ACE 2024
Updates
October 21-24, 2024
Monday October 21
- Workshops
Tuesday October 22
- Conference, Day 1 (Includes Exhibitors and Welcome Reception)
Wednesday October 23
- Conference, Day 2 (Includes Exhibitors and Social Event)
Thursday October 24
- Conference, Day 3 (Half-day of sessions followed by technical tours).
Location
- Hotel Arts in downtown Calgary
- 119 12 Ave SW, Calgary, AB, Canada T2R 0G8
- More details on the Accommodation & Travel page
Keynotes
ANDY SHONE
Optimizing Human Factors through Human and Organizational Performance (HOP)
CEO of Southpac International Group and Founder of HOPLAB
MIKE HARNETT
Sleep and World Domination: Unleashing Your Superpower
President of Solaris Fatigue Management and WorkSMART Ergonomics Ltd.
MARTIN Lavallière
On the Ergonomic Lane to Safety: Strategies for Optimal Human Performance on the Road
Professor of Kinesiology at Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (UQAC)
Rollin J “Terry” Fairbanks
Human Factors and Ergonomics: Paving the Way for Improved Performance in Healthcare
Chief Quality & Safety Officer MedStar Health | Founding Director of the National Center for Human Factors in Healthcare | Emergency Physician
Keynotes
Conference Chair
Jason Kumagai, 30 Forensic Engineering
events@ace-ergocanada.ca
Sponsorship and Exhibitors
Rachel McKenzie, MoveSafe
corporate@ace-ergocanada.ca
Technical Co-Chairs
Shona Anderson & Courtney Kersten-Kwan
events@ace-ergocanada.ca
Conference Advisor
Mike Papakyriakou
Taryn Ingraham, Fanshawe College (Student)
Sponsors & Exhibitors
PLATINUM
SILVER
BRONZE
ADDITIONAL EXHIBITORS
Accommodation & Travel
Update: If rooms at the Hotel Arts are sold out, we have secured a block of rooms at the Fairmont Palliser.
HOTEL ARTS | 119 - 12th Avenue SW | Calgary, AB | T2R 0G8
- Reserve your room by September 18
- Reservations made after that date will be subject to availability at the group or prevailing transient rate.
- Complimentary Parking
- Complimentary Basic WiFi in Guestrooms, Meeting Space and Public Areas of the Hotel
- Smoke Free Environment (Including all guest rooms, restaurants, lounges, meeting rooms and public space)
ROOM TYPES
Luxury Two Queens or Luxury One King: $219/night
Luxury Suite King: $279/night
- Valid Oct 16-26, 2024
- Single/Double Occupancy
- Applicable taxes will be added (3% Destination Marketing Fee, 4% Tourism Levy, 5% GST). Taxes subject to change.
- Additional person: $30/night
CANCELLATIONS
- Must be made 24 hours prior to arrival (prior to 3pm the day prior to the scheduled arrival)
- Reservations canceled after that are subject to one-night charge
RESERVATIONS AT HOTEL ARTS
Individual Call-In
- Call 403.266.4611
- Identify yourself as an attendee of the ACE 2024 Conference
Online
- Use the link below to open the hotel website with our group rates pre-loaded.
- ACE Group Booking Link
RESERVATIONS AT FAIRMONT PALLISER
- 133 9th Avenue South West, Calgary, AB. T2P 2M3.
- Available for check in Monday Oct 21 to Thursday Oct 24.
- $319 + taxes & fees for a Fairmont/Deluxe - Single Bed, or Fairmont - Double Double beds.
Online
- Use the link below to open the Fairmont Palliser hotel website with our group rates pre-loaded.
- ACE Group Booking Link
RESERVATIONS AT FAIRMONT PALLISER
- 133 9th Avenue South West, Calgary, AB. T2P 2M3.
- Available for check in Monday Oct 21 to Thursday Oct 24.
- $319 + taxes & fees for a Fairmont/Deluxe - Single Bed, or Fairmont - Double Double beds.
Online
- Use the link below to open the Fairmont Palliser hotel website with our group rates pre-loaded.
