SPARK – Vancouver
SPARK – Vancouver
November 21 @ 1:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Thursday, November 21, 2024, from 1:30 PM to 7:00 PM PST – This in-person paid leadership event is open to all who wish to register and has a limited number of participants.
Find inspiration. Leave with a new perspective. Spark impactful change.
SPARK is a transformative half-day symposium bringing together Senior Executives, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) leaders, and Talent Acquisition professionals for shared learning, networking, and innovation.
This Year’s Theme: Elevating Talent Acquisition for the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community.
We know that Two-Spirit, queer, and trans communities are a wealth of creativity, innovation, and have a dynamic impact in workplaces. Yet, employees and job seekers from these communities are often overlooked, deemed unconventional hires, or stagnate in their careers.
SPARK aims to break barriers and shine a spotlight on the untapped talent within the 2SLGBTQIA+ community with a specific focus on newcomers, refugees and migrants, both in the workplace and the job market.
Key Highlights:
- Inspiring Insights: Dive deep into the talent acquisition process, exploring attraction, selection, and development strategies.
- Dynamic Discussions: Engage in lively keynote presentations and thought-provoking discussions led by driven LGBTQIA+ newcomer, refugee and migrant leaders.
- Strategic Networking: Foster intentional connections to fuel organizational change and create workplaces where everyone, including LGBTQIA+ newcomer, refugee and migrant individuals, thrives.
LOCATION
BDC
BDC Square and Hall
1133 Melville Street, Suite 1500
Vancouver, BC V6E 4E5
Agenda:
- 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Keynotes, lively discussions, and engaging other DEI and talent acquisition leaders
- 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Networking Reception with LGBTQIA+ newcomer, refugee and migrant leaders and talent
Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to attract and retain LGBTQIA+ newcomer and refugee talent.
- Discover the experiences of LGBTQIA+ newcomer, refugee and migrant talent.
- Cultivate a relationship with fellow DEI leaders and 2SLGBTQIA+ talent.
Agenda:
- 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Keynotes, lively discussions, and engaging other DEI and talent acquisition leaders
- 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Networking Reception with 2SLGBTQIA+ newcomer, refugee and migrant leaders and talent
Audience:
- Senior Leaders
- DEI professionals
- Talent Acquisition Professionals
REGISTRATION & PRICING
LIMITED SEATS – Purchase your tickets as soon as possible. Registrations are open on Eventbrite, and the participation fees are:
Partner tickets
Senior leaders of Pride at Work Canada’s Proud Partners & Community Partners
$525.00 (+ tax) – Regular Price
$425.00 (+ tax) – Early Bird Price (until October 20)
General tickets
For senior leaders of other companies & organizations (non-partners)
$825.00 (+ tax) – Regular Price
$725.00 (+ tax) – Early Bird Price (until October 20)
On Eventbrite, participants will be asked to inform some personal & professional details, accessibility requests, food restrictions & and allergies. For any additional questions, reach out to us at events@prideatwork.ca.
Register on Eventbrite.
SPEAKERS
Co Executive Director: Programming & Advocacy
Rainbow Refugee Society
Keynote Speaker
Aleks Selim Dughman Manzur (J.D., LL.M.) (They/Them) is a transgender Palestinian born and primarily raised in Santiago, Chile. As a Chilean lawyer, Aleks specializes in human rights, reproductive and sexual health law, LGBTQI+ rights, and refugee rights. They hold an LL.M. from the University of Toronto and currently serve as the Co-Executive Director of Rainbow Refugee. Aleks is also the past President of the Canadian Council for Refugees and currently holds a position as an Executive Committee member. Additionally, they are the co-chair of From Borders to Belonging, a Canada-wide coalition in solidarity with LGBTQI refugees and asylum seekers.
Previously, Aleks worked as the Director of LGBTQ+ Refugee Programs and SAH representative for the Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto. Their past roles also include positions at LEAF (Women’s Legal Education and Action Fund), the Association for Women’s Rights in Development (AWID), and the International Reproductive and Sexual Health Law Programme at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Law.
Their work focuses on facilitating pathways for refugee protection and co-creating communities of belonging for individuals with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, expressions, and sex characteristics (SOGIESC). Aleks designs programs and services for LGBTQI+ asylum seekers, refugee claimants, and refugees, and advocates for refugee rights at various levels of government both locally and internationally. Additionally, they provide advisory and expert opinions, represent Canada at international forums on refugee protection, and conduct webinars and workshops for numerous local and international organizations.
DEI Consultant
and Comedian
Emcee
Ky is a EDI consultant known for her engaged approach to facilitation, where she leverages 8 years of public speaking and performing arts experience to communicate complex DEI topics in an accessible way for all audiences. Previously the assistant to the Senior Dean of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at the UBC Sauder School of business & currently an EDI Scholar in Residence at UBC Library, she brings a deep understanding of academic frameworks of EDI and how to translate that knowledge into practice. She has since co-developed a first-of-its-kind index and training program for business funders and is the Vice-Chair of the board for QMUNITY. Outside of work, she regularly hosts a 2SLGBTQIA+ Open-Mic Comedy night and performs stand-up comedy around the city.
This in-person paid leadership event is open to all who wish to register and has a limited number of participants.
Do you have any questions about SPARK? Please send an email to events@prideatwork.ca.