Keynote Speakers and Panelists
We are so excited to have these amazing leaders to share their expertise!
AFTERNOON KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Matt Tenney
Social Entrepreneur and Author
Matt Tenney works to develop highly effective leaders and sales professionals who achieve extraordinary, long-term business outcomes – and live more fulfilling lives – as a result of realizing high levels of self-mastery and more effectively serving and inspiring greatness in the people around them. Matt is a social entrepreneur and the author of the highly acclaimed books Serve to Be Great: Leadership Lessons from a Prison, a Monastery, and a Boardroom and The Mindfulness Edge: How to Rewire Your Brain for Leadership and Personal Excellence Without Adding to Your Schedule. Matt is also an international keynote speaker, a trainer, and a consultant with the prestigious Perth Leadership Institute. His clients include Wells Fargo, Marriott, Keller Williams, Salesforce, United Airlines, and many other companies, associations, and universities.
MORNING SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER
Chief Clarence Louie
Chief of Osoyoos Indian Band and Entrepreneur
Chief Clarence Louie is a sought-after speaker and a successful entrepreneur who has been Chief of the Osoyoos Indian Band for over 36 years. Chief Louie is one of six First Nations leaders to emphasize economic development in American Indian communities as a means to improve people’s standard of living. Louie is one of the longest running chiefs in Canada, elected in 1984, leading his community for four decades. He is known for focusing on economic and business independence to strengthen his community. Under his direction, the Band has become a multi-faceted corporation that owns and manages nine businesses and employs hundreds of people. Chief Clarence Louie shares his experiences with audiences through his keynote presentations. He conveys and teaches the best lessons learned throughout his experiences to Native peoples, government, and corporate agencies across the world. His speaking style is a direct business smarts approach.
Two Informative, Engaging Panels
We have two panels discussing the latest trends, tips, and challenges to help you develop your retention and recruitment plans.
Morning Panel: Embracing the New Workforce
This panel will be moderated by Stuart Cullum, president of Red Deer Polytechnic.
Nicole Arienzale
DIRECTOR HUMAN RESOURCES
Fortis Alberta
Kristine Bugayong
HUMAN RESOURCES
Central Alberta Sexual Assault Support Centre
Andrea Cassidy
CO-FOUNDER, COO
Beyond Insurance
Steve Miller
FOUNDER
Implicit Career Search
Stuart Cullum
PRESIDENT
Red Deer Polytechnic
Afternoon Panel : Automation and Technology to fill the "People Gap"
This panel will be moderated by Donna Purcell, founder of Donna Purcell QC Law
Dr. Joy Agnew
ASSOCIATE VICE-PRESIDENT
Olds College Centre for Innovation
Tom
Muir
CTO - DIGITAL STRATEGIST
Poeta Digital
Donna Purcell
LAWYER, ENTREPRENEUR
Donna Purcell QC Law
Jason Thompson
FOUNDER
Warrior Supplies
Tonya Woolford
SOFTWARE SPECIALIST
Digitex.ca / Xerox