The New Employment Landscape:
Leading in an Era of Disruption
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16 October, 2026
Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel,
Vancouver, Canada
This event is complimentary for clients of ELA Member Firms
and CPHR BC & Yukon.
The deadline to register is 2 October 2026.
OVERVIEW
About the Conference
Global employers are operating in an environment defined by constant change. Evolving employment laws, geopolitical instability, workforce transformation, talent shortages, and rising employee expectations are reshaping the way organizations manage their people. Success today requires more than legal compliance—it demands strategic judgment, agility, and close alignment among legal, HR, and business leaders.
The workplace is being rewritten in real time. Employers must navigate restructurings across borders, keep pace with rapidly changing laws, secure and retain critical talent, and respond thoughtfully to employee activism and societal pressures—all while advancing business objectives and preserving trust. At the 2026 ELA Annual Conference, leading in-house counsel, HR executives, and employment lawyers from around the world will come together to share candid experiences and practical strategies for managing these challenges.
Through real-world insights and forward-looking discussions, this conference will help equip attendees to lead confidently through disruption and shape the future of work.
We look forward to welcoming you in Vancouver for an unforgettable ELA gathering!
This event is ideal for CHROs, General Counsel, in-house counsel, and HR executives.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
7:00 - 8:30am: Breakfast - Emerald Ballroom
8:30 - 9:00am: Registration - Foyer, Star Sapphire A&B
9:00 - 9:30am: Opening Remarks: Global Trends Redefining Employment Law
9:30 - 10:45am: Staying Ahead of the Curve: How Global Employers Traverse Rapidly Evolving Employment Laws - Star Sapphire A&B
10:45 - 11:15am: Break / Snacks
11:15am - 12:30pm: Leading Through Workforce Reductions: Balancing Legal Risk, Global Complexity, and Compassion - Star Sapphire A&B
12:30 - 1:30pm: Lunch - Emerald Ballroom
1:30 - 2:00pm: Northwest Coast Indigenous Art: From Renaissance to Contemporary Practice, Gary Robert Wyatt - Star Sapphire A&B
2:00 - 3:15pm: Global Talent in a Fragmented World: Immigration, Skill Shortages, and Local Backlash - Star Sapphire A&B
3:15 - 3:30pm: Break / Snacks
3:30 - 4:45pm: Navigating Employee Social Activism in the Workplace - Star Sapphire A&B
6:30 - 11:00pm: Reception & Banquet Dinner, Seasons in the Park (Optional)
2025 Conference Highlights
Invited Speakers
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Let the countdown begin!
Thank you to our fabulous planning committee and to our host firm, Roper Greyell for all your great efforts to plan this event and create a memorable experience for all in Vancouver!
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