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Catalyst Honours

Discover where learning meets
leadership, and where belonging
is built by design.

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Toronto & online

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About the conference

Catalyst Honours is the premier Canadian gathering where visionary business leaders from across sectors and award-winning inclusion Champions come together to surface solutions to today’s most urgent workplace challenges. This one-day hybrid experience combines bold conversations, research-driven insights, and peer collaboration to drive sustainable, measurable impact.

  • 650+

    attendees representing 130+ companies

  • 6+

    hours of actionable programming

  • 50+

    expert speakers

Who attends?

Join hundreds of influential leaders and changemakers coming together to shape the future of work in Canada and beyond.

  • HR and D&I leaders: Gain evidence-based insights and practical tools from Catalyst’s latest research to strengthen your internal inclusion strategy and drive measurable impact.
  • Canadian business leaders and companies: Learn what’s working—and what’s not—across industries. Access real-world case studies and peer-tested strategies to align inclusion with business goals.
  • D&I advocates and ERG leaders: Connect with a powerful network of peers and access resources to build scalable, values-driven inclusion programs that move beyond compliance.
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Congratulations to the 2024 Catalyst Honours Champions

At Catalyst Honours, we celebrate changemakers who are inspiring equitable workplaces where everyone can thrive.



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  • Blog post

    Using AI and automation responsibly

    Learn how organizations implement responsible AI strategies that promote inclusivity, mitigate bias, and ensure technological advances benefit all employees.

    • Artificial intelligence
    • Race, ethnicity, and culture
    • Inclusive workplaces
    • Recruitment and retention
    • Diversity and Inclusion messaging
  • Article

    Taking strides toward equity in Canadian women’s sports

    When Teresa Resch joined the Raptors in 2013, she was the second woman to ever work in the front office

    • Gender representation
    • Inclusive workplaces
    • Sponsorship and mentorship
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  • Article

    Global CEOs share insights on AI implementation

    CEOs discuss how they’re approaching AI in their organizations.

    • Stereotypes and bias
    • Artificial intelligence
    • Inclusive workplaces
  • Blog

    Indigenous Reconciliation and Inclusion in the Workplace

    Experts share what every organization should be doing to address 200 years of repression of Indigenous peoples.

    • Race, ethnicity, and culture
    • Allyship and advocacy
    • Organizational culture change
    • Inclusive workplaces

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Catalyst Honours attendees gain SHRM credits.

Catalyst is recognized by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and authorized to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.