9 Conference Producers at Canadian HR Associations
*Last updated: August 2026.*
If you are trying to understand who turns an HR association programme into a useful conference in Canada, start with the people who own event, content, partnership and chapter work. This list highlights nine current people connected to Canadian HR association teams. As of August 2026, the people are presented alphabetically by first name for easy navigation.
The scope is deliberately practical. It includes people whose current association roles sit close to conference delivery, event content, stakeholder engagement, chapter programmes, marketing or the wider operations that make professional learning work. The list does not claim to cover every person in the country. It gives readers a focused starting point for finding the right association team.
The people behind these events influence value before the first session begins. They help shape the programme, make information clear, create the conditions for useful conversations and notice the details that attendees experience as ease or friction. A strong HR event is not only a speaker list. It is a chain of choices about audience, usefulness and what participants can take back to work.
That is why these roles are worth knowing. They show how conference work lives across event delivery, content, partnerships, marketing, chapter programming and association leadership. If you are planning an HR event, looking for the right written contact or trying to understand how a professional association turns member needs into a live programme, this list gives you a practical place to begin.
1. Jessica Ng
Conference & Events Manager, CPHR BC & Yukon
Jessica Ng is Conference & Events Manager at CPHR BC & Yukon, placing her close to the practical work of building HR gatherings in British Columbia and Yukon. That makes her a useful name for anyone trying to understand who turns a professional development idea into an event people can actually attend. Jessica Ng fits this list because the current role sits close to conference management for a major provincial HR association.
A PeopleTalk conference recap names Jessica as the Conference Manager who led the 2023 HR Conference & Expo. That detail is useful because it shows the practical layer behind a people event, where programme intent becomes a clear experience for HR professionals and workplace leaders.
2. Annie Wong
Events Specialist, CPHR BC & Yukon
Annie Wong is an Events Specialist at CPHR BC & Yukon, where the current team page places her alongside the association’s event and professional development work. That practical delivery role makes her relevant to the people behind Canadian HR conferences, especially the work that keeps a large programme moving on the day. Annie Wong fits this list because the current role sits close to event delivery and attendee experience for a provincial HR association.
The same conference recap credits Annie as an Events Specialist who helped deliver the 2023 HR Conference & Expo. That detail is useful because it shows the practical layer behind a people event, where programme intent becomes a clear experience for HR professionals and workplace leaders.
3. Brandi Roy
Manager Stakeholder Engagement, Partnerships and Marketing, CPHR Saskatchewan
Brandi Roy is Manager Stakeholder Engagement, Partnerships and Marketing at CPHR Saskatchewan. Her role sits at the point where an HR event meets its professional community, sponsors and wider audience, making her a strong fit for a list about the work behind Canadian people conferences. Brandi Roy fits this list because the current role sits close to partnerships and audience development around Saskatchewan HR events.
CPHR Saskatchewan’s current team directory lists Brandi across stakeholder engagement, partnerships and marketing while the association promotes its 2026 conference. That detail is useful because it shows the practical layer behind a people event, where programme intent becomes a clear experience for HR professionals and workplace leaders.
4. Ashley Persson
Events and Content Specialist, CPHR Saskatchewan
Ashley Persson is Events and Content Specialist at CPHR Saskatchewan. The combination of event and content work is a useful reminder that a conference is not only a room and a run sheet. It also needs clear programme information that helps HR practitioners decide where to spend their time. Ashley Persson fits this list because the current role sits close to event and content coordination for Saskatchewan HR programmes.
The current team page lists Ashley as Events and Content Specialist, and CPHR Saskatchewan publishes a live 2026 conference schedule. That detail is useful because it shows the practical layer behind a people event, where programme intent becomes a clear experience for HR professionals and workplace leaders.
5. Devon Gauthier
Events Specialist, CPHR Manitoba
Devon Gauthier is an Events Specialist at CPHR Manitoba. The association describes the role across planning, event design, coordination and execution, which is exactly the full-cycle view readers need when they think about the people behind an HR conference. Devon Gauthier fits this list because the current role sits close to full-cycle event production for Manitoba HR programmes.
CPHR Manitoba describes Devon’s work as planning, designing, coordinating and executing the association’s events. That detail is useful because it shows the practical layer behind a people event, where programme intent becomes a clear experience for HR professionals and workplace leaders.
6. Laura Haines-Morrissette
VP Operations and Regulatory Affairs, CPHR Manitoba
Laura Haines-Morrissette is VP Operations and Regulatory Affairs at CPHR Manitoba, with the association specifically linking her remit to events and programming. That wider operating view matters because a good conference depends on the decisions around programme shape, standards and delivery, not just what appears on stage. Laura Haines-Morrissette fits this list because the current role sits close to operations and programming leadership for Manitoba HR events.
CPHR Manitoba says Laura manages events and programming as part of her operations role. That detail is useful because it shows the practical layer behind a people event, where programme intent becomes a clear experience for HR professionals and workplace leaders.
7. Alisha Mociak
Chair, Chapter Programs, HRPA Hamilton
Alisha Mociak is Chair of Chapter Programs for HRPA Hamilton. The chapter describes her as a volunteer who helps deliver virtual events, making her a clear example of the local programme leadership that supports the wider Canadian HR conference ecosystem. Alisha Mociak fits this list because the current role sits close to chapter programme leadership and virtual HR events in Hamilton.
HRPA Hamilton says Alisha volunteers to deliver virtual events for the chapter. That detail is useful because it shows the practical layer behind a people event, where programme intent becomes a clear experience for HR professionals and workplace leaders.
