HR’s Role in a Disrupted World: Facing the Workforce Crisis Head-On

The workplace is in the midst of unprecedented change.

From AI implementation and shifting immigration policies to generational change and an unpredictable business climate, HR leaders are navigating an employment landscape that looks nothing like it did just a few years ago.

In this interactive session, we’ll explore how organizations are rethinking recruitment, development, and retention strategies to thrive in uncertainty.

· How to address critical skills shortages in a disrupted labour market

· The ripple effects of changing immigration policies on recruitment and workforce planning

· How AI and automation are reshaping roles, career paths, and succession planning

You’ll walk away with fresh insights, actionable ideas, and renewed confidence to tackle HR’s biggest challenges in the new work world.

Meet Our Panelists

We’ve brought together a dynamic mix of leaders, innovators, and specialists who understand the challenges and opportunities shaping today’s disrupted work world. From immigration and recruitment to organizational development and leadership, our panelists bring real-world experience, fresh perspectives, and practical strategies to help HR professionals navigate change with confidence.

We're in the process of finalizing our panelist, but here's what we're aiming for...

• Immigration & Workforce Strategy Expert — Navigating policy changes to access global talent
• Senior Talent Acquisition Leader — Creative recruitment strategies for a shrinking talent pool
• Organizational Development Strategist — Building skills, leadership, and bench strength for the future
• HR Strategy & Leadership Expert – Aligning people, policy, and business goals

✅ Clear insights on how AI, immigration shifts, and generational change are disrupting the talent landscape

✅ Practical ideas to address skills shortages and rethink recruitment strategies

✅ Fresh approaches to training grads, apprentices, and career changers for future roles

✅ Strategies to engage and strengthen middle management as a retention driver

✅ Inspiration to navigate uncertainty with confidence and resilience

7:30-8:00 am | Registration

7:30 am | Hot Breakfast Buffet

8:00-8:15 am | Introductions & Sponsors

8:15-9:00 am | Expert Panel Discussion

9:00-9:30 am | Table #1 Discussion

9:30-9:40 am | Break

9:40-10:10 am | Table #2 Discussion

10:10-10:20 am | Wrap Up

10:20-10:30 am | Mingling

10:30 | End

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre West Edmonton, 18035 Stony Plain Road, Edmonton, Canada