HRPA is very pleased to announce its in-person HR Summit, Annual Meeting and Tradeshow happening May 16 and May 17 at The Carlu in downtown Toronto.
The theme of the event is “At the Helm: Rewriting the HR Playbook” high-quality learning and networking opportunities with your HR community and sponsors, as well as an in-person HRPA Annual Meeting.
Explore this page for all details and join us back in-person!
About
It’s no secret that HR has come to the forefront as the driving force in organizational success. HR champions have cultivated initiatives around talent, culture and psychological wellness and have uniquely implemented effective evidence-based solutions. Dialogue with thought leaders amidst this changing landscape of work has defined purposeful HR as empowering employees and organizations to realize their full potential. We won’t stop the momentum now.
The 2023 HR Summit, Annual Meeting & Tradeshow themed “At the Helm: Rewriting the HR Playbook” examines how HR professionals can continue to be strategic business partners and pioneers in driving innovation and organizational solutions. This summit will bring together leading experts who will engage in in-depth conversations on emerging HR issues.
Our event host, Laura Williams, will steer us through Day 1, May 16 featuring “Straight Talk” panel conversations on trending topics focused on talent, culture and psychological wellness. Day 1 will also include the opportunity to connect with select vendors and sponsors and will end with a Mix and Mingle networking reception.
Day 2, May 17, will feature an intimate workshop*, led by Laura Williams, enhancing the learning and discussions of Day 1. Day 2 will also include an open forum Ask the Expert session and a Members’ Spotlight where fellow HR professionals will present best practices and techniques in an open forum discussion. The workshop and Members’ Spotlight will be followed by a Members’ lunch and HRPA’s hybrid Annual Meeting for registered voting HRPA members.
Continuing Professional Development
The 2023 HR Summit, Annual Meeting & Tradeshow will be eligible for CPD hours. Details will be announced as soon as they become available.
CPD codes are only issued for sessions you attended live. No CPD code is provided for sessions viewed on-demand. Sessions you view on-demand do qualify for CPD Hours and will accumulate toward the total eligible CPD hours, however you will need to log those hours manually. Details can be found on the CPD FAQs page.
*Workshop space is limited. Additional fees will apply.
Agenda – May 16
Event Host: Laura Williams, Managing Partner, Williams HR Law LLP President and CEO, Williams HR Consulting Inc.
8:00 AM – 8:45 AM
Networking Breakfast: Expand Your HR Community
Check in at the registration desk and start your day with a nourishing breakfast alongside fellow HR professionals.
8:45 AM – 9:15 AM
Event Kickoff: Welcome and Opening Remarks
Speakers: Kris Tierney, CHRP, CHRL, (she/her), Vice President, Human Resources and Learning, HRPA; Jodi Kovitz, Chief Executive Officer, HRPA
9:15 AM – 10:45 AM
Straight Talk: HR Trends
This panel will take a closer look at current HR Trends from the perspective of various industry experts.
10:45 AM – 11:15 AM
Networking Break: Expand Your HR Community
Grab a beverage and a snack, stretch those legs and catch up with vendors and fellow attendees.
11:15 AM – 12:45 PM
Straight Talk: Talent & Culture
This panel will address issues and solutions in managing talent and culture, according to several thought leaders in HR.
12:45 PM – 2:15 PM
Networking Lunch: Connect and Engage
Enjoy great food and connect with the HR community.
2:15 PM – 3:45 PM
Straight Talk: Psychological Wellness
This panel will examine key trends pertaining to psychological wellness, as shared by HR experts across industries.
3:45 PM – 4:15 PM
Networking Break: Expand Your HR Community
Grab a beverage and a snack, stretch those legs and catch up with vendors and fellow attendees.
4:15 PM – 5:00 PM
Spotlight: Keynote Address
This featured speaker will ignite passion, spark ideas and inspire you as you continue your HR journey.
5:00 PM – 5:15 PM
Event Wrap-up: Closing Remarks
Stick around as we recap the day’s events, summarize highlights and say farewell.
5:15 PM – 6:45 PM
Evening Reception
Connect with the HR community at this reception.
Agenda – May 17
8:00 AM – 8:45 AM
Networking Breakfast: Expand Your HR Community
Check in at the registration desk and start your day with a nourishing breakfast alongside fellow HR professionals.
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Open Forum: Ask the Expert
Continue the conversation from Day 1 and have your burning questions addressed by this panel of experts.
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
At the Helm: A Deep Dive Workshop
Building on the activities and discussions from Day 1, this customized workshop will take a deep dive on those learnings and provide you with practical solutions and takeaways.
NOTE: This workshop is limited in capacity (50 individuals) and additional fees will apply.
