Annual Conference 2023

Calling all finance employees, human resources managers and public administration staff in the Atlantic region!

The AFOA Atlantic Annual Conference is happening November 21-23, 2023 in Dartmouth NS! This free conference is a fantastic way to get up to speed on the latest updates.

It’s also a great time to catch up with fellow professionals, share success stories and best practices and ask questions from the people involved in our region’s departments and professional services fields.

Venue:

Delta Dartmouth Hotel – 240 Brownlow Ave, Dartmouth, NS B3B 1X6

Times:

Day 1 – Preconference workshops Starts at 8:15am on November 21 until 4:00pm (AST). See “Preconference Workshops” section below for details.

Day 2 – Starts at 8:00am on November 22 until 4:00pm (AST).

Day 3 – Starts at 8:00am on November 23 until 12:00pm (AST).

Accommodations:

A block of rooms is being held at the Delta Dartmouth Hotel. Rooms will be held until October 17, 2023. The rate is $144.00 per night plus taxes.

For hotel booking information:

You can either reserve by calling 1-902-468-8888 and let them know you are booking under AFOA Atlantic Fall Conference, or by reserving online using the link below:
https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1689787574790&key=GRP&app=resvlink

CARVO Group – Detry Carragher (President, Senior Consultant)

9:00am to 12:00pm – Managing Workplace Performance of Friends, Relatives and Community Members

• Overseeing the work and performance of friends, relatives, and community members can be challenging. This workshop offers essential insights and strategies for maintaining professionalism while balancing personal relationships.

1:00pm to 4:00pm – Fundamentals of Conducting Internal Workplace Investigations

• Gain foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to plan, conduct, and document effective internal workplace investigations. Participants will become familiar with the investigation framework, collecting and analyzing evidence, interviewing

Peace Hills Trust – Georgina Villeneuve (VP Trust Services)

9:00am to 4:00pm – Wills & Estates: The Role of the Executor

• This workshop on the Role of an Executor is designed to provide individuals with an understanding of the work involved in being an Executor and Trustee in the administration of Estates and Testamentary Trusts, as well as a basic grounding in Wills and Will Interpretation. You will also learn about the legal and tax environment, and the level of competence required to be an Executor.