2021 Events
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Virtual Sales & Marketing Symposium
June 3, 2021
Navigating the Future with G.R.I.T.
Speakers:
Panel Discussion: Diversity & Inclusion - Click here for recording
Kim Davis | Senior Executive VP Social Impact, Growth Initiatives & Legislative Affairs, National Hockey League (NHL)
Bobby Sahni | Partner & Co-founder, Ethnicity Matters
Lou-Anne Strickland | Country Quality Head & Founder, BLEND Community in Canada, Bayer Inc.
Taralyn Parr | Director of Diversity & Inclusion, McCarthy Tetrault
Keynote Presenters:
Hamza Khan | Marketer, Entrepreneur, Innovation Strategist - Click here for recording
Ted Nasimok | Director, North America Intelligent Analytics, NielsenIQ - Click here for presentation, Click here for recording
Marc Saltzman | Technology Evangelist - Click here for recording
HORN G.R.I.T Minutes:
Graham Kaufmann - Growth GRIT Minute
Calvin Strachan - Resilience GRIT Minute
Michelle Moore - Inclusion GRIT Minute
Sean Verhoeven - Transformation GRIT Minute
Mastercard Canada ULC
May 11, 2021
Innovate or Falter: How Leading CPGs Foster Brand Loyalty and Thoughtful Risk-Taking
Speakers:
Kobi Gulersen, Vice President, Merchants and Partnerships, Mastercard Canada ULC
Emilie Kroner, Senior Vice President, Retail and Commerce, Mastercard Canada ULC
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FHCP Virtual Event - Canadian Code of Conduct Overview
April 27, 2021
Canadian Code of Conduct Overview
Speakers:
Christine Tacon, CBE, UK Grocery Code Adjudicator 2013 - October 2020
Errol Cerit, SVP Industry Affairs and Member Services, FHCP
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2021 Supply Chain Symposium
April 22, 2021
The Decade of Supply Chain
Speakers:
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Leslie Nicholson, SVP Supply Chain Operations & Digital Business Transformation, Nestle Canada Inc.
Salam Akhtar, Country Head, Supply Chain & O2C Management, Bayer Inc.
Randy White, President, Sysco Canada
Moderated by: Kelly Farrell, President, Four Corners Group
Innovation Sound Bites: Click here for Sound Bite recording
Gary Lalonde, Vice President North America - Trucks, The Lion Electric - Click here for presentation
Brad Beauchamp, Director of Client Solutions and
Chelsea Hawk, Client Solution Manager BrightDrop - Click here for presentation
Sam Saad, Head of Strategic Initiatives, Gatik AI
E Commerce/Consumer Insights
David Marcotte, Senior Vice President Global Insights and Technology, Kantar - Click here for presentation, Click here for recording
E Commerce/Supply Chain
Sarah Joyce, SVP E Commerce, Sobey’s
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The Valens Company
April 8, 2021
Cannabis 3.0: The Dawn of Cannabis as a True Consumer Packaged Good
Speaker:
Jeff Fallows, President, The Valens Company
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Lighthouse Nine Group
March 25, 2021
Employee Experience in the New World
Speaker:
Nancy Dewar, Partner, Lighthouse Nine Group
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The T1 Agency Webinar
February 17, 2021
What Does Real Cultural Diversity Look Like?
Speaker:
Mark Harrison, Founder, The T1 Agency
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Shopper Intelligence Canada Inc. Webinar
February 11, 2021
Canadian Shopper Behaviour During the COVID19 Pandemic
Speaker:
Vincent Van Der Heijden, Director of Business Development, Shopper Intelligence Canada Inc
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2020 Events
Lighthouse Nine Group Webinar
December 15, 2020
Us AND Them: Creating Commonality in a Divided World
Speaker:
Christi Scarrow, Partner, Lighthouse Nine Group
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SmartLabel for SME Companies Exclusive Opportunity for FHCP Members
December 10, 2020
Building Trust and Loyalty with Consumers
Speakers:
Jim Flannery, CEO, Summit Ventures LLP
Justin Kwee, Key Account Director, Foodmaestro
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FHCP Webinar - Regulating the Retailers: The UK Story
December 2, 2020
Regulating the Retailers: The UK Story
Speaker:
Christine Tacon, CBE, UK Groceries Code Adjudicator, 2013-October 2020
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FHCP CEO Virtual Series
October 15 & 29, November 19, 2020
2020 CEO & EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP VIRTUAL SERIES
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October 15, 2020 - Session 1 Speakers:
Lital Marom, Innovation Strategist & Visionary, UNFOLD Consultancy - Click here for presentation.
Benjamin Tal, Managing Director & Deputy Chief Economist, CIBC World Markets. Click here for presentation.
