700+ EXHIBITORS | 1,000s OF IDEAS | EARN CE CREDITS | STELLAR NETWORKING
™ C A N A DA’ S M E E T I N G S + E V E N T S S H OW YEARS
YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO ATTENDING AUGUST 16 + 17, 2016 METRO TORONTO CONVENTION CENTRE NORTH BUILDING
Experience incredible Education, Networking and Career Development.
Smart thinking. Smart solutions.
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CONTENTS
Why your peers
L ve LOVE
IncentiveWorks 1
Make valuable connections with your peers.
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Learn with affordable, world-class education.
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Find exciting new vendors and suppliers.
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Choose from 13 expert Education Sessions, including 2 daily by MPI for only $115.
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Earn Continuing Education Credits for most sessions.
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Attend FREE Knowledge Pods offering mini sessions on emerging topics.
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Pick up great ideas, concepts and inspiration to apply to your work.
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Use our custom Appointments Tool to book exhibitor meetings on the show floor—see who you want, when you want.
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YEARS
GENERAL INFORMATION 14 MPI Foundation Canada Rocks 4 Show Information Hours, location + more
THE CONFERENCE 8 Keynote: Curt Steinhorst Thriving in the Age of Distraction
9 Session Descriptions
27 Hosted Buyers Program
12 Hall of Fame LIVE
26 Local Host Program
12 Collect CE Credits
6 Agenda at a Glance Your guide to IW2016 and all events
28 Sponsors + Partners They make the show come alive
31 Closing Party 30 Travel + Accommodation 5 Passes + Prices
13 Keynote: Neil Pasricha Building Lasting Happiness in Your Organization and Life
THE TRADE SHOW 16 Show Floor Map 18 Exhibitor Listings 20 Appointments Meet with who you want, when you want
23 Ask an Expert Expert advice specifically tailored for you
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24 Knowledge Pods
Get even more networking with our partner MPI Foundation and Site Canada events.
Free education on the show floor
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Find powerful networking opportunities on the show floor with over 700 local, national and international suppliers to choose from.
Download the Mobile App eventmobi.com/iw2016 Sponsored by
25 Wellness Lounge Find your zen
25 Discovery District Food for Thought
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SHOW INFORMATION
LOCATION Metro Toronto Convention Centre North Building 255 Front Street West Toronto, ON M5V 2W6
a place to recharge your batteries!
CHARGING STATIONS
Visit mtccc.com for parking information and maps
SHOW HOURS Tuesday, August 16 EDUCATION 8:00 a.m. – 12 noon TRADE SHOW 12 noon – 5:30 p.m.
CONCIERGE Our Events Team is here to help make your experience great before, during and after IncentiveWorks. Contact us with your questions iwshow@newcom.ca or 416.510.5242
Need a quick boost of power for your devices during the show? Thanks to ChargeBar, we’ll have two charging kiosks conveniently located in the Connection Lounge. This year’s kiosks are lockers so you can be sure your device is safe while you continue to network on the show floor.
Wednesday, August 17 EDUCATION 8:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. TRADE SHOW 11:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. CLOSING PARTY 6:00 p.m. – 12 midnight
Don’t forget to visit us on the show floor! Our Concierge desk is conveniently located at the top of the escalators and we are happy to answer any questions you may have about IncentiveWorks 2016.
REGISTER ONLINE
This year’s Connection Lounge & Conversation Café are perfect for catching up with peers and meeting new colleagues in the industry. Conveniently located on both ends of the show floor; the perfect place for a bite to eat or relax in our stylish and comfortable seating.
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ONSITE REGISTRATION opens at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 16th and 7:45 a.m. on Wednesday, August 17th. Registration is located in the main lobby of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building.
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FREE WIFI The Metro Toronto Convention Centre is pleased to offer attendees Free WiFi in the convention and common areas. To connect to the WiFi, please select MTCCPublicWifi.
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PASSES + PRICES
We offer many ways to attend through our flexible pass options. Choose the one that meets your needs! Register online: meetingscanada.com/incentiveworks
TRADE SHOW PASS
EDUCATION PASS
WORKS PASS
FREE
$115
$165
The Trade Show Pass is complimentary to qualified planners and includes:
The Education Pass includes everything in the Trade Show Pass
The WORKS Pass includes everything in the Trade Show Pass and Education Pass
+ Access to 700+ companies on show floor
+ Knowledge Pods to discuss
emerging topics with your peers
+
Inspiring event ideas as you explore the Discovery District
+ A customized experience to
maximize your time through the Appointments Program
+ Our Connection Lounge &
PLUS
+ 13 industry-leading education sessions to choose from
+ 2 Keynote sessions + Hall of Fame Awards
PLUS 1 Closing Party Ticket
ceremony LIVE!
