Futureproof voice · Vancouver 2026
Kerris Hougardy
Senior Vice President, People
Ting Internet · Tucows
October 28–30 · Vancouver
What they're bringing
Kerris Hougardy, senior vice president of people at Ting Internet and Tucows. With Raj Parmar, she makes the case for discernment: the one human skill that cannot be automated, and the one that decides whether AI at work helps or quietly erodes critical thinking.
About
About Kerris Hougardy
Kerris Hougardy is an HR and people strategy leader who partners with executives to build resilient, high-performing organizations, with expertise across leadership development, organizational culture, and talent strategy through change at scale. She is especially focused on the future of work: as technology reshapes organizations, Kerris sees HR leaders playing an essential role in navigating the relationship between humans and intelligent machines. A self-described “humanist in a technological age,” she is passionate about enabling thoughtful, responsible Human + AI collaboration.