- ACE Group Booking Link
Monday, October 21 | Pre-Conference Workshops
- Attend a Full Day Workshop (F1) or one or two half-day workshops (2 morning (M1, M2) and 2 afternoon (A1, A2) options.
- Workshops may be cancelled & refunds will be provided if minimum attendance requirements are not met.
- Visit the Registration page for pricing and to register for the workshops.
- Workshops are provided in English only.
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Registration (Workshops and Conference)
8:30 AM - 11:45 AM
F1. Human Factors Approach to Safety & Investigations (Heather Kahle & Danielle Lemay)
12:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Registration (Workshops and Conference)
12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
A1. Enhancing Workplace Performance through Ergonomic Evaluation (Martin Lavallière)
A2. Using Human Factors to Improve the Design of Work Environments in Healthcare (Andrea Opyr & Katelyn Wiley)
A3. Learning Teams (Andy Shone) Cancelled
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Registration (Workshops and Conference)
Tuesday, October 22 | Conference Day 1
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Exhibit Hall Open
SPECTRUM 5
SPECTRUM 5
SPECTRUM 4
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
111a. Welcome & Opening Remarks
111b. Exhibitor Quick Pitches
111c. Keynote: Andy Shone
No Programming
10:15 AM - 10:40 PM
Break | Visit Exhibitors
SPECTRUM 4
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
SPECTRUM 5
121. Presentations: HFE in HOP Case Studies
SPECTRUM 4
122. Presentations: MSD Prevention Case Studies
10:15 AM - 10:40 PM
Lunch | Visit Exhibitors
SPECTRUM 4
1:00 PM - 2:20 PM
SPECTRUM 5
131. Panel: From Floor to Systems - Looking at work tasks through Ergonomics and HOP Lenses
SPECTRUM 4
132. Panel: Ergo@Large Industry Network. Strategies to Move Human Factors/Ergonomics Beyond
2:20 AM - 2:45 PM
Break | Visit Exhibitors
SPECTRUM 4
2:45 PM - 4:00 PM
SPECTRUM 5
141. Reimagining Compliance & Regulations
SPECTRUM 4
142. Presentations for Student Awards ( MSc and PhD)
2:20 AM - 2:45 PM
Break | Visit Exhibitors
SPECTRUM 4
Wednesday, October 23 | Conference Day 2
SPECTRUM 5
SPECTRUM 5
SPECTRUM 4
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
211. Special Presentation – Fatal Solution
212. Presentations for Student Awards (MSc and PhD)
10:15 AM - 10:40 PM
Break | Visit Exhibitors
SPECTRUM 4
10:40 AM - 12 PM
SPECTRUM 5
221. Presentations - HFE & Healthcare
SPECTRUM 4
222. Presentations - Tools for Ergonomists
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch | Visit Exhibitors
SPECTRUM 4
1:00 PM - 2:20 PM
SPECTRUM 5
231a. Exhibitor Prize Draw
231b. Keynote: Terry Fairbanks
SPECTRUM 4
No Programming
2:20 PM - 2:45 PM
Break | Visit Exhibitors
SPECTRUM 4
2:45 PM - 4:00 PM
SPECTRUM 5
241. Case Study and Posters
SPECTRUM 4
242. Presentations - Ergonomics Standards & User Needs
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Social Event in the Freestyle Social Club
SPECTRUM 4
Thursday, October 24 | Conference Day 3
SPECTRUM 5
SPECTRUM 5
SPECTRUM 4
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
311. Keynote: Mike Harnett
No Programming
10:15 AM - 10:30 PM
Break | No Exhibits
SPECTRUM 4
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
321. Presentations - Optimizing Human Performance
No Programming
10:15 AM - 10:30 PM
Lunch
SPECTRUM 4
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
331a. Keynote: Martin Lavallière
331b. Closing & Awards
No Programming
2:45 PM - 4:30 PM
331a. Keynote: Martin Lavallière
331b. Closing & Awards
No Programming
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Platinum Sponsors
- At ergoCentric, we believe that everyone deserves to work comfortably and safely.
