Employer Leadership in a Changing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Landscape
March 24, 2026 ~ Virtual via Zoom
This year’s theme will examine the role of leadership in aligning inclusive practices with shifting social and economic realities and employee expectations around DEI initiatives. Through practical insights and evidence-based research, speakers will highlight how commitment to fairness and inclusion strengthens workforce resilience, enhances talent attraction and retention, and drives business performance.
The keynote address will be delivered by Dr. Wendy Cukier, Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation and Founder of the Diversity Institute at Toronto Metropolitan University. She has authored more than 200 articles on aspects of diversity, inclusion and innovation. Cukier is one of Canada’s leading experts in disruptive technologies, innovation processes, and diversity and inclusion.
Join HR leaders, senior executives, government representatives, non-profit partners, and industry experts for a high-impact dialogue on practical, employer-driven strategies to successfully integrate skilled immigrants into the labour force and build inclusive, high-performing workplaces.
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If you have questions about the Employer Summit, contact us at: events@hireimmigrantsottawa.ca or 613 683 3370
Past Summits and Expert Presentations
2022: Inclusive Leadership in a Time of Change
2021: Brave New Future: How Businesses can Re-build for a More Inclusive Future
2020: The Future of Work and Immigration
2019: Building Influence for Change
2018: Standing Up for Inclusion – Bold Leadership to Unlock the Potential of Diversity
2017: Celebrating 10 years of Employer Engagement for Immigrant Employment
2016: Going Beyond Our Best Intentions: Unconscious Bias. Inclusive Leadership. Leveraging Diversity
2015: Skills to Jobs: Ottawa’s Human Capital Requirements in the Knowledge Economy
2014: Leveraging Immigrant Talent to Grow and Diversify Ottawa’s Economy
2013: Diversity Works! Energize, Engage, and Excel with Ottawa’s Global Talent
2012: Diverse Talent: Taking It to the Top
2011: Diverse Talent Is the New Competitive Edge: Attract, Develop, and Retain
2010: Leadership, Collaboration and Innovation: The Key to Addressing Ottawa’s Talent Needs
