Speaker Series | February 16 – 18, 2021
Schedule & RSVP Links Below
The annual Design Career Fair at OCAD University is going virtual in 2021! We’re planning a week of virtual programming relevant to emerging designers.
From February 16 – 18, 2021 attend the DCF Speaker Series to hear from industry partners as they profile their companies and deliver presentations on specific topics of interest within design and creative entrepreneurship.
On February 19th, 2021 attend the virtual fair on the OCAD U Talent Network to connect with industry professionals, get feedback on your portfolio and build your professional network.
Day 1 | DCF Speaker Series | Tuesday, February 16, 2021
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2pm – 3pm | Scotiabank Keynote: The Future of Design as a Practice
Pamela Hilborn, SVP, Global Head of Design, Digital Banking
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4pm – 5:30pm | How Much? ! Demystifying Pricing for Designers
Julian Brown, Jess Leong, Rebecca Wilkinson, moderated by Graham Nhlamba
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Day 2| DCF Speaker Series | Wednesday, February 17, 2021
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10am – 12pm | Your Creative Career: Preparing for the Design Career Fair
Presented by RBC CEAD staff
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1pm – 2pm | Tax 101 for Freelancers & Small Businesses
Shantae Cunningham, Founder and Senior Associate, Cobella Financial
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3pm – 4pm | Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training: OCADU Info Session
Jessica Tabak, Job Developer, Miziwe Biik
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Day 3 | DCF Speaker Series | Thursday, February 18, 2021
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11am – 12:30pm | Shopify Career Journeys: From Intern to Full-Time Designer
Komal Javed, Jessica Tam, Amanda Spilchen, Patrick Kidney, Steph Shin, Ellie Jeon; Moderator: Sarah Tranum (OCAD U / TrickleUp Design)
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2pm – 3pm | Doing Better: Diversity & Equity Hiring Practices
Stephanie Small (Black Taxi), Judy McLean (GroupM) and Stephanie McRae (Leo Burnett and Saatchi & Saatchi); Moderator: Zviko Mhakayakora (RBC CEAD)
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4pm – 5pm | Critical Mass: Digital Storytelling: How to use data to create better ads
Cam Benedict, Associate Creative Director, Critical Mass and Chantal Miyagishima, Copywriter, Critical Mass
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Day 4 | Virtual Career Fair | Friday, February 19, 2021, 11am-3pm
Open to OCAD U Students and Alumni online via the Talent Network > Events & Advising > Virtual Fairs . Watch a video preview of the Job Seeker experience.