+ Daily lunch vouchers + Earn CE credits
Canada’s Best Conference Value!
Conversation Café to network and converse in a more intimate setting
INTERESTED IN BEING HOSTED AT INCENTIVEWORKS? See pages 26 + 27 for information on our Local and National Hosted Buyer Programs. meetingscanada.com/incentiveworks
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AGENDA AT A GLANCE
MONDAY, AUGUST 15 Official IncentiveWorks Events
TUESDAY, AUGUST 16 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
ON-SITE REGISTRATION 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS SITE CANADA GOLF TOURNAMENT The Country Club Golf Course, Woodbridge
SIMPLIFYING EVENT MARKETING ROI
STATE OF THE INDUSTRY: M+IT MEETINGS MARKET REPORT
Presented by Shannon DeSouza, Attendease
Facilitated by Lori Smith, M+IT with a panel of planner experts
7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. EVENT CANVAS WORKSHOP
9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
THE POWER OF PERSONALIZATION
STATE OF THE INDUSTRY: M+IT INCENTIVE TRAVEL REPORT
Presented by Kathleen Roberge, etouches
Facilitated by Alanna McQuaid, M+IT with a panel of industry experts
OR
8:30 a.m. – 10:15 am
WORKSHOPS MPI FOUNDATION CANADA ROCKS! Real Sports Bar
ANSWERS TO YOUR TOP 12 F+B QUESTIONS Presented by Tracy Stuckrath, CSEP, CMM, CHC, CFPM, Thrive! Meetings and Events
7:30 a.m. – Midnight BUILDING YOUR CONTRACT CONFIDENCE Presented by Heather Reid, Heather Reid Consulting
MOBILE APP Meetings + Conventions Calgary is proud to present the IncentiveWorks Mobile App offering attendees a rich, interactive mobile option to experience this year’s show. App features include:
HOW TO BUILD A DYNAMIC AND DIVERSE SPEAKER NETWORK Presented by Pamela Slim, Best-Selling Author, Entrepreneur + Speaker
TRUST ME! A SUPPLIER’S GUIDE TO BUILDING TRUST WITH BUYERS Presented by Jill Harrington, Sales Trainer, Consultant and Keynote Speaker
+ Events in progress + Full session descriptions and room assignments + Event schedules and updates + Interactive trade-show map with full exhibitors list + Social media links to keep connected to our community Sponsored by
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
HALL OF FAME LIVE + KEYNOTE PRESENTATION THRIVING IN THE AGE OF DISTRACTION Presented by Curt Steinhorst, Distraction Expert
12:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
TRADE SHOW FLOOR OPEN In partnership with
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
KNOWLEDGE PODS (on trade show floor) Download today! eventmobi.com/iw2016 6 | INCENTIVEWORKS 2016
5:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
SUPPLIER PRIVATE EVENTS (by invitation only) meetingscanada.com/incentiveworks
AGENDA AT A GLANCE
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17
WHO SHOULD
ATTEND
7:45 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
ON-SITE REGISTRATION 8:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
WORKSHOPS THE LEADERSHIP ADVANTAGE: STOP MANAGING AND START LEADING
+ MEETING PLANNERS
Presented by Jerome Wade, The Epic Advantage
Corporate
ARE YOU MISSING OUT? HOW TO LEVERAGE YOUR DMO TO ELEVATE YOUR NEXT CORPORATE EVENT
Government
Presented by Meetings of the Minds, Facilitated by Jennifer Holly, Travel Alberta
Independent
THE POWER OF PLAY Presented by Roger Haskett, Performer, Speaker and Industry Leader
NO MORE TALKING HEADS! EXPLORING NEW FORMATS IN MEETING AND CONTENT DESIGN Presented by Courtney Stanley, EventMobi
ACING THE FILTER TEST: HOW TO GET YOUR PROPOSAL THROUGH A PLANNER’S DECISION-MAKING FILTER Presented by Ciara Feely, The Conference Converter
Association
+ INCENTIVE TRAVEL MANAGERS + SPECIAL EVENT PLANNERS + CONVENTION + TRADE SHOW MANAGERS + SALES + MARKETING MANAGERS + EXECUTIVE ASSISTANTS + ADMINISTRATION SPECIALISTS
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. KEYNOTE PRESENTATION BUILDING LASTING HAPPINESS IN YOUR ORGANIZATION AND LIFE Presented by Neil Pasricha, Bestselling Author of The Book of Awesome
+ HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGERS + TRAINERS + CORPORATE TRAVEL AGENTS
11:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
TRADE SHOW FLOOR OPEN
+ PR SPECIALISTS
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
+ COMMUNICATIONS MANAGERS
KNOWLEDGE PODS (on trade show floor) 6:00 p.m. – Midnight
PLUS
INCENTIVEWORKS CLOSING PARTY
ANYONE RESPONSIBLE FOR:
JOIN THE CONVERSATION!
