Agenda
The Future of Work: Redefining Excellence in a New Era
Friday, November 17th, 2023
Delta Hotel Toronto
75 Lower Simcoe Street
Toronto, ON M5J 3A6
7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Registration and Continental Breakfast | |
9:00 a.m. – 9:10 a.m. | Welcoming Remarks Erin Davis, Radio Host and Bestselling Author |
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9:10 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. | Chair’s Welcome and Opening Remarks Shirlee Sharkey, Chair, Board of Directors and Governors, Excellence Canada |
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9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. | Opening Keynote Address Dr. Lance Secretan, Spiritual Thought Leader, Author, Advisor and Expert on Corporate Culture Topic: How to Reawaken the Human Spirit |
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10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. | Keynote Address Kate Davis, Speaker, Comedienne and Writer |
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10:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. | Networking and Refreshment Break | |
11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Keynote Address Linda Nazareth, Economist, Futurist, Author and Keynote Speaker Topic: How to be Ready for the Redefined Future of Work |
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12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
Presentation of the Board of Governors’ Recognition of Achievement Award
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12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Buffet Lunch | |
2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Keynote Address Jeffery B. Moat, CEO, Pallium Canada Topic: Igniting a Workplace Culture of Compassionate Care |
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2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Keynote Address Mary Deacon, Chair, Bell Let’s Talk Topic: The Past, Present and Future of Mental Health |
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3:00 p.m. – 3:20 p.m. | Networking and Refreshment Break | |
Canada Awards for Excellence | ||
3:20 p.m. – 3:25 p.m. | Master of Ceremonies Erin Davis, Radio Host and Bestselling Author |
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3:25 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. | Mental Health at Work and Healthy Workplace Awards Presentations | |
3:50 p.m. – 4:20 p.m. | Excellence, Innovation and Wellness and Organizational Excellence Awards Presentations | |
4:20 p.m. – 4:25 p.m. | Order of Excellence Award Presentations | |
4:25 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Closing Remarks Allan Ebedes, President & CEO, Excellence Canada |
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4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Cocktail Reception and Networking |
Thank You to Our Supporters
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Each year, the Performance Excellence Summit & Canada Awards for Excellence attracts 500+ leaders and decision-makers from all sectors and includes a line-up of high profile speakers, presentation of the Canada Awards for Excellence and Board of Governors’ Special Recognition of Achievement Award. Don’t miss out!