Benefits Together is not your typical online conference. We've got all the best-in-class features that experienced virtual delegates love ― and a few surprises!
This year’s agenda shines a spotlight on key issues employers and employees are facing as we navigate an extraordinary reintegration into workplaces and social settings.
Over the course of two afternoons, enjoy main stage sessions, a panel with industry experts and workshops with actionable insights. Plus, connect with experts and network with industry leaders.
The conference will explore the questions on everyone’s minds, including:
We have a stellar line-up of experts who will help us explore bold solutions to create physically and psychologically safe and healthy workplaces as we emerge from a health and economic crisis that caused both massive disruption and transformation.
We are thrilled to welcome a roster of incredible workplace experts.
Product Portfolio Manager, Digital & Wellness
Medavie Blue Cross
Catherine Biermann manages Medavie Blue Cross’s portfolio of digital health and wellness products from concept development through the full product life cycle. Over the past 30 years in the group insurance industry, she has held roles in marketing, research and sales.
Manager, Health & Digital Product Solutions
Medavie Blue Cross
Colleen Adams plays a lead role in strategic partnerships and product development across group and individual business with a focus on solutions that leverage technology and trends. She has a background in marketing and channel development and has worked with leading health care companies.
Regional VP Business Development/Corporate Sales Ontario
Medavie Blue Cross
Alaina MacKenzie is the Market Leader for Group Business in Ontario. She brings an intuitive sense of the customer, gained during her 25 years of experience in group insurance. As a former registered nurse, Alaina also offers a unique perspective to the world of group benefits, service and sales.
Assistant Professor of Management
McGill University
Jean-Nicolas Reyt is an Assistant Professor at McGill University teaching organizational behavior and negotiation. His research focuses on current future of work topics, such as the impact of remote work and technology on creativity, innovation and interpersonal outcomes in the workplace.
Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Coach
« In English Only »Jamelle Lindo is an emotional intelligence leadership coach, trainer, and speaker with over 11 years of diverse experience helping thousands of professionals create winning workplace cultures through the practical application of emotional intelligence and mindfulness strategies.
Physician | Neuroscience Expert | Author | Global Social Entrepreneur
« In English Only »An award-winning Harvard-trained medical doctor, researcher, and neuroscience expert, Dr. Shimi Kang provides practical, science-based tools to cultivate key skills for health, happiness, and achievement. She is a clinical associate professor at UBC, TEDx speaker, author and more.
Diversity in the Workplace Live Interview
We are at a pivotal point in history where social disruption is driving meaningful diversity conversations and action in all workplaces. What are the benefits, costs and health impacts of diversity, equity, and inclusion?
The Return to Work and Society
A panel of experts and employers discuss the aftermath of the last 20 months on employees as we navigate a reintegration into workplaces and social settings. What are the new expectations with respect to DEI, work-life balance, mental health, and flexibility?
*Agenda is subject to change
Actionable Workplace Mental Health Strategies
Re-entry to a Post-Pandemic World
Enjoy an out-of-this-world inspirational perspective on how to come back from an environment of extreme isolation and stress.
*Agenda is subject to change
BENEFITS TOGETHER
Astronaut | First Canadian Commander of the International Space Station
« English and French »Hailed as “the most famous astronaut since Neil Armstrong”, Colonel Chris Hadfield is the first Canadian commander of the International Space Station, former Director of Operations for NASA, a test pilot, engineer, author, musician and TV host.
Strategic Advisor - Private & Public Sector | Corporate Director | NFP Chair | Former
Chief Human
Resources Officer,
RBC
Zabeen Hirji is a corporate director, not-for-profit chair, strategic advisor to business, government and universities, focused on the Future of Work, leadership and talent, workforce and culture transformation, equity, diversity and inclusion.
Chief Executive Officer
Medavie
Before joining Medavie in 2016, Bernard Lord was CEO of the Canadian Wireless Telecommunication Association of Canada and Mobile Giving Foundation Canada chair. The former New Brunswick premier continues to chair the Ontario Power Generation board.