A bilingual experience for HR professionals designed to create space for meaningful conversations, fresh perspectives, and strategic reflection on the evolving role of HR leadership.
Hosted in partnership with
Lead What’s Next in HR
A bilingual, half-day event to step back, connect with other HR professionals, and be inspired to think differently about what matters most in your role.
Hosted in partnership with
June 11, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM SISMIK Offices, Montreal, QC
June 11, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM | SISMIK Offices, Montreal
Today, HR professionals are being called to influence, make decisions, and lead change, yet the pace of daily demands often leaves little space to step back and reflect.
This evening is about creating that space.
Today, HR is expected to influence, make decisions, and lead change.
But in reality, many are still caught in the day-to-day, navigating constant demands and growing complexity, lacking the space to step back and think.
This evening is about creating that space.
Vanessa apporte une perspective de PDG et de niveau conseil d’administration sur ce que les organisations attendent aujourd’hui des RH et où le rôle doit évoluer.
Elle partagera pourquoi ce moment est important, ce qu’on attend des leaders RH et comment prendre une plus grande place d’influence.
Vanessa Fracheboud
Keynote
Keynote
Why this is HR’s Moment
Vanessa Fracheboud
President and Chief Executive Officer, DMV Group | Board Director, Grandio Group | Author of Food for Thought | Speaker in Strategy and Leadership
President and Chief Executive Officer, DMV Group | Board Director, Grandio Group | Author of Food for Thought | Speaker in Strategy and Leadership
Vanessa brings a CEO and board-level perspective on what organizations expect from HR today and where the role needs to evolve.
She will share why this moment matters, what is being asked of HR leaders, and how to step into greater influence.
A conversation with HR leaders on what they are seeing in their organizations, how they are leading change, and what the next chapter of HR requires.
Panel
Panel
HR Leadership in Action
HR Leadership in Action
A conversation with HR Leaders and Executives on what they are seeing in their organizations, how they are leading change, and what the next chapter of HR requires.
Renée-Claude Paris
Co-Founder & President, SISMIK
Martine Lamoureux Head of Talent & Culture, Ardene
Manuela Paoletta SVP, People & Culture, Alayacare
Facilitated by
Sally De Rosa President, HRWize
A hands-on workshop to step back, exchange with peers, and identify the priorities and actions that will make the biggest difference.
You’ll work through your own reality and leave with clear next steps.
From Reflection to Action
Interactive Workshop
Interactive Workshop
From Reflection to Action
A hands-on workshop to step back, exchange with peers, and identify the priorities and actions that will make the biggest difference.
You’ll work through your own reality and leave with clear next steps.
Christina Simanella
Founder, Sphere / HR Consultant and Leadership Coach