Facilitator: Laura Williams, Managing Partner, Williams HR Law LLP President and CEO, Williams HR Consulting Inc.
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Networking Break: Expand Your HR Community
Grab a beverage and a snack, stretch those legs and catch up with fellow delegates.
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Members’ Spotlight
Learn about practical and applicable best practices from select HRPA members as they showcase their solutions to current HR issues.
To present your solutions and expertise, apply here.
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Members’ Lunch: Connect and Engage
Enjoy great food and connect with the HRPA community.
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Check-in: HRPA’s Hybrid Annual Meeting
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
HRPA’s Hybrid Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting is one of the most important events for members in the Association’s calendar. Find out what we’ve accomplished on your behalf, and as a regulatory association, over the last fiscal year; hear directly from the Chair, Board and our CEO about plans for 2023 and beyond; and have your voice heard through voting on important items.
For further information, visit HRPA’s Governance page here.
3:00 PM
HR Summit, Annual Meeting & Tradeshow concludes
We hope you enjoyed the event and were able to connect with vendors and fellow HR professionals. We look forward to hosting you again in 2024!
Event Pricing
All registration fees include access to the live sessions as well as food and beverage served during the event.
The Deep Dive Workshop on Day 2 is limited in capacity and additional fees apply. You can register for the workshop at the same time as the HR Summit, or you can make the addition at a later date (if space is still available at the workshop). Group rates are not available for the workshop.
| HR Summit, Annual Meeting & Tradeshow | Individual | Group Registration (3+ More Registrants) | Workshop Add-on Fee Per Person |
| Members | $1,195 | $1,075 | $295 |
| Non-Members | $1,395 | $1,255 | $395 |
| Student Members | $315 | $315 | $150 |
Group Registrations
Group registration is applicable to three (3) or more individuals from the same company and may include members or non-members.
To qualify and apply the group rate, registrants can complete their registration individually by following these steps:
- During registration, under the section “Delegate Information”, when asked “Are you registering as part of a group?” select “Yes.”
- When prompted, enter your group name (company name is ideal). Note, it is highly recommended to use the same iteration of your company name. Example: Human Resources Professionals Association and HRPA are the same company, however will be recognized as separate entities because they are not inputted the same.
- With the above steps completed, registration fees will be reflected at the group registration rate in the proceeding steps.
For registration questions, please contact: conferenceregistration@hrpa.ca
Jodi Kovitz, HBA, LL.B
HRPA CEO
Jodi is an experienced, visionary CEO leader and a transformative global brand builder. She is a growth strategist and a passionate connector of people.
Jodi was the founder and CEO of #movethedial, which focused on the growth and equitable participation of all women in tech. Leveraging Jodi’s vision, wealth of experience, pioneering spirit and passion, the movement impacted over 60,000 people at events throughout Canada, the US, the UK and Israel. Jodi also previously led growth at Vetster, a telemedicine platform, and was the CEO at Peerscale, a technology membership association.
Jodi is passionate about the intersection of equity, innovation and the future of work.
Featured in Forbes Women, Jodi was recognized as an Adweek Brandstar in Toronto in 2018, One of Canada’s 25 Women of Influence in 2018, and one of WXN’s Canada’s 100 most powerful women in 2017 and 2019.
Jodi holds an HBA from Ivey Business School at Western University and an LLB from Osgoode Hall Law School at York University. Jodi also authored Go Out of Your Way, a book about the power of people, relationships and building genuine connections, endorsed by Sheryl Sandberg.
Kris Tierney, CHRP, CHRL
Vice President, Human Resources and Learning, HRPA
Kris’ approach as an executive leader is to achieve results by creating outstanding workplaces where people and culture are strategic priorities. She is a passionate and skilled business executive with 15 years’ experience leading HR in hi-tech, high growth companies in automotive and financial services, where she served as a trusted people and culture strategist, advisor, and business partner to the C-Suite.
Kris started her career in hospitality where she held various leadership and management positions. For more than 20 years, Kris has served as a valued member of senior and executive leadership teams, where her skills in HR, leadership, strategy, and culture were honed and her passion for business and human resources were developed. She is periodically called upon by media, conferences, and academia to contribute her experience and perspectives as an HR and business leader.
Kris has achieved the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) and Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) designations as awarded by the Human Resources Professionals Association in Ontario, Canada. As a lifelong learner, Kris is thrilled to bring professional development and learning opportunities to the HR community in her role as Vice-President, Human Resources and Learning at the HRPA.
Laura Williams
Managing Partner, Williams HR Law LLP President and CEO, Williams HR Consulting Inc.
