In his keynote address, Stephen Frost, Head of Diversity and Inclusion for the London 2012 Olympic Games will speak about the experience of the London's supplier diversity initiatives in support of the Games.
In her address, Jennifer Tory will describe RBC’s ongoing commitment to diversity and the work they are doing to support small and medium enterprises in areas such as supplier diversity programs and supporting programs and services designed for diverse small and medium enterprises to help them grow.
Courtney Betty Courtney will talk about how diversity plays an important role in positioning Canada as a global economic leader in productivity and innovation.
Alejandra Castillo will describe the private and public sector model that is in place in the United States to support diversity in the supply chain. She will provide some U.S. diversity-owned business success stories and how these companies are achieving growth and global competitiveness.
Michael Coteau will bring greetings from the Premier of the Province and will talk about the Ontario Government’s diversity strategies.
Tom Turpin will talk about Randstad’s approach to implementing diversity as part of its corporate charter, and the role it is playing as a leader in diversity and social inclusion.
Barbara Anderson will talk about the cultural, demographic and economic necessity for diversity in the supply chain in Canada and how the Games represent a tipping point for diverse procurement.
Pradeep Sood will talk about how diversity contributes to the innovation and productivity gains in Canada. He will also provide examples of Canadian diverse-owned businesses that are creating international trade opportunities through connections to communities and countries overseas.
Peter Wilson will talk about Infrastructure Ontario’s diversity-in-supply-chain strategy and the role it has played in the selection of vendors for the Athletes’ Village.
Dr. Wendy Cukier will speak about how Canada’s economic future depends on development of our diversity business and community assets and the competitive advantages that will flow to organizations who adopt diversity as a core business strategy.
Michael Thompson is Chair of Toronto's Economic Development and Culture Committee, Vice-chair, Toronto Police Services Board, Chair, Invest Toronto, Chair, 1812 Bicentennial Steering Committee, member of the Civic Appointment Committee, member of the Executive Committee and the City Councillor representing Ward 37 in Scarborough Centre.
RBC Catalyst Award
RBC is a leader in Diversity. RBC received a Catalyst Award for how they integrate market, community and employee actions and considerations to embed diversity in their strategies. DBN is proud to have RBC as the presenting sponsor for the Canadian Supplier Diversity Conference. View the video on RBC’s award.