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