October 29, 2020 - Session 2 Speakers:
David Frum, New York Times Best Selling Author, The Atlantic - Click here for recording.
Doug Stephens, Retail & Consumer Futurist, Retail Prophet
November 19, 2020 - Session 3 Speakers:
Hadiya Roderique, Journalist, Lawyer, Diversity & Inclusion Advocate, Author of Black on Bay Street - Click here for recording.
Andrew Winston, Eco-Strategist, Best Selling Author on Megatrends, Author of The Big Pivot - Click here for recording.
Abacus Data Webinar
October 22, 2020
Canadians and COVID-19: A Fresh Snapshot of Public Opinion and Behaviours
Speaker:
David Coletto, CEO & Founding Partner, Abacus Data
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Lighthouse Nine Group Webinar
October 8, 2020
Virtual Culture: Driving and Maintaining your Culture in the Virtual World
Speakers:
Kim Rowan, Partner, Lighthouse NINE Group
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People Corporation Webinar
September 29, 2020
Virtual Care for your Employees
Speakers:
Laura Arambalis,Benefits Consultant, People Corporation
Dana Hurst, Senior Director, People Corporation
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CHEP Canada Inc. Webinar
September 24, 2020
Zero Waste World Program - A Circular Partnership
Speakers:
Jonathan North - Senior Manager and Program Lead, Zero Waste World, North America, CHEP Canada Inc.
Crystal Howe - Sustainability Manager, Ice River Spring Water Co. Inc.
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Sobeys Webinar
September 15, 2020
Sobeys Executive Panel Discussion
Speakers:
Karl Vokey, SVP National Sourcing & Grocery Merchandising, Sobeys Inc.
Steve Denny, Director, National Sourcing, Sobeys Inc.
Cresa Webinar
September 1, 2020
The New Normal and the Future of Work
Speaker:
Michael Wasyliw, Principal, Cresa
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Nielsen Webinar
August 26, 2020
The Two Sides to Each Dollar You Sell - Preparing for Long-Term Consumer Change
Speaker:
Carman Allison, Vice President, Consumer Insights, Nielsen
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Paygos Inc.Webinar
August 19, 2020
Connecting Brands to Retailers
Speaker:
Paul Kreutzer, Vice President Paygos Inc.
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Shopper Intelligence Webinar
July 16, 2020
COVID-19 Shifting Shopping Behaviours (Pre/Shock/Recovery)
Speaker:
Kelly McGinnis, President, Shopper Intelligence
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OrderGrid Webinar
June 26, 2020
What does it take to be successful in DTC / ecommerce?
Speakers:
Kris Calder, Founder, OrderGrid
Errol Cerit, SVP, FCPC
Michele Romanow, Co-Founder President, Clearbanc, Dragon - Dragon Den
Nivera Willani, President/GM - KFC Canada
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June 25, 2020
MIT Webinar
June 25, 2020
Supply Chain Resiliency and the Need for Stress-Tests
Speaker:
David Simchi-Levi, Professor of Engineering Systems and Director of the MIT Data Science Lab, MIT
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KPMG Webinar
June 22, 2020
Supply Chain After Covid-19: New World Order
Speaker:
Alain Sawaya, Partner, Advisory Services, KPMG
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Jamieson Wellness Webinar
June 18, 2020
Managing Sleep and Stress Through Uncertain Times
Speaker:
Angela Ysseldyk, National Director of Education and Training, Jamieson Wellness Inc.
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BluJay Solutions Inc. Webinar
June 16, 2020
People, Technology and Data
Speakers:
Tyler Buskard, Director of Sales, BluJay Solutions Inc.
Kirk Sternberg, Director of Sales, BluJay Solutions Inc.
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Ethnicity Multicultural Marketing + Advertising Webinar
June 11, 2020
Ethnic Consumer Opportunities
Speaker:
Howard Lichtman, Partner & Co-Founder, Ethnicity Multicultural Marketing + Advertising
Myrtle Consulting Group Webinar
June 10, 2020
Embracing the Road Ahead: Four Steps to Leadership Success
Speaker:
Edwin Bosso, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Myrtle Consulting Group
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Active International Webinar
June 4, 2020
The Case for Advertising in a Downturn
Speakers:
Joanne Crump, VP, Integrated Media, Active International
Susan Morello, SVP Media, Active International
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HORN Webinar
June 2, 2020
Leading Diverse & Inclusive Teams
Speaker:
Sean Verhoeven, Senior Vice President, Facilitation, HORN
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Mentimeter Results
Jamieson Wellness Webinar
May 28, 2020
Core 4 for Staying Healthy and Strong
Speaker:
Angela Ysseldyk, National Director of Education and Training, Jamieson Wellness Inc.