+ Selecting promotional items to reward and motivate employees
www.facebook.com/IncentiveWorks
www.linkedin.com/groups/ IncentiveWorks
+ Launching new products and services
+ Corporate gifts @Incentive_Works #iwshow | #iw25
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Download our app eventmobi.com/iw2016
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KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
Thriving in the Age of Distraction Tuesday, August 16
CURT STEINHORST
11:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. For the first time in history, we live in a world without any barriers to connection or communication. This has fundamentally altered the way people work, engage, communicate, and relate to one another. The same technology that simplifies processes compromises our focus and makes it even more difficult to reach increasingly distracted attendees. Attention resources have never been more competed over, or more depleted. We are asked to process four times the information that people dealt with in 1986, but with less space and time to actually think. Advertisements, alerts, emails, constant notifications—no wonder the average person struggles to make it three minutes without being interrupted! In this intensely practical speech, Curt Steinhorst shares communication insights that help you rise above the noise and focus strategies that help you block it out. He addresses questions such as:
About Curt Steinhorst Distraction Expert. A leading voice on strategic communications in the age of distraction, Curt Steinhorst speaks around the world, helping his audiences better connect with their most important stakeholders, and better focus on their own work, so they can be more productive,
+ How do you create environments and processes that actually bolster your capacity for focus rather than harm it? + How do you balance between staying informed on trends through connectivity and seeking to create the trends through focused ingenuity? + How do you engage with emerging technology without letting it exploit you? + What communication strategies will help you reach a customer in constant distraction?
effective and ultimately more successful. The founder and president of The Promentum Group, a communications consultancy that crafts messages for today’s distracted audiences, Curt has helped an impressive variety of companies and public figures—from preparing Johnny Manziel for his Heisman trophy acceptance speech (described by ESPN as “the greatest in history”) to advising the largest record label in country music on its marketing to digital consumers. Curt has spoken across the globe to audiences that include General Motors, Raytheon, The Naval Academy, Aspen Ski Co., Hotel Association of Canada, and YPO. His forthcoming book, Cave Dwellers,
CMP-IS Domain G: Meeting or Event Design, 1.0 CE
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offers readers strategies for withdrawing from today’s distractions to focus on the heart of all great communication—idea creation.
