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Distinguished Retailer: Rachel Huckle, President & COO, Staples Canada

Saint Mary's University 923 Robie St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

October 26  |  Hybrid: Saint Mary’s University or Online  |  4:30pm Atlantic The David Sobey Centre for Innovation in Retailing & Services is delighted to host its annual Distinguished Retailer Speaker Series! We are thrilled to present Rachel Huckle, President & COO of Staples Canada, as our esteemed speaker. With her employee and customer-first approach to business, Rachel's leadership at Staples has been pivotal in delivering a seamless omnichannel retail experience. Discover the insights and expertise she brings to the ever-evolving retail landscape. Join us for an enlightening discussion where Rachel will be sharing her invaluable experience leading and motivating retail organizations as well as discussing her inspiring career journey that got her to where she is today. Stick around for a networking reception from 5:30pm - 6:30pm to meet Rachel Huckle. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to gain insights from a retail industry leader and connect with fellow students and professionals. Reserve your seat today! Register Here

Elevating Women in Business: Blazing Trails

Saint Mary's University 923 Robie St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Welcome to a day of inspiration and empowerment: "Elevating Women in Business - Blazing Trails."  Join us as we embark on a transformative journey, where we dive deep into the realm of sustainability and success, led by a remarkable lineup of trailblazing women. Hear firsthand from a diverse panel of four extraordinary changemakers who have woven environmental sustainability into the fabric of their careers, from entrepreneurs to leaders of large corporations. Discover how these women have not just succeeded but thrived, making sustainability a core pillar of their work, and learn how you too can make a positive impact on the world without compromising your ambitions. This day is a golden opportunity to gain valuable knowledge, network with like-minded individuals, and gain the tools to excel in today's conscientious work environment. Don't miss out on this exceptional day of enlightenment and empowerment – together, let's blaze a trail towards a brighter, more sustainable future. Agenda 10:30 a.m.-11a.m. Registration & Networking in Loyola Conference Hall (LA290) 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Sustainability Rewired: Reshaping Our Future Panelists: Denise Daley Executive Director of the Parker Street Food and Furniture Bank Sara Shabnam BComm’15 Founder & CEO of Better Day Vintage Rebecca de Condé BComm’15 Founder & CEO […]

Professional Development Summit 2023

Saint Mary's University 923 Robie St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

The Professional Development Summit, is an event that is a collaborative approach to increasing our region’s competitive advantage: a highly skilled ICT workforce! PDS is a volunteer, community-led conference, leveraging local expertise to support the growth of our region’s ICT workforce focusing on Innovation, Technology, Management and Leadership topics. It is jointly presented by five organizations: Canadian Information Processing Society (CIPS); Canadian Association of Management Consultants (CMC); Digital Nova Scotia (DNS); International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA); and the Project Management Institute (PMI).

$40 – $340

Sobey School of Business’s 4th Annual Responsible Leadership Event

Saint Mary's University 923 Robie St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

The 4th Annual Responsible Leadership event is on Friday, November 18 2022 at 9 a.m. AST and it will be in-person in Halifax. The theme is Digital Future: Ethics, Integrity, and Values. It is Saint Mary’s University’s goal to create community and dialogue around data ethics, digital citizenship, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in support of the Sobey School’s commitment to PRME and our new Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) program. Keynote speaker Juliette Powell is a consultant, researcher, and speaker whose expertise lies at the intersection of technology, business and ethics. Juliette advises large companies on the accelerating change that is underway due to AI-enabled technological innovation coupled with shifting social dynamics and heightened global competition. Her keynote will focus on AI leadership and how the digital transformation can coexist with ethical data sharing and analytics in business, education, transportation, banking, mobile, retail, and social gaming. The panel discussion “Data Analytics as Climate Action” will focus the conversation on the potential for big data and AI to advance an organization’s climate action goals. Panelists from the agriculture, transportation and energy sectors will participate. Dr. Wendy Carroll, a Sobey School professor, whose scholarly activity sits at the intersection of […]

Halifax Innovation Challenge 2022

Saint Mary's University 923 Robie St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Solve real business challenges and demonstrate your skills Explore dynamic career opportunities Network with senior leaders Learn from technology and innovation industry experts The winning team for each problem statement will receive a cash prize of $1,000. Participants are eligible for special prizes rewarded based on merit. What to expect Innovate - You will work in small teams to develop original solutions to real business challenges and present them to executive leaders from our sponsors and the Nova Scotian academic community. Expand Your Network - Meet technology and innovation industry experts, leaders from our sponsors and academia and connect with like-minded students! In addition to the opportunity to collaborate and innovate with fellow students, all participants will have access to exclusive networking opportunities with executives from RBC and IBM and will have the unique ability to make a difference in your local community. Build Your Skills - You can also participate in workshops to learn new skills for the future of work and learn about career opportunities.