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McCarthy Tétrault LLP Webinar
May 25, 2020
The Long Road Back: Key Considerations for Resuming Your Business
Speakers:
Martha Harrison, Partner, McCarthy Tétrault LLP
Christopher Hubbard, Partner, Litigation, McCarthy Tétrault LLP
Trevor Lawson, Partner, Labour & Employment, McCarthy Tétrault LLP
Hartley Lefton, Partner, McCarthy Tétrault LLP
Kate McNeill-Keller, Partner, McCarthy Tétrault LLP
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Stayin Front Webinar
May 21, 2020
Modern Science in the Hands of Consumer Goods/Food Companies
Speakers:
Vanessa Mitchell, Sales and Business Development Executive, StayinFront
Maciej Witkowski, Managing Director, StayinFront
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Nielsen Webinar
May 19, 2020
Innovating in a Pandemic. Overcoming Challenges During COVID-19
Speakers:
Carman Allison, Vice President, Consumer Insights, Nielsen
Lauren Galletta, Vice President, Nielsen BASES
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Boyden
May 12, 2020
Must-Have Talent For Post-COVID-19 Leadership Teams
Speakers:
Ron Burkholder, Principal - Consumer, Boyden
Justin Ferrabee, Senior Advisor - eCommerce & Payments, Boyden
Jim Harmon, Managing Partner, Boyden
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PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
May 8, 2020
Supply Chain Resiliency and Agility in a COVID-19 Environment Webinar
Speakers:
Lino Casalino, Partner, Operations Consulting, Retail & CPG, PwC
Rajiv Sujan, Director, Management Consulting, PwC
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Food & Consumer Products of Canada and Retail Council of Canada Webinar
April 28, 2020
Recovery of Retail, Post-COVID-19 Webinar
Speakers:
Michael Graydon, CEO , FCPC
Diane Brisebois, President & CEO, RCC
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People Corporation Webinar
April 23, 2020
Building Resilience: Mental Health and COVID-19
Speaker:
Judith Plotkin, Vice President, Health Solutions, People Corporation
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Nielsen Webinar
April 21, 2020
Navigating the Impact of COVID-19 on FMCG
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Kantar Webinar
April 16, 2020
Reshaping Strategy Amid COVID-19 Crisis in Canada
Speaker:
Amar Singh, Senior Retail & Digital Analyst Canada, Kantar
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Abacus Data Webinar
April 15, 2020
Public Opinion Tracking into how Canadians are coping and responding to COVID-19
Speaker:
David Coletto, CEO and Founding Partner, Abacus Data
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Advantage Group International Webinar
April 9, 2020
Why Collaboration in a Crisis Matters: Learnings from Advantage China during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Speakers:
Richard Kellam, Chief Executive Officer, Advantage Group
Dwight Konings,Vice President, Global Client Development, Advantage Group
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Nielsen Webinar
April 7, 2020
Navigating the Impact of COVID19 on FMCG
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Lighthouse Nine Webinar
March 31, & April 2, 2020
Virtual Facilitation: Bringing Teams Together Presentation
Virtual Collaboration: Staying Connected and Engaged Presentation
Speakers:
Marnie Smith,Managing Partner Lighthouse Nine
Christi Scarrow, Partner Lighthouse Nine
Virtual Facilitation: Bringing Teams Together Presentation
Virtual Collaboration: Staying Connected and Engaged Presentation
HORN Webinar
March 24, 2020
Confronting the Conversation You're Avoiding
Speaker:
Calvin Strachan, Senior Facilitator, Consultant and Coach - HORN Training Consultant
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CBD Insights Forum
February 27, 2020
Sylvain Charlebois | Professor, Food Distribution and Policy, Faculty of Management & Professor, Faculty of Agriculture | Dalhousie University
Brian Sterling | Founding Partner & President | SCS Consulting
Dr. Michael Hart | Cannabis Physician. Lifestyle Strategist
Margaret McKellar | Vice President, Brand Strategy & Innovation Leader | Kantar
Albert Chambers | Project Leader | Monachus Consulting
Karina Lahnakoski | Partner, Risk Advisory | CCI Deloitte
Mary Beth Williamson | CPG Practice Lead, Risk Advisory | CCI Deloitte
Carman Allison | Vice President, Consumer Insights, Nielsen
HORN Webinar
February 12, 2020
5 Skills of World-Class Key Account Managers
Speaker:
Graham Kaufmann, Senior Vice President, Coaching & Facilitation - HORN Training & Consulting
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Mentimeter Results
2019 Events
CEO & Executive Leadership Conference
October 10-11, 2019
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Speakers:
Will Bowen International Best Selling Author and Founder, Complaint Free® Movement
Stephen Harper Former Prime Minister of Canada, Worldwide Speaker Group, LLC
Justin Kingsley Award-winning Storyteller, Bestselling Author and Creative Strategist , Speakers Spotlight
Giselle Kovary Generational Expert | President and Co-founder, n-gen People Performance
Amber Mac President, Digital Maverick, Ambermac Media
Sébastien St-Louis Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer, Hexo Corp.