Laura has extensive experience providing strategic advice and legal representation to organizations on a full range of labour and employment law matters and is a seasoned workplace investigator with specific expertise in conducting investigations and organizational reviews related to equity diversity inclusion and systemic discrimination issues.
As a recognized thought leader, Laura has been featured in various publications, including Canadian Lawyer, Lawyers Weekly, Law Times, HR Professional Magazine, Canadian HR Reporter, Canadian Employment Law Today and Canadian Labour Law Today. In addition, Laura has appeared in various national broadcast and print media including CTV News, Global News, BNN, CBC Radio, the Globe and Mail, National Post, Canadian Business Magazine, and Chatelaine.
In addition to her work, Laura is a member of various professional organizations and community service associations. She has been appointed as an advisor on the University of Western Ontario’s newly formed Equity Council and to the Adidas United Against Racism Accountability Council. Laura also has many years of service on various Boards of Directors, including most recently for Canadian Society of Association Executives and is the Chair of the 360Kids Board of Directors. Laura’s work has been widely recognized, including with the Excellence in Teaching Award from the University of Toronto, being listed on the annual W100 in 2016, which ranks the top 100 female entrepreneurs in Canada, and being listed as one of the Top 100 Black Females to Watch in 2020 from Canadian International Black Women Event. Laura has recently launched a podcast for business leaders and HR Professionals called, We Thrive Forward -Conversations with Laura Williams which is available on all major platforms.
Jodi Kovitz, HBA, LL.B
HRPA CEO
Jodi is an experienced, visionary CEO leader and a transformative global brand builder. She is a growth strategist and a passionate connector of people.
Jodi was the founder and CEO of #movethedial, which focused on the growth and equitable participation of all women in tech. Leveraging Jodi’s vision, wealth of experience, pioneering spirit and passion, the movement impacted over 60,000 people at events throughout Canada, the US, the UK and Israel. Jodi also previously led growth at Vetster, a telemedicine platform, and was the CEO at Peerscale, a technology membership association.
Jodi is passionate about the intersection of equity, innovation and the future of work.
Featured in Forbes Women, Jodi was recognized as an Adweek Brandstar in Toronto in 2018, One of Canada’s 25 Women of Influence in 2018, and one of WXN’s Canada’s 100 most powerful women in 2017 and 2019.
Jodi holds an HBA from Ivey Business School at Western University and an LLB from Osgoode Hall Law School at York University. Jodi also authored Go Out of Your Way, a book about the power of people, relationships and building genuine connections, endorsed by Sheryl Sandberg.
Kris Tierney, CHRP, CHRL
Vice President, Human Resources and Learning, HRPA
Kris’ approach as an executive leader is to achieve results by creating outstanding workplaces where people and culture are strategic priorities. She is a passionate and skilled business executive with 15 years’ experience leading HR in hi-tech, high growth companies in automotive and financial services, where she served as a trusted people and culture strategist, advisor, and business partner to the C-Suite.
Kris started her career in hospitality where she held various leadership and management positions. For more than 20 years, Kris has served as a valued member of senior and executive leadership teams, where her skills in HR, leadership, strategy, and culture were honed and her passion for business and human resources were developed. She is periodically called upon by media, conferences, and academia to contribute her experience and perspectives as an HR and business leader.
Kris has achieved the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) and Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) designations as awarded by the Human Resources Professionals Association in Ontario, Canada. As a lifelong learner, Kris is thrilled to bring professional development and learning opportunities to the HR community in her role as Vice-President, Human Resources and Learning at the HRPA.
Laura Williams
Managing Partner, Williams HR Law LLP President and CEO, Williams HR Consulting Inc.
Laura has extensive experience providing strategic advice and legal representation to organizations on a full range of labour and employment law matters and is a seasoned workplace investigator with specific expertise in conducting investigations and organizational reviews related to equity diversity inclusion and systemic discrimination issues.
As a recognized thought leader, Laura has been featured in various publications, including Canadian Lawyer, Lawyers Weekly, Law Times, HR Professional Magazine, Canadian HR Reporter, Canadian Employment Law Today and Canadian Labour Law Today. In addition, Laura has appeared in various national broadcast and print media including CTV News, Global News, BNN, CBC Radio, the Globe and Mail, National Post, Canadian Business Magazine, and Chatelaine.
In addition to her work, Laura is a member of various professional organizations and community service associations. She has been appointed as an advisor on the University of Western Ontario’s newly formed Equity Council and to the Adidas United Against Racism Accountability Council. Laura also has many years of service on various Boards of Directors, including most recently for Canadian Society of Association Executives and is the Chair of the 360Kids Board of Directors. Laura’s work has been widely recognized, including with the Excellence in Teaching Award from the University of Toronto, being listed on the annual W100 in 2016, which ranks the top 100 female entrepreneurs in Canada, and being listed as one of the Top 100 Black Females to Watch in 2020 from Canadian International Black Women Event. Laura has recently launched a podcast for business leaders and HR Professionals called, We Thrive Forward -Conversations with Laura Williams which is available on all major platforms.
