PCMA Canada East’s Canadian Innovation Conference will be celebrating its 5th year in Niagara Falls,
right where it started. Make sure to mark the dates: November 19-21, 2017

About the Canadian Innovation Conference

The PCMA CIC, powered by the PCMA Canada East Chapter, is designed to meet the needs of meeting and event professionals and suppliers whose organizations are engaged in providing services related to the conduct and operation of meetings, conventions, seminars, exhibits and trade shows.

Experience the high caliber of educational content that PCMA is renowned for in an environment customized to the Canadian market. You can earn up to 19 Clock Hours of Continuing Education and expand your peer network as you invest your time in attending this 2 1/2 day conference.

Here is why you should attend:

• Receive innovative and superior Canadian-focused education
• Earn CEU credits toward your designation
• Connect with Canadian industry decision-makers
• Learn about the latest technology trends to increase efficiency and productivity within your organization
• Create lasting connections in a smaller, more intimate environment

Future Sites:

• November 18-20, 2018 – Fairmont Empress Hotel and the Victoria Conference Centre, Victoria, BC
• November 17-19, 2019 – Quebec City Convention Centre and the Hilton Québec, Quebec City, PQ
• November 22-24, 2020 – Shaw Conference Centre, the Westin Edmonton and the Chateau Lacombe Hotel, Edmonton, Alberta
• November 21-23, 2021 – Scotiabank Convention Centre, the Marriott on the Falls and the Marriott Fallsview, Niagara Falls, Ontario

More than 400 meeting and event professionals from across Canada, among them

• Canadian Association Professionals and Association Professionals that do business in Canada – executives, event managers, marketing experts
• Canadian Corporate Planners and Corporate Planners that do business in Canada
• Event Suppliers who work with a Canadian market

To receive email updates about the conference: contact canadaeast@pcma.org

*SPECIAL: the Non-member 201​7 Conference Rates include a 1-year PCMA membership for First-time Members only.

++A Full Spouse/Partner Registration includes a ticket to the Welcome Reception, Closing Party and 2 Lunches. Does not include any educational sessions including the Keynote Presentations

All fees are in Canadian Dollars and subject to 1​3% HST

Should you have any questions please contact canadaeast@pcma.org

Online Registration is Sponsored By:

Suppliers

Are you up for the Challenge? Looking for an innovative way to connect with clients?

Invite them to be your guest at an outstanding experiential conference where they can receive CEU credits for participating in a variety of interactive educational sessions!

We are inviting you to participate in the 2017 Canadian Innovation Conference Supplier Challenge.

How to participate:

1) Indicate your interest in inviting planners to attend the 2017 Canadian Innovation Conference by contacting the Canada East Chapter Secretariat

2) You will receive an email with a discount code to provide to planners you wish to invite for them to use when registering (this code will help us track your involvement)

3) You can also find planners that have expressed an interest by contacting the Chapter Secretariat

What do you get?

For every client you register for the CIC conference, your name will be entered into a draw.

1. If you sponsor a planner’s registration, you will receive 1 ballot per planner
2. If you sponsor a planner’s registration AND accommodation, you will receive 2 ballots per planner
3. If you sponsor a planner’s registration, accommodation AND transportation, you will receive 3 ballots per planner

What’s the prize?

1. All suppliers who participate in the Supplier Challenge will enjoy direct networking time with your sponsored planners during the Tuesday luncheon – we’ll assign reserved seating for you and those you sponsor.
2. All suppliers who participate will be listed on the 2017 Canadian Innovation Conference website for all members to see along with a stage mention during the 2017 CIC Tuesday luncheon.
3. The winner of the draw will receive additional recognition at the PCMA Canada East Chapter level during the 2018 calendar year. The winner’s logo will appear in every Chapter e-newsletter and will be posted on the PCMA Canada East Chapter website as the winner of the Supplier Challenge for the entire year.

Deadline: To be eligible for the draw, all planners must be registered by the Early Bird deadline of September 8, 2017

The challenge is on!  The winner will be announced during the Tuesday Luncheon at the conference.

Planners

If you are interested in attending the PCMA Canada East Chapter’s 2017 Canadian Innovation Conference and were hoping to be invited by a supplier, please submit your name to the Canada East Chapter Secretariat.

All suppliers interested in hosting a planner will have access to this list; however, signing up to this list is not a guarantee that you will be invited.

