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2011 Annual Conference

CBERN Annual Conference 2011
May 24-28, 2011 
The Lord Nelson Hotel
Halifax, NS

The 2011 Annual Conference was co-hosted and co-organized by the CBERN Atlantic Region office.
The Annual Conference provided an opportunity for networking, cross-sectoral dialogue, and exchange of research and information in the area of business ethics.


Programme:
Tuesday, May 24
PhD Dinner: "Meet and Greet"
Location and time TBD

Advisory Board Dinner and Meeting
The Lord Nelson Hotel: Britannia Room
7:00pm - 9:30pm
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Wednesday, May 25
PhD Cluster Workshop and Meeting
The Lord Nelson Hotel: Admiral Room
9:00am - 4:30pm
Features PhD presentations of research-in-progress, cross-disciplinary discussion and professional development sessions tailored to PhDs working in the field of business ethics.


Business and Spirituality Workshop
The Lord Nelson Hotel: Britannia Room
9:00am - 4:30pm
Features a structured roundtable dialogue exploring current Canadian research and participant research interests with the aim of developing a next steps agenda for projects facilitated through the Business and Spirituality Cluster.
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Thursday, May 26
Sessions on Corporate Governance and Leadership
The Lord Nelson Hotel: Admiral Room
8:30am - 4:45pm
A day of cross-sectoral dialogue, featuring special presentations by:

Ed Waitzer
, Jarislowsky Dimma Mooney Chair of Corporate Governance, Schulich School of Business and Osgoode Hall Law School, York University; Partner at Stikeman Elliott Law Firm (corporate goals and stakeholder returns).

Dirk Matten
, Hewlett-Packard Chair of Corporate Social Responsibility, Schulich School of Business, York University (corporate citizenship).

Marie Legault, head of Legault & Associates Leadership Inc (ethical leadership).

Afternoon panels will highlight innovation in the Atlantic Region and explore new research potential.

Public Luncheon
The Lord Nelson Hotel: Georgian Lounge
11:30am - 1:00pm
A luncheon with a keynote speaker. An opportunity for the CBERN membership to network with the local community.

Reception
The Lord Nelson Hotel: Outside Georgian Lounge
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Traditional Nova Scotia Lobster Dinner 
Salty’s Restaurant (map)
7:00pm
A visit to Nova Scotia would not be complete without enjoying some of Nova Scotia’s world famous lobster. Join us for a traditional lobster dinner at one of the best backdrops in Halifax to enjoy the spectacular views of the Halifax Harbour.

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Friday, May 27
PhD Professional Development and Networking Breakfast
The Lord Nelson Hotel: Georgian Lounge
8:00am - 9:30am
An opportunity to connect PhDs with senior members of the network regarding research and professional opportunities.

CBERN Annual General Meeting
The Lord Nelson Hotel: Admiral Room
9:30am - 3:30pm
Features a brief overview of CBERN 2010-11 initiatives and strategic planning, with much of the day devoted to developing participant-driven initiatives in 2011-12 through CBERN’s Research Clusters and Regional Offices.

Taste of Nova Scotia Dinner Cruise 
Murphy’s Cable Wharf (map)
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Step aboard the Harbour Queen I for a unique and unforgettable dining experience. Guests will receive a delicious buffet dinner and two-hour cruise along the beautiful and picturesque harbourside. Your friendly and informative guides for the evening will point out major sights and landmarks as you enjoy your meal.
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Saturday, May 28
Discussion Groups and Networking Breakfast
The Lord Nelson Hotel: Britannia Room
9:00am - 1:00pm
A successful initiative in 2010, this closing session encourages participants to further discuss research project ideas and to consult with CBERN National and Regional staff regarding support for projects in 2011-12 before departing the conference.

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Contact
Please contact Hilary Martin, Research and Outreach Coordinator, at hmartin@cbern.ca for further details about the 2011 CBERN Annual Conference.


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