Sponsors & Tradeshow
The HR Summit, Annual Meeting and Tradeshow will offer an unparalleled opportunity to connect in-person with an exclusive highly engaged audience of validated HR professionals and decision-makers. Connect with the team and learn more about partnership or sponsorship opportunities.
Please complete our sponsor submission form here.
Contact Adam Hart, Business Development Lead, to learn more about partnership or sponsorship opportunities.
Tel: 416.923.2324 ext. 353
Email: ahart@hrpa.ca
Frequently Asked Questions
This two-day event features the HR Summit, Annual Meeting and Tradeshow. There will be learning opportunities with CPD hours and networking with fellow HR professionals, sponsors and vendors as well as the HRPA Hybrid Annual Meeting. The full programming details can be found in the About menu tab above.
The HR Summit, Annual Meeting and Tradeshow pricing details can be found in the Pricing menu tab above.
All registration fees include access to the live, in-person sessions, all meals and activities throughout the conferences.
No. There is a separate (free) registration for the Annual Meeting. Only registered voting members can attend and participate in the Annual Meeting on May 17. All registered voting members will receive e-mails directly about the upcoming Annual Meeting and will be invited to register using the link provided in those e-mails.
For questions or further information, email annualmeeting@hrpa.ca.
Yes, you can save up to 10% per registrant when registering a group of 3 or more. Full pricing details can be found in the Pricing menu tab above.
Complete your registration as you normally would. When it comes to the question “Are you registering as part of a group?” select “Yes” and complete the “Group Name” field. By following these steps, your registration fees will automatically be adjusted to reflect group pricing.
NOTE: When entering your group name, please ensure your group enters the same group name. Example: HRPA vs Human Resources Professionals Association. While technically they are the same company, the registration system will recognize the two versions as separate entities.
No. The workshop is available for an additional fee to your registration, should you choose to participate, and has a limited capacity of 50 registrants.
Registration to the workshop includes access to the learning content and any resources provided.
This event will be held in-person at The Carlu, located at 444 Yonge St #7, Toronto, ON M5B 2H4.
We look forward to hosting you on May 16 and May 17! Event updates will be maintained on the event website here. An email with full event expectations and how to prepare for the event will be sent to all registrants one week prior to the event start.
In the meantime, if you have any questions:
For registration support, email: conferenceregistration@hrpa.ca
For general event inquiries, email: professionaldevelopment@hrpa.ca
With the exception of the hybrid Annual Meeting, the HR Summit, Annual Meeting and Tradeshow is an in-person event.
Yes. Details will be announced soon.
No, HRPA has not secured any preferred travel discounts.
You are welcome to join the wait list. If a space becomes available, you will be notified in order of registration. Unless you hear otherwise, assume that your registration continues to be waitlisted.
Registration will remain open as long as space permits. If registration reaches capacity, a waiting list will be enabled.
Yes, assuming that registration capacity has not been met yet.
We hope participants will be present and in the moment of learning and recognize that individuals learn in a variety of ways. Bring your own device – laptop, tablet, mobile device, whatever works best for you – or notebook and pen if that’s your preference.
Yes, complimentary Wifi will be available at the venue.
Day 1, May 16 will include breakfast, breaks and lunch. Upon arrival you will check in with the registration desk and participate in the learning program for the day as well as connect with our sponsors and vendors. We invite attendees to kick back and relax at our end of day networking reception.
Day 2, May 17 will feature a limited capacity workshop, open forum “Ask the Expert” session and Members’ spotlight presentation series. Day 2 lunch will be followed by the HRPA Hybrid Annual Meeting.
During the breaks and meals, we encourage you to stretch your legs and engage with fellow attendees.
Business casual.
No, the in-person workshop will not be recorded.
Yes. At this time the programming is still in development and CPD hours will be announced on the website when they become available.
CPD codes are only issued for sessions you attended live. No CPD code is provided for sessions viewed on-demand. Sessions you view on-demand do qualify for CPD Hours and will accumulate toward the total eligible CPD hours, however you will need to log those hours manually. Details can be found on the CPD FAQs page.
CPD codes will be issued to all attendees post-event via email.
Please complete our speaker submission form here.
To become a speaker at the Members’ Spotlight session at the HR Summit, please complete the speaker submission form here.
Please complete our sponsor submission form here.
Volunteer opportunities will be announced and available for application starting March 20.
