CT Symposium 2024

The 5th annual ACFO-ACAF CT Symposium is returning October 29-30, 2024. This is your chance to attend a can’t-miss conference modelled after our world-class Spring Tune Up and earn 10 CPD hours at a highly affordable price. 

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Pricing

Not only will in-person attendees get to hear from our incredible speakers, but they’ll also be able to access:

  • A complimentary hot buffet breakfast and three-course lunch each day;
  • The career fair with more than a dozen government departments present;
  • Free professional headshots for your social media profiles;
  • A bag of high-quality ACFO-ACAF gear; and
  • The opportunity to network with your fellow CT Community members. 

Please note that in-person registrations are now sold out. If you wish to be added to the waiting list to attend in person, please email ctsymposium@acfo-acaf.com

Virtual registrations are still open.

Individual Registration (ACFO-ACAF Members)

In-person (before August 31) – $900

In-person (full price) – $1,000

Virtual (before August 31) – $450

Virtual (full price) – $500

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Individual Registration (Non-members)

In-person (before August 31) – $1,125

In-person (full price) – $1,250

Virtual (before August 31) – $563

Virtual (full price) – $625

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Group Discounts (10-99 people)

Groups of 10-99 in-person (before August 31) – $810 per person

Groups of 10-99 in-person (full price) – $900 per person

Groups of 10-99 virtual (before August 31) – $405 per person

Groups of 10-99 virtual (full price) – $450 per person

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Group Discounts (100+ people)

Groups of 100+ in-person (before August 31) – $729 per person

Groups of 100+ in-person (full price) – $810 per person

Groups of 100+ virtual (before August 31) – $365 per person

Groups of 100+ virtual (full price) – $405 per person

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Confirmed speakers so far

More to be added soon!

Nir Bashan

Founder and CEO

Nir is a top business speaker leading innovation for high performing leaders and individuals around the globe. As founder and CEO of The Creator Mindset® LLC, he helps organizations and leaders foster a culture of innovation with his groundbreaking creativity keynote speeches that supercharge business models to improve profitability, increase sales, and boost customer service.

    Sylvie Bernier

    Journalist and athlete

    Sylvie Bernier made history by winning a gold medal at the Los Angeles Olympic Games in 1984. She became the first Quebec athlete to win gold at the Olympic Games and she remains, to this day, the only Canadian to win Olympic gold in diving. This exceptional performance revealed to us a fiery, passionate and determined woman.

      Jovanka Charbonneau

      Senior Economist, BDC

      Jovanka Charbonneau is a senior economist at the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC). She is responsible for the organization’s economic monitoring and macroeconomic forecasting, as well as BDC’s monthly economic newsletter, an electronic publication that provides entrepreneurs with information on current economic conditions affecting their businesses. Charbonneau holds a master’s degree in economics from the Université du Québec à Montréal and a certificate in big data and machine learning applied to economics and finance.

        Debra Fine

        Networking expert

        A former engineer, Fine is the author of the bestselling book The Fine Art of Small Talk: How to Start a Conversation, Keep It Going, Build Networking Skills—and Leave a Positive Impression (Hachette) translated and published in two dozen countries across the globe. A 25+ year member of the National Speakers Association, Fine presents programs to hundreds of audiences around the world that include Encana (now Ovintiv Inc.), PCL Construction, Suncor Energy, Risk and Insurance Management Society, JP Morgan Chase and United Airlines along with many ACFO-ACAF symposiums across Canada.

          Ron Fournier

          Former NHL referee and radio host

          Ron Fournier had a 14-year career as a professional referee, consisting of four years with the World Hockey Association and 10 years with the National Hockey League. He has been a radio host since 1987 (CJMS/CKAC), where he hosts a phone-in sports show called “Bonsoir les sportifs.” He is also a speaker on leadership and motivation.

            Roch Huppé

            Retired Comptroller General of Canada

            Roch Huppé was appointed Comptroller General of Canada in October in 2017, a position he held until his retirement in 2024.

            As Comptroller General, he was responsible for government-wide direction and leadership for financial management, internal audit, federal assets, and acquired services (project management). He also led the Financial Management Transformation initiative within the Government of Canada.

              Hamza Khan

              Future of work and people-first leadership expert

              Hamza Khan believes the future of work is more human, not less. He’s on a mission to help organizations achieve inclusive and sustainable growth by rehumanizing the workplace. Rather than be reactive to rapidly changing external conditions, Khan shows leaders how to embrace a bold “people first” approach to better support diverse, engaged, and connected teams in a hybrid environment. In doing so, they’ll unlock the tremendous upside of a loyal, thriving, and innovative workforce. Rehumanizing workplaces is the winning strategy of the future.

                Althia Raj

                Award-winning journalist

                Althia Raj is a multiple award-winning journalist, ranked as one of the top 100 most influential people in Canadian politics by The Hill Times since 2015.

                She is currently a national columnist with the Toronto Star; the host/producer of the podcast, It’s Political; and a regular weekly panelist on CBC’s At Issue panel.

                  Agenda – Day 1

                  08:00 – 09:00
                  Registration and Breakfast

                  09:00 – 9:15
                  Opening Remarks

                  09:15 – 10:15
                  Ron Fournier

                  10:15 – 10:45
                  Networking Break

                  10:45 – 11:45
                  Jovanka Charbonneau

                  11:45 – 13:00
                  Lunch

                  13:00 – 14:00
                  Nir Bashan

                  14:00 – 14:30
                  Networking Break

                  14:30 – 16:30
                  Debra Fine

                  16:30 – 16:35
                  Closing Remarks

                  Agenda – Day 2

                  08:00 – 09:00
                  Registration and Breakfast

                  09:00 – 9:15
                  Opening Remarks

                  09:15 – 10:15
                  Althia Raj

                  10:15 – 10:45
                  Networking Break

                  10:45 – 11:45
                  Sylvie Bernier

                  11:45 – 13:00
                  Lunch

                  13:00 – 13:45
                  Roch Huppé

                  13:45 – 14:30
                  Panel Discussion: EDI Issues

                  14:30 – 15:00
                  Networking Break

                  15:00 – 16:00
                  Hamza Khan

                  16:00 – 16:05
                  Closing Remarks