The deadline that suppliers will have to register planners is the early bird deadline of September 8, 2017. If a supplier has not selected your name, we will honour the early bird rate to you for a maximum of 5 business days after this deadline (September 15, 2017) should you wish to register on your own.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the chapter secretariat at canadaeast@pcma.org

Danny Hooper is enjoying a remarkable ride. Born in Edmonton and raised on a cattle ranch near the tiny hamlet of Tomahawk, Alberta, Danny knew at an early age that his passion was in the entertainment world. In the decades since, he has parlayed his unique personality and off-beat sense of humour into an award-winning career and thousands of on-stage performances as a recording artist, motivational speaker, comedic emcee, and celebrity benefit auctioneer.

Award-winning professor and expert in business-brain sciences

Engaging People, The Brain Science Secrets of Persuasion & Influence: Proving the Value of Face-to-Face Meetings

Engaging people is all about understanding what really makes their brain tick–how their brain really functions toward being persuaded and influenced to like something or want to do something. Further, all of brain science leans toward the value of real-time, interpersonal, face-to-face interactions in order for persuasion mechanisms to really work–our cognitive and neural systems only fire fully and properly when we are in the presence of others, not when we simply hear their voice or see their image. Dr. Brynn L. Winegard will show audiences how to foster better engagement in themselves and others using persuasion and influence knowledge. She provides an overview on the neuroscience of persuasion, influence, engagement while sharing key takeaways from the best-in-class and frontier social cognitive neuroscience research.

Back by popular demand, join us in the morning general session where we offer you a taste of three awesome keynote presentations. Three great speakers each giving a mini version or taste, if you will, of what their full keynote sessions include. After the morning break, you will have the opportunity to choose one of the three that suits your needs and then following lunch you can choose a second speaker to deliver their full keynote for your edification and enjoyment.

Stuart Knight

Award winning entrepreneur, critically acclaimed author, and hit producer.

Four Conversations for Success

How do you feel when the guy behind the counter remembers your name? Why do people work hard for some managers and not others? Do your clients look forward to seeing you? What do you know about your customers that your competition doesn’t? Do you see them? They’re everywhere. That’s right, they are called people and if you don’t really know them, you’re just another company trying to survive.  Let Stuart Knight help you distinguish yourself in business by teaching your audience how to build powerful human relationships one powerful conversation at a time.  In our technological world companies are quickly forgetting the value of connecting with the people that drive their business.  In this hilarious and high energy presentation, Stuart Knight will show you how to positively influence others through meaningful human exchanges that can last a lifetime.  It’s time to bring some life to your business life.

Sylvia Plester-Silk

Energy Shifter, pioneer in energy healing techniques

Shift Your Energy for Success

What is this energy thing anyway?  Learn how to feel energy – yours and other people’s energy. Understand how your energy is impacted by others.  Learn practical techniques to manage yourself and shift your energy.  Now imagine how you could be an Energy Shifter for Your Events. We’ve all be in those rooms that set-up is challenging if not impossible or something goes wrong and participants are impacted. You can overcome these challenges using Energy Techniques to manage participants’ experience.

Eric Termuende

Head of True Calling Canada, founder of Now Innovations and DRYVER Group

Redefining Happiness

In a world that is busier and more noisy than ever before, society still defines those who have the most material, most compensation, best title, or most education as the one who is the most successful. As a result, we see people that ultimately chase things that are perceived to put a smile on their faces while we are on the endless search for external validation. This presentation will outline the current state of information and derivation of happiness and empower people to think of their success and fulfillment a whole new way.

Corporate Hypnotist & Performance Coach on Positive Programming

Set Your GPS for Success through mindfulness – An Interactive Keynote

These days, if you want to get someplace fast, with no wrong turns, you just program your car’s GPS and follow the commands. You choose a destination, then your GPS calculates the route from where you are to where you want to go and then it guides you to get there. Your brain works the exact same way: choose where you want to go and your subconscious takes over from there. Trouble is… your subconscious is also a storage area for habits and beliefs that either keep you on track or throw you off course. If you don’t program it for success, you’ll never reach your destination. Wayne Lee helps you access and harness the power of your GPS for optimal performance at work and at home. This presentation opens your mind to melt away stress and negative interference. This presentation helps reveal what’s possible when you program your GPS for success.  Deeply engaging, always down-to-earth, he delivers life-changing content and an exhilarating, one-of-a kind experience.

Canadian National Sport-Climbing and Paragliding Champion

Risky Business: Balancing Risk & Reward

Will speaks on the topics he lives daily: Resiliency, seizing opportunity, risk and reward, high performance outcomes and success in hazardous environments. His always entertaining presentations are based on his successful career as an athlete, director, author, and dad.  He goes deeper into questions about the value of adventure, why not taking risks is a much bigger hazard than taking them, and how to recognize the “unknown unknowns” that often trip us up professionally. Will will demonstrates how to overcome obstacles, face danger, and be ready for anything that comes your way – whether it be in business, work, or life – not just on a frozen waterfall. You’ll leave this session ready to take on more risk, and live your life with more passion!

