Hamilton Employer Symposium

Join us for a high‑impact Employer Symposium on Monday, March 2, designed to help Hamilton‑area employers quickly and confidently boost their organization’s AI readiness in 2026. 

Take just one hour to unlock five practical, immediately actionable steps to enhance how your organization understands, adopts, and benefits from AI this year. This fast‑paced session is a value‑added event alongside Connect to Careers, giving you both access to emerging talent and concrete strategies to address today’s workforce and technology demands. 

Hear from an expert panel featuring leaders in AI, workforce development, and future skills, moderated by Rachel Sumner, Executive Director of the Industry‑Education Council of Hamilton. You’ll gain insights into where AI is heading in 2026, what “AI readiness” really looks like for small and mid‑sized employers, and how to upskill your team without overwhelming your operations. 

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

• One focused hour: 5 concrete actions to enhance AI readiness in 2026.
• Expert panel featuring AI, postsecondary, and workforce leaders. 
• Networking with Hamilton workforce ecosystem organizations and employers. 
• Preferential pricing when you are also participating in Connect to Careers. 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Business owners and senior leaders. 
• HR, people & culture, and talent leaders. 
• Operations and innovation leaders exploring AI adoption. 

EVENT OVERVIEW

4:30 p.m. | Doors open & registration
5:00 p.m. | Opening remarks
5:15 p.m. | Panel discussion
6:15 p.m. | Networking and career vendors
7:00 p.m. | Event concludes 

Ticket includes light refreshments.