Who’s on the Panel? Meet our 2020 Business Conference Speakers

At the 2020 Business Conference, students will have the opportunity to attend one of three workshops and panel presentations in a number of key business areas: business development, social and digital media, entrepreneurship and human resources. Each workshop will be led by one industry leader and will be followed by a panel presentation with Sheridan alumni joining as speakers. All of our speakers come from different education backgrounds and industries.

On the day of the conference, students will be able to select the workshop and panel presentation they would like to attend.

Curious to find out who’s on the panel? Check out the list below for all the details!

Workshops and Panel Presentations:

• Session #1 – Building Your Career With an Entrepreneurial Mindset Workshop & Entrepreneurship Panel
• Session #2 – Business Operations Workshop & Human Resources Panel
• Session #3 – Social and Digital Media Workshop & Digital and Social Media Marketing Panel

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Workshops & Panel Presentations

Session #1 – Building Your Career With an Entrepreneurial Mindset Workshop and Entrepreneurship Panel

BUILDING YOUR CAREER WITH AN ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET WORKSHOP

You don’t have to start a venture to be an entrepreneur, but you will need an entrepreneurial mindset regardless of the discipline and career path you take. Why? The Fourth Industrial Revolution and technological developments are transforming how we live and work. Some jobs will disappear, while other jobs that don’t exist yet will emerge. By some accounts, 25% of Canadian jobs will be heavily disrupted and a larger percentage will go through a significant overhaul of the skills required. One thing we do know is that an entrepreneurial mindset is critical to jobs of the future. In this experiential session, we will define entrepreneurial mindset, describe why it matters to your career, identify its more common skills and attributes, and generate practical strategies for developing them.

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP PANEL

Our entrepreneurship panel will feature alumni who have become successful entrepreneurs, sharing their journey from Sheridan to where they are today. Each panelist will provide tips, tricks and strategies for success, and discuss the advantages and challenges of running your own business. Students will have an opportunity to participate in a Q&A session with the panel. The entrepreneurship panel will be moderated by Renee Devereaux, Manager, Entrepreneurship and Changemaking.

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Session #2 – Business Operations Workshop and Human Resources Panel

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP

Outside of product, service, or process expertise there are other critical skills needed to effectively run an operation. Michael Moul will discuss how important processes such as hiring, assessing talent, driving individual/team performance, problem solving and driving change, leading through emotion, and admired leadership can impact one’s ability to manage organizational goals within the operational side of a business.

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HUMAN RESOURCES PANEL

Finding a job is more competitive now than ever, and finding a dream job is even harder. Standing out in the crowd is a required skill in landing a great opportunity. Join our panel of alumni who are industry professionals, who will provide students with advice on how to transition from school to the workforce, discuss what the industry looks like today and provide tips on how to get hired. Students will have an opportunity to participate in a Q&A session with the panel which will be moderated by Rosana Fialho (Business Admin Human Resources ’08), Human Resources Professor.

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Session #3: Social and Digital Media Workshop and Digital and Social Media Marketing Panel

SOCIAL AND DIGITAL MEDIA WORKSHOP

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DIGITAL AND SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING PANEL

Technology is integrated into our lives more than ever before. With so many people online, it’s essential for businesses to be as well. Digital marketing is significant for branding success because your consumers are online, businesses need to recognize the importance of using different digital marketing channels. Hear from our Alumni Panel about their experiences with digital marketing and personal branding. Students will have an opportunity to participate in a Q&A session with the panel which will be moderated by Joe Musicco, Professor, Advertising & Marketing/Bachelor of Business Administration.

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Event Agenda

• 1:00 – 2:00 – LinkedIn Headshots
• 1:30 – 2:00 – Registration
• 2:00 – 3:30 – Welcome & Keynote address by Helen Papagiannis
• 3:30 – 5:00 – Workshops
• 5:00 – 6:00 – Panel Presentations
• 6:00 – 7:15 – Networking Reception

Spots are limited, so make sure to register early to reserve your spot!

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