Program

The tools for success.

 
The 2012 HRIA Conference will provide the tools and resources required to help you evolve to the next level of your career. Inspire your mind with innovative and thought provoking sessions. Excel professionally and improve organizational performance.
 

The 2012 conference theme – “Inspire – Innovate – Evolve” – is a call to action.  It’s a reminder to forget the “same old, same old” approach and think from an open and creative mind, to seek the best for a positive and prosperous future. Come, be inspired, think how you can bring innovation to your workplace and evolve your future.

The 7th Annual HRIA Conference will strive to:

Inspire - What’s the new thinking in HR today? What are the emerging trends and ideas?  How can HR specialists inspire and influence their organizations?

Innovate - The best of new and exciting innovations happening in the HR field. How can they be applied and used to strengthen their company?

Evolve - What do HR specialists need to adapt personally and professionally to a constantly changing environment?  How can they lead their companies in the evolution of a changing society, workplace and workforce?

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Schedule at a Glance

  

 

8:00 am - 4:30 pm Preconference Workshop #1
Basic Accounting Fundamentals for HR Professionals
Presented by: CGA
Location: Hotel Arts, Spectrum 1
8:00 am - 4:30 pm Preconference Workshop #2
Aligning HR to the Business, How to Ensure Impact
Presented by: ROI Institute
Location: Hotel Arts, Galleria
8:00 am - 4:30 pm  Preconference Workshop #3
Execute your strategy with confidence: Grow your organizational talend by focusing on the inside and out
Presented by: Knightsbridge
Location: Hotel Arts, Spectrum 1 & 2  
11:30 am – 1:00 pm Advanced Registration Pick Up
BMO Centre - Main Conference Registration
12:00 pm - 7:00 pm Exhibitor Move-in
BMO Centre - Entrance to Halls D & E
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Advanced Registration Pick Up
BMO Centre - Main Conference Registration

 

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7:00 am -  5:00 pm Conference Registration 
Exhibition &Tradeshow open
7:30 am -  8:30 am Networking Breakfast
Tradeshow Floor
8:30 am - 9:45 am Opening Remarks
Keynote Address: Richard Florida
LOCATION: Hall C
9:45 am - 10:30 am Dedicated Exhibition & Tradeshow viewing 
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Concurrent Sessions (90 minutes) 
BMO Conference Centre  
12:00 pm -   1:30 pm Networking Lunch - Tradeshow Floor
1:30 pm -  3:00 pm  Concurrent Sessions (90 minutes)
BMO Conference Centre
3:00 pm -  3:15 pm  Networking Break
3:15 pm -  4:15 pm  Keynote Address: Michael Kerr
LOCATION: Hall C
4:30 pm -  5:30 pm Ice Breaker Cocktail Reception
Tradeshow Floor
6:30 pm -  9:00 pm Celebrating Excellence Dinner and Awards
Hotel Arts, 119 - 12th Avenue S.W.

 

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7:00 am -  12:00 pm Conference Registration 
Exhibition &Tradeshow open
7:00 am -  8:30 am Networking Breakfast
Tradeshow Floor
8:30 am –  9:45 am Opening Remarks 
Keynote Address: Simon Sinek
Location: Hall C
9:45 am - 10:30 am Dedicated Exhibition & Tradeshow Viewing 
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Concurrent Sessions (90 minutes)
BMO Conference Centre
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Lunch with HRIA Board
Location: Hall C  
1:30 pm -  3:00 pm  Concurrent Sessions (90 minutes)
BMO Conference Centre
3:00 pm -  3:15 pm  Networking Break
3:15 pm -  4:30 pm  Closing Comments
Keynote Address: Jann Arden
LOCATION: Hall C