2025 ICD Conference & Awards Gala/Congrès & Gala de l’IAS

If you already have an ICD account, please login to complete your registration. For assistance, please email conference@icd.ca. As more information becomes available, you will be able to update your registration until May 23, 2025. We look forward to seeing you in Edmonton June  2025.
 
When
6/3/2025 - 6/5/2025
Where
Fairmont Hotel Macdonald 10065 100 Street NW Edmonton AB T5J 0N6

Program

   

Tuesday, 03 June 2025

Description
Governing Mega Projects -Sponsored By KMPG
Join KPMG  to learn more about proactive actions directors can take to successfully govern mega projects. Included with Conference and Conference and Gala registration. Space is limited - Advanced registration required.
Time
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
2:00 PM

2025 Orchestrating Your Board
"Orchestrating Your Board", held at the Winspear Centre, fosters innovative leadership skills for directors by drawing parallels between the work of a conductor and that of board leadership. This engaging session will offer valuable insights into leading with confidence and resilience through the power of creativity and innovation.
Time
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
3:30 PM

Wednesday, 04 June 2025

Description
Conference Breakout Sessions
Please select one morning and one afternoon breakout session from the list below
Time
10:35 AM - 2:25 PM
10:35 AM

Morning Breakout 1: Indigenous Partnership
Making Indigenous Partnerships Essential - Hear how boards can guide organizations to make meaningful strides towards reconciliation through novel Indigenous partnerships that economically benefit all parties.
Time
10:40 AM - 11:40 AM
10:40 AM

Morning Breakout 2: Rules for Modern Work Cultures
Refining the Rules for Modern Work Cultures. Explore the critical role of boards in ensuring that as organizations continue to evolve their post-pandemic work models, they foster cultures that are right for their organizations.
Time
10:40 AM - 11:40 AM
10:40 AM

Morning Breakout 3: Innovation: A Board Imperative
Innovation: A Board Imperative.  Discover how boards can help to drive a culture of innovation, as a competitive advantage.
Time
10:40 AM - 11:40 AM
10:40 AM

Afternoon Breakout 4: Responsibly Harnessing the Power of AI
Responsibly Harnessing the Power of AI.  Explore how boards can successfully facilitate responsible AI innovation by addressing adoption challenges and harnessing AI’s potential for the organization.
Time
1:25 PM - 2:25 PM
1:25 PM

Afternoon Breakout 5:Polarization in Boardroom Dynamics
Navigating Polarization in Boardroom Dynamics & Decision.  Gain strategies for chairs and directors to foster a boardroom culture that is respectful of diverse viewpoints and leads to optimal decision-making, in this increasingly polarized world.
Time
1:25 PM - 2:25 PM
1:25 PM

Afternoon Breakout 6: Enhancing Investor-Company Dialogue
Enhancing Investor-Company Dialogue through Global Sustainability Standards. Gain critical insights on emerging trends on the horizon in the world of sustainability standards and what the current “direction of travel” means for your organization.
Time
1:25 PM - 2:25 PM
1:25 PM

Thursday, 05 June 2025

Description
Indigenous Peoples Experience
The Indigenous Peoples Experience at Fort Edmonton Park will offer directors an in-depth understanding of Indigenous perspectives, history, and partnerships. This immersive experience provides leaders with valuable insights into the evolving landscape of Indigenous business partnerships and their importance for future projects in Canada.
Time
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
8:00 AM

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