SITE Canada Events

SITE Canada Education Day 2016

Oct 25, 2016

ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED.

THERE ARE STILL LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE FOR BOTH THE TORONTO EVENT AND THE VANCOUVER LIVE STREAM.  PLEASE CONTACT office@sitecanada.org IF YOU ARE INTERESTED.

Date: Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Location: The Boulevard Club, 1491 Lake Shore Blvd W, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3

Time: 8:15AM - 6:00PM (subject to change)

Join us at SITE Canada Education Day 2016 as we get set to REVEAL the influential factors that explain why we do what we do.  The day will feature a variety of topics that are designed to equip us with insight behind WHY incentive travel works and provide useful tips on HOW to enhance and elevate your incentive programs.  We take a deeper dive into topics that are meant to test your perspective and perhaps change how you approach your next challenge.

NEW FOR VANCOUVER!

In partnership with Tourism Vancouver, Education Day will also be live streamed in Vancouver! We welcome our industry colleagues to join us for what is sure to be an excellent event.  Please see below for registration details and times.

Below is an at-a-glance agenda for the day, please click here for complete session summaries and speaker biographies.

Time Session

 

 

 

 

 

 

Morning
Opening Keynote Presentation:

Meetology®: The Fascinating Science Powering Human Connectivity 
Presented By: Jonathan Bradshaw, The Meetology® Lab
Breakout Session #1A

Connection Point:  Put Your Skills to the Test
Presented By:  Jonathan Bradshaw, The Meetology® Lab

NOTE: All participants in Toronto will experience the workshop by Jonathan Bradshaw and will choose between “HOW AV Can Enhance Your Incentive Proposals” and “HOW to Design an Effective Familiarization Tour” during registration.  Participants in Vancouver will see both optional breakout sessions.

OR
Breakout Session #1B

HOW AV Can Enhance Your Incentive Proposals
Presented By:  Dan Wilson, FMAV
General Session:

HOW to Maximize Your Incentive Event App
Presented By:  Lee Fridman, EventMobi, www.eventmobi.com

 

 

Networking Lunch
Supplier Showcase: The world is your oyster!

Some may say we are spoiled for choice, but do they know how tough it is for planners to remain experts on every destination?

Take some time during the lunch break to visit our featured destinations, hotels and event enhancers in SITE Education Day’s Supplier Showcase. Check out the new opportunities available for your groups!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Afternoon
General Session:

2015 SITE Index: Reimagined with You in Mind
Presented By:  Kurt Paben, President Channel and Employee Loyalty, Aimia; SITE Foundation Immediate Past President
Breakout Session #2A

Connection Point:  Put Your Skills to the Test
Presented By:  Jonathan Bradshaw, The Meetology® Lab

OR

Breakout Session #2B - PLEASE NOTE THIS SESSION IS NOW FULL

HOW to Design an Effective Familiarization Tour
Presented By:  A panel of industry experts representing all aspects of the incentive industry

Flavia St.Clair, Hospitality Insights
Heather Douglas, Meridican
Pat Gappmayr, Tourism Kelowna
Liz Akey, EMA Marketing
Lynne Coyne, Sun Life Financial
Moderated by: Laura Bickle, Editor, Ignite
Closing Keynote Presentation:

Everybody Stay Calm - HOW to Thrive in Changing Times
Presented By:  Paul Huschilt, CSP, HoFSponsored By:  Speakers’ Spotlight

Registration will open on Monday, August 15th for members only.  This event is sure to sell out quickly, so mark it in your calendar!

Time:

Registration & Continental Breakfast: 8:15 am – 9:00 am

Education Sessions: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Cocktail Reception: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Note: timing subject to change

Location:

The Boulevard Club, 1491 Lake Shore Blvd W, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3

Complimentary parking will be available at The Boulevard Club.

Cost:

Members Until September 26 - $145.00 plus HST 
Members After September 26 - $165.00 plus HST

Non Members Until September 26 - $165.00 plus HST
Non-Members After September 26 - $185.00 plus HST

REGISTRATION DETAILS FOR VANCOUVER!

Location: Tourism Vancouver, Suite 210 - 200 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 3L6

Time: 5:45AM – 3:00PM (subject to change)  We will be starting early with strong coffee!

Registration for Vancouver Live Stream Event:

Until September 26 - $75 plus HST
After September 26 - $90 plus HST

This event always sells out early so register now to avoid disappointment.


REGISTRATION NOTES - PLEASE READ

- Members may bring one non-member as a guest at the the member rate.

- There will be a special MEMBERS ONLY registration period from August 15 through September 11.  Registration for non-members opens September 12.  Please note you may register one non-member guest during the members only registration period.

-  At the event this year, you have the opportunity to select from two fantastic breakout sessions.  Click here to view the session summaries. Space is limited so you will be expected to attend the session you register for.  Changes will be accommodated only if possible the day of the event. Please be prepared when you start your registration process to choose between:

  • HOW AV Can Enhance Your Incentive Proposal
  • HOW to Design an Effective Familiarization Tour

- The breakout session “HOW to Design an Effective Familiarization Tour” will feature a panel discussion of industry colleagues representing both the supplier and planner perspective.  If there is a question or topic you would like the panel to address there will be a opportunity to enter your question on the registration form.

THANK YOU to our amazing sponsors for your support of our event!

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