# Event Details - **Event Name**: Panels & Action Labs — Beyond The Future of Workforce | ExpoPlaza 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 04 Dec, 2026 at 09:00 am – Fri, 04 Dec, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Redefine Canada's talent infrastructure. Connect with 450+ corporate leaders shaping the "Skills-to-Market" revolution. Join us!About this EventIn a world where work is transforming at record speed and Canada faces a critical shortage of specialized talent, Beyond the Future of Workforce emerges as the strategic response to an operational gap that can no longer be ignored.This proposal centers on a systemic alignment where Government defines necessary talent pathways, academia modernizes its teaching structures, and HR leaders take command of precision recruitment to fill the vacancies of tomorrow.Today, Canada requires a forward-looking approach, one capable of adapting to the continuous evolution of the labor market while fostering strategic collaboration between technological innovation and human capital.ExpoPlaza Latina 2026 is the definitive bridge: the space where Latin American potential and Canadian economic needs converge to ignite a machinery of unprecedented opportunities.Redefine Canada's talent infrastructure. Connect with 450+ corporate leaders shaping the "Skills-to-Market" revolution. Join us!IMPORTANT: SPACE IS LIMITED & REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/cee31e20-bfb6-11f1-b7bb-7f2ea2efbfad-rimg-w1109-h740-dc181818-gmir.jpg EVENT OVERVIEWDate: December 4, 2026Doors Open & Check-In: 9:00 AMMain Conference & Expo: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PMExclusive Christmas Networking Reception: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PMLocation: Vancouver Convention Centre (East Building)Address: 999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BCMetrics: 450+ Curated Executive Attendees | 12+ Industry Speakers | 3 Immersive Experience HubsFOUR EXPERIENCES, ONE FUTURE1. Future Workforce Stage(Inspiring Keynotes • Timely Conversations • Actionable Insights)The epicenter of strategic thinking. High-level panels and keynote sessions where government, academic, and corporate leaders define the workforce roadmap for 2026. This is the definitive arena for decoding market signals, migration policies, and macro AI adoption strategies.2. Action Labs(Hands-on Experiences • Real Solutions • Future in Action)The interactive space for practical execution. Move instantly from theory to practice through immersive tech simulation workshops. Attendees will actively test, build, and deploy the disruptive AI tools needed to optimize workforce planning and organizational expansion.3. Networking HubThe central experience of the summit. Includes access to the exhibitor floor, the Opening Panel, interactive networking sessions, and prize raffles featuring sponsor gifts throughout the day.(Enterprise Showcase • B2B Matchmaking • The Pitch Stage) The strategic commercial ecosystem. A dynamic hub where businesses promote their innovative services and products directly to over 450 corporate decision-makers. Features our exclusive Pitch Stage, a fast-paced platform designed to share key information, launch scalable ideas, and accelerate B2B partnerships.4. Exclusive Christmas Networking ReceptionClose the year in great company at an exclusive evening designed for meaningful connections, festive conversation, and celebration.Enjoy an elegant holiday reception featuring live music, premium appetizers, drinks, and curated networking with business leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals, and members of the ExpoPlaza Latina community.WHO SHOULD ATTEND?HR Leaders & Recruitment SpecialistsGovernment Officials & Diplomatic DelegationsAcademic Institutions & Education InnovatorsMigration & Integration ProfessionalsTech, AI & Regional Innovation NetworksTICKETING STRUCTUREVIP Full Experience: $137 CAD (Best Value)Pricing: $137 CAD (Early Bird) | $147 CAD (After October 15th)Includes: Full Summit Access (All Panels & Action Labs) + Access to the Networking Hub + VIP Catering + Exclusive Entry to the Evening Christmas Celebration.Panels & Action Labs Ticket:Pricing: $57 CADIncludes: Access to the Networking Hub PLUS Entry to ONE specific Panel or Action Lab session.Eventbrite Note: This ticket must be set up as individual session tickets (1-to-1 mapping) so attendees select their specific session upon checkout.Christmas Celebration Ticket :Pricing: $67Includes: Entry to the evening festive networking reception with music, high-end appetizers, and corporate holiday celebration.General Entry Ticket:Pricing: $37 CADIncludes: Access exclusively to The Networking Hub (exhibitors, opening panel, and floor networking).Group Registrations (5+ Attendees):Bringing your team? Please fill out our [Group Discount Form] to receive custom pricing for your organization. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/cef74260-bfb6-11f1-b7bb-7f2ea2efbfad-rimg-w1109-h740-dce8e8e8-gmir.jpg AGENDA AT A GLANCE9:00 AM | DOORS OPEN & CHECK-INArrive early for check-in, morning networking, and priority seating. VIP pass holders enjoy Express Lane check-in and reserved seating.10:00 AM | OPENING CEREMONY & WELCOME REMARKS10:30 AM | OPENING SESSIONThe Talent Corridor: Synchronizing Migration Policy with Industrial Demand.11:30 AM – 4:30 PM | FUTURE WORKFORCE STAGE & ACTION LABSFeaturing 4 core thematic panels:From degrees to tradesCritical thinking in this eraLeadership in the Age of AIUnlocking Newcomer Capital & Integration(Parallel Action Labs running throughout the day).4:30 AM | CLOSING CEREMONY5:00 PM – 8:00 PM | EXCLUSIVE CHRISTMAS NETWORKING RECEPTIONAn exclusive evening engineered specifically for sponsors, speakers, exhibitors, and VIP ticket holders. Enjoy complimentary beverages, premium appetizers, and high-value connection opportunities.VENUELocated on Vancouver’s breathtaking waterfront, the Vancouver Convention Centre (East Building) is a world-leading event facility and Canada’s premier double LEED Platinum-certified convention center. Offering state-of-the-art infrastructure and incredible views of the harbor, it provides the perfect setting to bridge international potential with Canadian economic opportunity.SPONSORSFairleigh Dickinson University (FDU)Kihada AdvertisingGlusocial📧 Become a Sponsor: To register your organization as a corporate sponsor, exhibitor, or specialized educational partner, please contact expo@latincouver.ca. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vancouver/panels-and-action-labs-beyond-the-future-of-workforce-expoplaza-2026/100001993250920159 - **Event Categories**: business, music, holiday, workshops, exhibitions, art, entertainment, conferences, speed-dating - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 11 hours - Location: Vancouver Convention Centre - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 57, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Vancouver - **state**: BC - **country**: Canada - **location**: Vancouver Convention Centre - **lat**: 49.2894131 - **long**: -123.116762 - **full address**: Vancouver Convention Centre, 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Panels & Action Labs — Beyond The Future of Workforce | ExpoPlaza 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/4c4f2a04f15e702fcc16ce8ae3964cc1d3e0f2daaa18070cd5d6d1d4c5226b59-rimg-w1200-h675-dc8f1c32-gmir.jpg?v=1784958011 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Panels & Action Labs — Beyond The Future of Workforce | ExpoPlaza 2026 being held? - **A:** Panels & Action Labs — Beyond The Future of Workforce | ExpoPlaza 2026 takes place on Fri, 04 Dec, 2026 at 09:00 am to Fri, 04 Dec, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Vancouver Convention Centre, 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Panels & Action Labs — Beyond The Future of Workforce | ExpoPlaza 2026? - **A:** Panels & Action Labs — Beyond The Future of Workforce | ExpoPlaza 2026 is organized by Latincouver Cultural and Business Society. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Panels & Action Labs — Beyond The Future of Workforce | ExpoPlaza 2026 is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Vancouver, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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