Rethinking Disability Conference 2023

ODEN is proud to announce the return of our Annual Rethinking Disability Conference for 2023
Develop | Connect | Engage
This conference is designed for employment service agencies and businesses from across Ontario, to enhance their professional development, increase capacity and learn new skills to apply to their services and inclusive-hiring processes.
In 2023, the Business Sector Stream will return on Tuesday, November 14. This is an exclusive opportunity for businesses and employers to develop or improve their disability awareness and confidence; learn from other businesses that are successfully implementing disability inclusive hiring and retention; and meet employment service providers from across the province who have the talent pool you need to gain that competitive edge for the future of work. Register for the Business Stream now.
Program
Monday November 13, 2023 |
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7:30am-8:45am | Richmond Ballroom
Registration & Breakfast |
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8:45am-9:00am | Richmond Ballroom
Welcome |
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9:00am-10:15am | Richmond Ballroom
Opening Keynote |
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10:15am-10:45am | Networking Break sponsored | ||
10:45am-12:00pm | Thornhill
1A – |
Markham A
1B – |
Aurora
1C – |
12:00pm-1:30pm | Lunch | ||
1:30pm-2:45pm | Thornhill
2A – |
Markham
2B – |
Aurora
2C – |
2:45pm-3:15pm | Networking Break | ||
3:15-4:30pm | Thornhill
3A – |
Markham
3B – |
Aurora
3C – |
4:30pm-5:15pm | Sponsor Information Session | ||
8:00pm-11:00pm | Networking Social Event |
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 |
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7:30am-8:45am | Richmond Ballroom
Registration & Breakfast |
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9:00am-9:15am | Richmond Ballroom
Welcome |
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9:15am-10:15am | Thornhill
4A – |
Markham
4B – |
Aurora
Business Stream4C – |
10:15am-10:45am | Networking Break sponsored by Career Find | ||
10:45am-12:00pm | Thornhill
5A – |
Markham
5B – |
Aurora
Business Stream5C – |
12:00pm-1:30pm | Lunch | ||
1:30pm-2:45pm | Thornhill
6A –
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Markham
6B – |
Aurora
Business Stream6C – |
2:45pm-3:15pm | Networking Break | ||
3:15pm-4:30pm | Thornhill
7A – |
Markham
7B – |
Aurora
Business Stream7C – |
6:00pm-6:30pm | Cocktails | ||
6:30pm-10:00pm | Gala Dinner –
Entertainment – Music & Dancing |
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 |
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7:30am-8:00am | Richmond Ballroom
Registration & Breakfast |
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8:00am-8:45am | Richmond Ballroom
ODEN AGM |
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9:00am-10:15am | Thornhill
8A – |
Markham 8B – |
Aurora
8C – |
10:15am-10:45am | Networking Break sponsored by Career Find | ||
10:45am-12:00pm | Thornhill
9A – |
Markham
9B – |
Aurora
9C – |
12:00pm-1:15pm | Lunch | ||
1:15pm-2:30pm | Closing Plenary – | ||
2:30pm-2:45pm | Conference Wrap-Up Surprise Snacks and Drinks To-Go |
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Conference Hotels
RDC 2023 will be held at the Conference Centre connected to The Sheraton Parkway Toronto North and the Best Western Parkway Hotel North.
Sponsors and Exhibitor Info
RDC 2023 has added additional marketing and sponsorship opportunities for this year. Please be sure to download the package below.
As a sponsor and/or exhibitor your business will:
- Position your company as a thought leader, action-taker and trailblazer to attract top talent to your organization.
- Promote your products and services to the disability market, which touches 73% of consumers and represents a huge opportunity for business. This represents $538.5 billion of disposable income.
- Build relationships with over 240 conference delegates from Ontario by providing a venue for private and public stakeholders to learn, network, and grow their employment practice and diversity goals.
- Showcase your company’s profile by supporting an Ontario-wide network of service agencies that deliver employment opportunities for people who have a disability.
Download the Sponsorship and Exhibitor Package
For more information contact Sue Dafoe, Business Services Manager at sdafoe@odenetwork.com or via phone at 1-866-280-6336 Ext. 105.
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