HRXchange 2025: Where Canada’s HR Leaders Fuel the Future of Work
Now is an important and exciting time to be an HR leader in Canada.
As organizations navigate transformation, technological acceleration, and rising expectations around culture and wellbeing, one truth stands out. People are our greatest strength and the leaders who champion them are shaping a stronger, more prosperous future for everyone.
That is why the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) and Chartered Professionals in Human Resources Canada (CPHR Canada) are uniting for the first time to present HRXchange 2025. This national gathering, supported by Title Sponsor EY, will bring together seasoned HR leaders from across the country this November in Toronto.
HRXchange is not just a conference. It is a unique opportunity to connect with peers, expand your influence, and help set the agenda for the future of work in Canada.
HRXchange is Where Visionary HR Leaders Come Together
The world of work is evolving rapidly. From AI integration and economic disruption to talent shortages and changing workforce values, the future demands bold, human-centered leadership. HRXchange is designed for seasoned HR professionals who are ready to meet that moment.
This gathering brings together leaders from across the country to explore practical strategies and bold ideas that drive organizational resilience, workforce innovation, and inclusive growth. It is a space to learn, share, and shape what comes next.
What to Expect from HRXchange
The event begins on November 3 with an evening welcome dinner and keynote, followed by a full day of executive programming on November 4.
Highlights include:
- Global speaker and activist Spencer West will open the welcome dinner by sharing his powerful story of overcoming adversity—inspiring leaders to rethink what’s possible when you lead with courage, purpose, and resilience.
- Candice Faktor, CEO of Disco, will explore how organizations are building AI fluency and unlocking human potential through learning cultures, real-world strategy, and her 6 Ps of Transformation framework.
- Nkechi Nwafor-Robinson, CEO of Empowered in My Skin Inc., will share a bold perspective on leading with courage, empathy, and authenticity—and shifting from systems-first thinking to soul-aligned leadership.
- National panel discussions, including a Canadian economic outlook featuring Nadim Kara, EVP of People & Culture at GreenShield, and a forward-looking conversation on building Canada’s AI-ready workforce.
- An inspiring leadership session with Stephanie Case, focused on the role of tenacity in building resilient, values-driven organizational culture.
- Anuj Chandarana, Head of HR at Google Canada, will offer an inside look at how one of the world’s most influential companies is building a progressive culture strategy. Learn how Google is rethinking leadership, inclusion, and innovation to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving world of work.
- Strategic roundtables and immersive workshops, designed to foster candid dialogue, practical takeaways, and peer-to-peer learning.
- Curated networking opportunities with seasoned HR professionals and changemakers from across Canada.
Every session is built to spark ideas, strengthen leadership, and help you lead with greater clarity and confidence. Stay tuned for more exciting details to come!
Meet the Sponsors of HRXchange 2025
A heartfelt thank you to our Title Sponsor, EY, along with all of our sponsors and partners for helping bring HRXchange 2025 to life and championing the future of HR leadership in Canada: Indeed, GreenShield, The Personal, PetPartners, Achieve, Venngo, ZayZoon, HUB International, Odgers, OnePack Plan, and The Globe and Mail. Your support is powering a bold, national conversation about the future of work.
Sponsorship of HRXchange is a powerful way to align your brand with the future of work in Canada. Stand alongside the country’s most influential HR leaders—the people driving culture, innovation, and strategic transformation across every sector.
Our sponsor list continues to grow. Get in touch with our team to participate.
Why Innovation Matters Now for HR Leaders
Canada’s future depends on how we lead our people. This is our opportunity to build high-performance, people-first organizations that drive shared prosperity.
HR leaders are no longer behind the scenes. We are at the center of decision-making, culture-building, and innovation.
Together, we can ensure that Canada’s workplaces are not only ready for the future but leading it.
Join a Future-Focused Movement and Make a Real Impact
HRXchange 2025 is your chance to be part of something bigger. To collaborate with other change-makers. To turn big ideas into real impact and to leave with the strategies, relationships, and confidence you need to lead the way forward.
Join us in Toronto and together, we will shape the next chapter of HR in Canada.