On November 21, CPA Alberta hosted its second annual EVOLVE conference, which invited Alberta CPAs, candidates, leaders, and business and IT professionals to “Transform Today, Thrive Tomorrow.” Leading subject matter experts from a variety of different areas—including keynote speakers: bestselling author, Hamza Khan, and award-winning global inclusion strategist, Elise Ahenkorah—hosted sessions designed with CPAs in mind. The goal: equip CPAs with the practical knowledge and applicable tools to be successful change champions, strategists, and forward thinkers for their respective organizations.
Other topics featured in EVOLVE’s jam-packed agenda included environmental, social, and governance; sustainability; moral depolarization; the Alberta economy; attracting, onboarding, and retention strategies; automation; cybersecurity; generative AI; energy trends; data analytics; and diversity, equity and inclusion. Some key takeaways from the day’s sessions include:
- Keynote presenter Hamza Khan encouraging CPAs navigating a relentless “always-on” environment to embrace a “people-first, change-friendly mindset” that fosters a culture of continual evolution.
- ATB’s Deputy Chief Economist and Managing Director, Robert Roach, projecting a cautious, but optimistic view of Alberta’s future given the current climate regarding war, inflation, interest rates, and labour shortages.
- Elise Ahenkorah from the Inclusion Factor advocating the significance of prioritizing inclusivity as key to creating a more harmonious and productive work environment.
EVOLVE 2023 offered CPAs the opportunity to seek fresh perspectives, explore methodologies, and learn how to thrive in an ever-changing landscape. If you’re interested in learning more and catching some of the action, abbreviated versions of the day’s presentations are now available for sale. Please note that the EVOLVE 2023 conference recordings feature ten of the twelve agenda sessions.
Purchase your access to the conference recordings today!
A special thank you to the members of the EVOLVE CPA Advisory Board and to the 2023 Evolve Conference sponsors:
- The Alberta Retired Teacher’s Association;
- Cidel Asset Management;
- Contexture;
- Iron Spear;
- RMRF; and
- CPA Assist.