For registration support, email: conferenceregistration@hrpa.ca
For general event inquiries, email: professionaldevelopment@hrpa.ca
About
It’s no secret that HR has come to the forefront as the driving force in organizational success. HR champions have cultivated initiatives around talent, culture and psychological wellness and have uniquely implemented effective evidence-based solutions. Dialogue with thought leaders amidst this changing landscape of work has defined purposeful HR as empowering employees and organizations to realize their full potential. We won’t stop the momentum now.
The 2023 HR Summit, Annual Meeting & Tradeshow themed “At the Helm: Rewriting the HR Playbook” examines how HR professionals can continue to be strategic business partners and pioneers in driving innovation and organizational solutions. This summit will bring together leading experts who will engage in in-depth conversations on emerging HR issues.
Our event host, Laura Williams, will steer us through Day 1, May 16 featuring “Straight Talk” panel conversations on trending topics focused on talent, culture and psychological wellness. Day 1 will also include the opportunity to connect with select vendors and sponsors and will end with a Mix and Mingle networking reception.
Day 2, May 17, will feature an intimate workshop*, led by Laura Williams, enhancing the learning and discussions of Day 1. Day 2 will also include an open forum Ask the Expert session and a Members’ Spotlight where fellow HR professionals will present best practices and techniques in an open forum discussion. The workshop and Members’ Spotlight will be followed by a Members’ lunch and HRPA’s hybrid Annual Meeting for registered voting HRPA members.
Continuing Professional Development
The 2023 HR Summit, Annual Meeting & Tradeshow will be eligible for CPD hours. Details will be announced as soon as they become available.
CPD codes are only issued for sessions you attended live. No CPD code is provided for sessions viewed on-demand. Sessions you view on-demand do qualify for CPD Hours and will accumulate toward the total eligible CPD hours, however you will need to log those hours manually. Details can be found on the CPD FAQs page.
*Workshop space is limited. Additional fees will apply.
Agenda – May 16
Event Host: Laura Williams, Managing Partner, Williams HR Law LLP President and CEO, Williams HR Consulting Inc.
8:00 AM – 8:45 AM
Networking Breakfast: Expand Your HR Community
Check in at the registration desk and start your day with a nourishing breakfast alongside fellow HR professionals.
8:45 AM – 9:15 AM
Event Kickoff: Welcome and Opening Remarks
Speakers: Kris Tierney, CHRP, CHRL, (she/her), Vice President, Human Resources and Learning, HRPA; Jodi Kovitz, Chief Executive Officer, HRPA
9:15 AM – 10:45 AM
Straight Talk: HR Trends
This panel will take a closer look at current HR Trends from the perspective of various industry experts.
10:45 AM – 11:15 AM
Networking Break: Expand Your HR Community
Grab a beverage and a snack, stretch those legs and catch up with vendors and fellow attendees.
11:15 AM – 12:45 PM
Straight Talk: Talent & Culture
This panel will address issues and solutions in managing talent and culture, according to several thought leaders in HR.
12:45 PM – 2:15 PM
Networking Lunch: Connect and Engage
Enjoy great food and connect with the HR community.
2:15 PM – 3:45 PM
Straight Talk: Psychological Wellness
This panel will examine key trends pertaining to psychological wellness, as shared by HR experts across industries.
3:45 PM – 4:15 PM
Networking Break: Expand Your HR Community
Grab a beverage and a snack, stretch those legs and catch up with vendors and fellow attendees.
4:15 PM – 5:00 PM
Spotlight: Keynote Address
This featured speaker will ignite passion, spark ideas and inspire you as you continue your HR journey.
5:00 PM – 5:15 PM
Event Wrap-up: Closing Remarks
Stick around as we recap the day’s events, summarize highlights and say farewell.
5:15 PM – 6:45 PM
Evening Reception
Connect with the HR community at this reception.
Agenda – May 17
8:00 AM – 8:45 AM
Networking Breakfast: Expand Your HR Community
Check in at the registration desk and start your day with a nourishing breakfast alongside fellow HR professionals.
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Open Forum: Ask the Expert
Continue the conversation from Day 1 and have your burning questions addressed by this panel of experts.
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
At the Helm: A Deep Dive Workshop
Building on the activities and discussions from Day 1, this customized workshop will take a deep dive on those learnings and provide you with practical solutions and takeaways.
NOTE: This workshop is limited in capacity (50 individuals) and additional fees will apply.
Facilitator: Laura Williams, Managing Partner, Williams HR Law LLP President and CEO, Williams HR Consulting Inc.
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Networking Break: Expand Your HR Community
Grab a beverage and a snack, stretch those legs and catch up with fellow delegates.
