Event:	Conference (In Person)	Breakout Sessions (Virtual)
Date:	Thursday November 9, 2023	Tuesday November 14, 2023
Time:	9:00am – 2:30pm	9:00am – 12:00pm
Location:	McMaster University Student Centre – CIBC Hall	Teams
Who should attend:	Individuals engaged in financial functions at McMaster

2023 McMaster Financial Forum
Lights…Camera…Finance!

ACT 1
Thursday, November 9, 2023

9:00-9:30	In-Person- Networking, Icebreaker, Kahoot! & Welcome/Kickoff
9:30-10:30	Alex Usher- Shock and Awe: Canadian PSE Unpacked- PowerPoint Presentation Link- Coming Soon
10:30-10:45	Morning Break
10:45-11:30	Dr. Susan Tighe- Moneyball: McMaster’s Budget Model and Strategic Alignment Funds- PowerPoint Presentation Link
11:30-11:40	Lil Scime- Back to the Future
11:40-11:50	Stacey Farkas & Joanne Chou- SharePoint Training Update
11:50-12:00	Angelo DiLettera- Building Ontario Businesses Initiative (BOBI)
12:00-1:00	Lunch & Table Activity
1:00-2:00	Everything you wanted to know about Finance…& Trivia Game
2:00-2:15	Closing Remarks & Prizes

Financial Forum Resources - Previous Years

Date: November 15, 2022 9:30am-2:30pm
Location: CIBC Hall, 3rd Floor MUSC & Teams Webinar

Date: November 16, 2022 9:00am-4:00pm
Location: Teams Webinar

Flexing the Adaptable Muscle – Presentation by Nancy Watt

Date: November 16, 2021 9:00am-3:00pm
Location: Online Event – Zoom

University Sector Financial Sustainability While Locally Delivering on McMaster’s Strategic Plan – Presentation by Dee Henne

The Fast Lane to Savings & Financial Sustainability Post COVID

Creating a Path to The Future of Financial Work At McMaster

1. a) Improve attendees understanding of the funding outlook affecting higher education and the University’s financial sustainability; and 1. b) Improve attendees understanding of the Strategic Mandate Agreement’s implementation of Performance-based metrics affecting future McMaster funding
2. To provide information regarding the key financial issues facing McMaster, and the university’s strategies for meeting financial challenges.
3. Increase attendees knowledge-base about broad financial matters facing the University and increase confidence and capability for effectively handling uncertainties and pressures associated with financial initiatives and financial sustainability
4. Provide an opportunity to engage with colleagues across the organization to share learnings, efficiency strategies, and build synergy

1. Review department strategies/plans and make adjustments as needed to align with University-wide initiatives.
2. Share tools and lessons learned with colleagues in home department to increase proficiency, efficiency, effectiveness and co-operation.
3. Communicate with teams about the challenges and issues facing the university and what strategies will be initiated to address them and specific impact(s) at the department level