NAVIGATING

April 28th – 30th, 2020

Delta Marriott Ocean Pointe Victoria

Victoria, British Columbia

www.rdcanada.ca/agm

FU URE THE

34th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

RESPONSIBLE DISTRIBUTION CANADA

NAVIGATING THE FUTURE

Technology, innovation and digitization have

made an impact on the chemical & ingredient

supply chain. The evolution of this change will

continue to challenge the status quo. To help

you steer through the disruption and prioritize a

viable path for you and your organization,

Responsible Distribution Canada has prepared

the Navigating The Future conference designed

to educate, inspire and support you through the

continual cycle of change. The RDC Annual

General Meeting is an excellent opportunity to

learn, share and network, on the beautiful Pacific

Coast of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

2020 AGM FEATURES Andrew Au, Digital Transformation, AI and

Modern Leadership Expert Craig Wright, Senior Vice President & Chief

Economist at RBC Andrew Fisher, General Manager of

Transportation & Logistics at J.D. Irving Ltd. Sean Simpson, Vice President at Ipsos Public

Affairs Dwayne Sattler, Executive Director at

Chemical Educational Foundation Dave Savory, Co-Founder & Director of

Industry Partners at Riipen

COST EFFECTIVE EDUCATION & TRAINING For exceptional education and meaningful

networking opportunities, be sure to join the

RDC in Victoria, BC for the 34th Annual General

Meeting and 30th Anniversary Celebration of

Responsible Distribution®.

INCLUDED IN YOUR REGISTRATION FEE:

Opening Session with Keynote Address by

Andrew Au & Lunch on April 28th

Networking Reception & Stand-Up Dinner at

the Royal BC Museum on April 28th

Breakfast & Annual Members Meeting on

April 29th

Educational & Development Session and

Lunch on April 29th

Cocktail Reception in the Harbour Room on

April 29th.

REGISTRATION FEES

* Registration Deadline is April 10th. 2020

Member & Affiliate Standard Rate EARLY BIRD – Register before March

27th, 2020 to save on your registration

$1,600 + hst

$1,499 + hst

Non Members Rate $1,900 + hst Government / Media Rate $1,350 + hst Companion Rate $775 + hst

April 28th – 30th, 2020 | Delta Marriott Ocean Pointe Resort

34th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Register at www.rdcanada.ca/agm

Government & Stakeholder Welcome Reception

5:00pm – 7:00pm

Leadership Breakfast (for registered guests)

The Modern Sales Professional with Andrew Au

8:00am – 9:30am

Conference Opening Ceremony With Keynote Speaker, Andrew Au

10:00am – 12:00pm

Networking Lunch for all Attendees 12:00pm – 1:00pm

RDC Board of Directors Meeting (by invitation)

1:00pm – 4:00pm

Stand-Up Dinner Reception at the Royal BC Museum

6:00pm – 9:00pm

Annual Member’s Meeting & Breakfast 7:30am – 8:30am

Education & Development Session With Guest Speakers:

▪ Craig Wright, RBC ▪ Sean Simpson, Ipsos ▪ Andrew Fisher, JD Irving ▪ Dwayne Sattler, CEF ▪ Dave Savory, Riipen

9:00am – 1:00pm

Networking Lunch for All Attendees 1:00pm – 2:00pm

Stand up Cocktail Reception in the Harbour Room

5:00pm – 7:00pm

Recreational Tour (for registered guests) 9:00am – 3:00pm

April 28th – 30th, 2020 | Delta Marriott Ocean Pointe Resort

PRELIMINARY AGENDA

MON APRIL 27th

TUES APRIL 28th

WED APRIL 29th

THURS APRIL 30th

2020 AGM Sponsors

INNOVATIVE SPEAKERS

ANDREW AU

DIGITAL, AI & MODERN

LEADERSHIP EXPERT

When companies like Microsoft, FedEx, and 3M want to accelerate their digital transformation journey, they call Andrew Au. Digital technology has set a new equilibrium for organizations, from how they engage their customers to how they motivate their employees, to how they innovate their products and services. This is where Andrew excels - he brings both substance and style to navigating disruption and future-proofing organizations, powered by big data and transformative ideas. Your audience will leave enlightened and eager to drive change.

