HR Conference & Expo 2025: Here & Now
HR Conference & Expo 2025
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Here & Now
Take in the beauty of being together with other HR professionals in the same place, at the same time, even for a moment. Learn how to set boundaries, slow down, and make space for connection in the workplace.
Join us from April 29-30, 2025 at the Vancouver Convention Centre for two action-packed days of learning, gathering, and connecting. Through focused workshops, impactful keynotes, and expert breakout sessions, we’ll delve into discussions that impact workplaces of today and tomorrow.
Keynote Speakers
Madison Tevlin
Accessibility & Inclusion Advocate, Content Creator, Model, Actor
Bio | Video
Session: Dismantling Stereotypes
Through her personal journey and charming storytelling, Madison will shed light on the importance of diversity and accessibility. Explore how integrating the voices of individuals with disabilities into your teams can catalyze progress and lead to more balanced and innovative teams.
Shawn Kanungo
Author, Keynote Speaker, Innovation Strategist
Bio | Video | Session Sponsor: CPA BC
Session: The Geeks and the Freaks: The Age of AI and Infinite Leverage
In this provocative and counter-intuitive keynote, Shawn will dive deep into the age of artificial intelligence and infinite leverage. He will explore why this will shape the future, and how it will impact culture, business, technology, and individuals.
Iliana Oris Valiente
Managing Director & North America Innovation Hubs Lead, Accenture
Bio | Video | Session Sponsor: WCBC
Session: Borderless: “Digital Nomads”, Global Citizens, and Location Independence
This topic ties into discussions around the rise of broader workplace dynamics, including micro-entrepreneurship, talent attraction and retention, contingent workforce models, future skilling, and enabling technologies such as Metaverse and Gen AI.
Breakout Sessions
In advance of HR Conference & Expo 2025, a few of the breakout session speakers have authored articles and shared introductory videos on their topics:
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