@curtsteinhorst Preview Curt’s session: meetingscanada.com/curt
EDUCATION 2016
EDUCATION AT
2016
TUESDAY, AUGUST 16 BREAKOUT SESSIONS 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. SIMPLIFYING EVENT MARKETING ROI Presented by Shannon DeSouza, Attendease
If you are tired of hearing that event marketing is all about the numbers, but you don’t really know what that means, then this is the session for you. Learn how to harness the power of technology to track your entire event life cycle. You’ll also get the list of metrics that all event marketers need, learn how to define key performance indicators and find out which digital measurement tools are best used for event marketing. Whether you’re new to event marketing or simply want to brush up on event marketing ROI basics, you’ll leave this session with a better understanding of how to track, measure and use your results to create better marketing campaigns for your future events. CMP-IS Domain I: Marketing
1.0 CE
STATE OF THE INDUSTRY: M+IT MEETINGS MARKET REPORT Facilitated by Lori Smith, Meetings + Incentive Travel, plus a panel of experts
What’s the state of the meetings industry in Canada? Find out in our first ever M+IT Meetings Market Report session. We’ll reveal the results of Meetings + Incentive Travel magazine’s annual market report survey, giving you first access to how the industry fared last year and where it’s headed in the months to come. M+IT Editor Lori Smith will walk meetingscanada.com/incentiveworks
through the numbers – from destinations and meeting spend to marketing tactics and technology, and you’ll hear from our panel of meetings industry experts who will weigh in on the data. For the first time ever, you’ll be able to interact live with the results, ask questions about the numbers and find out what this all means to you. Panelists: Julie Calvert, CMP, CMM, The Canadian Payroll Association; Kalinda Cripwell, Event Management Professional; Marie France Watson, Concordia University; Bettyanne Sherrer, CMP, CMM, ProPlan Conference & Events
CMP-IS Domain A: Strategic Planning
1.0 CE
PLANNERS. At IncentiveWorks, we understand that. Our education sessions and workshops are designed to provide insight, tips and applicable learning experiences for every level of planner, regardless of where you are at in your career. We enlist professional speakers and industry experts
BREAKOUT SESSIONS 9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
to bring you engaging,
THE POWER OF PERSONALIZATION Presented by Kathleen Roberge, etouches
One of the biggest challenges that event planners face today is how to personalize the event experience for attendees. What ways can you learn more about your attendees and bring more relevance to them within your event? The answer is big data, but what does that mean? In this session, find out about user profiling and how big data technology can be used to capture attendee interest before, during and after your event. Through pre-event communication, mobile apps, iBeacons, surveys, and more, you can gather data on your attendees at every step of your event, see what they like and what they don’t, allowing you to create a more personalized approach. Learn how planners can use user profiling for automated matchmaking, personalized suggestions onsite and more! Get the tips to make your next event one that your attendees will never forget! CMP-IS Domain I: Marketing
EDUCATION MATTERS TO
relevant content to help you deliver better events. The program is designed by the events and editorial team of the award-winning Meetings + Incentive Travel (M+IT) magazine. With more than 40 years of experience covering the meetings industry, M+IT knows what planners want. IncentiveWorks’ education program brings the pages of the magazine to life. BONUS: We pre-qualify our education sessions with the Convention Industry Council (CIC) so that time spent at IncentiveWorks may help you gain your certification
1.0 CE
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EDUCATION 2016
STATE OF THE INDUSTRY: M+IT INCENTIVE TRAVEL REPORT Facilitated by Alanna McQuaid, Meetings + Incentive Travel, plus a panel of experts
EDUCATION WORKSHOPS 8:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
How did the incentive travel industry fare last year? Where is it headed in the months to come? Based on the findings from Meetings + Incentive Travel‘s inaugural incentive travel survey, we’ll give you the state of the industry, revealing where groups are going around the world, what information sources they’re using to book, group size, program elements and spend and provide insights on the future of incentive travel in Canada. M+IT’s Alanna McQuaid will walk through the results and our panel of incentive travel experts will make sense of the data, allowing you to get answers to your most pressing questions and find out how this will impact you in the months ahead.
Presented by Tracy Stuckrath, CSEP, CMM, CHC, CFPM, Thrive! Meetings and Events
Panelists: Stefano Mastrantonio, Air Canada; John Iannini, Melia Hotels International; Dallyce Macas, Platinum DMC Collection; Bonnie B. Boyd, CMP, DMCP, BBC Destination Management
CMP-IS Domain I: Strategic Planning 1.0 CE
ANSWERS TO YOUR TOP 12 F+B QUESTIONS
Good food and beverage has become imperative to events, and being on the same page as your caterer in terms of food selection, cocktails, service style and sourcing is central to the overall success of your programs. But how do you get to that place? Discover 12 key F&B questions you should be asking your partners and discover what answers make most sense to you and your event during this highly interactive session. Learner Outcomes: + Discover why communication with your caterer is central to the success of your events. + Discover key questions to ask any caterer when you are planning a meal or food function. + Understand the value of a well-planned meal to the overall satisfaction of your attendees. CMP-IS Domain G: Meetings or Event Design 1.75 CE BUILDING YOUR CONTRACT CONFIDENCE Presented by Heather Reid, Heather Reid Consulting
