Focused on the future of work, attendees can expect a curated, inclusive and diverse program of keynote speeches, panel discussions, live demonstrations and interactive workshops.
Register NowOctober 23 - 24, 2024
Toronto’s Distillery District
Hosted by
Mark Patterson
Executive Director Magnet
Emily Madden
Executive Producer Magnet Network Live
With Blessing by
Dr. Duke Redbird
Elder
Saugeen Ojibway Nation
Dr. Redbird is instrumental in the implementation of innovative multimedia, technologies and beyond, bringing an Indigenous approach to art education that was rooted in his pioneering work at OCAD University. A multidisciplinary artist, he brings an Indigenous lens to modern art and design, and has aided in the emergence of a vibrant Indigenous presence on the contemporary cultural scene. Dr. Redbird’s outstanding contribution to culture, literature, human rights, legacy stretches far beyond his work in Canada.
And Keynote Speaker
Dr. Vivienne Ming
Theoretical Neuroscientist & Entrepreneur
Socos Labs
Theoretical neuroscientist, entrepreneur, author, and mother of two, frequently featured in The Financial Times, The Atlantic, and The New York Times. Her AI inventions have launched a dozen companies and nonprofits focused on human potential in education, workforce, and health. As founder of The Human Trust, Vivienne tackles global challenges and shares these projects worldwide. She designs AI systems to treat her son’s diabetes, predict manic episodes in bipolar sufferers, and reunite orphan refugees with family. Vivienne also serves on boards including UC Berkeley’s Neurotech Collider Hub and RFK Human Rights. She enjoys writing science fiction and hiking with her family.
Featuring
Dr. Steven N. Liss
Vice-President, Research and Innovation
Toronto Metropolitan University
Surranna Sandy
Chief Executive Officer
Skills for Change
The Hon. Bill Morneau
Former Minister of Finance
Canada
Dr. Wendy Cukier
Academic Director
Diversity Institute
Leslie Woo
CEO
CivicAction
Daniel Tisch
President & CEO
Ontario Chamber of Commerce
Tiffany Callender
CEO and Co-Founder
FACE COALITION
Dr. Mohamed Lachemi
President & Vice-Chancellor
Toronto Metropolitan University
Darian Kovacs
Founding Partner
Jelly Academy
Jamie Savage
Interim CEO, and Founder
Startup Canada, The Leadership Agency
Robert Maguire
CEO
Altruistic
Danielle (Dane) Cadhit
Director of Systems and Emergent Strategy
Coralus
Shamira Madhany
Managing Director, Canada, and Deputy Executive Director
World Education Services
Matt Small
President/CEO
Symplicity Corp
Florence Rousseau
Director, Marketing & Program Advancement
Magnet
Rob Henderson
President/CEO
BioTalent Canada
Sasha Tregebov
Director
The Behavioural Insights Team Canada
Colin Ewart
President
BC Colleges
Krista Pawley
Co-Founder
Wavemakers
Dr. Curtis Clarke
Co-Founder
Propero
Akosua Alagaratnam
Co-Chair, Advocacy and Community Engagement
CERIC
Jessica Hanan
AI Innovation Strategist
Altruistic
Drew Lindsay
Co-Founder
GuruLink
Jeff Melanson
Strategic Partner
Unity Technologies
Chantal Brine
CEO
EnPoint
Scott MacDonald
Co-Founder
Propero Learning Systems Inc.
Sumentha D’Souza
Director of Operations & Administration
Magnet
Scott Stirrett
CEO/Founder
Venture for Canada
Dr. Marketa Evans
President and CEO
Colleges Ontario
Paul Jenkins
Former Senior Deputy Governor
Bank of Canada
Anna Triandafyllidou
Canada Excellence Research Chair in Migration and Integration
Toronto Metropolitan University
Doug Walker
CEO
WhoPlusYou
Keka DasGupta
Board Vice Chair
CERIC
Patrick MacKenzie
CEO
Immigrant Employment of Council (IEC-BC)
Candice Faktor
Co-founder
Disco
Jean-Pierre (JP) Giroux
President
Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC)
Noel Baldwin
Interim Executive Director
Future Skills Centre (FSC)
Jessica Dubelaar
Director of Insights & Implementation
Magnet
Andrew Williams
Advisor
Liberty Square
Daniel Kjellsson
Director-General
Future Talent Council
Abdullah Snobar
Executive Director
DMZ
Michael Burt
Vice-President
The Conference Board of Canada
Jeanette Sutherland
Director
Workforce Innovation of Calgary Economic Development
Zachary Rose
Director of Strategic Initiatives,
Magnet
and many more speakers to be announced...
Workshops Presented by
Randi Radul
Executive | Team Coach Partner,
Lumina Learning Canada USA
Andrea Sampson
Co-Founder,
Talk Boutique
Podcast Coming to you Live by
Producer
Amanda Cupido
CEO/Founder,
Lead Podcasting
Host
Brien Convery
Host
Maggie John
Network Partners
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Speakers for Magnet Network Live will be unveiled soon. Check back here for the exciting announcements!
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Meet the Team: MAGForce!
Tori Adamson
Head Event Coordinator + Flow Crew
Antoine Adeux
Vibe Crew
Irene Li
Pathfinder
Jason Dias
Vibe Crew
Katherine Stacey
Vibe Crew
Lindsay Kane
Vibe Crew
Paulina Fernandes
Sponsorship Manager + Flow Crew
Monica Granzatto
Pathfinder
Thusithan Sritharan
Pathfinder