SITE Golf Tournament
Station Creek Golf Club
MPI Foundation Rendezvous
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Keynote Speaker Emma McIlroy | Yeah, Maybe: The Power and Possibility of Two Little Words
Keynote Stage (Level 300)
In this talk, Emma explodes the status quo and the rules we think we have to live by. When we’re stuck—when our thinking becomes constrained—innovation is impossible. Emma shares her key strategies for stimulating creativity, embracing failure, and boosting ingenuity. More Info
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Event Trends 2020
Level 200
In this dynamic session you will walk away with insights into current and future trends and how they can apply to your next event as Candice & Alison share their wealth of knowledge and experience. More Info
Goal setting is vision, beyond experience
Level 200
This session will explore the relationship between our belief system, and the ideas that pave the path to accomplishment. More Info
Human Trafficking, and what the hospitality industry is doing to mobilize; a World of Stories with the same goal: To eliminate human trafficking
Level 200
In this session, we will bring together up to 5 different groups who will tell their stories. We believe storytelling has a large impact on people to understand they too can do something. More Info
Storytelling with The Second City
Level 200
Whether you’re hoping to perform at an event or you just want to get better at telling the story from that one time at camp, this is the session for you. More Info
Designing and Delivering Motivational Experiences
Level 200
Challenged by how to design your event in a way that engages and motivates your attendees? We’ve gathered the incentive industry’s brightest and most innovative talents to share their expertise through this interactive workshop. More Info
Beyond the cockpit: Improve through aviation-proven methods
Level 200
What if Event Planners and Fighter Pilots had more in common than you thought? Join us for this one-hour session where we will share methods that have proven to be successful whilst piloting 130 Million CAD planes used in combat situations. More Info
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KEYNOTE MAINSTAGE OPENS – PRE SHOW
Keynote Stage (Level 300)
Keynote Speaker Johnny Cupcakes | Building Loyalty is more than a Brand
Keynote Stage (Level 300)
With utter conviction and complete passion Johnny will talk leaders, entrepreneurs, marketers, and sales teams through the lessons he has learned on his journey to global domination – and arm them with easy to apply strategies for making their dreams a reality. More Info
TRADESHOW OPENS
Tradeshow Floor (Level 300)
The New 3 “R’s – Running sustainable events, Responsible event planners, Real impact
Learning Lounge (Level 300)
What can Event Planners and Hosts do to mitigate the risk of their events being affected by extreme weather? What actions can be taken to proactively stem the tide of climate change? What are the best places to improve event sustainability? What are some ideas and solutions available in the marketplace to implement? From transportation to technology to materials – Natalie and Andrew look at what is hot in the area of cooling down the earth. More Info
Crossing The Border? You’re Probably Leaving Money On The Table
Learning Lounge (Level 300)
Learn the best practices when dealing with international suppliers or buyers, how to optimize your tax strategy, and most how to stretch your dollars further and increase profits. More Info
Cannabis Tourism the New Frontier
Learning Lounge (Level 300)
Will address the opportunities and challenges of this new niche tourism. More Info
Gender Diversity and Inclusion – Tactical Considerations for Event Professionals
Learning Lounge (Level 300)
Creating warm and welcoming experiences for all attendees at events is essential. In addition to terminology and appropriate etiquette, considerations such as inclusive washrooms, registration forms, pronouns and language used from the stage will be discussed. More Info
Keynote Speaker Stephan Maighan | Impact and Influence: The Art of Leadership
Keynote Stage (Level 300)
This session focuses on practical solutions to create and sustain professional relationships to ensure collaboration, performance, and productivity in the workplace. More Info
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3 Clever Ninja Hacks that will dramatically “Up Your LinkedIn Game” as a meeting planning professional
Level 200
LinkedIn enjoys a well-deserved reputation as the most relevant and effective social media channel for meeting planning professionals, but many users of this channel aren’t “embracing” the full potential that LinkedIn has to offer. More Info
Travel Security for the Business Traveler: Awareness is your best protection
Level 200
Going to exciting and interesting places is attractive for attendees, but some could forget they are no longer under the safe umbrella of home. Fun-loving trusting individuals may be unaware that their behavior could unwittingly be tempting trouble. More Info
Disasters! What you haven’t learned from Risk Management Courses.
Level 200
Real life learnings for disaster preparedness. Take away new learnings that regular risk management does not cover! More Info
Capitalize on Cannabis, a new business opportunity while covering your Butt
Level 200
Leave with the most up to date information on the “current state of the industry”, take away solutions to your concerns and recommendations from the cannabis industry on how to engage them as new business partners. More Info
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KEYNOTE MAINSTAGE OPENS – PRE SHOW
Keynote Stage (Level 300)
Keynote Speaker Debbie Travis | Design Your Next Chapter: How to realize your dreams and reinvent your life
Keynote Stage (Level 300)
Drawing on the tough (sometimes hilarious) lessons Debbie learned in her own leap into a new way of living, and a multitude of stories, tips and ideas to jumpstart your dreams, she’s created an inspiring roadmap for change. More Info
TRADESHOW OPENS
Tradeshow Floor (Level 300)
Riding Event Trends to Success
Learning Lounge (Level 300)
You need to innovate or die when your client roster is a who’s who of global high tech leaders. More Info
Event Resources – Everything from Acronyms to Associations
Learning Lounge (Level 300)
Learn which organizations could be a great fit for networking, education and mentorship based on your area of specialty More Info
Building the Better Breakout Session
Learning Lounge (Level 300)
Content is more important than ever. Micro-learning and training are on the rise, and attendees are coming to events for the opportunity for a customized experience. More Info
Best Practices when working with event suppliers
Learning Lounge (Level 300)
Our event partners are often the reason for the success or failure of any event. We will discuss how to select the right partner, ask the right questions and understand what you are buying. More Info