Referred to by Forbes as a “millennial expert”, Andrew is a modern business leader who helps global blue-chip brands respond to the new culture and nature of work. Andrew is among the few Canadians to be named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list and has received over 35 domestic and international awards for business innovation and thought leadership.

CRAIG WRIGHT

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT &

CHIEF ECONOMIST | RBC

As chief economist, Craig leads a team of economists providing economic, fixed income and foreign exchange research to RBC clients. Craig is a regular contributor to a number of RBC publications and is a key player in delivering economic analysis to clients and the media through the Economics Department’s regular economic briefings.

SEAN SIMPSON

VICE PRESIDENT | IPSOS PUBLIC

AFFAIRS

Sean Simpson, Vice President with Ipsos Public Affairs, has been with Ipsos for twelve years, and leads the public-opinion polling specialization in Canada, working in survey design and analysis. He holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Political Science from Wilfrid Laurier University where he specialized in Public Opinion Polling. Sean’s clients tend to be very strategic in nature, working in stakeholder relations, communications, reputation, issues management, policy, and polling for public release (earned media).

Sean is a primary spokesperson for Ipsos in Canada, leads Ipsos’ media relationship with Global News, and has been featured regularly on CTV, CP24 and Global News.

ANDREW FISHER

GM, TRANSPORTATION &

LOGISTICS DIVISION | J.D.

IRVING LTD.

Andrew Fisher joined J.D. Irving, Limited in 1993 and began his career in the Forestry Division. Andrew is heavily involved in the Irving Continuous Improvement philosophy, and after attaining his Six Sigma Black Belt certification, Andrew led a project that mapped and revolutionized how wood products were transported. Since moving to the Transportation and Logistics Division in 2009, Andrew has gained extensive business & leadership experience working in multiple executive roles. In his current role as General Manager, he has direct oversight of RST Industries, Sunbury Transport, JDI Logistics and Universal Truck & Trailer.

April 28th – 30th, 2020 | Delta Marriott Ocean Pointe Resort

SPEAKER LINE-UP

Register at www.rdcanada.ca/agm

LEADERSHIP BREAKFAST WITH ANDREW AU

Join us for breakfast on Tuesday April 28th at 8:00am to discuss The Modern

Sales Professional with Leadership Expert, Andrew Au

Digital transformation is rewriting the rules of relationships. Sales leaders are forced to rethink how to connect with their customers in today’s digital era.

The customers’ buying journey is evolving. Today, customers are swimming in information, but they lack the time to make sense of it all. As the needs of our customers evolve, so must our approach to customer engagement.

Join Andrew Au as he explores four fundamental shifts that sales pros need to make in order to thrive:- mental, behaviour, technology, and network.

* Fee of $150.00 | Includes: Breakfast, networking and 40min speaker session with Andrew Au.

FULL DAY RECREATIONAL TOUR

THURSDAY APRIL 30TH

8:30 am – 4:00 pm

Start the day with a visit to Butchart Gardens to explore the gardens at a leisurely pace. Visit the world famous sunken gardens, the Japanese gardens, the Italian Rose gardens and much more. Next, enjoy a Chinese family style lunch in Canada’s oldest Chinatown. Follow lunch with a 1 hour guided walking tour

through Chinatown, including Fan Tan Alley, Market Square and along the cobbled streets of Downtown Victoria.

* Fee of $180.00 | Includes: Butchart Gardens admission & tour, Chinese cuisine lunch, 1 hour guided

walking tour in marketplace and roundtrip transportation.

EXPERIENCE ENHANCEMENTS April 28th – 30th, 2020 | Delta Marriott Ocean Pointe Resort

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Max capacity is 45 guests.

Registration is based on

first come, first serve basis.

Register at www.rdcanada.ca/agm

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Book hotel room with: Delta Marriott Ocean Pointe Hotel

Book flight & make travel arrangements (Air Canada has direct flights to Victoria, BC)

Pack your suitcase & prepare for a great experience!

HOTEL INFO ROOM RATES AVAILABLE BETWEEN: APRIL 25TH – May 2nd, 2020 *Room Block available until March 24th, 2020 Standard King Room = $209 / night

Deluxe King Room = $259 / night

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