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Members’ Spotlight
Learn about practical and applicable best practices from select HRPA members as they showcase their solutions to current HR issues.
To present your solutions and expertise, apply here.
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Members’ Lunch: Connect and Engage
Enjoy great food and connect with the HRPA community.
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Check-in: HRPA’s Hybrid Annual Meeting
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
HRPA’s Hybrid Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting is one of the most important events for members in the Association’s calendar. Find out what we’ve accomplished on your behalf, and as a regulatory association, over the last fiscal year; hear directly from the Chair, Board and our CEO about plans for 2023 and beyond; and have your voice heard through voting on important items.
For further information, visit HRPA’s Governance page here.
3:00 PM
HR Summit, Annual Meeting & Tradeshow concludes
We hope you enjoyed the event and were able to connect with vendors and fellow HR professionals. We look forward to hosting you again in 2024!
Event Pricing
All registration fees include access to the live sessions as well as food and beverage served during the event.
The Deep Dive Workshop on Day 2 is limited in capacity and additional fees apply. You can register for the workshop at the same time as the HR Summit, or you can make the addition at a later date (if space is still available at the workshop). Group rates are not available for the workshop.
| HR Summit, Annual Meeting & Tradeshow | Individual | Group Registration (3+ More Registrants) | Workshop Add-on Fee Per Person |
| Members | $1,195 | $1,075 | $295 |
| Non-Members | $1,395 | $1,255 | $395 |
| Student Members | $315 | $315 | $150 |
Group Registrations
Group registration is applicable to three (3) or more individuals from the same company and may include members or non-members.
To qualify and apply the group rate, registrants can complete their registration individually by following these steps:
- During registration, under the section “Delegate Information”, when asked “Are you registering as part of a group?” select “Yes.”
- When prompted, enter your group name (company name is ideal). Note, it is highly recommended to use the same iteration of your company name. Example: Human Resources Professionals Association and HRPA are the same company, however will be recognized as separate entities because they are not inputted the same.
- With the above steps completed, registration fees will be reflected at the group registration rate in the proceeding steps.
For registration questions, please contact: conferenceregistration@hrpa.ca
Jodi Kovitz, HBA, LL.B
HRPA CEO
Jodi is an experienced, visionary CEO leader and a transformative global brand builder. She is a growth strategist and a passionate connector of people.
Jodi was the founder and CEO of #movethedial, which focused on the growth and equitable participation of all women in tech. Leveraging Jodi’s vision, wealth of experience, pioneering spirit and passion, the movement impacted over 60,000 people at events throughout Canada, the US, the UK and Israel. Jodi also previously led growth at Vetster, a telemedicine platform, and was the CEO at Peerscale, a technology membership association.
Jodi is passionate about the intersection of equity, innovation and the future of work.
Featured in Forbes Women, Jodi was recognized as an Adweek Brandstar in Toronto in 2018, One of Canada’s 25 Women of Influence in 2018, and one of WXN’s Canada’s 100 most powerful women in 2017 and 2019.
Jodi holds an HBA from Ivey Business School at Western University and an LLB from Osgoode Hall Law School at York University. Jodi also authored Go Out of Your Way, a book about the power of people, relationships and building genuine connections, endorsed by Sheryl Sandberg.
Kris Tierney, CHRP, CHRL
Vice President, Human Resources and Learning, HRPA
Kris’ approach as an executive leader is to achieve results by creating outstanding workplaces where people and culture are strategic priorities. She is a passionate and skilled business executive with 15 years’ experience leading HR in hi-tech, high growth companies in automotive and financial services, where she served as a trusted people and culture strategist, advisor, and business partner to the C-Suite.
Kris started her career in hospitality where she held various leadership and management positions. For more than 20 years, Kris has served as a valued member of senior and executive leadership teams, where her skills in HR, leadership, strategy, and culture were honed and her passion for business and human resources were developed. She is periodically called upon by media, conferences, and academia to contribute her experience and perspectives as an HR and business leader.
Kris has achieved the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) and Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) designations as awarded by the Human Resources Professionals Association in Ontario, Canada. As a lifelong learner, Kris is thrilled to bring professional development and learning opportunities to the HR community in her role as Vice-President, Human Resources and Learning at the HRPA.
Laura Williams
Managing Partner, Williams HR Law LLP President and CEO, Williams HR Consulting Inc.
Laura has extensive experience providing strategic advice and legal representation to organizations on a full range of labour and employment law matters and is a seasoned workplace investigator with specific expertise in conducting investigations and organizational reviews related to equity diversity inclusion and systemic discrimination issues.
