Events

COVID-19 and our events

We have been closely monitoring the COVID-19 outbreak. The well-being of our event attendees remains our primary concern.

Currently, we are exercising caution and taking advice from the relevant authorities. As a result, we will be postponing or cancelling select events. If you are already registered for an event, you will receive an e-mail with revised details.

Event Date Status New date
Quebec Regional Sounding Mar 25 Postponed Nov 4
Mental Health in the Capital 2020 Mar 31–Apr 1 Postponed Mar 30–31, 2021
Charting progress: Navigating psychological safety in the workplace (Mental health workshop) Various dates Postponed Coming soon
British Columbia Regional Sounding Apr 7 Postponed Oct 27
Value-Based Healthcare Canada: Second Summit Apr 21–23 Postponed —
Canadian Immigration Summit 2020 May 13–14 Rescheduled May 26–27, 2021
Strategic Foresight Workshop May 26–28 Postponed —
Sustainable Finance | Clean Energy May 28 Cancelled —
The Next Recession Conference Jun 17 Cancelled —
Better Workplace Conference 2020 Nov 9–10 Unchanged —
Indigenous STEM pathways: 2021 and beyond May 2021 Cancelled —

FAQs

If your event is postponed

What if the new dates don’t work for me?

Your ticket will be transferable within your company. Should no one be available to attend, we can apply a credit to your account.

Will the agenda be the same?

COVID-19 will impact every facet of Canadian society. As always, The Conference Board of Canada will convene the most relevant experts to explore the current Canadian context. We will update the agenda and topics as we confirm availability with our speakers.

Will be accommodation be affected?

We are currently negotiating a partnership for accommodation.

If your event is cancelled

When can I expect my refund?

Please allow 30 days for us to refund your fees.

How will I know when my refund has been processed?

All registrants will receive an emailed refund notification including the refunded amount.

Featured

Better Workplace Conference 2020

Dive into topics that are key to building a better workplace. Connect with industry experts to share experiences, learn practical tools, and reinvigorate organizational efforts to build an engaging, appealing workplace.

Conference
November 9–10 | Quebec City

Future Skills 2020 Conference

How can we understand the future of work and skills? Let’s use evidence to map where we’ve been and plan where we want to go. On behalf of the Future Skills Centre, The Conference Board of Canada is facilitating the Centre’s first conference, bringing together skills stakeholders from across Canada to prepare today for the workforce of tomorrow.

Conference
November 16–17, 2020 | Ottawa

Mental Health in the Capital 2021

Disability claims for mental health issues have become a top concern for Canadian employers. Organizations have adopted mental wellness strategies but how effective are they?

Conference
March 30–31, 2021 | Ottawa

Canadian Immigration Summit 2021

Canada’s unemployment rate hit a record low in May 2019 because of strong job creation and an elevated retirement rate. In some parts of the country, supply is already constrained. Learn why immigration needs to be part of the solution.

Summit
May 26–27, 2021 | Ottawa

Upcoming Events

The Future Skills Centre 

The Future Skills Centre (FSC) will help Canadians prepare for, transition, and adapt to new jobs and a changing labour market.

Program
See website for dates and locations

Strategic Foresight Training Workshop

Apply plausible scenarios for the future and using that knowledge to help you make decisions today.

Workshop
Postponed

HRPA Qualifications

Select events qualify toward the Human Resources Professionals Association’s Continued Professional Development (CPD) requirement. Look for the CPD logo on applicable conference, workshop, and webinar pages.

Questions?

If you have any questions about our events, please contact us:

 registrar@conferenceboard.ca or
 1-800-267-0666

Cancellation Policy