Ottawa May 13, 2026

Agenda

8:15 AM
Doors Open
8:45 AM
Opening Remarks
9:00 AM

ASHLEY HERD

Former Chief People Officer and General Counsel, Leadership Expert, and CEO of Manager Method

Topic: Decision-Making, Feedback, and High-Performing Teams
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9:50 AM
Networking Break
10:20 AM

NIDHI TEWARI

Workplace Culture and Wellbeing Expert, Clinical Social Worker, and Bestselling Author

Topic: Workplace Culture, Resilience, and Wellness
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11:10 AM

DR. LESLIE JOHN

Harvard Business School Professor, Behavioural Scientist, and Bestselling Author

Topic: Communication, Negotiation, and Building Trust
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12:00 PM
Lunch
1:15 PM
Executive Panel
2:00 PM

THE HON. MARCI IEN

Award-Winning Broadcast Journalist, and Former Minister for Women, Gender Equality and Youth

Topic: Empathetic Leadership, Courage, and Embracing Change
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3:00 PM
Networking Break
3:30 PM

JOANNA GRIFFITHS

Founder and President, Knix and Kt by Knix, and Canada’s EY Entrepreneur of the Year

Topic: Strategy, Values, and Collaboration
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4:30 PM
Closing Remarks