Conference
2025 DPMG Annual Conference听on Workplace Wellness
We鈥檙e beyond thrilled to invite you to join us for what鈥檚 shaping up to be a truly impactful day. This year鈥檚 conference will be all about providing practical tools and strategies to help you prioritize wellness, boost resilience, and enhance productivity, both at work and in your personal life. We鈥檝e put together an engaging lineup of keynotes, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities, and we can鈥檛 wait to see you there!
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Here鈥檚 a sneak peek of what you can expect:
Event Highlights:
- Delicious Food & Drinks:听We鈥檙e teaming up with听/听and听听to bring you mouthwatering meals throughout the day. You won鈥檛 go hungry, we promise!
- Social Hour:听After all the learning and networking, join us for a relaxed social hour where you can unwind and connect with your fellow members.
- Explore Opportunities:听You鈥檒l have the chance to visit various tables and explore on-campus groups and opportunities that can help support your personal and professional growth.
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Event Details:
- Date:听June 4th, 2025
- Time:听8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- Venue:听Richard Murray Design Building (Morris St)
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Agenda at a Glance:
- 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM:听Registration & Breakfast (Sponsored by听)
- 9:00 AM - 9:10 AM:听Opening Remarks
- 9:10 AM - 10:10 AM:听Keynote Presentation:
- Beyond Burnout: Building Resilience in the Workplace听-听Dr. Heidi Weigand
Dr. Heidi Weigand delves into the complexities of workplace well-being. Drawing from her extensive research in leadership development, communication, and resiliency, Dr. Weigand explores strategies to foster environments where individuals can thrive amidst challenges. Her insights aim to provide attendees with a deeper understanding of the factors influencing resilience and practical approaches to cultivating a supportive workplace culture.
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- Beyond Burnout: Building Resilience in the Workplace听-听Dr. Heidi Weigand
- 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM:听Breakout Sessions
- Session #1:听Safety: A Pillar of Wellness听鈥� Joshua Smith, Environmental Health and Safety Specialist, will share how safety is an integral part of overall wellness. If you鈥檙e looking to integrate safety practices into your wellness routine, this one鈥檚 for you!
- Session #2:听Savvy Saving听鈥� Terri Mann, a long-time advocate for financial wellness, will give you practical tips on budgeting, saving, and making your money go further. Plus, there will be some exciting door prizes to win!
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- Session #1:听Safety: A Pillar of Wellness听鈥� Joshua Smith, Environmental Health and Safety Specialist, will share how safety is an integral part of overall wellness. If you鈥檙e looking to integrate safety practices into your wellness routine, this one鈥檚 for you!
- 11:15 AM:听Partner Tables Open 鈥� Check out various groups and opportunities on 听听听听听听听听听听 campus to enhance your wellbeing.
- 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM:听Lunch (Sponsored by听)
- 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM:听Keynote Presentation:
- Working Our Way To Wellness: What does a Healthy Workplace Look Like?听- Dr. Sara Kirk
Love it or loathe it, we spend around a third of our lives at work. A healthy workplace can support workers to build wellness into their day, but what does a that look like and what can employers do to help us be healthy and happy during our working hours? This presentation will share the latest evidence and ideas.
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- Working Our Way To Wellness: What does a Healthy Workplace Look Like?听- Dr. Sara Kirk
- 1:20 PM - 2:10 PM:听Afternoon Breakout Sessions
- Session #1:听From Invisible to Impactful: Why Menopause Belongs in the Conversation听鈥� Shawna O鈥橦earn and Jen Davis will discuss why menopause needs to be a part of the workplace wellness conversation. This session will provide key insights into supporting employees going through this life transition.
- Session #2:听Panel Discussion: DPMG Professional Development Fund & Career Development听鈥� Hear from fellow members who鈥檝e taken advantage of the DPMG Professional Development Fund and career development opportunities to level up their careers.
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- Session #1:听From Invisible to Impactful: Why Menopause Belongs in the Conversation听鈥� Shawna O鈥橦earn and Jen Davis will discuss why menopause needs to be a part of the workplace wellness conversation. This session will provide key insights into supporting employees going through this life transition.
- 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM:听DPMG Annual General Meeting
- 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM:听Social and Networking Hour 鈥� A perfect time to unwind, connect, and enjoy some downtime with your peers.
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Special Travel Arrangements:
For those of you traveling from the Truro Campus, the Dean's Office of the Faculty of Agriculture is sponsoring transportation for up to 10 people to and from the Halifax campus. Spots are limited, so be sure to email听David.parks@dal.ca听ASAP to secure your ride!
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Ready to Register?
Please confirm your attendance by听Thursday, May 29th, 2025. To register, just click the link below:
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Want to Volunteer?
We鈥檙e also looking for volunteers to help during the conference. If you鈥檙e interested, simply fill out this form to let us know your preference.
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We can鈥檛 wait to see you at the conference and to work together to make wellness a priority in our workplace. It鈥檚 going to be a fantastic day of learning, growth, and connection!
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A special thank you to听听for their generous sponsorship of the conference.
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Warmly,
The DPMG Conference Committee
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