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PACTcon 2026 Presenters and Sessions Leaders

This page was last updated on April 12, 2026

Labour Relations – CTA Feedback Session

Alison Peddie, CHRP

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How to Tour Well: Lessons from Artists and Leaders on Care and Cultural Exchange

Amber Berard-Althouse

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From Burnout to Breakthrough: Building a Thriving Organization

Bethany Nothstein

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Multiple Sessions

Breanne Harmon

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Multiple Sessions

Brian Quirt

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Negotiation Intensive

Camilla Holland

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Multiple Sessions

Chelsea Haberlin

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Access as Aesthetic: Rethinking Inclusion in Creation

Chris Dodd

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Negotiation Intensive

David Abel

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Access as Aesthetic: Rethinking Inclusion in Creation

Debbie Patterson

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Beyond the Green Room: Creativity, Preparedness and Resilience in the Canadian Arts Sector

Erin Kennedy

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The Exploration of Cultural and Artistic Sovereignty: A Conversation

Gloria Mok

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Opening Speaker

Hon. Jen Gehmair

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Beyond the Green Room: Creativity, Preparedness and Resilience in the Canadian Arts Sector

Ian Garrett

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Advanced Strategic & Business Planning: Building Resilient, Smart Theatre Organizations in an Era of Uncertainty

Inga Petri, CAIP – President, Strategic Moves

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Lessons from the Field: Cultivating Effective Board Partnerships

Isaac Thomas

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PACTcon Host, Multiple Sessions

Jacob Zimmer

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Multiple Sessions

Jay Dodge

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Lessons from the Field: Cultivating Effective Board Partnerships

Jeanne LeSage, CHRL, MBA

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The Exploration of Cultural and Artistic Sovereignty: A Conversation

Jenna Rodgers

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Opening Speaker

John Fingland

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Beyond the Campaign: A New Model for Funding Canada’s Performing Arts

Jon Duschinsky

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Splitting the Cheque - Making sure your Co-Pro’s Finances Coordinate

Julia Gaunt-Rannala

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Multiple Sessions

Kelly Straughan

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How to Tour Well: Lessons from Artists and Leaders on Care and Cultural Exchange

Kevin Matthew Wong

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Lessons from the Field: Cultivating Effective Board Partnerships

Kira Allen

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Beyond the Green Room: Creativity, Preparedness and Resilience in the Canadian Arts Sector

Laura Caswell

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Negotiation Intensive

Lisa Li

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Negotiation Intensive

Lori Marchand

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Negotiation Intensive

Lyndee Hansen

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How Theatre Organizations Can Build Meaningful Connections with Indigenous Communities

Mairi Brascoupé

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How Theatre Organizations Can Build Meaningful Connections with Indigenous Communities

Marie-Pierre Chaumont

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Access as Aesthetic: Rethinking Inclusion in Creation

Marjorie Chan

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Negotiation Intensive

Mark Lavaway

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How to Tour Well: Lessons from Artists and Leaders on Care and Cultural Exchange

Michelle Yagi

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PACTcon Host, Multiple Sessions

Norah Paton

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We’re Still Here: Action Planning Toward Black Liberatory Futures

Ren Niles

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Keynote Speaker

Reneltta Arluk

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The Exploration of Cultural and Artistic Sovereignty: A Conversation

Santiago Guzmán

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Beyond the Campaign: A New Model for Funding Canada’s Performing Arts

Sean Casey

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We’re Still Here: Action Planning Toward Black Liberatory Futures

Sedina Ama Fiati

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Access as Aesthetic: Rethinking Inclusion in Creation

Tyler Sneesby

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Session Leader, You Are Here: Values Based Leadership on Shifting Grounds

Vicki Stroich

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