Venue contrac t s are ever-changing… year-toyear, chain-to-chain and region-to-region. Planners need to be aware, and wary, of the nuances. In this session, we’ll
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dig deep into the most challenging contract clauses – attrition, cancellation, indemnification and force majeure – through the use of examples and peerto-peer discussions. You’ll also discover the difference between negotiating venue contracts from a position of lost profits versus lost revenues. Together we’ll build your contract knowledge so you can move forward with new-found confidence. CMP-IS Domain B: Project Management
1.75 CE
HOW TO BUILD A DYNAMIC AND DIVERSE SPEAKER NETWORK Presented by Pamela Slim, Bestselling Author, Entrepreneur + Speaker
As a meeting planner, your success is tied to the great people you bring into your organization, or your clients’ organizations . Yo u r customers are hungry for the next great topic and thought leader. During this high-energy session, learn how to stay current with the best experts and speakers, how to ensure that you have great relationships with a broad and diverse group of presenters who will meet your clients’ needs and how to position your organization as the place where everyone wants to speak. Become the person who finds the Next Great Speaker, and innovates in your marketplace, and discover a powerful network-building framework that you can apply to your meeting planning business, as well as the businesses of your clients. CMP-IS Domain G: Meetings or Event Design 1.75 CE
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EDUCATION 2016
TRUST ME! A SUPPLIER’S GUIDE TO BUILDING TRUST WITH BUYERS Presented by Jill Harrington, Sales Trainer, Consultant and Keynote Speaker
Distrust in the sales profession tripled between 2010 and 2014, and it’s not improving. Buyers are happy to take your valuable time, use your expertise and obtain a detailed proposal from you, but without a high degree of trust (by today’s definition), they won’t buy from you, and they certainly won’t pay your premium price. Are you unknowingly adding fuel to the fire of distrust with your prospective clients and hindering the sales process? Sales expert and industry Hall of Famer, Jill Harrington, returns to IncentiveWorks with an important message to industry suppliers. Using stories and examples from the industry, she will share the three behaviours that are hampering your ability to quickly establish trust and arm you with the three “must do’s” to establish trust with the toughest customers, so that you: + Break through the wall of silence when accessing new contacts + Unseat those pesky incumbents + Get quality information from important buyers + Increase attendance at your client presentations and meetings CMP-IS Domain F: Stakeholder Management 1.75 CE
EDUCATION WORKSHOPS 8:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Presented by Meetings of the Mind Facilitated by Jennifer Holly, Travel Alberta
THE LEADERSHIP ADVANTAGE: STOP MANAGING AND START LEADING
Panelists: Scott Ventresca, Tourism Toronto | Krista Cameron, Destination St. John’s | Candace Schierling, Tourism Saskatoon
Presented by Jerome Wade, The Epic Advantage
Are you a leader or a manager? In this session, you’ll learn how to empower your staff to fully leverage their inte llig e n ce , u n i q u e strengths and leadership greatness. By applying the principles of The Leadership Advantage, you will see increased productivity, accelerated performance, amplified employee satisfaction, and maximized opportunity at every tier of your organization. Leadership-driven organizations have the most fun, see the greatest results and experience epic success.
CMP-IS Domain E: Human Resources
Seats are filling fast… Avoid disappointment and choose your sessions now!
Do you think you know the difference between a CVB, DMC and DMO? If asked whether DMOs charge for their services or make commissions would you know the answer? In this session, you’ll find out how DMOs work and what benefits are available to planners that most just leave sitting on the table. You’ll gain an understanding of how they operate, how they can help you save both time and money (two things in short supply!) and walk away with tips that will help you elevate your future events. CMP-IS Domain A: Strategic Planning
1.5 CE
THE POWER OF PLAY Presented by Roger Haskett, Performer, Speaker and Industry Leader
Learner Outcomes: + Discover how to remove the management limitations that are in the way of your success + Learn how to unleash the leadership greatness of your team and organization + Discover how to become a high-altitude leader
BOOK YOUR SESSIONS
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ARE YOU MISSING OUT? HOW TO LEVERAGE YOUR DMO TO ELEVATE YOUR NEXT CORPORATE EVENT
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17
1.5 CE
Play is not just fun and games. New studies suggest it’s directly tied to ROI. In this fun and interactive session, our expert proves that with permission (and gentle encouragement) to have more fun, participants become more engaged, connect with more people on a deeper level, retain more knowledge and find more creative ways to apply that knowledge. You’ll learn how to weave a playful approach into the content of your meetings by putting the participant experience first and making a few small but hugely powerful changes to your meeting program. CMP-IS Domain G: Meeting or Event Design