The Canadian Innovation Conference Program committee has developed a program, filled with outstanding education for all attendees.

There is something for everyone in Niagara Falls!

Sunday, November 19th

10:00am – 12:00pm Community Service Event (additional registration fee required)

We are delighted to announce that for this year’s PCMA Canada East Chapter CIC17’s Community Service Event, we are partnering with the Boys & Girls Club of Niagara! Their mission is to provide a safe, supportive place where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships and develop confidence and skills for life.In an effort to give back to the Niagara community, we will be building Welcome Kits for this very deserving organization. We are asking for your help in making this event a success. Specifically, donations of hygiene products large or small would greatly be appreciated.

6:00pm – 8:30pm  Welcome Reception & Networking event Sponsored by Niagara Falls Business Events

Monday, November 20^th

6:30am – 7:30am  Fun Run in support of the PCMA Education Foundation and the PCMA Canada East Chapter (additional registration fee required)

11:45am – 1:15pm  Awards Luncheon and PCMA Canada East Chapter Annual General Meeting Sponsored by Travel Alberta

5:00pm – 6:00pm  Tweet-Up Reception  Sponsored by Ottawa Tourism

Tuesday, November 21^st

12:15pm – 2:00pm  Networking Lunch Sponsored by Victoria Tourism

7:00pm – late  Closing Party Sponsored by Niagara Falls Business Events

Niagara’s Best Closing Party!

Tonight, we showcase the best that your host, Niagara Falls and our region have to offer. From world-class wineries, craft brewers and distillers to culinary experiences that highlight our local produce to entertainment and partners that help create lasting memories, NFBE, Fallsview Casino Niagara and our many partners have created a night with you in mind. Our Niagara Best Closing Party is a great way to not only celebrate the closing of CIC17 with new and lasting friends, but to get a taste of what Niagara Falls can offer. We look forward to seeing you at this night created in your honour. Plan to be impressed!

Stay tuned for more details on what’s in store!

Marvel at breathtaking views of Horseshoe Falls and the American Falls. Located on Falls Avenue Resort, North America’s largest hotel and entertainment complex, our destination hotel is in the heart of the city’s top tourism district, surrounded by iconic attractions.

Soak up vistas from our rooftop pool, or workout at Sheraton Fitness before relaxing at Christienne Fallsview Spa. For group fun, head to Casino Niagara and Fallsview Indoor Waterpark. Or savor sights and flavors at Fallsview Grand Buffet and Windows restaurants.

Gather in one of our 670 guest rooms and suites, where floor-to-ceiling windows overlook either the falls or the city—most rooms feature a balcony. High Speed Internet Access and an 37-inch LED TV unite with our Sheraton Signature Sleep Experience for a comfortable stay.

Conference Room Rate: $125 for a City View or $145 for a Fallsview

In an effort to support our host hotel and demonstrate effective practices in room block management, the PCMA Canada East Chapter’s Board of Directors is supporting the following policy:

• Attendees that have booked a hotel room outside the official CIC housing block will be charged an additional $200 CAD administration fee. Exceptions will be made for members who are local or sharing a room with another hotel guest.
• The deadline to book a hotel room is Thursday, October 12, 2017.
• Please note, that any hotel room cancellations will require 72 hours notice without penalty.

The Canadian Innovation Conference has once again partnered with 3 Airlines for the upcoming Conference.

Stay tuned for information on discount codes!

Air Canada is pleased to announce that they are offering Planners a 20% discount fare to Toronto. To receive discount rates through Air Canada please make sure to use the promotion code 4CQNBGG1 when booking your flight.  To book a flight with your promotion code, visit www.aircanada.com  and enter your promotion code in the search panel. Note: No discount will apply to Tango and Executive Class lowest bookings. For any attendee’s travelling from Montreal, the code is also valid to Toronto Billy Bishop YTZ (Island Airport)

Air Canada is pleased to announce that they are offering Suppliers a 10% discount fare to Toronto. To receive discount rates through Air Canada please make sure to use the promotion code ZY7TFRM1 when booking your flight.  To book a flight with your promotion code, visit www.aircanada.com  and enter your promotion code in the search panel. Note: No discount will apply to Tango and Executive Class lowest bookings. For any attendee’s travelling from Montreal, the code is also valid to Toronto Billy Bishop YTZ (Island Airport)

WestJet is happy to confirm that they are able to offer 10% off Econo and 15% off Plus base fares* for travel between Toronto or Hamilton and anywhere WestJet flies in North America. To take advantage of this offer, you will need the discount code: 8O9NQQ6. If you have questions about how to complete a booking with your discount codes, please check out our frequently asked questions. You can change or cancel reservations within 24 hours of booking at no charge. Further changes or cancellations can be made up to 2 hours prior to the flight; please note additional fees or charges may apply for each guest depending on fare class booked and differences in fare. Check out our service fees page for more information.

