November 13, 2025
Time Event Details Location
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM  Registration and Breakfast
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM  Opening Remarks  
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM  Opening Keynote (re)Discovering Happiness At Work
Jennifer Moss | International Speaker, Journalist, Workplace Culture Strategist
 
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM  Networking Break and Tradeshow

Featuring:

Complimentary professional headshots
in partnership with Medavie

The St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs
in partnership with OnePack Plan

Complimentary massages
in partnership with the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy


10:50 AM - 11:50 AM  Concurrent Sessions

Building Full Career and Full Lives: Developing Medavie's Employment Brand
Gillian Gray | Vice President Talent and Employee Experience, Medavie


Harassment in the Workplace Regulations - Nova Scotia
Fred Jeffers | Executive Director, Occupational Health & Safety Division, Nova Scotia Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration


Empathy as a Strategy: The 3 Questions That Shift How You Live, Work & Lead
Jonah Ssenyange | Principal Consultant, Nthusa Consulting Group


Four Generations, One Workforce: Rethinking Value Across the Employee Journey
Paul Lai Fatt | Director, Pension Solutions, CAAT Pension Plan


 

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM  Lunch Careerbeacon - The Reveal
The future is here. Yves Boudreau will reveal the biggest surprise of the day. And yes... everyone in the room gets something. Stick around!


1:00 PM - 2:00 PM  Concurrent Sessions

Mini DisruptHR: Big Ideas, Short Talks, Real Impact
Various speakers


Transforming How HR Sits at the Table: From Service Provider to Strategic Partner
Anna Marenick, CPHR | Vice President of People Culture and Belonging, Nova Scotia Health


The Wellness Advantage: Boosting Workplace Well-Being with Pet Insurance and Pet-Friendly Benefits
Dr. Jennifer Sperry, DVM | Medical Director, Independence Pet Group
Eric Coulson, B. Comm, CIP, CSL | Vice President, Independence Pet Group

Cancer and Work: More Support, Better Prevention
Julie Holmes | Senior Advisor in Disability Management, Desjardins

2:10 PM - 2:40 PM  Networking Break and Tradeshow

Featuring:

Complimentary professional headshots
in partnership with Medavie

The St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs
in partnership with OnePack Plan

Complimentary massages
in partnership with the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy

2:40 PM - 3:40 PM  Closing Keynote From Clicks to Impact: Achieving better health and business outcomes
Lucy Turowicz | Senior Vice President of Product, Greenshield

3:40 PM - 4:00 PM  Closing Remarks

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
 Evening Social at The Lower Deck Band: Halifax Pier

 

November 14, 2025

Time Event Details Location
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM  Breakfast
8:30 AM - 8:50 AM  Opening Remarks
8:50 AM - 9:50 AM  Opening Keynote Future-Proofing HR: Rethinking Absence as a Strategic Advantage
Dallas Mercer | Founder and CEO, Dallas Mercer Consulting
9:50 AM - 10:10 AM  Networking Break and Tradeshow

Featuring:

Complimentary professional headshots
in partnership with Medavie

The St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs
in partnership with OnePack Plan

Complimentary massages
in partnership with the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy

10:10 AM - 11:10 AM  Concurrent Sessions

Unlocking Confidence: Building Skills for Independent Workplace Investigations
Devan Corrigan | Founder & Principal, Corrigan HR Consulting


The Future of Work is Here - Are You Ready?
Yves Boudreau | CEO, Careerbeacon


Burnout in HR: A Dual Perspective on Recovery, Resilience, and Rebuilding
Dr. Ashley Margeson, ND | COO, Cornerstone Naturopathic, Speaker, Host of The Superwoman Code
Janice Tanner Ernst, CPHR | Senior HR Consultant, KBRS

Mind the Gaps: How HR Can Lead on Women's Health
Alexandra Russell | Vice President in Employee Benefits Consulting, National Accounts, HUB International


11:20 AM - 12:20 PM  World CafĂ©: Unleashing AI Potential Together

12:20 PM - 1:20 PM  Lunch
1:20 PM - 1:50 PM  Entertainment
1:50 PM - 2:50 PM  Closing Keynote Unleashing Your Greatness
Buhle Dlamini | Global Speaker

2:50 PM - 3:25 PM  Closing Remarks