As a recognized thought leader, Laura has been featured in various publications, including Canadian Lawyer, Lawyers Weekly, Law Times, HR Professional Magazine, Canadian HR Reporter, Canadian Employment Law Today and Canadian Labour Law Today. In addition, Laura has appeared in various national broadcast and print media including CTV News, Global News, BNN, CBC Radio, the Globe and Mail, National Post, Canadian Business Magazine, and Chatelaine.
In addition to her work, Laura is a member of various professional organizations and community service associations. She has been appointed as an advisor on the University of Western Ontario’s newly formed Equity Council and to the Adidas United Against Racism Accountability Council. Laura also has many years of service on various Boards of Directors, including most recently for Canadian Society of Association Executives and is the Chair of the 360Kids Board of Directors. Laura’s work has been widely recognized, including with the Excellence in Teaching Award from the University of Toronto, being listed on the annual W100 in 2016, which ranks the top 100 female entrepreneurs in Canada, and being listed as one of the Top 100 Black Females to Watch in 2020 from Canadian International Black Women Event. Laura has recently launched a podcast for business leaders and HR Professionals called, We Thrive Forward -Conversations with Laura Williams which is available on all major platforms.
Jodi Kovitz, HBA, LL.B
HRPA CEO
Jodi is an experienced, visionary CEO leader and a transformative global brand builder. She is a growth strategist and a passionate connector of people.
Jodi was the founder and CEO of #movethedial, which focused on the growth and equitable participation of all women in tech. Leveraging Jodi’s vision, wealth of experience, pioneering spirit and passion, the movement impacted over 60,000 people at events throughout Canada, the US, the UK and Israel. Jodi also previously led growth at Vetster, a telemedicine platform, and was the CEO at Peerscale, a technology membership association.
Jodi is passionate about the intersection of equity, innovation and the future of work.
Featured in Forbes Women, Jodi was recognized as an Adweek Brandstar in Toronto in 2018, One of Canada’s 25 Women of Influence in 2018, and one of WXN’s Canada’s 100 most powerful women in 2017 and 2019.
Jodi holds an HBA from Ivey Business School at Western University and an LLB from Osgoode Hall Law School at York University. Jodi also authored Go Out of Your Way, a book about the power of people, relationships and building genuine connections, endorsed by Sheryl Sandberg.
Kris Tierney, CHRP, CHRL
Vice President, Human Resources and Learning, HRPA
Kris’ approach as an executive leader is to achieve results by creating outstanding workplaces where people and culture are strategic priorities. She is a passionate and skilled business executive with 15 years’ experience leading HR in hi-tech, high growth companies in automotive and financial services, where she served as a trusted people and culture strategist, advisor, and business partner to the C-Suite.
Kris started her career in hospitality where she held various leadership and management positions. For more than 20 years, Kris has served as a valued member of senior and executive leadership teams, where her skills in HR, leadership, strategy, and culture were honed and her passion for business and human resources were developed. She is periodically called upon by media, conferences, and academia to contribute her experience and perspectives as an HR and business leader.
Kris has achieved the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) and Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) designations as awarded by the Human Resources Professionals Association in Ontario, Canada. As a lifelong learner, Kris is thrilled to bring professional development and learning opportunities to the HR community in her role as Vice-President, Human Resources and Learning at the HRPA.
Laura Williams
Managing Partner, Williams HR Law LLP President and CEO, Williams HR Consulting Inc.
Laura has extensive experience providing strategic advice and legal representation to organizations on a full range of labour and employment law matters and is a seasoned workplace investigator with specific expertise in conducting investigations and organizational reviews related to equity diversity inclusion and systemic discrimination issues.
As a recognized thought leader, Laura has been featured in various publications, including Canadian Lawyer, Lawyers Weekly, Law Times, HR Professional Magazine, Canadian HR Reporter, Canadian Employment Law Today and Canadian Labour Law Today. In addition, Laura has appeared in various national broadcast and print media including CTV News, Global News, BNN, CBC Radio, the Globe and Mail, National Post, Canadian Business Magazine, and Chatelaine.
In addition to her work, Laura is a member of various professional organizations and community service associations. She has been appointed as an advisor on the University of Western Ontario’s newly formed Equity Council and to the Adidas United Against Racism Accountability Council. Laura also has many years of service on various Boards of Directors, including most recently for Canadian Society of Association Executives and is the Chair of the 360Kids Board of Directors. Laura’s work has been widely recognized, including with the Excellence in Teaching Award from the University of Toronto, being listed on the annual W100 in 2016, which ranks the top 100 female entrepreneurs in Canada, and being listed as one of the Top 100 Black Females to Watch in 2020 from Canadian International Black Women Event. Laura has recently launched a podcast for business leaders and HR Professionals called, We Thrive Forward -Conversations with Laura Williams which is available on all major platforms.
