Presented by Government Finance Officers Association Alberta
“Energizing the Future”
October 16 – 19, 2022 Â | Â Hyatt Regency Calgary
What’s Happening?
GFOA Alberta 2022 Annual Conference Schedule
Check back here for continued updates to our Annual Conference Schedule. It’s going to be great!
Sunday, October 16 | 4:00PM - 9:00PM
Welcome Reception
Sponsored by Wood Gundy
Held at The Pioneer On 8th Event Venue
117 8 Ave SW, Calgary, AB
Sunday, October 16 | 9:00PM - Midnight
Hospitality Suite
Hosted by Rob Gray Asset Management, Scotia Wealth
Monday, October 17 | 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Exhibitor Displays in Imperial 1/2/3
Come and browse the Exhibit Hall, meet some of our sponsors and exhibitors and learn about the most up to date offerings in the industry!
Monday, October 17 | 8:00AM - 8:45AM
Breakfast & Registration
Join us for breakfast and sign in to pick up your Attendee Passes and Conference Materials.
Monday, October 17 | 8:45AM - 9:10AM
Welcome & Opening
Conference Hosts GFOA Alberta
Monday, October 17 | 9:10AM - 9:30AM
RemarksÂ
Gary Sandburg, ADM Municipal Affairs
Monday, October 17 | 9:30AM - 10:30AM
Opening Keynote: Jody Wilson-Raybould
Jody Wilson-Raybould on Indigenous rights and reconciliation, democracy and governance, and leadership
Monday, October 17 | 10:30AM - 11:00AM
Comfort Break
Get up, stretch your legs, grab some coffee and get ready for the next great session!
Monday, October 17 | 11:00AM - 12:00PM
GFOA US & Canada Address
Speaker Chris Morrill, Executive Director & CEO of the Government Finance Officers’ Association, US & Canada
Monday, October 17 | 12:00PM - 12:15PM
15 Minutes with Lowell Epp
Alberta Treasury
Monday, October 17 | 12:15PM - 1:15PM
Lunch
Monday, October 17 | 1:15PM - 4:15PM
Breakout Sessions
Choose your preferred sessions and enjoy!
Monday, October 17 | 1:15PM - 2:30PM
Human Resources
Speakers: Kelsey L. Becker Brookes, & Sean Ward of RRMF
Where:Â Imperial 5/7/9
Monday, October 17 | 2:30PM - 3:00PM
Comfort Break
Monday, October 17 | 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Organizational Excellence
Speaker: Tracey Polowich of Contigo
Where: Imperial 5/7/9
Monday, October 17 | 1:15PM - 4:15PM
Breakout Sessions
Choose your preferred sessions and enjoy!
Monday, October 17 | 1:15PM - 2:30PM
Asset Retirement Obligations
Speakers: Colin Mitchell & Bailey Church of KPMG
Where: Stephen Room AB
Monday, October 17 | 2:30PM - 3:00PM
Comfort Break
Monday, October 17 | 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Ethics
Speakers: Larry Brownoff & Randy Nicholls of CPA
Where: Stephen Room AB
Monday, October 17 | 5:00PM - 9:00PM
Open Reception at One18 Empire
Sponsored by CIBC Wood Gundy
Held at One18 Empire
820 Centre Street SE, Calgary, AB
Monday, October 17 | 9:00PM
Hospitality Suite
Hosted by Rob Gray Asset Management, Scotia Wealth
What’s Happening?
Tuesday October 18
Tuesday, October 18 | 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Exhibitor Display in Imperial 1/2/3
Come and browse the Exhibit Hall, meet some of our sponsors and exhibitors and learn about the most up to date offerings in the industry!
Tuesday, October 18 | 8:00AM - 8:45AM
Breakfast
Join us for breakfast and networking with your colleagues and new friends from Day 1!
