APEGA Nexus 2023 Sessions
We’re excited to offer highly regarded and inspiring speakers at this year’s conference. In addition to our engaging keynote speakers, you can select from 25 relevant sessions that support your professional development goals.
The theme of this year’s conference is People x Possibilities which is reflected in the five streams of sessions we have curated for you:
Progress
Technical topics across contexts
Protection
Regulatory aspects of APEGA
Productivity
Career development for all attendees
Potential
Business knowledge to advance your career
Purpose
Innovative ideas across the professions
2022 Nexus Conference Schedule
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
9:00-9:15 a.m. MST Welcome Address
Welcome
Welcome Address
presented by TBD
9:15-10:15 a.m. MST Opening Keynote Presentation
Keynote - Susan Hockfield
Living Machines: How the Next Tech Revolution Will Change Our Lives
presented by Susan Hockfield, PhD
10:30-11:45 a.m. MST Pick Your Own Session
Progress - Engineering Seismology
Engineering Seismology
presented by Öz Yilmaz, PhD
Protection - Obligation to Report
Obligation to Report
presented by APEGA’s Regulatory Department
Productivity - Optimizing Linkedin
Optimizing Linkedin: Propelling Yourself in Today’s Employee Market
presented by Belinda Aramide
Potential - Employee Disengagement
Employee Disengagement
presented by Jill Christensen
Purpose - Bystander and Allyship Practices
Proactive Transition Management: The Role of Supervisors, Human Resources Professionals, and Employees
presented by APEGA’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Department
11:45-12:45 p.m. MST Lunch break
Cooking Lunch
Cook with Chef Joey
Functional Fitness
Improving your Range of Motion in a Desk-Bound Career
presented by Sunny Deol, MSC.PT, BSC.KIN and Alyssa Salembier, M.Sc.PT, B.Sc.
12:45-2:00 p.m. MST Pick Your Own Session
Progress - Bioprinting Development
Bioprinting Development and Its Application in Potential Organ Printing
presented by Hamid Ebrahimi Orimi
Protection - Escape Tunnels, Extermination Camps, and Geophysics
Escape Tunnels, Extermination Camps, and Geophysics – Archaeology of the Holocaust
presented by Paul Bauman
Productivity - Inside the Mind of a Recruiter
Inside the Mind of a Recruiter
presented by Dave Banns, BBA, MBA
Potential - A Positive Attitude in a Negative World
A Positive Attitude in a Negative World
presented by Matt Booth, CSP, MAC
Purpose - Mental Agility
Mental Agility
presented by Danielle Forth
2:30-3:45 p.m. MST Pick Your Own Session
Progress - Robotics for Operations
Robotics for Operations
presented by Alex Ramirez Serrano, P.Eng., PhD
Protection - Navigating Leaves of Absence in your Professional Practice
Navigating Leaves of Absence in your Professional Practice: Continuing Professional Development, Dues, and Practicing Status Options
presented by APEGA, CPD & Membership Administrators
Productivity - TBD
Effective Technical Writing: Being Concise and Clear
presented by Eric Tung, MA
Potential - Authentic Leadership
Authentic Leadership
presented by Shawn Gibson, P.Eng., ACC
Purpose - Universal Design
Universal Design – Accessibility for All
presented by Stan Leyenhorst
3:45-4:45 p.m. MST Networking Mixer
Networking Mixer
Networking Mixer
Mingle with other attendees in a virtual social event
Thursday, June 8, 2023
9:00-9:15 a.m. MST Welcome Address
Welcome
Welcome Address
presented by TBD
9:15-10:15 a.m. MST Opening Keynote Presentation
Keynote - Jay Van Bavel
The Science of Collaboration: Why Working Together Matters
presented by Jay Van Bavel, PhD
10:30-11:45 a.m. MST Pick Your Own Session
Progress - Engineering of the human skin
Engineering of the Human Skin
presented by Dennis Orgill, MD, PhD
Protection - Colouring in the details
Colouring in the details: Expanding the Public’s Understanding of the Engineering Profession
presented by Brent Gibson, MA and Jeanette Southwood, P.Eng., FCAE, FEC, LLD (honoris causa), IntPE
Productivity - Gaining Influence
Gaining Influence: Reaching a Mutual Agreement
presented by Gary McDougall
Potential - Understanding AI and our Relationship with it
Understanding AI and our Relationship with it
presented by Katrina Ingram, MACT, BBA
Purpose - EDI/Inclusivity in STEM
Creating Cultures of Inclusive Excellence to Drive Innovation and Leverage Talent
presented by Imogen Coe, PhD
11:45-12:45 p.m. MST Lunch break
Cooking Lunch
Cook with Chef Joey
Functional Fitness
Keeping your Joints Happy and Healthy in a Physically Demanding Job
presented by Sunny Deol, MSC.PT, BSC.KIN and Alyssa Salembier, M.Sc.PT, B.Sc.
12:45-2:00 p.m. MST Pick Your Own Session
Progress - Eavor Loop Technology
Eavor Loop Technology – Where Are We Now?
presented by Mike Holmes, P.Eng.
Protection - Enforcement, Discipline Case Studies
The APEGA Discipline Hearing Process: Mapping the Journey
presented by APEGA’s Enforcement Department
Productivity - Change Management Evolved
Change Management Evolved
presented by W. Coby Milne
Potential - Project Leaders’ Guide
Project Leaders’ Guide for Dealing with Contractual Disputes
presented by George Jergeas, P.Eng., PhD
Purpose - Inclusive Communication Practices
Inclusive Communication Practices: Empowering Others Through a Coach Approach
presented by Johanna Pagonis, PhD
2:30-3:30 p.m. MST Closing Keynote Presentation
Keynote - Dr. Shimi Kang
The Power of Play
presented by Dr. Shimi Kang
3:30-4:45 p.m. MST Networking Mixer
Networking Mixer
Networking Mixer
Mingle with other attendees in a virtual social event
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