NextGen 2025:Shaping the Future of Public Affairs Today
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
Stephanie Mitton, Founder and CEO Beacon North Strategies and Co-Founder & Host NextGen
Natasha Hope Morano, Founder & President, NHM Connect & Co-Founder & Host NextGen
8:30 am - 9:10 am - Workshop on AI in Public Affairs
Chris Moffatt Armes, Founder of PoliTraQ
Stephanie Mitton, Founder and CEO Beacon North Strategies and Co-Founder & Host NextGen
9:10 am - 9:50 am - Fireside Chat on Lobbying
Nancy Bélanger, Canada’s Commissioner of Lobbying
Hunter Doubt, Manager, Government & Corporate Affairs - Canada, Expedia Group; President, Government Relations Institute of Canada (GRIC)
9:50 am - 10:15 am - Workshop on Budget
10:15 am - 10:30 am - Break
10:30 am - 11:10 am - Public Opinion and Polling Presentation
David Coletto, Founder, Chair & CEO, Abacus Data
11:10 am - 11:45 am - Keynote
Exciting details coming soon
11:45 am - 12:25 pm - Communications Panel
Laryssa Waler Hetmanczuk, Managing Partner, Henley Strategies
Lisa Kirbie, Founder and CEO of Blackbird Strategies
Melanie Paradis, President, Texture Communications
12:25 pm - 12:50 pm - Networking and Lunch Service
Afternoon Networking and Learning
12:50 pm - 1:50 pm - Lunch and Ask the Expert Session
1:50 - 2:00 pm - Closing Remarks
Natasha Hope Morano, Founder & President, NHM Connect & Co-Founder & Host NextGen
Stephanie Mitton, Founder and CEO Beacon North Strategies and Co-Founder & Host NextGen
2:00 pm - Event Ends
Event Hosts:
Natasha Hope Morano
President, NHM Connect
Co-Founder & Host NextGen
Stephanie Mitton
Founder & CEO Beacon North Strategies
Co-Founder & Host NextGen & WOMENdontDOthat
Advisory Committee:
Alexis Easton, President, Public Affairs Association of Canada (PAAC); Chief Public Affairs Officer & Board Secretary, Royal Ontario Museum
Hunter Doubt, Manager, Government & Corporate Affairs - Canada, Expedia Group; President, Government Relations Institute of Canada (GRIC)
Denise Siele, Chair, Province of Ontario, Lincoln Alexander Awards, Senior Advisor, Artful Strategies.
Stephanie Delorme, Chief Operating Officer, Rubicon Strategy Inc.
Megan Buttle, National Digital Lead, Earnscliffe Strategies
David Coletto, Chief Executive Officer, Abacus Data
Hardave Birk, Director, Government Relations, Rogers Communications; Vice-President, Government Relations Institute of Canada (GRIC)
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