Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Powered by Women Connected on November 25
October 8, 2021
Join the EDA on November 25 from 8:45 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. for a full day of content and networking.
Suzanna Zagar, CEO of the Ontario Energy Board will kick-off the day as our opening keynote. She will be followed by panel discussions on Combatting Systemic Racism and Overcoming Unconscious Bias. The afternoon will feature presentations on social impact and how technology is driving community value. The day will close with a panel discussion on how leadership can change the diversity conversation.
Women Connected continues to grow and gain popularity as a key industry event focused on personal and professional development. It is designed for everyone from entry level to senior management positions, and will appeal to participants from both inside and outside the energy sector. This year’s event will be held virtually and allow for interactive engagement.
Cost:
Member Single Registration $149 + HST
Non-Member Single Registration $199 + HST
Member Team of 10 $1,340 + HST
Non-Member Team of 10 $1,790 + HST
Go HERE to register
AGENDA:
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8:45 a.m. |
Opening Remarks Teresa Sarkesian, President & CEO, Electricity Distributors Association |
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9:00 a.m. |
Opening Keynote Susanna Zagar, Chief Executive Officer, Ontario Energy Board |
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9:45 a.m. |
Combatting Systematic Racism: Why It’s Important Megan Telford, Chief Human Resources Officer, Hydro One Heather Chalmers, President & CEO, GE Canada Shelley Babin, Senior Vice President – Law & General Counsel, and Chief Ethics Officer, OPG (invited) |
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10:45 a.m. |
Break
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11:00 a.m. |
Overcoming Unconscious Bias Sarita Addy PhD, Manager, Learning & Knowledge Solutions, Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion Lisa Knight, Managing Partner, LLH Knightsbridge Pamela Jeffery, Founder, The Prosperity Project Stuart Sherman, CEO, IMC – Moderator |
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12:00 p.m. |
Lunch & Networking Tables |
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1:00 p.m. |
How Social Impact Will Affect Business Silvia Gonzalez-Zamora, National Inclusion and Diversity Practice Leader, KPMG |
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1:45 p.m. |
Technology Driving Community Value Heather Kleb, Director, Next Generation and Nuclear Technology, Bruce Power |
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2:15 p.m. |
Break |
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2:30 p.m. |
How Can Leadership Change the Diversity Conversation Teresa Sarkesian, President & CEO, Electricity Distributors Association Indy Butany-DeSouza, President & CEO, Elexicon Energy Jenny Alfandary, President & CEO, Westario Power Janice McMichael-Dennis, President & CEO, Bluewater Power |
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3:30 p.m. |
Closing Remarks Teresa Sarkesian, President & CEO, Electricity Distributors Association |
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