- Our mission is to design and manufacture the best ergonomic chairs in the world, so that people can enjoy improved health and productivity by reducing the stresses caused by seated posture.
- We understand the physical and emotional toll that discomfort and pain can have on workers, and we are passionate about providing solutions that make a positive impact.
- Applying the science of sitting and incorporating feedback from ergonomists, occupational therapists, and physiotherapists for over 30 years, ergoCentric has become a leading manufacturer of ergonomic seating for office and healthcare environments.
- ergoCentric also manufactures electric height adjustable desks and a full line of accessories and other furniture.
- The best workstations must start with the best ergonomic office chair.
- Staples Professional is a leading business supplier in Canada, providing customers with a complete assortment of products and services, including office supplies, technology products, facility solutions, furniture, and business services.
- As the business-to-business division of Staples Canada, Staples Professional works with companies of 20 or more employees to develop customized programs and to provide dedicated account management to meet the needs of any business.
Silver Sponsor
- Every organisation and the people within it have extraordinary potential to thrive.
- The key to tapping into this potential is cultivating environments where we can learn and improve.
- We must treat people as humans and incorporate system improvements to better support operations.
- Note: No exhibit booth
Additional Exhibitors
- Inseer is an AI-powered ergonomics solution that enables safety teams to proactively address issues before an injury occurs.
- Alberta Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) is dedicated to preventing work-related injuries, illnesses and fatalities by working with employers and workers. OHS is crucial for safeguarding workers' well-being. It encompasses preventive measures, regulations and training to minimize workplace hazards, injuries and illnesses.
- In 2023, Alberta OHS reaffirmed three priority injury and illness areas that impact all industries across Alberta. These priority areas are musculoskeletal disorders; slips, trips and falls; and psychosocial hazards.
- The OHS prevention initiative takes a collaborative approach to proactively address these potential hazards, eliminate or minimize risks, and foster a culture of health and safety within Alberta's workplaces. By taking actions before an incident occurs, workplace illnesses and injuries can be prevented.
- Contour Design is a market leader in the research, development, and design of ergonomic computer hardware with more than 25 years of experience.
- Our iconic products include RollerMouse, Unimouse and the Multimedia Controller.
- We have committed ourselves to provide office workers around the world with optimized ergonomics. Improving life in front of the computer for office workers is our main purpose.
- Our efforts have resulted in the prevention and relief of unnecessary strain injuries. Repetitive strain injuries and other computer-related injuries can be avoided with the better equipment, more awareness, and prevention.
- We incorporate people’s differences, behaviours, and habits into superior design.
- Ergonomics is not a singular solution, but rather a combination of well-designed equipment focused on variation, flexibility, and good habits.
- Our products offer a high degree of effective ergonomics and design that inspire variation and healthier habits for their users.
- Fanshawe College
- Advanced Ergonomics Studies
- London, Ontario Canada
- Offering a post graduate certificate that aligns with CCPE certification
- Field placement opportunities with Industry partners
- Applied Research in Ergonomics case studies, new technology that often qualify for grants.
- EWI Works, established in 1991, is a leading Canadian occupational ergonomics company. Rooted in values of integrity, efficiency, and reliability, the company offers a variety of ergonomic services, training and software products tailored for both office and industrial environments.
- Among EWI Works' innovative product lines is PoseChecker. A state-of-the-art, vision-based motion capture software that harnesses AI-driven computer vision algorithms, facilitating a comprehensive ergonomics analysis. By simply uploading a video recording of a task into this web-based software, organizations can effortlessly pinpoint and assess ergonomic risks, eliminating the need for cumbersome sensors or additional equipment. PoseChecker is an invaluable asset for risk, EHS, or safety managers aiming to highlight employee risks to leadership, as well as for ergonomists overseeing corporate assessments and risk mitigation strategies.
- Ergonomists are individuals with a wide range of training in ergonomics/human factors.
- Certification through the Canadian College for the Certification of Canadian Ergonomists provides the designation Certified Canadian Professional Ergonomist (CCPE).
- The Associate Ergonomist (AE) designation is earned by individuals who have met the ergonomics/human factors education requirements to move towards the CCPE designation.
Social Event Sponsors
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