2026 SPONSORS
Headline Partner
Platinum Partner
Indeed is the world’s #1 job site and a global leader in job matching and hiring, operating in over 60 countries. More people find jobs on Indeed than anywhere else because we put job seekers first—offering powerful tools to search jobs, post resumes, research companies, and more.
VIP Lounge Sponsor
VIP Lunch Partner & Coffee Barista Sponsor
At ADP, what we do is about people. Although we have a strong history of providing solutions for human resource challenges, we strive to do more than that. We challenge ourselves to anticipate, think forward and take action in a way that empowers us to shape the changing world of work.
For over 70 years, we’ve led the way in defining the future of business solutions. ADP is proud to be named to FORTUNE Magazine’s “World’s Most Admired Companies®” list for 17 consecutive years.*
We are a comprehensive global provider of cloud-based human capital management (HCM) solutions that unite HR, payroll, talent, time, tax and benefits, and a leader in business outsourcing services and analytics. Our experience, deep insights and cutting-edge technology have transformed human resources from a back-office administrative function to a strategic business advantage.
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Legal Sponsor
Miller Thomson LLP ("Miller Thomson") is a national business law firm with approximately 500 lawyers across five provinces in Canada — the broadest reach of any Canadian law firm.
Partnering with clients across Canada and internationally, we bring deep local insight to a comprehensive range of business law, litigation and dispute services, as well as other specialized practices. We focus on understanding your business, your industry, and the factors that drive long-term growth and success.
VIP Lunch Partner
Content Lounge Sponsors
iA Financial Group is one of the largest insurance and wealth management groups in Canada, with operations in the United States. Founded in 1892, it is an important Canadian public company and is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol IAG (common shares).
Our new company structure gives us more flexibility to execute our growth strategy. Our new holding company created on January 1, 2019, iA Financial Corporation Inc., will better serve our ambitions and the changing needs of our multi-faceted financial services organization.
Canadian excellence in total rewards
Founded in 1992, Normandin Beaudry is recognized for its leading-edge total rewards consulting services. Independent and wholly owned by an ever-growing number of its professionals, Normandin Beaudry has an ownership structure that puts it in a unique position as one of the few major firms in the field with exclusively Canadian interests. From offices in Montreal, Toronto and Quebec City, a team of nearly 400 employees serves an enviable list of clients across Canada that includes organizations of all sizes and industries from the private, public, para-public and not-for-profit sectors.
Excellence spans the globe! As an independent and equal shareholder in MBWL International since 2023, Normandin Beaudry's reach now extends to 50+ countries.
Discussion Table Partner
At WTW (NASDAQ: WTW), we provide data-driven, insight-led solutions in the areas of people, risk and capital. Leveraging the global view and local expertise of our colleagues serving 140 countries and markets, we help you sharpen your strategy, enhance organizational resilience, motivate your workforce and maximize performance.
Working shoulder to shoulder with you, we uncover opportunities for sustainable success—and provide perspective that moves you.
Wellness Sponsor
GoodLife’s Workplace Wellness programs boost employee engagement and retention, reduce burnout, and foster a thriving culture. For busy HR leaders, it’s vital to champion a holistic approach, supporting mental, physical, and emotional well-being both in and out of the workplace. A well workforce isn’t just healthier, it’s more productive, resilient, and ready to succeed.
Exhibitors
Canada’s leading provider of business and professional language training, ACA-Prolang supports over 4,000 learners each week. Programs are trainer-led, outcome-focused, and grounded in Canadian workplace realities to build real-world communication skills in English and French. Trusted by more than 200 client organizations, ACA-Prolang helps teams communicate with confidence and perform across cultures.
People Corporation is one of Canada's leading employee benefits and group retirement consulting firms, with a national presence and a strong local focus. We take the time to understand each organization we work with, building strategies that are bold, customized, and designed to give our clients a genuine competitive edge in attracting and retaining the talent that drives them forward.
We go beyond administration. Through innovative plan design, specialized industry expertise, and a comprehensive suite of services spanning group benefits, group retirement, disability, health solutions, virtual care, HR services, and trust fund administration, we help our clients build programs that are strategic, cost sustainable, and aligned with their people.
