Shape the Future of Work,
Learning & People 

The Future of Work Canada is the country’s premier event for HR, employee experience, talent and people leaders, taking place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from 7–8 April 2026.

The event brings together senior leaders from across industries to share ideas, strategies and solutions for the changing world of work.

With three dedicated tracks: Change & Transformation, People & Experience, and Learning & Leadership, you’ll hear directly from executives and experts on how to lead organisations through change, improve employee engagement, and build stronger workplaces for the future.


 

2026 Keynote Speakers

Armine Yalnizyan, Economist and Atkinson Fellow on the Future of Workers- Atkinson Foundation

Armine Yalnizyan is the Atkinson Fellow on the Future of Workers and a leading voice on Canada’s economic scene. She was senior economic policy advisor to the federal Deputy Minister of Employment and Social Development Canada in 2018 and 2019, brought in to help future-proof their labour market adjustment policies. During the pandemic she raised awareness of the she-cession and the care economy and served on a high-level federal task group. Armine provided weekly business commentary for both CBC radio and TV from 2011 to 2018 and wrote a regular business column for the Toronto Star from 2021 to 2024. She has served as Vice-President and President of the Canadian Association for Business Economics since 2017. She has a bilingual economics degree from York University’s Glendon College and a graduate degree from University of Toronto’s Centre for Industrial Relations.
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Anu Madgavkar, Partner - McKinsey Global Institute

Anu Madgavkar is a partner with the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI), McKinsey’s business and economics research arm. Anu leads global research on generative AI, robots, and the future of work; human capital and organizational performance through people; demographics and the world’s labor footprint; economic empowerment and inclusive growth; gender in the workforce; digital ID, data, and payments; and small business productivity and ecosystems. Prior to her current role, Anu was a Partner and co-leader of McKinsey’s Financial Institutions practice based in Mumbai, where she served organizations on growth, strategy and people topics in banking and capital markets. Anu is a counsellor to business and government leaders and an active speaker on the world stage including at top-level convenings by the United Nations, B20/G20, World Bank, World Economic Forum, Aspen, Conference Board, and others. She is widely cited in the media and contributes articles and op-eds to Harvard Business Review, Fortune, Forbes, The Economist, Project Syndicate, and the Financial Times. Anu serves on the Expert Council for AI at India’s NITI Aayog and on the advisory board of Rocket Learning, a technology nonprofit catalyzing early childhood education for millions in India.

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View our confirmed 2026 Speakers

 


 

 

Future of Work Canada Brings Together

Three Powerful Conference Tracks

Change & Transformation

Building adaptive, resilient enterprises

Purpose: To empower HR and business leaders to lead change and build resilient organisations by aligning people, technology, and culture to thrive in times of disruption.

People & Experience

Designing human-centred workplaces

Purpose: To empower leaders to design cultures and experiences that put people at the centre, creating workplaces where belonging, purpose, and wellbeing drive performance.

Learning & Leadership

Building future-ready skills and leaders in the age of AI

Purpose: To help leaders and learners grow in a fast-changing world, where people and smart technology work together to unlock potential and performance.

Why sponsor Future of Work Canada?

Canada’s must-attend exhibition and conference for HR, Talent, People & EX, and L&D leaders.

Sponsorship at Future of Work Canada gives your brand the opportunity to stand out as a key leader in workplace transformation. With a powerful mix of exhibiting on the show floor and speaking on stage, you’ll showcase your solutions directly to senior decision-makers who are actively investing in the future of work.

By sponsoring, you’ll:

  • Be recognized as a thought leader driving the conversation on workplace innovation.
  • Connect face-to-face with high-value prospects to build relationships and trust.
  • Generate a strong pipeline of qualified leads and boost sales opportunities.
  • Position your brand as a must-know partner for HR, Talent, and L&D executives.

At Future of Work Canada, you don’t just participate—you help shape the future of work.

Pass Types

Bronze Pass

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  • 1-day conference access to all tracks
  • Access to the event app and all onsite networking
  • Lunch & refreshments included
  • Speaker slides post-event

CAD $950 

Silver Pass

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  • 2-day conference access to all tracks
  • Access to the event app and all onsite networking
  • Lunch & refreshments included
  • Speaker slides post-event

CAD $1,600

Gold Pass

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  • 2-day conference access to all tracks
  • Access to the event app and all onsite networking
  • Lunch & refreshments included
  • Speaker slides post-event
  • Lead Scanner
  • Branding on the event app

CAD $2,800

"It is really great to connect with other people who share the same challenges as you, and create opportunities to turn those challenges into opportunities."

 

VP Learning
RAPP

"This was an excellent conference with multiple opportunities to network, an interesting assortment of innovative vendors and excellent panels of subject matter experts. The keynote speakers were inspirational choices and the event was managed exceptionally well."

 

Director Total Rewards
Extendicare

"This was a great group of HR leaders coming together to discuss relevant and important topics. Work cannot stay the same so having these future forward conversations is of upmost importance. Thanks for a great event."

 

Chief People Officer
Gowling WLG.

"I was impressed with the variety of people and companies that were represented and found the networking and content worthwhile."

 

Associate Director
Ivey Business School

"Great opportunity to meet professionals from all industries. Speaker line up was outstanding. Walked away with key learnings I can implement quickly as a leader."

 

Director Enterprise Change Management & Training
GFL Environmental

Global Portfolio

Future of Work Canada 2026

7-8 April, 2026
Metro Toronto Convention Centre

Future of Work USA 2026

15-16 September, 2026
Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas, USA

Future of Work APAC 2026

18-19 November, 2026
Marina Bay Sands Singapore


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Guusto
The International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
Manulife
Work Well Together
UKG
The Voyage Inc
RT Workplace Training and Consulting
Royal Roads University
Robert Half
Queen's University IRC
Procedureflow
Nespresso
Learning Tree
Leadership Pipeline Institute
Indeed
HUB International
Her Executive Ascent
Gloria
Feldman Daxon Partners
Empowered EDI
Corporate Traditions

    The Official Benefits and Pension Partner for Future of Work Canada 2026


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    HUB International

      The Official Coffee Partner for Future of Work Canada 2026


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      Nespresso

        Media Partners


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        Talent Canada
        Culture Works Canada
        Black HR Professionals of Canada
        Trucking HR Canada