1.5 CE
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EDUCATION 2016
NO MORE TALKING HEADS! EXPLORING NEW FORMATS IN MEETING AND CONTENT DESIGN Presented by Courtney Stanley, EventMobi
We’ve all been there, unfortunately. Boring speaker, boring setup, bored attendees. There has to be a better way! In this session, you’ll not only learn that different formats make meetings exciting, but you’ll experience it for yourself. Watch firsthand how engagement grows when topics are crowd-sourced and up-voted, giving participants the power to choose the content that’s most relevant to them. Discover how your room set-up can actually help you create content and wakeup your boring conference design (no couches necessary!) In this 90-minute experiment, you’ll determine what content and design formats work best for you. Come curious and leave with ideas you can implement at your next event. CMP-IS Domain G: Meeting or Event Design
1.0 CE
ACING THE FILTER TEST: HOW TO GET YOUR PROPOSAL THROUGH A PLANNER’S DECISION-MAKING FILTER Presented by Ciara Feely, The Conference Converter
Tired of not getting a response from all the proposals you send out? Are you stuck having to sell via email or do you fill out endless eRFPs and never hear back? The good news is there are a few tweaks you can make that will help you get responses from your clients, have more relevant conversations with them (ones that they actually want) and ultimately win their business. You will send out lots of proposals after this show, and this session will ensure you win more of them. The proposal communicates so 12 | INCENTIVEWORKS 2016
much more than just rates. Discover what planners want, how they read your proposal and what they absolutely must see in it. One supplier increased conversion rates to 75 per cent by making three easy changes. Discover what those changes were during this workshop, with many more real-life examples.
LIVE!
Learner Outcomes: + Learn what to write in a proposal that gets planners to call you back + Discover the best structure and content for a proposal, and how to package your venue to help you get more wins + Take the focus off rate and zone in on what planners are really buying CMP-IS Domain B: Project Management
1.0 CE
Tuesday, August 16 10:30 am We tailor our in-depth education sessions to not only be relevant to your day-to-day job but also benefit your career. That’s why we pre-qualify our education sessions with the Convention Industry Council (CIC). + Register and attend any of our IncentiveWorks Education Workshops + Keep your registration receipt or name badge as proof of attendance + After the event, log on to your CIC online account or create one (https://myaccount.convention industry.org) and upload proof of attendance
Celebrate Our Industry Leaders! Included with all Education Passes
CATEGORIES
+ Under the continuing education tab, enter in your hours and domain
+ PLANNER
+ RISING STAR
+ BUILDER
+ VOLUNTEER
+ For more information visit the CIC’s website: www.conventionindustry.org
+ INNOVATOR + THE BIG IDEA
Note: This program is not endorsed, accredited, or affiliated with the Convention Industry Council or the CMP Program. Applicants may receive CE credit for attending any program that meets eligibility requirements of the CMP Program. There are no specific individual courses required as part of the applications selection of eligible education is up to the applicant based on his/her needs.
+ MENTOR
+ VETERAN
Sponsored by
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KEYNOTE PRESENTATION NEIL PASRICHA
ABOUT NEIL PASRICHA
Happiness Expert Best-selling author of The Book of Awesome and The Happiness Equation Dubbed the “Pied Piper of Happiness” by The Toronto Star, Neil Pasricha has shared his revolutionary ideas and frameworks for launching happiness into the stratosphere with more than 200,000 people at hundreds of events around the world. He is a Harvard MBA, award-winning blogger, one of the most popular speakers to ever appear on the TED stage, and a New York Times best-selling author. His first book, The Book of Awesome, about appreciating small pleasures, is a runaway #1 hit. His much-anticipated new book, The Happiness Equation: Want Nothing + Do Anything = Have Everything, has just been released. In his dynamic, interactive keynotes, Pasricha delivers a blend of positive psychology trends, strategic models and contagious passion for workplace happiness. He possesses a unique perspective on happiness in the business context and draws on his background leading leadership development for Fortune 100 companies to provide attendees with inspiration and tools to generate ideas, stimulate productivity, and unlock potential. His presen-
Building Lasting Happiness in Your Organization and Life Wednsday, August 17 10:30 a.m. — 11:30 a.m. The strongest companies in the world have the happiest people working at them. Coincidence? No. In Neil Pasricha’s groundbreaking talk, he reveals the secrets of these organizations with inspiring, put-it-in-your-pocket models to build support networks, manage energy and stress, and create lasting happiness. Through researching top leaders at Harvard, developing leaders inside Fortune 100 companies, and working with clients like Shell, Kraft, and Viacom, Pasricha has developed unique frameworks to create happiness in individuals and drive engagement and high-performance results inside organizations. After all, we could all stand to be a little happier.
tations on modeling happiness have received global praise and attention from CNN, the BBC, The Today Show, Oprah Winfrey Network, The Guardian, and The Sunday Times.