What sets us apart is how we bring it all together, with expert advice, a proactive approach to long term plan sustainability, and an unwavering commitment to the people behind every plan.
Recharjme offers a new approach to workplace wellbeing with compact, soundproof, immersive rest pods — designed for micro-naps and short recovery breaks. Now installed in 60+ locations across Canada, our solution helps organizations boost focus, improve mental health, and enhance overall performance at work.
What we offer
- Turnkey installation of immersive rest pods
- Ongoing maintenance, communication tools, and team support
- Built-in audio programs (guided naps, relaxation, meditation)
- A 24/7 mobile booking app
- Usage data and impact reporting
Signal49 Research is the foremost independent, applied research organization in Canada. Delivering unique insights into our country's toughest problems.
For more than 70 years, Signal49 is where Canada has turned for accurate data, rigorous research, and meaningful connections. Leaders trust us because we stand apart: objective, credible, connected.
StafinGo is proud to be a participating sponsor at this year’s HRFest Canada. With over 50 years of combined staffing and human resources experience, we help organizations across North America connect with exceptional talent through temporary staffing, permanent recruitment, professional services, and specialized workforce solutions. We don’t just fill positions, we build lasting partnerships that drive organizational success.
Experience Sponsor
Arthur Stollery, a mining entrepreneur and son of the well-known Toronto clothier, bought the rolling farmland at the corner of Kennedy Road and Major MacKenzie Drive in Markham in 1957 to raise Black Aberdeen Angus cattle and champion thoroughbreds.
He named the property Angus Glen Farm, which later grew to 1800 acres, and became his home. In 1967 he began breeding thoroughbred race horses. For more than two decades, Angus Glen bred horses which achieved racing success both in Canada and internationally; including twelve stakes winners, most notably Talkin’ Man, Kennedy Road and Laurie’s Dancer.
After years touring the farmlands, Arthur Stollery, an avid golfer, began building a golf course in 1992, on some of the original horse paddocks, and in the valley where Black Angus cattle once grazed. Parts of the original farm, which still operates, can be seen adjacent to many of the golf holes. Arthur Stollery passed away in 1994, but the Stollery family completed his masterpiece and the course opened to the public in 1995. That year, Golf Digest magazine ranked Angus Glen as the Best New Course in Canada.
In 1996 Gordon Stollery took the vision of his father one step further by building a community around Angus Glen Golf Club. During the building of the community Angus Glen acquired Kylemore homes which strives to build quality homes, while “Exceeding Excellence”. Continuing the tradition of excellence, Angus Glen is known for its outstanding personal service. Angus Glen provides golfers with the experience of a first class private golf club within a public facility, accessible to all.
Gordon Stollery adds, “Angus Glen Community and the Golf Course symbolize what my father always strove to achieve… excellence while remembering his roots.”
Preferred Hotel Partner
SoHo Hotel Toronto is a five-star independent luxury boutique hotel located at Wellington and Blue Jays Way a couple blocks from Key Media. Known for luxe oversized hotel rooms and plush extended stay apartments. Guests can participate in Preferred Hotel’s loyalty point program iPrefer, allowing rewards at top luxury hotels around the world. Offering HRFest 2026 delegates a preferred rate to experience our luxury property in the heart of downtown Toronto. Click below to book your stay.
OFFICIAL BALLOT ACCOUNTANTS
We have a proud 110-year history of helping Canadian organizations thrive. Our 7,300+ partners and staff are located coast to coast and bring their expertise to provide quality services and products that help solve important problems.
Our industry-focused professional services include audit and assurance, tax, deals and consulting targeting solutions for cybersecurity, privacy, financial crime, workforce of the future, finance transformation, value creation, strategic reassessment and cost optimization. We work as one firm to bring different perspectives and capabilities together to achieve what matters most.
With offices in 155 countries and more than 284,000 people, we are among the leading professional services networks in the world. We deliver the best of our collective thinking, experience and solutions to build public trust and create value for our people, clients and communities.