Benjamin Tal Managing Director & Deputy Chief Economist, CIBC World Markets
StayinFront Webinar
September 25, 2019
Leveraging Retail POS Data to Improve On Shelf Availability
Speakers:
Vanessa Mitchell, Sales and Business Development Executive
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Springboard Data Webinar
June 20, 2019
Winning with Retailer Data
Speakers:
John Adams - Vice President, SpringBoard Data Management Inc. , Sam Bruce - Owner, SpringBoard Data Management Inc.
2019 FCPC Charity Golf Tournament
June 17, 2019
$12,700 raised for Food Banks Canada at FCPC’s 7th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
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2019 Cannabis & CPG Part II
May 22, 2019
Speakers:
- Andrea Budgell Manager of Policy and Regulatory Development | Health Canada
- Trina Fraser Co-Managing Partner | Brazeau Seller Law
- Alison Gordon Co-CEO and Director | 48 North
- James McMillan Vice-President for Strategic Business Development | HEXO Corp.
Grow your Operation – Panel Discussion:
- James Crosby President | Crosby's Molasses Co Ltd
- Sarah Gillin Co-founder & COO | Olli
- Karina Lahnakoski VP Quality and Regulatory | Cannabis Compliance
- Moderated by: Samantha Maloney | Senior Manager, KPMG LLP
2019 Sales & Marketing Symposium
May 15, 2019
Speakers:
- Julie Albert | Partner, Bite Me Creative
- Tanya Chernova | Co-founder, Courageous Living and PNRT
- Thomas Cometa | Head of Worldwide Business Development, BXB Digital / CHEP
- Jim Flannery | CEO, Summit Ventures
- Michael Hughes | North America’s Networking Guru
- Asad Joheb | Business Architect, Enterprise Payment, TD Bank
- Sanjay Khanna | Director and Futurist, Whitespace Legal Collab by Baker McKenzie
- Amber Mac | President, Ambermac Media
- Gary Saarenvirta | Founder & CEO, Daisy Intelligence
- Ella & Peyton Verhoeven | Co-Founders, Think Gen Z
CEO Panel Discussion:
- Elizabeth Beemer | Senior VP, Country Division Head , Bayer Consumer Health
- Todd Cooney | President, Nestlé Purina PetCare Canada
- Todd Kelly | General Manager, KIND Canada
- Moderated by: Christi Scarrow | Partner, Lighthouse NINE Group
Read the event wrap-up here.
2019 Supply Chain Symposium
April 10, 2019
Speakers:
- Rob Wiebe, Chief Administrative Officer, Loblaw Companies Limited
- Dawn Desjardins, Vice President, Deputy Chief Economist, RBC Royal Bank
- Gary Saarenvirta, Founder & CEO, Daisy Intelligence
- Valerie Normand, Director, Parcels Product Development, Canada Post Corporation
- Sean Verhoeven, Senior Vice President, Facilitation, HORN
- Lee McCabe, Vice President, Alibaba Group
- Tom Wujec | Founder, The Wujec Group
Executive Leadership Panel:
- Jennifer Askew, Vice President Retail Operations, DHL Supply Chain
- Doug Munro, CEO and Owner, Maritime-Ontario Freight Lines Group of Companies (M-O)
- JJ Ruest, President and Chief Executive Officer, Canadian National Railway
- Rob Wiebe, Chief Administrative Officer, Loblaw Companies Limited
- Moderated by: Lino Casalino, Partner, Operations Consulting, Retail & CPG, PwC LLP
Read the event wrap-up here.
Cannabis & CPG Forum
January 31, 2019
Speakers:
- Chandimal Nicholas, Counsel, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP
- Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, Professor, Food Distribution and Policy, Dalhousie University
- Dr. Sarah Wilner, PhD, Professor of Marketing and Chair, Brand Communications , Wilfrid Laurier University’s School of Business and Economics
- Carman Allison, VP of Consumer Insights, Nielsen Canada
Executive Panel Discussion:
- Joe Hodas, Chief Operating Officer, General Cannabis Corp.
- Terence Donnelly, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Hill Street Beverages
- Peter Neal, Co-Founder, Neal Brothers Foods
Moderator - Mark Rendell, Reporter, Cannabis Industry, The Globe and Mail