CIC National Conference, Halifax, NS

Shine the Light on Credit

June 11 - 14, 2024 · The Westin Nova Scotian

The National Credit Conference (NCC) is the CIC's flagship event, offering a dynamic platform for credit management professionals to explore the latest trends, challenges, and innovations in the industry. It features expert speakers, networking opportunities, and sessions designed to enhance knowledge and skills in credit management.

Agenda

Tuesday, June 11

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

National Board of Directors Meeting

Crown Suite Boardroom

12:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Registration Desk Opens

Commonwealth Foyer/Mezzanine

7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Welcome Reception - Refreshments and Appetizers

Mezzanine and Atlantic Ballroom

Wednesday, June 12

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Registration Desk Opens

Commonwealth Foyer

7:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Breakfast

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Sponsor Micro Talks

8:30 AM - 8:45 AM

Opening Remarks

9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Opening Keynote - David Chilton

Former “Dragon”, CBC TV’s Dragons’ Den Bestselling Author, The Wealthy Barber Commonwealth Ballroom

10:15 AM - 10:30 AM

BREAK - EXHIBITORS HALL

Mezzanine

10:45 AM - 12:00 PM

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Corporal Laurie Haines, CPA, CA, CFE

Discussion on RCMP approach to major fraud files. Room: Elements

Dr. Georgette Zinaty, MBA, MSc, DBA

Chief of Staff at Myant Topic: Building your Network, owning a room, confidence Room: Maritime

Iaian Archibald

Topic: AI & ethics Room: Lunenberg

Lydia Bouzar-Benlabiod, Ph.D

Professeur adjointe Jodrey School of Computer Science Sujet: Tendances récentes en Intelligence Artificielle : Opportunités et Défis Room: Northumberland

Matthew J. Golding, CPA, CMA, CIRP, LIT

Director, Business Restructuring, BDC Topic: Are you concerned you might not be paid? Room: Harbour Suite A & B

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

LUNCH

Commonwealth Ballroom

12:30 PM - 12:45 PM

Sponsor Micro Talks

12:45 PM - 1:45 PM

Keynote Speaker: Professor Sylvain Charlebois - Dalhousie University

Food Distribution and Policy Faculty of Management Topic: Consumer Trends - Present & Future Commonwealth Ballroom

1:45 PM - 2:15 PM

BREAK

Mezzanine

2:15 PM - 3:30 PM

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Luke C. Godin, Partner - BOYNECLARKE LLP

Topic: Legal Remedies Room: Maritime

Michael O'Leary, Regional Vice President - Robert Half

Topic: Examining the Multigenerational Workforce Room: Lunenberg

Professeur Sylvain Charlebois – Université Dalhousie

Directeur Scientifique du Laboratoire de Sciences Analytiques en Agroalimentaire Sujet: Tendances des Consommateurs - Présent & Futur Room: Northumberland

Simon Dombrowski, CCP, Director of Credit - Canada, Russel Metals Inc.

Topic: A Credit Manager’s Approach to Financial Assessment Room: Harbour Suites A & B

3:45 PM - 4:30 PM

Micro-presentations

1. HighRadius (Harbour Suites A & B) 2. AmEx (Elements) 3. BlackLine (Lunenberg)

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

EVENING EVENT

Hosted by: - Credifax - Sterling Credit Group - Bird Stairs - Credifax Location: Pacifico, 5171 George St, Halifax, NS B3J 1M6

Thursday, June 13

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Registration Desk Opens

Commonwealth Foyer

7:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Breakfast

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Sponsor Micro Talks

8:30 AM - 8:45 AM

Daily Announcements

9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Keynote Speaker - Dr. Georgette Zinaty, MBA, MSc

Chief of Staff at Myant "How to be a leader through the lens of DEI" Commonwealth Ballroom

10:15 AM - 10:30 AM

BREAK - EXHIBITORS HALL

Mezzanine

10:45 AM - 12:00 PM

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Carla A. Heggie, LLM Candidate, Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University; Instructor/Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Computer Science, Dalhousie University

Topic: How Much Credit Should We Give to AI? Room: Maritime

Kristen Payn-Smith, Vice President of Financing Specialist, RBC

Topic: Balancing Risk and Opportunity Room: Elements

Martin Girard, CPA, Chief Accountant at Barrette Structural

Topic: How to Use ChatGPT to Boost Productivity Room: Harbour Suites A & B

Matthew J. Munro CIRP, CPA, CGA, LIT, Chief Insolvency Officer

Trustee Bromwich and Smith Inc. Topic: State of bankruptcies and Insolvencies in Canada Room: Lunenberg

Simon Dombrowski, CCP - Directeur de crédit Canada, Russel Metals Inc.

Sujet: Évaluation financière : L'approche d'un gestionnaire de crédit Room: Northumberland

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

LUNCH

Commonwealth Ballroom

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

CIC National AGM

Commonwealth Ballroom

1:30 PM - 1:45 PM

BREAK

Mezzanine

1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Cindy O'Donnell

Topic: Mental Health in the Workplace Room: Harbour Suites A & B

Dr. Georgette Zinaty, MBA, MSc

Topic: Executive Presence Workshop Room: Lunenberg

Michael O'Leary, Vice Président Régional - Robert Half

Sujet: Étude de la main-d'œuvre multigénérationnelle Room: Northumberland

Rick Fair - Associate, Fairwinds Training & Development

Topic: Getting the most of hybrid work Room: Elements

3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Micro-presentations

1. Nuvo (Elements) 2. Creditsafe/Equifax (Harbour Suites A & B) 3. NetNow (Maritime)

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Plenary Session

Navigating Tomorrow : The Future of Credit Credit Manager 's Panel Discussion Room: Commonwealth Ballroom

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Evening Event

Drink & Mingle Night Hosted by Creditsafe powered by Equifax Venue: Ale House, 1717 Brunswick St, downtown Halifax Enjoy live music, networking, and the vibrant core of Halifax!

Friday, June 14

7:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Breakfast

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Sponsor Micro Talks

8:30 AM - 8:45 AM

Daily Announcements

9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Closing Keynote - James Mullinger

Award-winning stand-up comedian, television presenter and bestselling author. Inspirational and motivational keynote speaker Room: Commonwealth Ballroom

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

2026 Conference Presentation

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Prize Draw

11:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Closing Remarks

Speakers