Executive Summit

The World Economic Forum named creativity one of the top must-have skills for success in all industries. It is the key to thriving in this era of rapid innovation and change. But very few organizations have truly invested in the development of this essential capability. Why? Because creativity is considered too intangible to measure, too messy to fit into a strategic plan or simply something that is only for a few specially talented people.  In this engaging presentation, Artist/Author Noah Scalin pulls back the curtain on his own creative practice to explain the real ROI of creativity.

In this session, we will learn:

• Why creativity is a crucial skill for fostering innovation at your organization
• How to use creativity strategically for long-term impact
• Simple strategies that anyone can use to innovate, grow and inspire others

Too many workplace transformations fail because they're managed like construction projects rather than change initiatives. But what if organizations built their offices with the same discipline they apply to building high-performing teams, with shared purpose, clear roles, continuous feedback and accountability, rather than milestones?

Join this session, to learn how leading organizations are: 

• Building cross-functional ownership from strategy through execution
• Countering change fatigue at the leadership level
• Retaining talent and maintaining resilience through transformation

Transformation does not succeed because leaders endorse change. It succeeds when they change how they make decisions, set priorities, work across boundaries, and hold one another accountable. Drawing on practical lessons from large-scale transformation and leadership behaviour work, this session explores how HR can help leaders translate strategy into visible action, confront the barriers that slow execution, and create the conditions for lasting change.

Join this session to learn how to:

• Translate strategy into observable leadership behaviours
• Assess organizational readiness and uncover barriers to change
• Build leadership alignment, ownership, and accountability
• Reinforce new behaviours through everyday leadership and people practices

Emerging technologies are rapidly transforming every enterprise, impacting work at all levels. Proactive CHROs are leading the way, anticipating change and adapting strategies to provide clear direction on work redesign. This session offers a peer discussion on what’s working as organizations navigate the evolving world of work.

Join this session to discover how CHROs and their teams:

• Lead organizations through ongoing transformation and uncertainty
• Anticipate and prepare for new roles and skill requirements driven by emerging technologies
• Equip and inspire a workforce to thrive in a dynamic and unpredictable environment

Organizations are investing heavily in AI, skills, and workforce transformation, yet many leaders are still grappling with a fundamental question: future skills for what?

As technology reshapes work faster than ever, CHROs must balance preparing for an uncertain future while delivering business value today. This means moving beyond discussions about individual skills and focusing on workforce readiness, organizational agility, and the capabilities that will enable people and businesses to thrive.

Join this peer discussion to explore:

• How AI is changing what organizations need from their workforce
• The role of skills, learning, and talent mobility in building organizational agility
• How HR leaders can prepare people for an uncertain future when the destination is still evolving
• Measuring workforce readiness and capability, not just training activity

Connect with like-minded peers in a one-on-one setting through Peer-to-Peer Meetings. You will be matched with peers in your community based on your shared interests and priorities.

Organizations with strong generational synergy are 9x more likely to report great work, but only 26% of employees experience this advantage. Generational differences are not obstacles, they’re opportunities often hidden by stereotypes. Drawing on research from the O.C. Tanner Institute on 5,700 employees across 17 countries, this session reveals how to turn generational friction into a strategic advantage.

Join this session to hear new research on:

• Decode generational contracts shaping today’s workforce
• Unlock five drivers of generational synergy
• Align recognition, wellbeing, and technology to generational needs

The CHRO role is evolving faster than ever. As AI reshapes work, organizations redesign workflows, and business expectations expand, CHROs are being asked to drive transformation, influence enterprise strategy, and lead through unprecedented change. Join Toronto Community Co-Chairs for a candid discussion on how the role is shifting, the new skills required for success, and what it takes to remain effective, resilient, and influential in today's business environment.

In this session, you'll discuss how to:

• Develop the skills needed to lead workforce and business transformation
• Adapt HR strategies and operating models for an AI-enabled future
• Navigate the increasing demands and expectations of the modern CHRO

Benefits complexity is accelerating, employee expectations are rising, and AI is no longer optional. The challenge for CHROs is navigating the growing complexity around choice, multiple providers and varied experiences with speed, clarity, and consistency at scale. We’ll explore how CHROs can balance high-tech innovation with a human touch approach to simplify the complexity with confidence for their people.

Join this session to discover:

• Responsible strategies for leveraging unified intelligence to enhance benefits navigation
• Streamlining administration while supporting employees during the moments that matter
• Balancing automation with human expertise anchored in trust, compliance and care

Organizations face a significant gap between the goal of retaining top talent through succession management and their effectiveness, with only 37% reporting success. CHROs must address development plan execution and align successor pools with future needs to ensure leadership continuity and resilience.

Join this boardroom to discuss:

• Recognizing and developing high-potential talent
• Integrating development plans into talent reviews
• Broadening successor pools for future leadership needs