Agenda of events - day one - July 17, 2025

8:45am to 9:30am - Registration Opens & Breakfast Served

9:30am to 10am - Opening Remarks

Be welcomed to ONBARR by Barrantes' CEO and Founder, Benn Barrantes. Benn will share insight into the development and inspiration behind ONBARR and set the tone for two great days of learning and collaboration.

10am to 11am - Main Speaker, George Couchie

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11am - 11:15am - Break

11:15am to 12:15pm - Main Speaker, Det. Marcus Joseph

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12:15pm to 1:30pm - Lunch

1:30pm to 2:30pm - Breakout Rooms

Choose from one of our breakout sessions:

Human Trafficking Panel with York Regional Police & A Human Trafficking Survivor
Leading to Succeed with Sarah Meharg
Revamping Data Collection with Sonia Stellato

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2:30pm to 2:45pm - Break

2:45pm to 3:45pm - Main Speaker, Adam Ventura

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3:45pm to 4pm - Closing Remarks for Day One

4pm to 7pm - Networking Event

Join us for a live band, cocktails, and the opportunity to network and share ideas with like-minded professionals.

Agenda of events - day Two - July 18, 2025

8:45am to 9:30am - Breakfast Served

9:30am to 9:45am - Welcome Back

9:45am to 10:45am - IGNITE Presentations

Observe nine quick, hard-hitting presentations focused on current hot topics in social services.

10:45am to 11am: Break

11am to 11:45am - Corporate Comedy, Evan Carter

Share a laugh and enjoy light-hearted, comedic relief to unwind.

12pm to 1pm - Lunch

1pm to 2pm - Breakout Rooms

Choose from one of our breakout sessions:

FASD Myths & Misconceptions with Jennie Hilts & Karen Huber
AI & Relationships with Maria Orrego
Forming Relationships After IPV with Robyn Mahood

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2pm to 2:15pm - Break

2:15pm to 3:15pm - Keynote Speaker - Chloe Cole

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Agenda of events - day one - July 17, 2025

8:45am to 9:30am - Registration Opens & Breakfast Served

9:30am to 10am - Opening Remarks

10am to 11am - Main Speaker, George Couchie

11am - 11:15am - Break

11:15am to 12:15pm - Main Speaker, Det. Marcus Joseph

12:15pm to 1:30pm - Lunch

1:30pm to 2:30pm - Breakout Rooms

2:30pm to 2:45pm - Break

2:45pm to 3:45pm - Main Speaker, Adam Ventura

3:45pm to 4pm - Closing Remarks for Day One

4pm to 7pm - Networking Event

Agenda of events - day Two - July 18, 2025

8:45am to 9:30am - Breakfast Served

9:30am to 9:45am - Welcome Back

9:45am to 10:45am - IGNITE Presentations

10:45am to 11am: Break

11am to 11:45am - Corporate Comedy, Evan Carter

12pm to 1pm - Lunch

1pm to 2pm - Breakout Rooms

2pm to 2:15pm - Break

2:15pm to 3:15pm - Keynote Speaker - Chloe Cole

3:15pm - Closing Remarks & Thank You's