Tuesday, October 18 | 8:30AM - 8:45AM
Remarks from Laura Barta, MFOA President
Enjoy our Opening and Welcome to the Second Day of the Conference
Tuesday, October 18 | 8:45AM - 9:45AM
Featured Speaker: Roy Pogorzelski
Roy Pogorzelski speaking on Canadian Municipalities Role in Truth & Reconciliation
Tuesday, October 18 | 9:45AM - 10:15AM
Comfort Break
Get up, stretch your legs, grab some coffee and get ready for the next great session!
Tuesday, October 18 | 10:15AM - 11:00AM
Investing in Uncertain Times
Speaker: Chief Investment Officer Andy Nasr, Scotia Wealth
Tuesday, October 18 | 11:00AM - 4:15PM
Breakout Sessions
Tuesday, October 18 | 11:00AM - 12:15PM
Asset Management
Speaker: Nicole Allen, NAMS
Where: Imperial 5/7/9
Tuesday, October 18 | 11:00AM - 4:15PM
Breakout Sessions
Tuesday, October 18 | 11:00AM - 12:15PM
Workplace Challenges: When the People aren’t as Easy as the Numbers
Speaker: Ruthann Weeks, Harmony in the Workplace
Where: Stephen Room AB
Tuesday, October 18 | 12:15PM - 12:30PM
15 Minutes with Tracey Polowich
Tuesday, October 18 | 12:30PM - 1:15PM
Lunch
Tuesday, October 18 | 1:15PM - 2:30PM
Online Crime: Fun Facts & Useful Tips
Speaker: Jakub Mamos
SERVUS Credit Union
Where: Imperial 5/7/9
Tuesday, October 18 | 2:30PM - 3:00PM
Comfort Break
Tuesday, October 18 | 3:00PM - 4:15PM
ESG
Speakers: Lesley Mitchell
Deloitte
Where: Imperial 5/7/9
Tuesday, October 18 | 1:15PM - 2:30PM
Digital TransformationÂ
Speaker: Wendy Gnenz
MNP
Where: Stephen Room AB
Tuesday, October 18 | 2:30PM - 3:00PM
Comfort Break
Tuesday, October 18 | 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Managing Costs in an Inflationary Market
Speakers: Jesse Patenaude & Tyler Hannemann
Canoe Procurement RMA
Where: Stephen Room AB
Tuesday, October 18 | 6:00PM - 11:45PM
GFOA Gala Dinner & Entertainment
Hosted by GFOA Alberta
Featuring: The Magic of Sean Watson
Tuesday, October 18 | 9:00PM
Hospitality Suite
Hosted by Rob Gray Asset Management, Scotia Wealth
What’s Happening?
Wednesday, October 19
Wednesday, October 19 | 9:00AM - 12:00PM
Exhibitor Display in Imperial 1/2/3
Last chance to browse the Exhibit Hall, meet some of our sponsors and exhibitors and learn about the most up to date offerings in the industry!
Wednesday, October 19 | 8:30AM - 9:15AM
Breakfast
Join us for breakfast and networking with your colleagues and new friends from Day 2!
Wednesday, October 19 | 9:15AM - 10:00AM
Economics & Capital Markets
Andrew Grantham
Executive Director & Senior Economist
Wednesday, October 19 | 10:00AM - 10:15AM
Comfort Break
Have a stretch and keep an eye out for prizes being awarded!
Wednesday, October 19 | 10:15AM - 11:15AM
Featured Speaker: Chris Turner
Hear Chris Turner speak on Sustainability, Climate Change, Cleantech and the Global Energy Transition
Wednesday, October 19 | 10:00AM - 10:15AM
Comfort Break
Have a stretch and keep an eye out for prizes being awarded!
Wednesday, October 19 |11:20AM - Noon
Organizational Update
GFOA’s annual meeting recap, state of the organization update and overview of the upcoming year.
Wednesday, October 19 | 11:20AM - Noon
Organizational Update
GFOA’s annual meeting recap, state of the organization update and overview of the upcoming year.
Wednesday, October 19 | Noon
GFOA 2022 Annual Conference Concludes
Thanks to everyone for coming!
Wednesday, October 19 | Noon
GFOA 2022 Annual Conference Concludes
Thanks to everyone for coming!