2026 MEARIE Conference | June 17-19, 2026

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June 17-19, 2026 | JW Marriott, The Rosseau in Muskoka

Join us for the 2026 MEARIE Conference, from June 17-19, 2026, at the JW Marriott, The Rosseau in Muskoka! With insights into strategic leadership, risk management, HR solutions, and valuable networking opportunities, this event is not to be missed. We look forward to welcoming you back at the beautiful JW Marriott in Muskoka.

Stay tuned for registration details in early 2026.

 

What's New for the 2026 MEARIE Conference?

Next year's conference will feature a refreshed flow of activities.

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Day 1 (Wednesday)

The conference kicks off with our annual golf tournament! Enjoy the afternoon on the links, or networking while kayaking/biking around beautiful Muskoka. In the evening, join us for delicious food and beverages at our conference kick-off reception.

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Day 2 (Thursday)

Attend the informative workshop in the morning, enjoy the resort, or catch up on some work. In the afternoon, engage with the featured keynote and speaker sessions. The evening is MEARIE’s legendary Reception & Lakeside BBQ Dinner.

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Day 3 (Friday)

The conference wraps up with the remaining speaker sessions in the morning. Event ends at noon.

Revisit the 2025 MEARIE Conference

At the 2025 MEARIE Conference, we celebrated Better Together, a key principle of The MEARIE Group. Our event was a packed two days, including the excellent educational program, the annual Golf Tournament at The Rock, wellness afternoon, the Lakeside Reception & Dinner, and exceptional opportunities for networking.

Access the Program Guide, Photo Gallery, and Speaker Presentations.

Program Overview

Plenary & Stream Sessions

  • Pre-Conference Workshop: Creating an Engaged Workforce
  • Extreme Weather Risk
  • Agile Leadership for a Complex World
  • Strengthen Your Cyber Risk Practices
  • GLP-1 Drugs, The Good, The Bad and the Ugly
  • MEARIE Insurance Panel
  • Why AI in HR Matters
  • Third-Party Cyber Risk: Best Practices and Tools
  • Legal Workplace Trends to Watch
  • Economic double-header - Canadian Productivity + Tariffs
  • AI for LDC Operations 
Keynote Speaker

Melanie Sodka

Human behavior expert Melanie Sodka is dedicated to understanding burnout and supporting those who experience it.
Building Capacity by Melanie Sodka

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During this session, attendees experienced a new level of self-awareness around topics such as the realities of multitasking, burnout prevention, and contributing to an environment of ‘sustainable ambition’. The content focused on supporting teams in reaching company goals in a sustainable way.

Melanie facilitated inspiring learning moments through examples and powerful storytelling, allowing participants to leave with actionable resources and new ideas to help manage their capacity for increased productivity.

"The state of your capacity will determine the success of your commitments."
—Melanie Sodka

Thank You 2025 Sponsors!

The MEARIE Conference is supported by the generous contributions of business partners, industry members, LDC members and more.