productivity and profitability.
- Understanding the changing role of HR in C-suite decision making
- Leveraging data to make the business case for tech investment
- Evolving company culture to manage change and external pressures
- Showing how new initiatives have a positive impact across the organization
Marissa Andrada
Kindness Catalyst & Culture Master/Chief Transformation Officer
WUF World -
Fireside chat: AI in HR – Understanding its capabilities and how to integrate i
AI is widely regarded as the ultimate transformative technology, but a multitude of questions remain. How are companies actually using it? How can it be effectively integrated into your organization, and what is it capable of doing? This session will examine some use cases, success stories and lessons learned in the deployment of AI in HR.
- An update on the potential of AI to boost productivity and improve employee experience
- Understanding which functions AI can support and how to get it up and running
- Adopting or developing the right AI solutions to manage risk and ensure security
- Managing negative perceptions of AI and ensuring that employees are trained to work with it
Damir Kostic
Partner, National Practice Leader IBM Consulting
IBM CanadaDominica Sortisio
Principal, Product Research & Strategy
UKG -
Networking coffee break
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Case study: Evolving job design, skill mapping and internal development
Companies are under increasing pressure to fill increasing skill gaps caused by a challenging labour market, and to increase engagement with key talent by ensuring they have a clear career path that delivers ongoing skill updates. This session will examine how companies can meet these challenges head on by identifying which skills are needed, assessing new options for filling gaps, and investing in the development of existing talent .
- Taking a comprehensive skills inventory to identify gaps and opportunities to fill gaps internally
- Shifting the focus from roles to a skills-based approach to workforce management
- Upskilling and reskilling employees to meet current and future organizational needs
- Understanding the role of AI and automation to support skill assessments and career planning
Christine Wilson
Chief Talent & Enablement Officer
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Panel: Prioritising a comprehensive approach to wellbeing in your company
Companies are increasingly operating under the understanding that employee wellbeing is critical to employee experience, and a vital part of ensuring engagement, retention and helping teams reach their full potential. This session will look at new approaches to put well-being first and making the business case for the necessary investment.
- An overview of new tools and strategies for delivering a holistic approach to wellbeing
- Developing a coordinated approach to physical, mental, social and financial wellbeing
- How can culture, working conditions, information and benefits support overall wellbeing?
- How can new applications of AI and automation improve wellbeing in your company?
Panelists
Gren Austin
Head of Wealthsimple Work
WealthsimpleAlim Dhanji
Chief People Office
EquinoxBrooke Ferguson
Chief People Experience Officer
Hudson’s Bay CompanyLeigh-Ann Ing
Head of Wellness
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Networking lunch
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Case study: Understanding the role of DEIB in change management
DEIB is proving to be an essential tool in preparing organisations for continuing industry disruption and societal change. This session will look at how companies need to factor in DEIB in the face of increasing demographic changes including integrating younger and older team members, and an increasingly global workforce.
- How can employers support workers at all stages of their careers to support equality and belonging?
- Integrating an increasingly diverse workforce, ensuring that everyone is heard and avoiding systemic biases
- How can employers better support changing needs of employees including housing and support for dependants?
- Reshaping change management and understanding where HR sits in the process of
Adam Benn
Director, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
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Panel: Updating your approach to talent acquisition and retention
Facing fierce competition for an increasingly global and remote talent pool, companies need to ensure they are successfully communicating their employer brand and reaching the right candidates. This session will provide an update on getting the message right and using the best channels to share it.
- Finding the right candidates with the necessary skills for your organization
- Effectively communicating your company’s employer brand, culture and working conditions and approach to career development
- Leveraging new channels like TikTok and Instagram, and staying on top of new options
Annabella Tamburro
Vice President, Human & Corporate Capital
Canso Investment CouncilPanelists
Tennyson Devoe
Vice President, Talent, Safety & Learning
PurolatorTravis Windling
Director, Talent Acquisition Strategy & Insights
RBC -
Networking coffee break
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Breakout session: Integrating new approaches to hybrid workforce management
This session will provide attendees an opportunity to look at new approaches to managing hybrid teams, ensuring engagement and equal opportunities, and then discuss them with fellow attendees to share strategies, success stories and lessons learned.
