Manitoba
2026 Annual General Meeting and Professional Development Event (The Business of Risk – ETHICS)
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December 9, 2026 -
11:30AM – 1:30PM
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In-person event
The Manitoba Chapter is pleased to invite you to the 2026 Annual General Meeting and a lunch learning event entitled “The Business of Risk: Shared Principles for Workplace Safety, Financial Management, and Organizational Success”
The Financial Management Institute (FMI) Manitoba Chapter – 2026 Annual General Meeting will bring finance professionals from all levels of government in Manitoba for chapter business, networking, professional development and lunch. Following the AGM, attendees are invited to participate in a thought-provoking professional development session, “The Business of Risk,” exploring how today’s organizations identify, assess, and manage emerging risks in an increasingly complex environment. Whether protecting people or managing financial resources, sustainable success depends on anticipating risk, making informed decisions, fostering a culture of accountability and resilience, considers reputational risk and if the decision is the best option for the organization given the information and time available. This presentation explores the shared principles of effective risk management, highlighting how decisions at every level influence performance and outcomes. Participants will examine the factors that shape risk-related decisions and the leadership practices that strengthen judgment, enhance organizational performance, and support long-term success. This qualifies for an 1 hour of Ethics Professional Development credit.
Agenda (CT)
- 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM Registration and Lunch
- 12:00 PM – 12:15 PM Annual General Meeting
- 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM The Business of Risk (ETHICS), Kent Blackmon
- 1:15 PM – 1:30 PM Closing
Event Details (CT)
- Date: Wednesday, December 9, 2026
- Time: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
- Location: Radisson Hotel, 288 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba
- Cost: $45 per person including a plated lunch
- 1 CPD ethics credit
Stay informed about FMI Manitoba Chapter initiatives and accomplishments. Earn valuable professional development ethics credit. Network with finance and management public sector professionals from across Manitoba. And learn practical approaches to managing risk in today’s environment.
For more information, please contact: FMImanitoba@fmi.ca
Speakers
Kent Blackmon
Kent Blackmon is a safety and health professional that holds an Environmental Bachelor’s of Science degree and is a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP). Kent is currently the Manager of Organizational Safety Services for the City of Winnipeg. In this role, Kent provides leadership in the development and implementation of city-wide programs that support due diligence in managing safety in civic workplaces.