Day 1 – Tuesday May 11, 2021 Global Context,
Challenges &
Opportunities
All times Eastern
Virtual Reception Area – 11:00 – 11:30
Access to exhibitor kiosks, Summit program agenda, list of speakers and resources and Summit plenary
Welcoming Remarks – 11:35 – 11:45
- Jacqueline Rigg, CEO, APEX
Setting the Scene with Deputy Head Summit Co-Chairs – 11:45 – 11:55
- Daniel Quan-Watson, Deputy Minister, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs
- Anne Kelly, Commissioner, Correctional Service Canada
Opening Keynote: Understanding the Global Geo-political Landscape – 12:00 – 12:40
- Mark Carney, Vice-Chair, Brookfield Asset Management and Head of Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) and Impact Fund Investing
Interview: The Role of Public Service in Shaping Canada – 12:45 – 13:25
- The Honourable Frank McKenna, P.C., O.C., O.N.B., Q.C., Deputy Chairman, TD Bank
Presentation: Top Trends & Practices in 2021– 13:30 – 14:10
- Jeremy Gutsche,CEO, Trend Hunter
Closing Interview: Unpacking the Twilight of Democracy – 14:15 – 14:55
- Anne Applebaum, Journalist, Author, Historian
Wrap up – 14:55 – 15:00
Day 2 – Wednesday May 12, 2021 Nourishing Mental & Emotional
Health
All times Eastern
Virtual Reception Area – 11:00 – 11:30
Access to exhibitor kiosks, Summit program agenda, list of speakers and resources and Summit plenary
Opening Interview: Perspectives from the Covid Front Line – 11:50 – 12:30
- Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, M.D., NFL Player
Presentation: Searching for Solutions to Diversity & Inclusion – 12:35 – 13:15
- Rola Dagher, Global Channel Chief, Dell Technologies
- Catherine Luelo, Senior VP & Chief Information Officer, Air Canada
- Patrice Njoh, Leader, Change Management & DEI CoP, Deloitte
Presentation: Relieving Work-related Stress with Humour – 13:20 – 14:00
- Judy Croon, Comedian
APEX Awards of Excellence Ceremony – 14:05 – 15:15
- Emcee:Jacqueline Rigg, APEX, CEO
Recipients of the APEX Awards of Excellence for 2020 and 2021 will be honoured on May 12. Consult the full list of 2020 Recipients! The 2021 Recipients will be announced in the near future.
Day 3 – Thursday May 13, 2021Inspirational Leadership & Resilience
Virtual Reception Area – 11:00 – 11:30
Access to exhibitor kiosks, Summit program agenda, list of speakers and resources and Summit plenary
Opening Interview: Survival and Self-Discovery: Observations from a Child Bride – 11:50 – 12:30
- Samra Zafar, Author, Human Rights Activist
Presentation: Lessons in Resilience from a Blind Athlete – 12:35 – 13:15
- Diane Bergeron, President, Blind Iron Vision & Vice-President, Canadian National Institute for the Blind
Presentation: Harnessing the Power of the Six Paradoxes of Leadership – 13:20 – 14:00
- Blair Sheppard, PwC Global Leader, Strategy & Leadership
Closing Keynote: Embracing Change, Encouraging Disruption and Incentivizing Innovation – 14:05 – 15:15
- Judy Croon, Comedian
APEX Awards of Excellence Ceremony – 14:05 – 14:45
- Michele Romanow, CBC’s Dragons’ Den & Co-Founder, Clearbanc
Concluding Remarks – 14:55 – 15:15
- Jacqueline Rigg, APEX, CEO