Annabella Tamburro
Vice President, Human & Corporate Capital
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Panel: HR Analytics – Using data to deliver actionable intelligence
How do you use data on a day-to-day basis? HR teams are in a unique position to provide valuable business insights for leadership through workforce data, provided that the end product is crafted with purpose and targeted towards getting results. This session will look at how some of the leading companies have successfully leveraged HR data to increase productivity and answer the most pressing questions from the C-suite.
- How to put data to good use and deliver a coherent picture of gaps and solutions
- How to turn data into strategy in real time to respond to business needs
- Ensure that your data collection methods are producing valuable results
Panelists
Danielle Bushen
Global Head People Analytics Data Governance and Stewardship
SanofiDaniel Spadafora
Associate Vice President, HR Technology, Analytics, and Operations
Co-operatorsKonstantin Tskhay
Managing Partner & Founder
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Closing remarks from chairperson
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Registration
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Opening remarks from chairperson
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Opening presentation: An update on new trends in HR Tech
HR Tech is becoming increasingly integral in the development of new HR business models and solutions as it extends its reach to all areas and functions of HR. This opening presentation will look at how HR tech is empowering HR professionals to become strategic partners within organizations, driving business outcomes through data-driven insights, improved employee experience, and optimized talent management processes.
Tech Talks
Join us for a look at cutting-edge, ground-breaking HR technology innovations demonstrated in clear, concise and understandable bite-size talks. -
Tech Talk: The Intersection of Employment, Immigration, and Technology in Canadian HR
The intersection of employment, immigration, and technology presents unique opportunities and challenges for HR professionals in Canada. By initiating discussions on workforce mobility, including remote work trends and advancements in cloud-based technologies, HR practitioners can better understand and navigate the evolving landscape of the modern workplace.
Sharaf Sultan
Principal Lawyer
Sultan Lawyers -
Networking coffee break
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Tech Talk: Dayforce Canada
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Tech Talk: Hiring for your culture, with Your culture: 7 actionable steps for growing better teams, fast
Leif Baradoy
CEO
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Tech Talk: How skills-based hiring and structured interviews can be easy, yes, for you too!
Structured interviews are proven to double decision quality and decrease bias by 10%-25% but for too long, they have been difficult to manage and even more complicated to facilitate. Not anymore, learn how you can easily and quickly align your whole hiring team to increase your quality of hire!
Tiffany Heimpel
Vice President of Partnerships
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Lunch and networking break
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Panel: Tech Talks round-up discussion and audience Q&A
Join our tech talk presenters for an interactive follow-up discussion and Q&A with the audience to pose your questions to the panel and learn about disruptive new HR solutions.
SPONSORS
Gold Sponsors
Tech Talk Sponsors
Exhibitors
VENUE
The International Centre Mississauga
- 6900 Airport Rd, Mississauga, ON L4V 1E8, Canada
- +1 905-677-6131
- [email protected]
- https://www.internationalcentre.com/
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Parking:
Free parking onsite
TRAVEL PLANS
Preferred Accommodation
Hotel room rates are subject to all applicable taxes and fees. Rooms are subject to availability in each hotel from June 3 to June 5. We recommend that you book as soon as possible.
FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON TORONTO AIRPORT
6257 Airport Rd, Mississauga, ON L4V 1E4
Room rate: $249, CAD per night
Cut-off date: May 3, 2024
Check in: 3 PM
Check out: 12 PM
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EMBASSY SUITES BY HILTON TORONTO AIRPORT
262 Carlingview Dr, Toronto, ON M9W 5G1
Room rate: $249, CAD per night
Cut-off date: May 3, 2024
Check in: 3 PM
Check out: 11 AM
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Holiday Inn Toronto Airport
600 Dixon Rd, Etobicoke, ON M9W 1J1
Room rate: $189, CAD per night
Cut-off date: May 10, 2024
Check in: 3 PM
Check out: 12 PM
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