Thank You
HRPA would like to thank each delegate, exhibitor,
sponsor and volunteer for helping to transform our
2014 event into a resounding success.
Save this date for next year’s event:
January 21-23, 2015
Save this date for next year’s event:
January 21-23, 2015
Platinum
Gold
Sponsor of Wednesday opening keynote,
Silver
Emerald
Twitter
Wall
Sponsor of conference bags
Sponsor of pens & notepads
Sponsor of Friday morning keynote,
Rasmus Ankersen
Sponsor of the Sponsor of lanyards
Sponsor of Executive sessions
Centre for
Mental Health
in the Workplace
www.workplacestrategiesf ormentalhealth.com
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
CLOSING KEYNOTE – CHRIS HADFIELD
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 24, 2014
GOOD MORNING, EARTH: LESSONS FROM THE EDGE OF SPACE
“Good morning, Earth.” That is how Colonel Chris Hadfield, writing
on Twitter, woke up the world every day while living aboard
the International Space Station for over five months. Called “the
most famous astronaut since Neil Armstrong” by the BBC, Chris
– now safely back on Earth – continues to bring the glory of science
and space travel to everyone he encounters. Share the out-ofthis
world lessons he’s learned about leadership, teamwork, collaboration
and so much more.
GEOFF COLVIN
8:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014
TALENT IS OVERRATED: WHAT REALLY SEPARATES
WORLD-CLASS PERFORMERS FROM EVERYBODY ELSE
Geoff Colvin has discovered new evidence that greatness doesn’t
come from DNA but from practice and perseverance honed over
decades. And not just plain old hard work, like your grandmother
might have advocated, but a very specific kind of work is required.
This new mindset, combined with Geoff ’s practical advice, will
change the way you think about your job and career. It will inspire
you to achieve more in all you do.
SUSAN CAIN
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
QUIET: HARNESS THE POWER OF INTROVERTS
In an increasingly social world, Susan Cain shifts our focus to
help us reconsider the role of introverts – outlining their many
strengths and vital contributions. Her book, Quiet: The Power of
Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, is a paradigm-changing
lodestar that shows how dramatically our culture has come to
misunderstand and undervalue introverts. Susan’s TED talk on
the subject garnered a standing ovation and smashed a first-week
record with over a million views.
conference
BECOME THE BEST YOU CAN BE AT OUR
EXCELERATION NETWORK
Thursday, January 23, 2014
5:00 – 7:00 p.m. in Exhibit Hall D
We want to invite you to our incredibly popular social event where
you’ll enjoy motivational activities designed to take your networking
skills to a new level!
Join us for:
■■ Image consulting
■■ 5-minute yoga
■■ Handwriting analysis
■■ Accessorize My Look
■■ Future forecasting
Don’t forget to bring your business cards to make networking
easier! They will be needed to rev up your chances to become one
of the contestants in our first ever “Speed Networking” challenge.
One of you will be the lucky winner and take home our grand
prize: a sparkling piece of jewelry from Diamond Recognition!
Grand prize sponsor: Diamond Recognition
Bar supporter: Certified General Accountants of Ontario
EXPERIENCE CANADA’S LARGEST HR TRADE SHOW
HRPA’s 2014 Annual Conference and Trade Show features more
than 230 exhibitors of leading resources, services and technologies
– including all of the top names and brands in the industry. Looking
for HR products and services from independent consultants
and small HR service providers? Check out HRPA’s special marketplace
section for unique and innovative HR products and services.
Entrance to the trade show is free for registered attendees.
Full list of exhibitors is available at www.hrpa.ca/conf2014.
TRADE SHOW HOURS
■ Wednesday, January 22, 2014
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
■ Thursday, January 23, 2014
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
■ Friday, January 24, 2014
9:00 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.
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