​Description:

​Join us for our second annual national professional development event tailored for the public affairs and government relations sector, from those just starting out to seasoned professionals. It’s a chance to connect, learn, and advance your career through professional development, insightful sessions, and networking opportunities. 

​Draft Agenda:

​7:45 am - 8:15 am
Networking

​8:15 am - 8:30 am
Opening Remarks

​8:30 am - 9:10 am
Workshop on AI in Public Affairs

​9:10 am - 9:50 am
Fireside Chat on Lobbying

​9:50 am - 10:15 am
Workshop on Budget

​10:15 am - 10:30 Break

​10:30 am - 11:10 am
Public Opinion and Polling Presentation

​11:10 am - 11:45 am
Keynote

​11:45 am - 12:25 pm
Panel on Communications

​12:25 pm - 12:30 pm
Closing Remarks

​Afternoon Networking and Learning

​12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Lunch and Networking and Ask the Expert Session

​2:00 pm Event Ends

​Event Hosts:

​Natasha Hope Morano 
President, NHM Connect
Co-Founder & Host NextGen 

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Stephanie Mitton
Founder & CEO Beacon North Strategies
Co-Founder & Host NextGen & WOMENdontDOthat

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​Advisory Committee:

​Alexis Easton, President, Public Affairs Association of Canada (PAAC); Chief Public Affairs Officer & Board Secretary, Royal Ontario Museum

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​Hunter Doubt, Manager, Government & Corporate Affairs - Canada, Expedia Group; President, Government Relations Institute of Canada (GRIC)

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​Denise Siele, Chair, Province of Ontario, Lincoln Alexander Awards, Senior Advisor, Artful Strategies.

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​Stephanie Delorme, Chief Operating Officer, Rubicon Strategy Inc.

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​Megan Buttle, National Digital Lead, Earnscliffe Strategies

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​David Coletto, Chief Executive Officer, Abacus Data

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​Hardave Birk, Director, Government Relations, Rogers Communications; Vice-President, Government Relations Institute of Canada (GRIC)

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​Thank You To Our Event Partners:

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