Sponsors & Tradeshow
The HR Summit, Annual Meeting and Tradeshow will offer an unparalleled opportunity to connect in-person with an exclusive highly engaged audience of validated HR professionals and decision-makers. Connect with the team and learn more about partnership or sponsorship opportunities.
Please complete our sponsor submission form here.
Contact Adam Hart, Business Development Lead, to learn more about partnership or sponsorship opportunities.
Tel: 416.923.2324 ext. 353
Email: ahart@hrpa.ca
Frequently Asked Questions
This two-day event features the HR Summit, Annual Meeting and Tradeshow. There will be learning opportunities with CPD hours and networking with fellow HR professionals, sponsors and vendors as well as the HRPA Hybrid Annual Meeting. The full programming details can be found in the About menu tab above.
The HR Summit, Annual Meeting and Tradeshow pricing details can be found in the Pricing menu tab above.
All registration fees include access to the live, in-person sessions, all meals and activities throughout the conferences.
No. There is a separate (free) registration for the Annual Meeting. Only registered voting members can attend and participate in the Annual Meeting on May 17. All registered voting members will receive e-mails directly about the upcoming Annual Meeting and will be invited to register using the link provided in those e-mails.
For questions or further information, email annualmeeting@hrpa.ca.
Yes, you can save up to 10% per registrant when registering a group of 3 or more. Full pricing details can be found in the Pricing menu tab above.
Complete your registration as you normally would. When it comes to the question “Are you registering as part of a group?” select “Yes” and complete the “Group Name” field. By following these steps, your registration fees will automatically be adjusted to reflect group pricing.
NOTE: When entering your group name, please ensure your group enters the same group name. Example: HRPA vs Human Resources Professionals Association. While technically they are the same company, the registration system will recognize the two versions as separate entities.
No. The workshop is available for an additional fee to your registration, should you choose to participate, and has a limited capacity of 50 registrants.
Registration to the workshop includes access to the learning content and any resources provided.
This event will be held in-person at The Carlu, located at 444 Yonge St #7, Toronto, ON M5B 2H4.
We look forward to hosting you on May 16 and May 17! Event updates will be maintained on the event website here. An email with full event expectations and how to prepare for the event will be sent to all registrants one week prior to the event start.
In the meantime, if you have any questions:
For registration support, email: conferenceregistration@hrpa.ca
For general event inquiries, email: professionaldevelopment@hrpa.ca
With the exception of the hybrid Annual Meeting, the HR Summit, Annual Meeting and Tradeshow is an in-person event.
Yes. Details will be announced soon.
No, HRPA has not secured any preferred travel discounts.
You are welcome to join the wait list. If a space becomes available, you will be notified in order of registration. Unless you hear otherwise, assume that your registration continues to be waitlisted.
Registration will remain open as long as space permits. If registration reaches capacity, a waiting list will be enabled.
Yes, assuming that registration capacity has not been met yet.
We hope participants will be present and in the moment of learning and recognize that individuals learn in a variety of ways. Bring your own device – laptop, tablet, mobile device, whatever works best for you – or notebook and pen if that’s your preference.
Yes, complimentary Wifi will be available at the venue.
Day 1, May 16 will include breakfast, breaks and lunch. Upon arrival you will check in with the registration desk and participate in the learning program for the day as well as connect with our sponsors and vendors. We invite attendees to kick back and relax at our end of day networking reception.
Day 2, May 17 will feature a limited capacity workshop, open forum “Ask the Expert” session and Members’ spotlight presentation series. Day 2 lunch will be followed by the HRPA Hybrid Annual Meeting.
During the breaks and meals, we encourage you to stretch your legs and engage with fellow attendees.
Business casual.
No, the in-person workshop will not be recorded.
Yes. At this time the programming is still in development and CPD hours will be announced on the website when they become available.
CPD codes are only issued for sessions you attended live. No CPD code is provided for sessions viewed on-demand. Sessions you view on-demand do qualify for CPD Hours and will accumulate toward the total eligible CPD hours, however you will need to log those hours manually. Details can be found on the CPD FAQs page.
CPD codes will be issued to all attendees post-event via email.
Please complete our speaker submission form here.
To become a speaker at the Members’ Spotlight session at the HR Summit, please complete the speaker submission form here.
Please complete our sponsor submission form here.
Volunteer opportunities will be announced and available for application starting March 20.
For registration support, email: conferenceregistration@hrpa.ca
For general event inquiries, email: professionaldevelopment@hrpa.ca
Contact Adam Hart, Manager, Business Development & Strategic Partnerships
Tel: 416.923.2324 ext. 353
Email: ahart@hrpa.ca