Signature 2022 HR Conference
September 20 & 21, 2022
The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto, Canada
Signature is an innovative, research-based human resources conference that brings together talent, DEI, and learning & development executives. The 2022 Signature agenda will include interactive sessions, keynote presentations, peer-to-peer roundtables, and CHRO panel discussions.
Event Pricing
Early Bird
Member: US $1,695
Non-Member: US $2,295
Standard
Member: US $2,195
Non-Member: US $2,795
*Early Bird pricing ends July 21, 2022
Why Attend Signature 2022?
At Signature, you will:
- Learn from McLean & Company analysts about emerging thinking in the HR and leadership space.
- Hear from industry leaders about how they've successfully tackled HR and leadership challenges.
- Network with fellow HR leaders from across North America.
- Receive practical tips and tools with real-world examples, actionable advice, and guidance.
What Previous Attendees Say About Signature:
The experience has been wonderful too. Great event location. Great food. Just a variety of different elements
that have made the whole experience a really valuable one.
It's nice being here with lots of others from the HR profession and be able to connect,
share best practices, and share some of the challenges that we all face and what we are
doing to address them. My biggest takeaway from attending the Signature event is the power
of building relationships.
I really enjoyed attending the Signature HR event. It's been a great opportunity to listen
to some great speakers but also to network with other practitioners.
Meet Forward-Thinking Signature Speakers
David Usher
Juno Award-Winning Musician; Creativity and AI Expert
When innovative companies like Google, 3M, Cisco, Pepsi, Rogers, and SAP want to spark creativity in their employees and executives, they bring in David Usher. He doesn't just talk creativity and artificial intelligence (AI) — he lives it. Usher draws from his unique experience as the lead singer of Moist; a multi-platinum, four-time Juno award-winning musician; a bestselling author; and as the founder of the artificial intelligence creative studio, Reimagine AI, to help organizations reboot their creativity in this brave new world of disruptive change.
Tchernavia Rocker
Chief People & Administrative Officer, Under Armour
Tchernavia Rocker has been Under Armour's Chief People & Administrative Officer since June 2020. Prior to that she served as Chief People and Culture Officer from February 2019 to May 2020. Before joining Under Armour she spent more than 18 years in Human Resources leadership roles at Harley-Davidson, Inc., most recently as Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer from June 2016 through January 2019, as General Manager, Human Resources from January 2012 through May 2016, and in various other Human Resources leadership positions since joining the company in 2000. Prior to that, she served in various HR and operations roles at Goodyear Dunlop North America Tire Inc.
Stephen Childs
CHRO, Panasonic Automotive
Stephen Childs, GTML™ is the CHRO of Panasonic Automotive. He has over 23 years' experience with Panasonic. Over the last 6 years, he has been relentless working on helping PASA become a year over year Best and Brightest Place to Work organization through a people-before-product culture. He is a Global Keynote Speaker, Columbia University-trained Executive Coach, and Forbes Contributor who is intentional about sharing what he has learned from others.
Gloria Pakravan
Senior Director, Talent Management, University Health Network
Gloria Pakravan is Senior Director of Talent Management at the University Health Network (UHN) in Toronto, the largest healthcare organization in Canada with over 16,000 employees. In this capacity, Gloria leads a dynamic team focused on Workforce Planning, Talent Acquisition, Volunteer Resources, Talent Development and Succession Management. She joined UHN in 2021 at a time when health human resources were at a crisis point. Gloria is implementing innovative programs that are building capacity, resilience and engagement in the organization and is overseeing teams that are designing processes and initiatives that help recruit and retain talent and create a workplace culture that is seen as a destination to start and grow careers for health professionals.
Kelly-Ann Cordner
CHRO, SMS Equipment
Kelly-Ann Cordner is a seasoned Human Resources leader with demonstrated experience leading all areas of Human Resources, including Communications, Change Management, and Safety functions. As CHRO, she has changed the function, culture, and impact of human resources across the company to support its business goals while aligning with the needs and aspirations of employees in the many communities which they work and live.
Philip Dana
CHRO, AskBio
As CHRO for AskBio, Philip Dana is an HR executive with a record of building high-performing teams within domestic and global Fortune companies and employer of choice environments. His HR superpowers lie within recruiting, HR tech, mergers and acquisitions, DEI, and turn-arounds.
Michele Campion
CHRO, ESAB Corporation
Michele serves as the ESAB Corporation's Chief Human Resources Officer where she leads the global HR strategy for the company in partnership with the executive team. She prioritizes integrity, respect, and fairness while driving strategic business outcomes and empowering team members. Her previous experiences at Under Armour, McCormick & Co., and BP, among others, built her expertise in leading transformational change centered on efficiency and reliable delivery.
Janet Clarey
Director, HR Research and Advisory Services, McLean & Company
Janet Clarey leads a collaborative team that creates and delivers practical HR research and advisory services to help HR leaders drive measurable results in their organizations. Her experience includes over ten years of conducting and writing HR research and providing advisory and consulting services to HR leaders and practitioners.
