Winnipeg's June Lineup Just dropped!
Project delivery, modern workplaces, AI in insurance, and Filipino Heritage Month - Four Thursdays, four conversations you don't want to miss.
Tech Thursday's June calendar for Winnipeg is here.
Find your Thursday belowđ
đ June 4th
Topic - Project Delivery: Textbook vs Real World
Co-Hosted by: PMI Manitoba
What keeps stakeholders aligned when priorities shift?
This session brings together industry leaders and experienced professionals for a candid conversation around stakeholder management, leadership, communication, decision-making, and how successful teams adapt when plans inevitably change.
Speakers:
Andrew Graham - Project Manager at Workers Compensation Board
Chantal Bouchard - Senior Project Manager at Informanix Technology Group
Abhishek Sharma - Project Manager at Workers Compensation Board
Abilash Janakiraman (Moderator) - Director of Professional Development at PMI Manitoba
𧩠June 11th
Topic - Putting Together the Microsoft Modern Workplace Puzzle
Co-Hosted by: Informanix Technology Group Inc
Explore the future of work, cloud technology, and digital transformation in a fireside chat with Informanix Technology Group Inc. leaders.
Join us for an engaging discussion on how organizations are adapting to evolving workplace technologies, modern collaboration tools, cloud platforms, and the changing expectations of todayâs workforce.
Speakers:
Chantal Bouchard - Senior Project Manager at Informanix Technology Group Inc.
David Birhange - Director, Cloud and Modern Workspace at Informanix Technology Group Inc.
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đ€ June 18th
Topic - Adapting Through Change: HUBâs Journey from Traditional Insurance to AI
Co-Hosted by: HUB International
How does insurance adapt to AI? This discussion will unpack how technology and AI are reshaping operations, decision-making, customer experience, and workforce dynamics across the insurance sector, while balancing compliance, risk, and human connection.
Weâll explore HUBâs transformation journey, from navigating operational challenges during the pandemic to embracing innovation and AI within a highly regulated industry.
Speakers:
Kurt Gutoski - Vice President, Manitoba & Saskatchewan Operations, HUB International Insurance Brokers
Jamie Taronno -Associate Vice President, Commercial Operations, HUB International Insurance Brokers
Keishauna Hines (Moderator) - Founder & Principal Consultant, Daytona Tech Consulting and Operations Standards Specialist, HUB International Insurance Brokers
đšâđ» June 25th
Topic - Filipinos in Tech: Careers, Leadership & Community
Join us for a special Tech Thursday celebrating Filipino Heritage Month through careers, leadership, innovation, and community.
Filipinos continue to make significant contributions across Manitobaâs technology ecosystem as innovators, leaders, entrepreneurs, and community builders. This engaging panel discussion will explore the diverse experiences, career journeys, leadership perspectives, and community impact of Filipino professionals working across the tech sector.
Speakers:
Dennis Batacan - Director, Technology Planning and Architecture at Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries Corporation
Ana Theresa Panganiban - Senior Project Manager at Payworks
Alec Soriano - Enterprise Account Executive, Western Canada at Arctic Wolf
Ron Cantiveros (Moderator) - Talent Acquisition Leader, Workforce Strategy Consultant & Entrepreneur at Savvy Partners
Tech Thursday in Winnipeg is Superpowered by Manitoba Innovates.
𫶠News from our Friends
Canadians Connected, CIRAâs premier event series for internet aficionados, is coming to the Peg on June 18th. Meet and mingle with leading experts shaping Canadaâs internet space. There will also be a panel discussion on Canadian digital sovereignty. More details and registration here.
A big thank you to all of our sponsors for making these event possible including Boast, Skip, Neo Financial, Informanix, Lotlinx, Conquest Planning, The Exchange District BIZ, Norima Consulting, FeedFlo, Crestview Strategy, Motiv, Amiron Ventures, and Manitoba Innovates.