FOW Canada 2026 Confirmed Speakers

 

Take a look below at our confirmed speakers.

These speakers are bringing fresh insight, expertise and big ideas, setting the tone for what promises to be an exceptional year.

Keynote Speakers

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Anu Madgavkar

Partner, McKinsey Global Institute
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Armine Yalnizyan

Economist and Atkinson Fellow on the Future of Workers, Atkinson Foundation

    2026 Confirmed Speakers

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    Speaker profile image for Alexandra Tillo

    Alexandra Tillo

    Senior Talent Marketing Consultant, Indeed Canada
    Speaker profile image for Alison Darling

    Alison Darling

    Director, Queen's University IRC
    Speaker profile image for Andre Rainey

    Andre Rainey

    Employee Gifting Experience, Corporate Traditions
    Speaker profile image for Angela Splinter

    Angela Splinter

    CEO, Trucking HR Canada
    Speaker profile image for Anjana Moitra-Ohri

    Anjana Moitra-Ohri

    Vice President, Human Resources, Roots
    Speaker profile image for Anu Madgavkar

    Anu Madgavkar

    Partner, McKinsey Global Institute
    Speaker profile image for Arjun Asokakumar

    Arjun Asokakumar

    Director, Data Science and AI Solutions, RBC
    Speaker profile image for Armine Yalnizyan

    Armine Yalnizyan

    Economist and Atkinson Fellow on the Future of Workers, Atkinson Foundation
    Speaker profile image for Carina Vassilieva

    Carina Vassilieva

    Chief Human Resources Officer, Apotex
    Speaker profile image for Carolynn Ryan

    Carolynn Ryan

    Chief Human Resources Officer, BC Hydro
    Speaker profile image for Christa Haanstra

    Christa Haanstra

    Lead, Working Caregivers, Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence (CCCE)
    Speaker profile image for Corey Daxon

    Corey Daxon

    President, Feldman Daxon Partners
    Speaker profile image for David Herrera

    David Herrera

    Senior Director, Total Rewards and People Analytics, Fasken
    Speaker profile image for Diana Valler

    Diana Valler

    Chief Human Resources Officer, TravelBrands
    Speaker profile image for Dominique Côté

    Dominique Côté

    Vice President, Employee Experience and Communications, TMX Group
    Speaker profile image for Estela Vázquez Pérez

    Estela Vázquez Pérez

    Senior Director, Talent Strategy, Employee Experience & Inclusion, Lifemark Health Group
    Speaker profile image for Faizal Mitha

    Faizal Mitha

    Chief Innovation Officer, HUB International
    Speaker profile image for Francinne Hansen

    Francinne Hansen

    Chief People Officer, LCBO
    Speaker profile image for Glaze Martillano

    Glaze Martillano

    Regional Director, Talent Acquisition, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
    Speaker profile image for Hilary Thompson

    Hilary Thompson

    Director, People and Performance, Enbridge
    Speaker profile image for Jane Helbrecht

    Jane Helbrecht

    Consultant and Founder, Uplift Engagement
    Speaker profile image for Janine Sedgwick

    Janine Sedgwick

    Vice President, People & Culture Canada, Crescent Hotels & Resorts
    Speaker profile image for Javier E. Cuervo

    Javier E. Cuervo

    Managing Director People Analytics, ATB Financial
    Speaker profile image for Jay Ballard

    Jay Ballard

    Vice President Defence - Learning, Calian Defence
    Speaker profile image for Jessica Steed Brown

    Jessica Steed Brown

    Senior Director, Organizational Development, Learning & Total Rewards, Array Marketing
    Speaker profile image for Joe O'Connor

    Joe O'Connor

    CEO & Co-Founder, Work Time Revolution
    Speaker profile image for Kara Sutherland

    Kara Sutherland

    Chief People Officer, Dentons
    Speaker profile image for Karen Collins

    Karen Collins

    Chief Talent Officer and Head of Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) Team, BMO
    Speaker profile image for Kate Hardie

    Kate Hardie

    Director, HR Technology, Maple Leafs Sports & Entertainment (MLSE)
    Speaker profile image for Katherine Dudtschak

    Katherine Dudtschak

    Author, Founder and CEO, Sincerely, Katherine
    Speaker profile image for Kent Jonasen

    Kent Jonasen

    CEO, Leadership Pipeline Institute
    Speaker profile image for Krista Pell

    Krista Pell

    Chief People Officer, Trimac Transportation
    Speaker profile image for Kristine Dionne

    Kristine Dionne

    Vice President, Total Rewards & HR Operations, Meridian Credit Union
    Speaker profile image for Laure Goubau

    Laure Goubau

    Founder, President, Certified Executive Coach, Gloriacoach.com
    Speaker profile image for Lori Lalonde

    Lori Lalonde

    Founder, Her Executive Ascent Inc.
    Speaker profile image for Mallory O'Connor

    Mallory O'Connor

    Practice Lead, Culture and Transformation, Habanero
    Speaker profile image for Marwa Abdou

    Marwa Abdou

    Senior Research Director, Canadian Chamber of Commerce
    Speaker profile image for Mary Prioriello

    Mary Prioriello

    Director of Global Learning, Leadership, and Development, DECIEM
    Speaker profile image for Matthew Clarke

    Matthew Clarke

    Vice President of Learning & Development, The FGF Group
    Speaker profile image for Mehvish Mehvish

    Mehvish Mehvish

    Director- HR Transformation (Global Center of Excellence), Etraveli Group