@1000Awesome Preview Neil’s session: meetingscanada.com/neil meetingscanada.com/incentiveworks
CMP-IS Domain E: Human Resources, 1.0 CE
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CANADA M P I F O U N D AT I O N P R E S E N TS
#cdarox16 #mpi foundation #iwshow #iw25
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THE OPENING RECEPTION TO INCENTIVEWORKS
MONDAY, AUGUST 15, 2016 • 7:30 - 11:30 PM
REAL SPORTS BAR & GRILL
Rated #1 Sports Bar in North America by ESPN
Maple Leaf Square, 15 York Street, Toronto
Tickets available at www.mpiweb.org/foundation/canadarocks BENEFITING
HOST SPONSOR
Proceeds provide educational grants and scholarships for MPI members and the meetings and events industry in Canada.
PRE-EVENTS
Canadian Debut
EVENT CANVAS WORKSHOP AN OFFICIAL INCENTIVEWORKS EVENT AUGUST 15 | 1:00pm – 5:00pm Presented by Alissa Hurley, National Director, Client Solutions & Emergent Technologies, FMAV Introduction to Event Design using the Event Canvas - Half Day Workshop
Alissa Hurley
The Event Canvas is a strategic management template for developing new or documenting existing events and conference models. It’s a visual chart with elements describing an event’s promise and how the event will help stakeholders get their jobs done, resolving pains and creating gains within an established framework of commitment and expected returns. In this interactive workshop, participants will learn how to: Apply the event canvas methodology and templates to visually articulate the value of an event.
Sketch the canvas of an existing event with your peers as a team using the Event Simulator Facilitation Kit
Create, design and prototype an event using the canvas as a team. Presented in partnership with
This complimentary workshop is available only to Education Pass and WORKS Pass holders, on a first come first served basis. Reserve your spot today iwshow@newcom.ca | Learn more online: meetingscanada.com/incentiveworks
EVENT BUSINESS BLUEPRINT Event Business Blueprint is a one-day program designed for anyone who is considering starting, or has recently launched, an event planning business. Subject matter experts will lead interactive sessions in business planning, establishing an entrepreneurial mindset, getting organized, finances, accounting systems, marketing, choosing the right technology, and operating ethically.
Monday, August 15 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
St. Andrews Club
Monday, August 15
150 King St. West, Toronto, ON
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
For more details visit www.canspep.ca
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NETWORKING RECEPTION
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Buy The Sea
1033 1232
836 936
1037 1136 1137 1236
938 1039 1138 1139
Tourisme Montréal
1226
Sponsors + Hosted Buyer Program Partners
Canada
Hotel Chains
Cruise Lines
Premiums + Incentives
International
1131 1230 Québec City Business Destination
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Tourism Victoria
1325
Tourism Vancouver
1222
Tourism Saskatoon
AccorHotels
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
1336 1337 1436 1438
Conventions Regina
Preferred Hotels & Resorts
Hyatt Resorts & Hotels
Tourism Winnipeg
730 Destination Halifax
Hilton Worldwide
Tourisme Laurentides
Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority
Destination St. John's
623 722
Meetings & Conventions PEI
Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau
Tourism Outaouais
732 Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts
DMI Hotels
Tourism Ireland
714
Fredericton Tourism
627 726 719
FMAV
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group
San Francisco
San Diego Tourism
Belmond
Melia Hotels International
Select Group Marketing
808
NYC & Company
718
International Lounge
AMResorts
709
Greater Miami CVB
625 Aruba Convention Bureau
615
Air Canada
Jamaica Tourist Board
Dominican Republic Tourism
Mexico Tourism Board
Omni Hotels & Resorts
Panama Tourism Authority
609
The DMC Group
India Tourism
Barbados Tourism
Consulate General of Cuba
Meeting Professionals International
ENGAGE + CELEBRATE + INTERACT + SHARE + EXPERIENCE
YEARS
2016 Welcom
Marriott International
Global DMC Partners
1323 1422
1327 1426
1331 1430
Conversation Café
Yukon Convention Bureau
WELLNESS LOUNGE
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Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
1433
Tourism Whistler
1531 1630
1537 1636
1826
1631 1730
1830
1633 1732
1637
1539 1638
1926
1923 2022
1837 1936
1739 1838
1839 1938
Universal Links
TUESDAY AUGUST 16 EDUCATION 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. TRADE SHOW 12:00 noon – 5:30 p.m.
