AGENDA

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM AT

OPENING REMARKS

David Adams

Vice President, Business Development

Medavie Blue Cross

10:15 AM - 11:15 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

11:15 AM - 11:30 AM AT

WELLNESS BREAK

11:30 AM - 1:00 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.

Vice President, Total Rewards & HR Technology
Indigo Books & Music

VP of Diversity Equity Inclusion
Molson Coors Beverage Company

Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Medavie

Director, Business Development Client Value
Medavie Blue Cross 

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM AT

LUNCH BREAK

2:00 PM - 3:00 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

3:00 PM - 3:10 PM AT

CLOSING REMARKS

Eric Laberge

President

Medavie Blue Cross