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SITE Canada Education Day

Oct 25, 2023

Plan to join us on October 25 for 2023 Education Day.

 

SITE Canada Education Day is just around the corner. Mark your calendar for a day of insight and inspiration on Wednesday, October 25th, 8:30am - 6:00pm.

Navigating our career journey with intention and purpose is the focus of this year’s Education Day. You will have the opportunity to equip yourself with tools encompassing productivity, AI, talent sourcing and wellness training.

Hosted at the OCAD University Waterfront Campus, 130 Queens Quay East, Toronto, be prepared to immerse yourself in this design and innovation hub. The keynote speakers, panelists and PechaKucha-style presentations will foster a great brainstorming environment and provide you with the necessary tools to help build your business, career and mental health. 

 

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2023 EDUCATION DAY AGENDA

8:15 AM Registration 
Continental Breakfast – sponsored by Bahamas Tourism

9:15 AM Welcome from SITE Canada
Gisele Robert, President, SITE Canada

9:20 AM Keynote Sponsor Welcome – sponsored by Destination Vancouver

9:25 AM Welcome Keynote:  How to Calm Your Mind – Finding Presence & Productivity in Anxious Times
Chris Bailey, The Productivity Project

10:25 AM Refreshment Break

10:45 AM Wellness Session - Ritual Workplace and WholeHearted

11:05 AM Speaker Sponsor Remarks – sponsorship opportunity available

11:10 AM Panel Discussion – sponsored by Air Canada 

“What is the sales landscape in our industry? How do I get in the door”? moderated by Ron De Roo, Producer & Anchor, CTV News

Panelists:  Cate Banfield (Wynford), Steve O’Malley (Maritz),  Mark Zanetti (Destination Canada)

11:55 AM Networking Lunch - sponsored by Melia Hotels & Resorts

12:55 PM “AI & ChatGPT - What does it mean for the events industry?”
Mohit Rajhans, Think Start Knowledge Network

1:55 PM Refreshment Break

2:15 PM Wellness Session - Ritual Workplace and WholeHearted

2:30 PM Closing Sponsor Remarks – sponsorship opportunity available

2:35 PM PechaKucha-style presentations – 4 leading industry topics
Introductions by Ron De Roo, Producer & Anchor, CTV News

3:35 PM Keynote Sponsor Remarks – sponsorship opportunity available

3:40 PM Closing Keynote:  Successful Recruitment and Retention Using a Dose of Reinvention 
Jason Murray, BIPOC Executive Search Inc.

4:45 PM Closing Remarks & Raffle Draw
Shelley Bartle-Reed, Director of Education, SITE Canada

4:50 PM Cocktail Reception – sponsored by Meetings & Events Club Med

6:00 PM Education Day Closed

 

 

TICKET PRICING 


SITE Member:
Early Bird Rate (until September 20): $160 plus HST
After September 20: $190 plus HST

Non Member:
Early Bird Rate (until September 20): $200 plus HST
After September 20: $230 plus HST

 

 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER


 

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

 

Keynote Speaker Sponsor

 

Breakfast Sponsor

 

Lunch Sponsor

 

 

Reception Sponsor

 

 

 

Wellness Sponsors