AGENDA
Below is the agenda for our in-person conference in Halifax on April 19, 2023
Interested in attending virtually? Please click here for the English livestream agenda and click here for French livestream agenda.
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM AT
REGISTRATION AND CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM AT
OPENING REMARKS
David Adams
Senior Vice President, Insurance Business
Medavie Blue Cross
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM AT
OPENING KEYNOTE
Building Bridges to Better Health Care
The accelerated adoption of transformational solutions has brought more care to more Canadians amid significant disruption to health care service and delivery. What role can benefit solutions play to bridge gaps in health care and meet the needs of today's workforce?
Chief Executive Officer
Medavie
Regional Vice President, Business Development
Medavie Blue Cross
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM AT
WELLNESS BREAK
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM AT
EMPLOYER PANEL
Empowering Inclusion at Work
The evidence is clear: diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives are good for business. Employees thrive when their diverse needs are met and they feel like they belong. And when employees thrive, businesses thrive. Join us for a panel discussion with employers who are empowering inclusion in their organizations.
People Services Governance Manager
Admiral Canada
Director of Human Resources
Phoenix Youth Programs
Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Medavie
Director, Business Development Client Value
Medavie Blue Cross
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM AT
LUNCH BREAK
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM AT
CLOSING KEYNOTE
Connecting Mental Health, Equity and Inclusion
The events of the last few years were destabilizing for all, heightening the need for effective strategies to support mental health and wellness, on a personal and organizational level. Learn the latest actionable strategies to support your workforce and gain a greater understanding of the interconnection between mental health and racialized communities.
Physician I Changemaker I Advocate for Diversity and Inclusion
2:00 PM - 2:10 PM AT
CLOSING REMARKS
Eric Laberge
President
Medavie Blue Cross