Speaking Food – Events

Upcoming Events

Sustainable Workforce: Bridging Recruitment and Environmental Responsibility

Date: March 21st, 1:00 – 2:00 pm EST

Join Kevin Elder on March 21st from 1:00 – 2:00 pm EST for a truly unique and powerful discussion on Sustainable Workforce: Bridging Recruitment and Environmental Responsibility.

Past Events

Industry 4.0 Transformation: Benefitting from Digitization is Easier Than You Think

Date: January 25th, 1:00 – 2:00 pm EST

Join David McNally on January 25th from 1:00 – 2:00 pm EST for a truly unique and powerful discussion on Transformation: Benefitting from Digitization is Easier Than You Think.

Becoming an Effective, Emotionally Intelligent Leader for Your Workforce

Date: December 14th, 1:00 – 2:00 pm EST

Join Dr. Lisette Reyes-Paulin and Raja Hatoum on December 14th from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST for a truly unique and powerful discussion on becoming an effective and emotionally intelligent leader for your workforce.

Unlocking Employee Retention: The Power of Effective Onboarding Strategies

Date: November 30th, 1:00 – 2:00 pm EST

Join Sherri Nicolle, HR Expert on November 30th at 1:00PM EST for an exploration of the vital link between onboarding new hires and employee retention. Discover the latest onboarding practices, both time-tested and cutting-edge, that continue to drive results.

Food for thought: Diversity pays!

Date: October 26th, 1:00 – 2:00 pm EST

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to gain valuable insights from Nick Noorani himself where he will discuss how companies can sustain and maximize the potential of newcomer talent in today’s diverse workplace! Mark your calendars for October 26th at 1:00PM and join us at the webinar that could transform your perspective on immigration and multiculturalism.

Beyond the Plate: Decoding Food Regulations in Canada 

Date: September 21st, 1:00 – 2:00 pm EST

Join us for an insightful webinar with food safety expert Dr. William Yan as he decodes the intricate frameworks and practices of Canada’s remarkable food safety system that ensures safe and nutritional food for domestic and global consumers. 

Unlocking the Strategies for Successfully Leading Five Generations in the Workforce

Date: August 24th, 1:00 – 2:00 pm EST

Join us to learn from Eddie LeMoine, Award Winning Speaker/Author and Employee Engagement Expert, about the dynamics of a multi-generational workforce and how to create a workplace that will attract and retain a winning team. With this session, explore the complexities and potential of a workplace with up to five generations positively co-existing in an environment that is also multicultural and diverse.

What No One Told You About Taking Over a Family Business

Date: July 27th, 1:00 – 2:00 pm EST

You are invited to join a fun and personal conversation with Sarab and Mandeep Hans, two sisters that run Hans Dairy; a second generation family business that has been providing delicious and nutritious food and the first to introduce certain South Asian inspired dairy products to Canada.

One Peace Won’t Hurt

Date: June 29th, 1:00 – 2:00 pm EST

You are invited to an intimate conversation with Tareq Hadhad, the founder and CEO of Peace by Chocolate — a company that started over 30 years ago in the Middle East and was re-established in Nova Scotia shortly after Taraq and his family came to Canada as Syrian refugees.

Now and Next: A Food and Beverage Labour Forecast to 2030

Date: May 25th, 1:00 – 2:00 pm EST

Accompany Elliott Gauthier, Senior Vice President and national leader of Data + Analytics at Hill + Knowlton Strategies, as he shares his insights and takes you through Food Processing Skills Canada’s new food and beverage processing labour forecast.

Let’s Talk Immigration & Your Food Business

Date: April 27, 1:00 – 2:00 pm EST

Join us for a conversation with Sherri Deveau, leading Canadian immigration expert for the food and beverage processing industry, to learn about Canada’s immigration strategy and how it fits as a solution to the Canadian food and beverage manufacturing industry’s current labour market challenges

Global Talent Wars: Navigating the Human Labour Shortage in the Post-Pandemic World

Date: March 29, 1:00 – 2:00 pm EST

Finding it difficult attracting and retaining people for your food and beverage manufacturing business? We get it and so does Eddie LeMoine — Canadian-born international author, keynote speaker and corporate trainer specializing in leadership, employee engagement, stress management, safety, and success psychology. Learn from Eddie on how to differentiate your workforce development strategies at a time when the demand for human capital increases and the competition for resources is unprecedented.