Events

May

Pharmacy Update 2015May 20, 2015 7:30 AM to 9:00 AMRoyal Mayfair Golf and Country Club, Edmonton, Alberta Area of Interest: Benefits, Networking Format: In PersonPharmaceutical companies invest heavily in R&D to discover new specialized treatments to ease suffering and give hope to patients around the world. However inventing medicines isn't enough, learn how patient support programs provide solutions to ensure each patient achieves the best possible experience on their journey. Today numerous pharmaceutical companies provide patient support programs and with more insurers developing their own case management programs we need to find the best way to work together to maximize patient experience and outcomes. Some of the objective of today’s presentation will be to: • Share an overview of services provided by support programs • Conduct a brief review of the value offered to members by support programs • Share some of the latest areas of development in the world of ever-evolving patient assistance programs • Review how support for employees can be optimized to achieve improved health outcomes Presenters: Bill Ellis, Manager Progress Field Team, Western Canada, AbbVie Bonnie Ditmer, Progress District Manager, Alberta, AbbVie Host: Donna McPherson, Great-West Life

Apr

CPBI Western Regional Conference 2015April 22 - 24, 2015 8:00 AM to 4:00 PMRimrock Resort Hotel, Banff, Alberta Area of Interest: Pensions, Benefits, Investments, Networking Format: In Person

Apr

Top 10 Benefit Plan Challenges and What You Should Do About ThemApril 15, 2015 7:30 AM to 9:00 AMRoyal Mayfair Golf and Country Club, Edmonton, Alberta Area of Interest: Benefits, Networking Format: In PersonThis session will provide a high level overview of the current benefits landscape, and the top 10 challenges facing benefit plan sponsors in Alberta today. The speaker will provide strategic insight and thought provoking suggestions on what plan sponsors need to think about to meet these benefit plan challenges today. Presenter: Perry Dorgan - Aon Hewitt. Host: Rob Howatt, ASEBP.

Apr

Benefits Course - Full Day EventApril 9, 2015 8:00 AM to 4:00 PMAlberta Teachers' Association, Edmonton, Alberta Area of Interest: Benefits, Networking Format: In PersonThis full day session includes lunch and two refreshment breaks and features: Introduction to Benefits, Underwriting Principles, Plan Administration, Wellness Strategy, Member & Employee Benefits Communications and The Value of Data Analytics.

Mar

National Webinar - Environmental, Social and Governance Factors in the Investment Governance ProcessMarch 25, 2015 1:00 PM to 2:00 PMBroadcasted Webinar, Eastern Standard Time (EST) Area of Interest: Investments Format: Web

Mar

Privacy Update - March 18, 2015March 18, 2015 7:30 AM to 9:00 AMRoyal Mayfair Golf and Country Club, Edmonton, Alberta Area of Interest: Pensions, Benefits, Investments, Networking Format: In PersonThis session will examine the state of information access and protection of privacy practice, pitfalls, and legislation in the Alberta context. Recent decisions and case law will be discussed as well as the emerging implications of related copyright and enhanced security measures undertaken at the federal level. Presenter, Maggie Shane, The Alberta Teachers' Association Host: Sharon Vogrinetz, The Alberta Teachers' Association

Feb

National Webinar - Update on Canada’s Anti-Spam InitiativeFebruary 26, 2015 1:00 PM to 2:00 PMBroadcasted Webinar, Eastern Standard Time (EST) Area of Interest: Pensions, Benefits Format: Web

Feb

Understanding Solvency Funding - February 18, 2015February 18, 2015 7:30 AM to 9:00 AMRoyal Mayfair Golf and Country Club, Edmonton, Alberta Area of Interest: Pensions, Investments, Networking Format: In PersonJulianna Spiropoulos is an Associate Partner in Aon Hewitt’s Financial Risk Consulting group in Calgary. She will present you with information on solvency funding, recent experience, options to consider for managing pension risk and a financial economics view. The information will be of interest to attendees who are responsible for either private or public sector pension plans. Julianna provides investment advice to private and public sector pension plans, foundations and endowments and is responsible for coordinating and delivering risk management projects for clients based in Western Canada. She is also the Investment Consulting Market Lead for Alberta. As a member of Aon Hewitt’s Financial Risk Consulting group, Julianna focuses on helping clients diagnose and manage their pension investment risk including asset-liability management, dynamic asset solutions, risk monitoring, de-risking and derivatives overlay strategies, liability driven investment solutions and delegated investment services. Julianna joined Aon Hewitt in 2011, bringing over 17 years of pension investment and corporate treasury experience with a major integrated oil and gas company. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Actuarial Science, an MBA and a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. Host: Chris Archibald, Alberta Corporate Human Resources.

Jan

National Webinar - Temporary Foreign Worker Program UpdateJanuary 29, 2015 1:00 PM to 2:00 PMBroadcasted Webinar, Eastern Standard Time (EST) Area of Interest: Pensions, Benefits Format: Web

