TALANTON: 2021, A conference developed solely for student committee to network, participate, and learn from industry leaders. Students will have the opportunity to not only compete in the competitions, but to present their work live to a panel of distinguished judges and be awarded for their outstanding work.
A conference designed for students to learn and network with business professionals firsthand.
Taking place on December 10th from 9 AM to 2:30 PM.
A virtual event with competitions and conferences, where students can
STUDENTS From various backgrounds who wish to learn from business executives' experience and knowledge, as well as receive a unique perspective and educational best practices from professors from top-ranked universities.
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, Product Strategy & Digital Solutions Medavie Blue Cross
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.
Regional VP Business Development/Corporate Sales Ontario Medavie Blue Cross
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
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
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.
ENLIGHT
A large number of choices isn't always a desirable thing. In today's
environment, where students have
a plethora of professional alternatives to select from, students frequently find
themselves in a bind
and unsure of what is best for them.
Hear Rangarajan Seshadri, Neeyamo's CEO, provide thoughts on how students can go
beyond just choosing
a job & make smart decisions in constructing a successful career path.
Hear both sides of the coin – business leaders and professors – offer their thoughts on whether today's curriculum is preparing students for a fast-changing professional world in this fascinating panel discussion.
The global payroll industry has come a long way and and students can choose from a variety of interesting career options. What exactly are these? Remember to take notes. This session is an engaging discussion with a business leader and a professional trainer from the global payroll industry, providing you with valuable insights into this rapidly growing industry.
Following one's passion and turning it into a successful business venture is never easy! Learn from the leader's experience in pursuing her passion and turning it into a successful business venture!
SPOTLIGHT
Students that are chosen will be given 15 minutes to showcase their work in front of a live audience and a panel of judges.
Students who have been shortlisted will have 15 minutes to demonstrate a detailed product launch plan for the products that have been offered to them.
The winners will be recognized and announced during the award ceremony. The Top 3 winners will be awarded cash prizes for their outstanding work.
EXIHIBIT
Visit the Neeyamo booth to learn about Neeyamo and to ask questions about the numerous career opportunities available
Dedicated Helpdesk for students to ask queries
TALANTON: 2021
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.
