Annual Fall Conference 2026
The AFOA Atlantic Annual Fall Conference will take place on November 18 and 19 at the Delta Dartmouth! This event is designed for finance employees, human resources managers and public administration staff in the Atlantic region.
Pre-conference workshops will be held on November 17 starting with registration and breakfast at 8 AM, with workshops running from 9 AM – 4 PM. Delegates can select either AI in the Workplace, full day workshop or From Back Office to Strategic Partner and Change Management, two half-day workshops. Descriptions are below:
From Back Office to Strategic Partner: Realizing the potential of your HR, finance, and IT Functions:
This session explores how Finance, HR, and IT can evolve from administrative roles into strategic drivers of impact within Indigenous organizations. Learn how to align these functions with your organization’s goals, improve decision-making, and strengthen governance. Through practical tools and examples, we’ll discuss how to build capacity, measure value, and support long-term community outcomes. Whether you’re focused on economic development, service delivery, or community well-being, this session will help you rethink your internal operations and unlock the full potential of your people and systems.
Doane Grant Thornton – Nicole Deveau – Partner, Consulting
Change Management:
This session will explore why organizations change and provide practical strategies for planning, communicating, implementing, and sustaining change. Step into the challenge of leading change. Participants will take on different organizational roles with interactive activities designed to explore decision-making, resistance, and the practical realities of implementing change.
FNFMB – Maggie Harding and Tara White
AI in the Workplace:
Learn about AI tools and strategies to assist your workflow. Explore how to maintain control over your data, and avoid the AI pitfalls to ensure your outcomes are accurate, supportive, and working for you.
RISE Results Business Services – Steven Rolls – Creative and Technical Director
Conference topics include:
- Emerging risks and best practices
- Enterprise resource planning
- Protecting your business bank accounts from cyber fraud
- Conflicts of interest
- ISC update
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Rooms at the Delta Dartmouth are currently sold out. Alternate accommodation has been secured at Marriott Courtyard Dartmouth Crossing for 239.00 a night – regular rate is 349.00. Please click here.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Venue:
Delta Dartmouth Hotel – 240 Brownlow Ave, Dartmouth, NS B3B 1X6
Dates:
Preconference – November 17
Main Conference – November 18 and 19
Thank you for your interest. Our ticket sales have ended. If you have further questions, please contact:
Partnership Opportunities for Sponsors & Exhibitors
Pre-conference Workshops
To be announced.
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.