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2023
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The 2023 ICD National Director Conference brings together the best in governance thought-leadership to address how directors must embrace challenge and change to lead thriving organizations in a rapidly evolving world.
Conference Agenda
Virtual Conference Agenda
Fellowship Awards Gala
Sponsor Sessions
Presented by PwC Canada
Tuesday, June 13th
1- 3 p.m. ET
Crisis: Preparing in a downturn
In a world characterized by geopolitical volatility, technological disruption, global pandemics and social tension, the key role of the board is to mitigate the risks and be prepared for all eventualities - before and during a crisis, while continuing to manage shareholder expectations.
In this session we will discuss themes to enhance resilience in challenging times, including governance considerations, crisis readiness, risk and lessons learned about crisis response. Our PwC specialists and guest speakers will share their expertise and actual experiences in crisis management.
How directors should behave in times of financial crisis
With increased inflation and a sharp rise in interest rates, we’re most likely in the midst of a recession, or at least a significant slowdown of the economy. This is also due to various pressures and uncertainties as a result of the new geopolitical order affecting supply chain and access to markets. This panel will discuss best practices for directors in these challenging times.
Sandra Abitan
Montreal Managing Partner, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
Christian Bourque
Partner, Deals Quebec & Eastern Canada Region Leader, PwC Canada practice in the Province of Quebec
Andrée-Lise Méthot
Founder and Managing Partner, Cycle Capital
Daniel Desjardins
Transat A.T. Inc., formerly Bombardier
Living through a crisis: How to manage the reputational risk
This session will bring to life hands-on experiences in times of crisis with panelists who lived through the storm of multiple crises, while sharing lessons learned and how to emerge stronger.
Marie-Chantal Dréau
Partner, Forensic Services, PwC Canada
Arden Furlotte
City of Laval, formerly SNC-Lavalin
Andrew Molson
Chairman, Avenir Global