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Welcome to the 2019 National Conference 2019 ANNUAL FEI CONFERENCE • 1 2 • #DISRUPTION #NAILEDIT - PRELIMINARY CONFERENCE PROGRAM WELCOME TO THE 2019 NATIONAL CONFERENCE As this year’s conference Chair, it is my absolute pleasure to introduce to you our preliminary program for the FEI Canada 2019 Annual Conference in beautiful Blue Mountain, Ontario. Our conference Committee has been busy planning to make sure this is the biggest and best conference ever. Conference attendees will gain unique insights from experienced CFOs such as Darlene Dasent (University Health Network), Gord Nelson (Cineplex) and Leen Li (Wealthsimple), to name but a few. We are also excited to announce our fantastic opening keynote speaker and proud Canadian: Rick Mercer. We are off to a great start with more than 225 registered delegates to date. We are expecting this year’s conference to be a sold out event, so to avoid disappointment, we encourage everyone to In the meantime, if you have any questions, suggestions or register sooner rather than later. comments about any aspect of the conference, please reach out You can register here to myself at: [email protected]; Rita Plaskett at [email protected]; We hope you can join us for what is sure to be Laura Pacheco at [email protected] or a memorable three days of thought leadership, Vivian Tong at: [email protected] networking and social activities. Great people know great people, so please encourage your FEI Canada, the leading voice and informed choice of the senior friends, colleagues and further network to attend financial executive. as well. Best regards, We will provide further updates to the program as more fantastic speakers are confirmed. RUSS WONG Chair, 2019 Conference 2019 ANNUAL FEI CONFERENCE • 3 ABOUT THE BLUE MOUNTAINS WHAT TO EXPECT Nestled between the Niagara Escarpment and Interact with hundreds of senior financial executives and over 50 the crystal-clear waters of Georgian Bay, the exhibitors and sponsors picturesque Blue Mountain Village is Southern Ontario’s premiere four-season destination. The attendees at the conference ARE the decision makers Experience a cobblestoned pedestrian village framed by turn-of-the-century Ontario architecture. Dedicated time over 3 days to learn about new products and services An incredible natural retreat, the Village offers a See what’s trending: understand what leaders in the financial sector wide variety of things to do. You can set your heart need to know racing with zip lines, ropes courses, hiking, biking, Education sessions delivered by leading speakers and thought Segway tours and more. For a more relaxing leaders getaway, stroll their cobblestone streets, pamper yourself at the spa, take a sunny afternoon drive The networking events all occur on the trade show floor including on the Apple Pie Trail or enjoy the ambiance of the refreshment breaks, lunch and the Distinguished Service Award mountains. Reception Only 90 minutes outside Toronto, this destination Relax and have fun at the Thursday evening social night and after will inspire you. party Strengthen relationships with existing colleagues and meet new delegates 4 • #DISRUPTION #NAILEDIT - PRELIMINARY CONFERENCE PROGRAM EDUCATION GOLF TOURNAMENT Captivating keynote speakers and Wednesday, June 5 invigorating concurrent sessions are presented by some of Canada’s most Challenge your skills on a beautiful, prominent thought leaders. but at moments unforgiving, course at the FEI Canada/Robert Half Golf Michael Bassett Tournament. Enjoy the majestic Director, Conference Board of Canada scenery of the Georgian Bay Diana Bishop landscape as you undertake a round Communications and of golf at the private Georgian Bay Personal Branding Expert Golf Club. FEI Canada’s annual conference Darlene Dasent CFO, University Health Network PAINT THE TOWN RED FEI BLUE and Exhibit Hall provides Thursday, June 6 a platform for some of the best Leen Li CFO, Wealthsimple and brightest in our country This will be an evening to remember Joe Martin to come together to network, as we take over the town, close down Rotman School of Management, Main Street in the Village of Blue exchange ideas, learn and find University of Toronto and Emeritus, solutions to current challenges. Mountain and enjoy the food and Canada’s History Society drinks of the various restaurants on Rick Mercer the main street for a private party To stay ahead of the curve you Television personality and political satirist for FEI Canada delegates only. There need the latest in product and Gord Nelson will be live entertainment performing technology, the most current CFO, Cineplex on the stage in the middle of square industry trends and future focus Judith Purves to keep the party going. Listen, CFO, CBC Canada sing along, dance or just wander as well as connecting with around and taste the flavours of Blue thought leaders to continue the Jennifer Reynolds Mountain. journey. These are the outcomes President & CEO, Toronto