2021 McMaster Financial Forum: Paths to Sustainability

2021 Financial Forum

Formal Agenda

Key Topics:
1. Virtual Meet and Greet with Saher Fazilat, Vice-President of Operations and Finance, Saher will share what inspired her to come to McMaster, observations to-date and her vision for operational excellence initiatives ahead
2. Deidre Henne, Assistant Vice President and CFO – will present on University Sector Financial Sustainability While Locally Delivering on McMaster’s Strategic Plan
3. Keynote Address – Michael Kerr, Certified Speaking Professional and Canadian Speaking Hall of Fame inductee. Find personal and professional sustainability with Michael’s session on Putting Humour to Work for Less Stress and More Success!
4. Breakout Session 1 – The Fast Lane to Savings & Financial Sustainability Post COVID
Hear about the ways savings were achieved during COVID and strategies for sustainable procurement in the future
5. Breakout Session 2 – Creating A Path to The Future of Financial Work At McMaster
This panel discussion will cover current directions toward long-term options for work models. What is working in-person and in the remote environment and what has been challenging? What are the considerations are important in developing new work models?

And… Back by popular demand, we will have two (yes two!) Kahoot quizzes. See how well you stack up against your peers when it comes to trivia related to sustainability initiatives at McMaster as well as other finance-related topics

Register and attend as many sessions as you like.
Attendees can self-select the sessions they wish to attend.
There will be several breaks throughout the forum for transitions and lunch.

Register here