Alberta's premier professional development and networking event for HR professionals
2009 Conference
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4th annual Alberta HR Conference
April 22 and April 23, 2009
Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta
What a fantastic crowd at the 4th annual Alberta HR Conference in April in Edmonton. We welcomed more than 1,000 attendees, exceeding our target. The continued demand for this event - even in the midst of economic uncertainty - clearly demonstrates that we are providing exceptional value to the HR industry in Alberta.
Thought Provoking Speakers
The 2009 Alberta HR Conference explored different aspects of change to help delegates better capitalize on the remarkable opportunities that change can present. More than 25 concurrent speakers really got delegates thinking about the impact of change from very different perspectives. And four world class keynotes – Warren Macdonald, Janet Lapp, Tod Maffin and Peter Mansbridge – delivered two days of motivation and inspiration.
It Was Easy Going Green
After the success of our eco-friendly initiatives in 2008, the HRIA wanted to keep the spirit of environmental responsibility a top priority in this year's conference planning. We did everything we could to make it easy for delegates to reduce the footprint they left behind in Edmonton.
Delegates got their first taste of our green meeting initiatives as soon as they registered.
- Bags were made with 25% recycled material and could be reused as a shopping bag.
- USB flash drives were provided to transport files digitally instead of printing.
- Water bottles were provided for each delegate to refill at water stations.
More than 1,000 kg of waste - paper, cardboard, plastic shrink wrap, compostable paper towels and kitchen waste - was diverted from the landfill. Compare that to the 409 kg of non-recyclable garbage that was collected during the event, and that translates into a hugely positive impact. Thanks to everyone who contributed to this worthwhile effort!
Thank You To The Team That Made This Event Possible
It takes a diverse team to plan and execute an event of this complexity. A well-deserved round of applause to all the volunteers, staff, sponsors, exhibitors, speakers and delegates - it is all of us together than make this a truly valuable event.