Jan

Economic Forecast 2015 - January 21, 2015January 21, 2015 7:30 AM to 9:00 AMRoyal Mayfair Golf and Country Club, Edmonton, Alberta Area of Interest: Pensions, Benefits, Investments, Networking Format: In PersonAngus Watt will provide a summary and forecast for the year ahead locally, regionally and globally. Angus graduated from York University in 1974 with a degree in Political Science, and immediately entered the investment industry. Currently, he is Managing Director, Individual Investor Services, National Bank Financial. His expertise is in assisting with long term Financial Planning, Estate Planning, and Group Benefits. He is a past recipient of the Investment Dealers Association ‘Program of Distinction Award’ for the Prairie Region. Angus and his group manage over $800,000,000 in assets, have over 130 years of combined market experience, and are specialists in Investment Management as well as Portfolio Strategy, Financial Planning, Individual Insurance, Group Insurance and Benefits planning. As Central Alberta’s Business Authority, Angus broadcasts over 50 times per week on Global TV and 630 CHED. Angus is Chair, Alberta Order of Excellence Council; Honorary Consul of the Kingdom of the Netherlands; Honorary Lieutenant Colonel of the South Alberta Light Horse regiment, and Member, The Senate of the University of Alberta. Angus is currently a Director at Large for The Lieutenant Governor’s Circle on Mental Health Foundation, and Board Member of the American Chamber of Commerce in Canada. He also serves as an advisor to Little Warriors and The Hearing Foundation of Canada. Previously, Angus was Chair of The United Way of Northern Alberta (two terms), Chair of The Minerva Foundation, The Support Network, and The Support Network Foundation. Angus is a past Director (and past Chair), Edmonton Police Foundation, past board member, TELUS Edmonton Community Board, David Foster & Friends Edmonton Committee, City of Edmonton Food & Agriculture Advisory Committee, and a past advisor to The Canadian Cancer Society, He is a past recipient of the “Paul Harris Fellow”, awarded by the Rotary Club of Canada. In 2012, Angus received The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal Host: Elaine Shannon, Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan

Jan

National Webinar - Forecasting Drug CostsJanuary 15, 2015 1:00 PM to 2:00 PMBroadcasted Webinar, Eastern Standard Time (EST) Area of Interest: Benefits Format: Web

Jan

Pension Basics Series - 2015 (5 Courses)January 13, 2015 7:59 AM to 11:30 AMAlberta Teachers' Association, Edmonton, Alberta Area of Interest: Pensions, Investments Format: In Person

Dec

National Webinar - Into the Great UnknownDecember 11, 2014 1:00 PM to 2:00 PMBroadcasted Webinar, Eastern Standard Time (EST) Area of Interest: Investments Format: Web

Nov

Trends in Digital Plan Member EngagementNovember 19, 2014 7:30 AM to 9:00 AMRoyal Mayfair Golf and Country Club, Edmonton, Alberta Area of Interest: Pensions, Benefits, Investments, Networking Format: In PersonA new era: We’re living in a new era of where and how Canadians are consuming information and services and interacting with brands. It’s no longer about trends and forecasts, we’re living in a world where the vast majority of us are connecting via mobile and social media and we are experiencing the benefits of doing so. Of course this is more so for the younger folks than older employees who interact in a more traditional way but this is changing too. Are we ready: Are group providers aligning with benefit plan member expectations? Are we delivering content and experiences on platforms where the majority of plan members are - and are we providing content and functionality that is relevant and expected. Why does it matter: We’ll look at the ROI of doing mobile and social right and how we should be thinking about the costs and benefits. The topic isn't purely generational diversity as such but deals with emerging trends in consuming information and services, largely due to a new generation but not solely. Paul is Director of Digital Solutions for Group Benefits at Sun Life Financial Canada. He has worked in eBusiness and Digital Marketing for the past 10 years. Paul currently leads digital technology product development, as well as digital marketing strategies and best practices. He is a Certified Employee Benefit Specialist and has gained a breadth of experience and perspective working in other areas of the group benefits business, including Operations and Business Development. Host: James Foremsky, Alberta Blue Cross

Event: 33 of 80 Registered

Oct

The Business Value of a Healthy WorkforceOctober 15, 2014 7:30 AM to 9:30 AMRoyal Mayfair Golf and Country Club, Edmonton, Alberta Area of Interest: Pensions, Benefits, Investments, Networking Format: In PersonCanadian employers have long relied on their benefit programs to help keep their workers healthier and to stem the tide of higher health, absence and disability costs. According to Towers Watson’s latest study of organizational health and productivity practices, many employers are now working to refine the efficiency of their plans by better engaging employees in their own health maintenance and directly linking organizational health strategy to the employee value proposition. Research findings from their Staying@Work research on high-effectiveness health and productivity programs will be discussed as well as the types of strategies employers are utilizing to improve employee health and financial results. During this session, strategies will be explored for employers to: implement employee health engagement strategies; manage key lifestyle risks such as stress, lack of physical activity and obesity; increase participation rates in lifestyle change and support programs; improve health awareness and disease prevention (including mental and emotional health); apply health and productivity effectiveness benchmarks; and compare your organization’s health and productivity against your peers. Julia joined the Calgary office of Towers Watson as a Senior Consultant in 2011 and has over 18 years of experience working in the health and insurance industry. Julia leads Towers Watson’s Absence, Disability and Health Management Practice for Western Canada where she consults to clients on a broad range of strategic issues in the areas of attendance management, disability management, health measurement as well as wellness program design and execution. She has worked with a wide range of organizations across Canada in both the public and private sectors, including leaders in the energy, retail, transportation, education, construction and manufacturing industries. Julia holds an MBA from the Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary as well as an Honours B.A. from the University of Guelph in Psychology and Business Administration. She is also a licensed life insurance agent. Sylvana recently joined the Calgary team of Towers Watson as a Consultant in the Health & Group Benefits practice. She has over 25 years of experience working in the area of corporate health and wellness and has served on various Advisory Committees. Sylvana’s programs have been recognized both at the provincial and national level. Sylvana consults to Towers Watson’s clients on a broad range of strategic issues related to employee health and productivity including program design, integration and implementation as well as health measurement. Sylvana has a degree in Kinesiology and a Certificate in Adult Learning. She holds a Professional Certification with the Canadian Exercise Physiology Association. Host: Damon Callas, Aon Hewitt.

Event: 17 of 80 Registered

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