Kelly Berte
Director, HR Research & Advisory Services, McLean & Company
Kelly Berte brings energy to translating scientific concepts to real-world application for HR leaders, promoting human-centered change that helps organizations support their people to be at their best. Prior to joining McLean & Company, Kelly worked in a variety of cross-functional HR roles, building her expertise in holistic wellbeing, engagement, change management, leadership development, and HR operations.
Cinnamon Clark
Practice Lead, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Services, McLean & Company
Cinnamon Clark leads the development and delivery of client-facing services such as DEI strategy, diagnostics, change management, and workshops. Cinnamon is passionate about organizational change through cultivating inclusive work environments and leveraging diversity of thought and experience to take organizational cultures to the next level.
Delphia Howze
Chief Inclusion Strategy Officer, University of Tennessee System
As the Chief Inclusion Strategy Officer for the University of Tennessee System, Howze consults and partners with UT's campuses and institutes to advance efforts to identify and remove social, financial, and health disparities that impede diversity, equity, and inclusion. In collaboration with university leadership, Howze works to prioritize diversity and inclusion initiatives. She also serves as a resource to campuses and as a statewide advocate.
Heather Hardinger
Chief Diversity Officer, CoxHealth
Heather Hardinger joined CoxHealth as the organization's first diversity leader in December 2021 and oversees the development and implementation of proactive diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives for CoxHealth with a goal of identifying and addressing healthcare disparities and barriers to inclusion.
Patricia Lacey
Talent and Leadership Development Manager/DEI Lead, Red Stripe, a Heineken company
Patricia Lacey is an HR professional with over 20 years' experience working in the manufacturing sector. She holds a MS in Training and Human Resource Management from the University of Leicester, England. Her areas of expertise include performance management, change management, organizational culture, leadership development, recruitment and succession & development planning. Patricia is currently the Talent and Leadership Development Manager at Red Stripe, located in Kingston Jamaica. In her free time, she likes to spend time running with her dog Bentley.
LynnAnn Brewer
Director, HR Research and Advisory Services, McLean & Company
LynnAnn brings knowledge in strategic human resources leadership. She has over 20 years of broad experience in all areas of Human Resources leadership, including strategy, design, change management, talent management, competencies, performance, talent acquisition, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Dr. Chris Augustine
Chief People Officer, World Vision Canada
Dr. Christina Augustine is a proficient Global HR leader with 20+ years of experience in leading Global HR in diverse industries & capacities across technology, non-profit and humanitarian sectors. Currently, she leads World Vision Canada as Chief People Officer. She holds a PhD in Applied Psychology with expertise in leading legacy & digital HR. She is an industry leader in DEI, Culture Transformation, Strategic leadership & Operational Excellence; as well as a renowned HRPA member in Toronto.
Preliminary Signature Conference Agenda
Day 1
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8:00 |
Networking Breakfast |
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9:00 |
Opening Remarks |
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9:10 |
Creating Your Internal Talent Marketplace: It’s Not Just a New Piece of HR Technology Janet Clarey
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9:55 |
Leading with Purpose Through Crisis, Geopolitics, Culture Wars and the Unknown - Shaped by Fire Tchernavia Rocker
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10:40 |
Networking Break |
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10:55 |
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11:15 |
Shaping a Culture Through Purpose and Values Michele Campion
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12:00 |
Networking Lunch |
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1:00 |
CHRO Panel Discussion: Managing Culture Proactively in Hybrid Environments |
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2:15 |
Networking Break |
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2:30 |
Cultivating a Culture of Belonging From the Top Down Stephen Childs
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3:15 |
Orangetheory’s Focus on Building Core Strength through Job Architecture and Compensation Philosophy Katrona Tyrrell
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4:00 |
Networking Break |
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4:15 |
Creative Thinking: The Power to Navigate Disruption David Usher
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5:15 |
Networking Reception |
Day 2
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8:00 |
Networking Breakfast |
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9:00 |
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10:15 |
Networking Break |
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10:30 |
“In the Trenches” with a Current CHRO – Phil Dana @ AskBio Phil Dana
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11:15 |
Escape the Burnout Cycle: Thinking and Acting Differently as an Organization Kelly Berte
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12:00 |
Networking Lunch |
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1:00 |
Engaging & Retaining Talent When Financial Incentives Aren't an Option: the UHN Journey Gloria Pakravan
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1:45 |
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2:15 |
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3:45 |
Closing Remarks |
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4:00 |
Executive Services Connections - An exclusive opportunity to interact with the Executive Services (optional for Executive Services Members only) |
The Venue
The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto, Canada
1 Harbour Square, Toronto, ON M5J 1A6
Escape to The Westin Harbour Castle, a harbourfront hotel brimming with sophisticated style and premium amenities. Located in the revived waterfront district, this hotel offers direct access to some of Toronto's most noteworthy sites, including the Rogers Centre, Scotiabank Arena, CN Tower, high-end shopping and delicious restaurants.