DAY 1
OCTOBER 22
Enjoy a full day of Tech talks, executive networking with senior leaders across tech, and if you are looking for a new role, take part in career connections opportunities with leading tech companies looking to hire Black tech. Come network with Black tech from around the world, dig into future of tech sessions led by our corporate partners and land your next role as you explore future opportunities with awesome companies.
12:00PM
Landing a job in this virtual environment
Presented by TD
1:00PM
Black Tech TDers Straight Talk
Presented by TD
1:45PM
Let’s talk AI
Presented by TD
2:45PM
People and Role spotlight
Presented by TD
3:15PM
TD Tech Kid Nation
Presented by TD
12:00PM
What’s Next in Technology: The Next Decade
Presented by Fasken
Investing in Tech
Presented by Fasken
1:00PM
Demystify Virtual (and Technical!) Interviews
Presented by Salesforce
Discover the Most In-Demand Sales Skills
Presented by Salesforce
2:00PM
Building for the long term while thriving on change – how we scaled Shopify during a pandemic
Presented by Shopify
3:00PM
HANA Enterprise Cloud, what is it, what is this technology doing for the industry, and how can Tech professionals maximize their career with this expertise?
Presented by SAP
12 – 4: NETWORKING
Presented by TD
Landing a job in this virtual environment
Presented by TD
1:00 PM
Black Tech TDers Straight Talk
Presented by TD
1:45 PM
Let’s talk AI
Presented by TD
2:45 PM
People and Role spotlight
Presented by TD
3:00 PM
TD Tech Kid Nation
Presented by TD
Presented by Fasken
12:00 PM
What’s Next in Technology: The Next Decade
Presented by Fasken
12:30 PM
Investing in Tech
Presented by Fasken
Presented by Salesforce
1:00 PM
Demystify Virtual (and Technical!) Interviews
Presented by Salesforce
2:00 PM
Discover the Most In-Demand Sales Skills
Presented by Salesforce
Presented by SAP
3:00 PM
HANA Enterprise Cloud, what is it, what is this technology doing for the industry, and how can Tech professionals maximize their career with this expertise?
Presented by SAP
12:00 PM
12:10 PM
12:30 PM
1:00 PM
1:45 PM
2:00 PM
2:45 PM
3:00 PM
3:15 PM
12:00 PM | Welcome
12:10 Presented by TD
What’s Next in Technology: The Next Decade
Presented by Fasken
Landing a job in this virtual environment
Presented by TD
12:30 PM
Investing in Tech
Presented by Fasken
1:00 PM
Black Tech TDers Straight Talk
Presented by TD
Demystify Virtual (and Technical!) Interviews
Presented by Salesforce
1:45 PM
Let’s talk AI
Presented by TD
2:00 PM
Discover the Most In-Demand Sales Skills
Presented by Salesforce
2:45 PM
People and Role spotlight
Presented by TD
3:00 PM
HANA Enterprise Cloud, what is it, what is this technology doing for the industry, and how can Tech professionals maximize their career with this expertise?
Presented by SAP
3:15 PM
TD Tech Kid Nation
Presented by TD
DAY 2
OCTOBER 23
Get inspired as we deliver inspiring leadership talks that will move you to action. Learn about embracing innovative technology, the true meaning of diversity and how to prepare for a new reality. Like an epic bing-watching session, move from main-stage to side-stage, VIP lounge (VIPs only) and then back again Seamlessly. You can network in the lobby, do video chats with old and new friends.
MAIN STAGE AGENDA
Main stage will move you and transform your thinking. Come listen to keynote speeches from top tech execs in the industry as they share their personal journeys and provide insights into crushing the future of tech. You’ll also be invited to take part in panels that break down a variety of topics highlighted by our keynote speakers.
Lekan Olawoye, CEO & Founder, BPTN
Morning Executive Keynote and Welcome
Future of retail and e-commerce
Leadership Moment
Michael A. Eubanks Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer, IT, goeasy Ltd.
Executive Discussion
Nicolas Caprio President, Rexall
Racheal Awe Associate Vice President, Digital Strategy & Delivery, Canadian Tire Corporation
Imran Khan Head of Digital Experience and UGO, TD
Satish Kanwar GM of Channels, Shopify
Moderated by
Josh Iroko Senior Cybersecurity Consultant, Fireeye Mandiant
Leadership Moment
Jessica Ross SVP, Office of Transformation, Salesforce
LUNCH BREAK
Leadership Moment
Ray Williams Managing Director & Vice Chairman, Financial Markets, National Bank Financial
Diversity, inclusion, and belonging: Where do we go from here? How to bet on black!
Executive Discussion
Andrew Alleyne Partner | Corporate/Commercial Lawyer | Technology | Outsourcing | M&A, Fasken
Girish Ganesan Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion, TD
Myriam Vidalon Vice President, Diversity & Inclusion, Nielsen
Margot Goodson North America Diversity & Inclusion Lead, SAP
Caroline Gayle Managing Director, Accenture
Shavonne Hasfal-McIntosh Diversity & Belonging Lead, Shopify
Moderated by
Ismaila Alfa Host, CBC Metro Morning
Startups and raising capital in a new reality
Leadership Moment
Kwame Anku Chief visionary of the Black Star Fund, and Co-founder of the Black Angel Tech Fund
Executive Discussion
Ryan Wilson CEO + Co-founder, The Gathering Spot, Co-owner, A3C
Mark McQueen President & Executive Managing Director, CIBC Innovation Banking
Tina Goulbourne Chief Operating Officer, Vena Solutions
Kwame Anku Chief visionary of the Black Star Fund, and Co-founder of the Black Angel Tech Fund
Moderated by
Alexandra McCalla | COO & Co-founder, AirMatrix
Leadership Moment
Dean Connor President & Chief Executive Officer, Sun Life
Leadership Moment
Tom Keiser CEO, Hootsuite
Winning in tech sales (selling while Black)
Executive Discussion
Alyssa Merwin VP, LinkedIn Sales Solution, North America
Reggie Marable Area Vice President, Enterprise Corporate Sales , Salesforce
Susan Van Klink Chief Revenue Officer, League
Angelique Slagle RVP Regulated Industries, HCM Cloud SAP SuccessFactors, NA
Stephen Haynes Vice President, Ontario Field Sales, Rogers for Business, Rogers
Gregory Butler Head of Customer Success, Midwest for the Sales Solutions business in North America, LinkedIn
Black women leading in this new reality
Leadership Moment
Colleen Ward Vice President, Delivery Shared Services, TD
Executive Discussion
Nadia Theodore Consul General of Canada to the Southeastern United States
Dominique Hussey Vice Chair and Toronto Managing Partner. Co-Head of Innovation, Technology & Branding Practice at Bennett Jones
Ima Okonny Chief Data Officer, Employment and Social Development Canada
Dr. Claudette Knight Vice President, CIBC Talent Development, CIBC
Pennie Santiago Sr. Director, Finance IT Delivery, RBC
Moderated by
Nkechi Nwafor-Robinson Associate Vice President, Technology at TD
Digital transformation- What is the future of tech?
Leadership Moment
Humza Teherany Chief technology and digital officer, Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment
Executive Discussion
Tim Clark Chief Information Officer, Business Segment Technology, TD
Sabry Tozin Vice President of Enterprise Productivity Engineering, LinkedIn
Bruce Ross Group Head, Technology & Operations, RBC
Horace Matthews CIO/VP, Digital & Information Technology, World Vision Canada
Natasha Walji Director, Tech, Telecom & Public Sector at Google Canada
Moderated by
Tarisai Madambi Sr. Manager, Management Consulting- Finance Transformation, KPMG
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