Conference Speakers

Our Keynote Speakers
Our exciting line-up of keynotes includes some of the world’s most dynamic and stimulating thinkers. They’ll challenge and inspire you to think critically and take a leadership role in a world driven by knowledge, innovation and agility.

Honoured Appearance:
We are delighted to announce Ontario’s Minister of Labour will be speaking during the opening of HRPA’s 2009 Annual Conference & Trade Show.

 
WEDNESDAY OPENING KEYNOTE
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
8:15 – 10:00 am
Richard Florida

Richard Florida
Managing Talent in the Creative Age

Richard Florida, academic, thinker and author of five books, including The Rise of the Creative Class and The Flight of the Creative Class.
Sponsored by:
Atlas Van Lines (Canada)
 
WEDNESDAY LUNCHEON KEYNOTE
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
12:15 – 2:00 pm
Tzephora Berman

Tzephora Berman
From Confrontation to Collaboration to Change: Corporate Social Responsibility and the New Environmentalism

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from Tzephora

Tzephora Berman, environmentalist, corporate partner and director of Forest Ethics, a non-profit organization committed to protecting endangered forests.

Sponsored by:
Workopolis
 
THURSDAY MORNING KEYNOTE
Thursday, January 29, 2009
8:15 – 10:00 am
Tamara Erickson

Tamara Erickson
What Does it Mean to Work Here? A Signature Experience for Extraordinary Engagement

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from Tamara

Tamara Erickson, expert on changing demographics and employee values and author of Retire Retirement: Career Strategies for the Boomer Generation

Sponsored by:
Jobboom
 
THURSDAY LUNCHEON KEYNOTE
Thursday, January 29, 2009
12:15 – 2:00 pm
Tod Maffin

Tod Maffin
Recruiting the Facebook Generation: Winning the New Race for Talent

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from Tod

Tod Maffin, futurist, trendspotter and a leading authority on new technologies and social media.
Sponsored by:
CareerBuilder
 
FRIDAY MORNING KEYNOTE
Friday, January 30, 2009
8:00 – 9:45 am
Kenny Moore

Kenny Moore
An Alternative Leadership Model for the 21st Century – Keeping your Sanity, Sense of Humor and Soul in the Workplace

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from Kenny

Kenny Moore, HR director, former monk and co-author of The CEO and the Monk: One Company’s Journey to Profit and Purpose.
Sponsored by:
Brainhunter
 
FRIDAY CLOSING KEYNOTE
Friday, January 30, 2009
1:30-3:30 pm
Watts Wacker

Watts Wacker
Once Upon a 21st Century

Watts Wacker, lecturer, political commentator, futurist, author and “modern alchemist” explores the future definition of a successful life.

Sponsored by:
The Globe & Mail
 
 
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