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.

October 23 - 24, 2024

Toronto’s Distillery District


Hosted by

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Mark Patterson

Executive Director
Magnet

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Emily Madden

Executive Producer
Magnet Network Live

With Blessing by

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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

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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.

And Special Guest

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Jully Black

Platinum Selling Recording Artist

Jully Black is a true Canadian Icon. Named as one of ‘The 25 Greatest Canadian Singers Ever’, (CBC Music) she has been dubbed ‘Canada’s Queen of R&B Soul’ by fans and industry leaders alike. As a platinum selling recording artist, her music career has yielded multiple singles reaching the Top 10 pop, R&B and dance music charts. She has taken home Juno and Gemini Awards, earned innumerable industry accolades, was hand selected to sing for the Queen of England and inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame in 2021 (PILLARS OF EXCELLENCE - Arts & Entertainment).

Guest Emcee

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Bakari Savage

Anchor, Reporter
CP24

Bakari Savage has reported on a multitude of high-profile stories in the city, including CP24’s coverage of the inaugural visit of Mary Simon, Canada’s first Indigenous Governor General, to Queen’s Park in 2022; an exclusive interview with Adam Attala, the teen hero who saved children from a burning home in Mississauga; and the deadly Father’s Day 2022 shootings in the GTA.

With more than 10 years of broadcasting experience, Savage has reported on a wide variety of news stories in his career, including natural disasters, suicide awareness, childhood obesity, and crime.

Featuring

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Dr. Steven N. Liss
Vice-President, Research and Innovation
Toronto Metropolitan University

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Surranna Sandy
CEO
Skills for Change

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The Hon. Bill Morneau
Former Minister of Finance
Canada

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Dr. Wendy Cukier
Academic Director
Diversity Institute

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Leslie Woo
CEO
CivicAction

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Daniel Tisch
President & CEO
Ontario Chamber of Commerce

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Tiffany Callender
CEO and Co-Founder
FACE COALITION

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Dr. Mohamed Lachemi
President & Vice-Chancellor
Toronto Metropolitan University

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Darian Kovacs
Founding Partner
Jelly Academy

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Jamie Savage
Interim CEO, and Founder
Startup Canada, The Leadership Agency

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Paul Thompson
Deputy Minister
Employment and Social Development Canada

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Danielle (Dane) Cadhit
Director of Systems and Emergent Strategy
Coralus

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Shamira Madhany
Managing Director, Canada, and Deputy Executive Director
World Education Services

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Matt Small
President/CEO
Symplicity Corp

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Florence Rousseau
Director, Marketing & Program Advancement
Magnet

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Rob Henderson
President/CEO
BioTalent Canada

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Sasha Tregebov
Director
The Behavioural Insights Team Canada

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Colin Ewart
President
BC Colleges

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Krista Pawley
Co-Founder
Wavemakers

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Dr. Curtis Clarke
Co-Founder
Propero

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Akosua Alagaratnam
Co-Chair, Advocacy and Community Engagement
CERIC

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Jessica Hanan
AI Innovation Strategist
Altruistic

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Drew Lindsay
Co-Founder
GuruLink

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Jeff Melanson
Strategic Partner
Unity Technologies

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Chantal Brine
CEO
EnPoint

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Scott MacDonald
Co-Founder
Propero Learning Systems Inc.

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Sumentha D’Souza
Director of Operations & Administration
Magnet

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Scott Stirrett
CEO/Founder
Venture for Canada

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Dr. Marketa Evans
President and CEO
Colleges Ontario

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Paul Jenkins
Former Senior Deputy Governor
Bank of Canada

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Anna Triandafyllidou
Canada Excellence Research Chair in Migration and Integration
Toronto Metropolitan University

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Doug Walker
CEO
WhoPlusYou

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Keka DasGupta
Board Vice Chair
CERIC

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Patrick MacKenzie
CEO
Immigrant Employment of Council (IEC-BC)

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Candice Faktor
Co-founder
Disco

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Jean-Pierre (JP) Giroux
President
Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC)

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Noel Baldwin
Executive Director
Future Skills Centre (FSC)

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Jessica Dubelaar
Director of Insights & Implementation
Magnet

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Andrew Williams
Advisor
Liberty Square

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Daniel Kjellsson
Director-General
Future Talent Council

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Abdullah Snobar
Executive Director
DMZ

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Michael Burt
Vice-President
The Conference Board of Canada

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Jeanette Sutherland
Director
Workforce Innovation of Calgary Economic Development

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Zachary Rose
Director of Strategic Initiatives,
Magnet

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Charles Finlay
Founding Executive Director & Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst
Toronto Metropolitan University

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Michael Crowe
Vice President
Bow Valley College

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Robert Maguire
CEO
Altruistic

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Karim Bardeesy
Executive Director
Dais

Workshops Presented by

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Randi Radul
Executive | Team Coach Partner,
Lumina Learning Canada USA

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Andrea Sampson
Co-Founder,
Talk Boutique

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Maggie John

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