We are looking forward to welcoming you to Niagara Falls, Ontario

For more information please visit the Niagara Falls Business Events website

• Network and market your products and services to an audience of more than 400 participants including meeting planners, association executives, sales and marketing representatives, professional speakers and tourism representatives
• Increase company visibility through promotional material and contacts
• Support the advancement of knowledge in the meetings industry
• Align your organization with will become Canada’s premier meetings industry conference

Demonstrate your support of the meetings & convention industry – become a Canada East Chapter and Canadian Innovation Conference Sponsor.

Should you have questions regarding sponsorship, do not hesitate to contact our sponsorship team:

Andrea Wagner, CMP
Chapter Sponsorship Director
Tel: 613-796-0979 | Email: andreawagner@email.com

Marie-Louise Doyle
Sponsorship Co-Chair
Tel: 613-818-8854 | Email: marielouise.doyle@favequest.com

Lynn Chiasson
Sponsorship Co-Chair
Tel: 1-888-679-4000 x 4039 | Email: lchiasson@convention.qc.ca

Marie Lou Coupal, CMP
Treasurer, PCMA Canada East Chapter
Tel: 514-287-9898 x 225 | Email: mlcoupal@jpdl.com

Chuck E. Schouwerwou, CMP, CMM
Past President, PCMA Canada East Chapter and Sponsorship Committee Member
Tel: 613-720-7211 | Email: chuck@confersense.ca

PCMA Canada East Chapter Secretariat
6 Lansing Square, Suite 214
Toronto, ON M2J 1T5
Tel: 416-595-9615 | Email: canadaeast@pcma.org

Prizes will be listed in October 2017

For information about donating prizes for the Silent Auction please contact Mary-Frances Gingras, CMP mary-frances.gingras@hilton.com or Susan Saganski susan.saganski@marriott.com

We are calling on technology suppliers to seize the opportunity to connect with event planners who are looking for new and innovative technology to make their events shine! As suppliers, face to face encounters always lead to meaningful conversations that can turn into leads, opportunities and then converted sales! On top of that, you’ll have the opportunity to meet newbies, junior and senior planners.

CIC brings together suppliers and planners to learn about innovative trends and educational content regarding the events industry. 2017 marks the 5th anniversary of this conference that brings planners from all over Canada.

There are so many shows out there, why join us in Niagara Falls in 2017?

Because! We are not offering a trade show made up of rows and rows of trade booths.  We are offering up to 12 spaces for technology experts to meet with our delegates and educate them on the technology that you can bring to their organization as their supplier of choice; for a $2000 registration fee (plus applicable taxes), you will have access to future clients.

What are the benefits?

Meeting decision makers and high level influencers that you want to meet with during the 2.5 days CIC conference.

Seizing the opportunity to have meaningful conversations with your target demographic; who are subject matter experts in the field of project management and event production.

Limited to only 12 technology kiosks, you will have the opportunity to engage in one on one meaningful conversation with your future clients.

Should you have questions regarding tech kiosks, do not hesitate to contact our team:

Marie-Louise Doyle
Sponsorship Co-Chair
Tel: 613-818-8854 | Email: marielouise.doyle@favequest.com

PCMA Canada East Chapter Secretariat
6 Lansing Square, Suite 214
Toronto, ON M2J 1T5
Tel: 416-595-9615 | Email: canadaeast@pcma.org

Our chapter’s annual Innovation conference is true to its name! Each year, the committee sets out to think outside the box when creating the next experience. We envisioned a wholesome conference, one that engaged the mind, body and soul and invigorated you to go far, far out. With this goal in mind, the PCMA Canada East CIC 2016 experience was designed to deliver a highly educational program coupled with innovative learning zones, space to get in touch with your playful side, and a wellness feature that provided much-needed relaxation.

The easygoing, welcoming and warm hospitality of St. John’s, Newfoundland influenced the vibe of the conference: it shone through the smiles of our 275 participants, who were open to play and learn.

Over 400 attendees came to Toronto Nov. 22-24, 2015 for innovative, engaging Canadian-focused education that would help to transform and elevated the way planners design meetings and events.

Montreal is a city whose passion, joie de vivre and rich cultural heritage are legendary. Montrealers greeted visitors and showed off their city’s charms, and were given a very warm welcome.