Saturday May 6, 2023
See the full conference schedule for Saturday below.
If a speaker's name is underlined, click on it to read more about that speaker.
Enjoy the conference! If you have questions at any point, please email us.
9:30am-4:30pm
CAFÉ
The activities café
Drop by the activities café at any point during the Conference to socialize, learn, and engage in various fun activities. Features include a photo booth, volunteer information table, and storyboards about Results Canada's work. It's a great place to connect with other attendees, volunteers, and staff.
8:45– 9:30am
BORDEN HALL
Conference registration and breakfast
Doors open at 8:45am. Enjoy a light breakfast, coffee or tea, and networking before the start of the Conference.
9:30-10:00am
BORDEN HALL
Conference welcome
Welcome to Day 1 of the Results Canada Conference!
11:00-11:15am
BORDEN HALL
Coffee break
10:00-11:00am
BORDEN HALL
Plenary
Game Changers for a Better World
In the three decades that preceded the pandemic, more than 1 billion people escaped extreme poverty. Progress in support of a better world is not only possible, given our human and historic track record, it's inevitable. In this opening plenary, we will shine a spotlight on promising approaches, innovations, and new ways of thinking, that are game-changing entry points for global impact.
Panelists:
Executive Director, Results Canada
Themrise Khan
Independent development professional and researcher
National Coordinator, Stop TB Partnership, Kenya
Consultant & Coordinator, Refugee Education Council, World Vision Canada
12:15–1:15pm
BORDEN HALL
Lunch
11:15am-12:15pm
BORDEN HALL
Plenary
Breaking through the noise: the role of media in advocacy
Getting your issue covered by media can be a powerful way to raise awareness with the public and put pressure on decisionmakers. Yet it can be tough to break through the noise in an ever more crowded media landscape. Join us to hear from media experts on how we can better harness the power of the media for positive change.
1:15-2:05pm
TBC
Breakout
Ending economic inequality: why it matters for the health and wellbeing of all
We are living in a period of entwined crisis’ which has resulted in an uptick in economic inequality. At both the household and country level people are struggling to pay off debt and deal with the consequences of the climate emergency and a financial system that is stacked against them. Systemic change is needed and this session will do a deep dive into some of the proposed solutions from social protection to debt forgiveness and bank reforms.
1:15-2:05pm
TBC
Breakout
Voices for change: centering the child in emergency contexts
One in four children around the globe live with protracted conflict, natural disasters and other emergency crises resulting in decreases in routine immunizations, increased cases of malnutrition, a global learning crisis, and a decline in maternal and newborn health. In this session panellists will explore why the global community must prioritize and center a whole of child approach in emergency contexts.
2:15-3:05pm
CHAPEL
Workshop
Media Lab: getting LTEs and op-eds published
This workshop will equip you with concrete tips for writing letters to the editor (LTEs) and op-eds. Hear from experienced volunteers who will share their insights and best practice.
2:15-3:05pm
TBD
Workshop
Building the movement for intergenerational advocacy
3:05–3:15pm
BORDEN HALL
Coffee break
3:15-4:15pm
BORDEN HALL
Plenary
Decolonizing aid: beyond a buzz word
There is a growing interest around “decolonizing aid” in recent years – with an influx of conferences, webinars, talks, op-eds, and articles on the issue. This panel will bring together experts, including those working directly with communities in low-and-middle income countries, to reflect on going beyond mere rhetoric to disrupt the colonial foundations of aid for more impact and relevance.
Panelists:
Independent development professional and researcher
Canada Research Chair in Epidemiology & Global Health, McGill University and Associate Director, McGill International TB Centre
Public health medical expert
4:15-4:30pm
BORDEN HALL
Conference closing
6:00-10:00pm
3 Brewers
(Sparks St., Ottawa)
Brews & Bites social & awards
A social, fun-filled event for volunteers of Results Canada to unwind and enjoy each other's company. Food and beverages will be provided as we celebrate and recognize our dedicated and powerful volunteers.