b'2023 MCAC ANNUAL CONFERENCEA productive time in Napa ValleyWARREN HEELEYO nce it had all wrapped up, close toconferences MCAC has ever had, saidKhan spoke on the future of work, how 300 delegates attended the 2023Emily Seabrook, events manager atit has become more human and how MCAC Annual Conference heldMCAC. The networking opportunitiesto achieve inclusive and sustainable at the Silverado Resort & Spa in Napa,and evening events were particularlygrowth by rehumanizing the workplace. Calif. Located in the Wine Valley, theenjoyed. We have set a new benchmarkMcMillan talked about the importance resort was the perfect setting for the four- for the conference that MCAC will workof a diverse workforce and implementing day event held from October 18 to 21.towards in the future. ways to retain good people. Brand The agenda was filled with well-attendedlooked at corporate responsibility, industry forums and presentations onThree notable presentations included thesustainable businesses and building timely subjects including mitigating risk,opening keynote address by Hamza Khan,better communities. These three speakers changing supply chains, economic anda future of work and people-first expert;provided attendees with well-received and labour force updates, the changing legalthe general session by Jamie McMillan,fitting business topics that were highlights landscape, and AI in construction. founder of KickAss Careers; and theof a very successful conference.Preliminary feedback from attendeesclosing keynote address by Mark Brand,Business Requiredoverwhelmingly indicated the 2023one of Vancouvers most recognized On the business side, board members conference was one of the most valuablesocial entrepreneurs. and provincial managers were brought 16 www.mcac.ca'