Finance International of attending the FEI Canada AFTER PARTY AT RUSTY’S Thursday, June 6 conference in Blue Mountain in PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE 2019. Engage with long standing suppliers Keep the night going once Main and meet new exhibitors as they Street closes. Just walk down Main showcase new developments and Take a look at 2019: Street to Rusty’s at the foot of the products to keep you on the leading mountain where a band and more edge of success in your day to day food will keep you rockin’ the night business projects and initiatives. away. 2019 ANNUAL FEI CONFERENCE • 5 THANK YOU FEI CANADA’S NATIONAL STRATEGIC PARTNERS “ Well done. Bravo. This was high quality and very well organized. I have been to a lot of conferences in my career and “ don’t often say - This exceeded my expectations and delivered what was advertised. 6 • #DISRUPTION #NAILEDIT - PRELIMINARY CONFERENCE PROGRAM PROGRAM THURSDAY JUNE 6 7:00 am – 5:00 pm Registration / Information Desk AT A GLANCE 7:30 am – 8:40 am BREAKFAST SEMINARS American Express TUESDAY JUNE 4 Canadian Payroll Association FRIDAY JUNE 7 Optis Consulting Prophix 11:00 am - 6:30 pm Registration / 7:30 am – 8:40 am Continental breakfast for 7:00 am – 4:00 pm Registration / Information Desk guests and delegates Information Desk Exhibit Hall 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm Annual General Meeting 7:30 am – 8:40 am BREAKFAST SEMINARS 8:45 am – 9:05 am WELCOME AND OPENING REMARKS 7:30 am – 8:40 am Continental breakfast for 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Early Arrival Reception Russ Wong Chair 2019 guests and delegates Guests welcome conference Exhibit Hall Pete Pigott President & CEO, FEI Canada 8:45 am – 9:00 am WEDNESDAY JUNE 5 9:10 am – 10:20 am OPENING KEYNOTE ADDRESS LAUNCH PARTY Canada: Coast to Coast to featuring Pete Pigott and Coast friends Rick Mercer Television 6:30 am - 3:30 pm Golf Tournament personality, political satirist 9:00 am – 10:00 am KEYNOTE ADDRESS Sponsored by: FEI CANADA TALKS: Lifecycle 10:20 am – 10:50 am Networking break of a Senior Financial Exhibit Hall Executive Diana Bishop Communications 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Registration / 10:30 am - 2:00 pm Scandinave Spa at Blue Information Desk and Personal Branding Expert Mountain (ticket event) Leen Li CFO, Wealthsimple 8:00 am - 9:30 am Early Arrival Breakfast 10:50 am – 11:30 am KEYNOTE ADDRESS Canada 2030 - The Defining 10:00 am – 10:15 am EXHIBITOR PRIZE DRAWS 10:30 am - 2:00 pm Wine tasting and food pairing Forces Disrupting Business Plenary Room (ticket event) Michael Bassett Director, Conference Board of Canada 10:15 am – 10:45 am Networking break 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm New Member Reception and FEI Exhibit Hall Young Luminaries Ceremony 11:30 am – 12:30 pm CFO PANEL Sponsored by: Disrupted Industries 10:45 am – 12:00 pm KEYNOTE ADDRESS Darlene Dasent CFO, University The Disruptors Health Network Gord Nelson 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm CONCURRENT SESSIONS CFO, Cineplex Judith Purves CFO, CBC Canada 1:15 pm – 2:45 pm CLOSING LUNCHEON & 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Welcome Reception KEYNOTE SPEAKER Exhibit Hall 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Luncheon Sponsored by: Exhibit Hall 2:45 pm - 3:00 pm CLOSING REMARKS, DRAW 1:35 pm – 2:35 pm CONCURRENT SESSIONS PRIZES & LAUNCH OF 2020 CONFERENCE 2:45 pm – 3:30 pm KEYNOTE ADDRESS Disrupted Cities/Smart Cities 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm KEYNOTE ADDRESS 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD Exhibit Hall 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm PAINT THE TOWN FEI BLUE Main Street Blue Mountain Village Sponsored by: 10:00 pm - 12:30 am AFTER PARTY Rusty’s at Blue Co-sponsored by: 2019 ANNUAL FEI CONFERENCE • 7 KEYNOTE SESSIONS 8 • #DISRUPTION #NAILEDIT - PRELIMINARY CONFERENCE PROGRAM 9:10 AM - 10:20 AM OPENING KEYNOTE SPEAKER Rick Mercer is presenting an epic new keynote that will make you appreciate, as never before, this unique nation we all call home. It’s a heart-soaring and laugh- out-loud funny affair, and a perfect way to celebrate what our great country has to offer. Few people know Canada like Rick Mercer knows Canada. Whether prodding at our institutions, celebrating our unsung heroes, or illuminating everything wonderful and weird about our country, Mercer is a galvanizing speaker. He’s our fiercest critic, our sharpest mind, and our most hilarious comic. This is a one-time talk that RICK MERCER gathers together all his—and our—strengths. It is a talk that connects to the past, evaluates our present, and looks forward, hopefully, into the future. 10:50 AM - 11:30 AM KEYNOTE SESSION Over the next decade, the world is facing political, social, environmental and technological transformations that will have profound implications for investors and businesses operating in Canada.
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