8. Annie MacLeod
Marketing and Events Manager, CPHR Nova Scotia
Annie MacLeod is Marketing and Events Manager at CPHR Nova Scotia. Her role connects the public face of an HR event with the practical work of getting people into the programme, a combination that is easy to overlook when attention stays on speakers alone. Annie MacLeod fits this list because the current role sits close to marketing and event management for Nova Scotia HR programmes.
CPHR Nova Scotia lists Annie as Marketing and Events Manager, and its current event calendar includes HR conferences and professional events. That detail is useful because it shows the practical layer behind a people event, where programme intent becomes a clear experience for HR professionals and workplace leaders.
9. Nick Beynon
Chief Executive Officer, CPHR Nova Scotia
Nick Beynon is Chief Executive Officer at CPHR Nova Scotia. A current association event page identifies him as host of a 2026 workforce roundtable, showing how executive stewardship can shape the purpose and tone of a people-focused event. Nick Beynon fits this list because the current role sits close to executive stewardship of workforce and HR events in Nova Scotia.
A current CPHR Nova Scotia event page identifies Nick as the CEO and host of a 2026 workforce roundtable. That detail is useful because it shows the practical layer behind a people event, where programme intent becomes a clear experience for HR professionals and workplace leaders.
What these leaders show us about Canadian HR associations
The first pattern is that event quality is shared work. Event managers, event specialists, content roles, partnership roles, chapter leaders and association executives protect different parts of the attendee experience. The programme has to make sense, the information has to be clear and the day has to work in practice.
The second pattern is that the audience is not an afterthought. Stakeholder engagement, partnerships, marketing and chapter programmes all shape whether an event feels connected to the community it is meant to serve. When the people behind the event understand the questions their audience is carrying, the agenda can become more useful.
The third pattern is that scale changes the work, but not the basic test. A chapter event, a provincial conference and a wider professional programme still need a clear promise, a thoughtful flow and a person who owns the details. Bigger reach creates more moving parts. It does not remove the need for simple decisions.
The final pattern is that the most interesting event roles sit between content and operations. They make ideas easier to experience. That is why a list like this is useful to planners, speakers and attendees alike: it points attention towards the people who make professional learning possible.
How to use this list
If you are planning an HR conference, start by deciding what kind of help you need. An events specialist may be closest to delivery. A programme or content role may help shape the learning experience. A marketing, partnership or chapter role may help you understand the community around the event. An executive leader may be the right person when the event sits inside a broader association strategy.
Use the organisation pages linked in the role lines as your starting point. Read the current remit, then look at the event or programme that matches your need. Be specific in your first written message. Share the audience, location, format, topic and decision you are trying to make.
If you are an attendee, use the list to look beyond the speaker names. The people running the programme often reveal what the event is designed to help you do. Follow the organisation’s current calendar, read the programme carefully and choose sessions that connect to a real workplace question.
If you are a speaker or partner, make the organiser’s work easier. Bring a clear session idea, a short audience promise and practical details about what attendees will leave with. Good event relationships start with clarity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who produces HR conferences in Canada?
Canadian HR conferences are produced by a mix of provincial associations, local chapters and specialist event organisations. The people involved may work in events, production, programme design, marketing, partnerships or executive leadership. The right contact depends on the event and the kind of help you need.
What does a conference and events manager do?
A conference and events manager helps turn an event idea into a workable programme. The role can include planning, supplier coordination, schedules, attendee experience, event delivery and post-event follow-through. The exact mix changes by organisation, so the current role description is the best first guide.
What is a people analytics conference?
A people analytics conference brings together HR and workforce professionals around the use of data, insight and practical decision-making in people work. The event team has to make a specialist subject accessible, relevant and useful for the audience.
How do I contact an HR conference organiser?
Start with the current organisation or event page, then send a short written note with your audience, event format, topic, location and timing. A clear brief helps the organiser decide whether the request belongs with events, programming, partnerships or another team.
What should a good HR conference help people do?
A good HR conference should help people understand a live workplace question, hear useful perspectives and leave with a next move. The best test is practical: can an attendee explain what they will do differently when they return to work?
Conclusion
The people behind Canadian HR events do more than keep a programme on time. They decide what deserves attention, how a community can meet and whether the experience will be useful after the room empties. This list shows the range of work involved, from event delivery and production to partnerships, content, chapter programmes and executive stewardship.
If you are planning an event, begin with the audience problem you want to help solve. Then find the organisation and role that best matches that problem. A clear brief, a practical promise and a written next step will usually create a better starting point than a vague request for a conference.
Choose one event or organisation from this list and read its current programme today. Note what the audience is being asked to think about, then write down the one useful outcome you want your own event to create.
Related Reading
If the event is part of a wider leadership or culture programme, read building a Working Genius culture.
If you are comparing people frameworks before shaping a session, read Working Genius and the Enneagram.
If you want to turn a useful event idea into team action, read how to run a Working Genius workshop.
A practical next step
If your conference or leadership event needs a clear practical message about how people work together, Jonno White can help with a keynote, workshop or facilitated leadership session. The aim is simple: give your people something they can use on Monday morning.
*To discuss a relevant session, email jonno@consultclarity.org.*
About the Author
Jonno White is a Brisbane-based leadership consultant, keynote speaker and Certified Working Genius Facilitator, and the author of Step Up or Step Out. He works with schools, corporates and nonprofits around the world. To enquire about a keynote, workshop or facilitated leadership session, email jonno@consultclarity.org.