1931 2030
1737 1836
SHOW HOURS
Tourism Windsor Essex
Tourism Kingston
1825
Viamede Resort
Scotiabank Convention Centre Hilton Niagara Falls Vintage Hotels
1823 1922
2111 2210
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 17
Brand Blvd
Bram & Bluma Appel Salon
1725
Ottawa Tourism
Waterloo Tourism
1627
1822 1723 1719
ClubLink
PSAV
Edmonton Tourism
Tourism Partnership of Niagara
White Oaks Resort & Ravine Vineyard
1623
1819
1916
Quest Audio Visual
1523
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
1719 Travel Alberta
Canadian Niagara Hotels
1912
Niagara Parks Commision
WestJet Airlines
1526
1717 1816
byPeterand Pauls.com
1425 Tourism Kelowna
1423 1522
Meetings + Conventions Calgary
bb Blanc
Associated Luxury Hotels International
Banff & Lake Louise Tourism
Allstream Centre
InterContinental Hotels
The International Centre
Business Events Toronto
Business Events Toronto
1809 1908
2032
EDUCATION 8:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. TRADE SHOW 11:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m 2141 2142 2143 2242
Incredible Novelties
Ignite
USA
Caribbean
Associations
Conversation Café + International Lounge + Wellness Lounge
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CLOSING PARTY 6:00 p.m. – Midnight See page 6 for our full event agenda.
Meeting Service Suppliers
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EXHIBITORS
THE EXHIBITORS
*Listings as of June 16, 2016
360 DESTINATION GROUP
BARBADOS TOURISM
CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF
CLUB MED SALES CANADA INC.
Booth # 939
MARKETING INC.
EXPOSITION MANAGEMENT
Booth # 625
Booth # 631
Booth # 513
CLUBLINK
BARCELO HOTELS & RESORTS
CANADIAN HOTEL MARKETING
Booth # 2022
AIR CANADA Booth # 722
Booth # 718
& SALES EXECUTIVES (CHMSE)
COAST HOTELS
BB BLANC INC.
Booth # 537
Booth # 1526
AIR CANADA VACATIONS Booth # 726
Booth # 1830
CANADIAN NIAGARA HOTELS
CONNECTONCAMPUS
BELMOND CHARLESTON PLACE
Booth # 1909
Booth # 539
AIR NEW ZEALAND Booth # 822
Booth # 809
CANADIAN ROCKY
CONSULATE GENERAL
BELMOND HOTELS | TRAINS |
MOUNTAIN RESORTS
OF CUBA
AIR PARTNER Booth # 1036
RIVER CRUISES | JOURNEYS
Booth # 1513
Booth # 630
Booth # 809
CANADIAN SOCIETY OF
CONVENTIONS REGINA
AKRAN MARKETING Booth # 2222
BELMOND LA SAMANNA
PROFESSIONAL EVENT
Booth # 1337
Booth # 809
PLANNERS (CANSPEP)
CONVENTUS SA -
ALLIEDPRA, INC. Booth # 1025
BELMOND MAROMA
Booth # 515
A GLOBAL DMC PARTNER
RESORT & SPA
CANLINK TRAVEL
ALLSTREAM CENTRE AT EXHIBITION PLACE Booth # 1725
Booth # 809
REPRESENTATIVES
CORPORATE VIBRATIONS
Booth # 440
Booth # 1833
ACCORHOTELS Booth # 1222
BLUE MOUNTAIN RESORT
Booth # 1319
Booth # 2137
CARLSON REZIDOR
COTC EVENTS
AMRESORTS Booth # 608
BRAM & BLUMA APPEL SALON
HOTEL GROUP
Booth # 840
Booth # 1627
Booth # 1009
COUNTY OF RENFREW-
ANGUILLA TOURIST BOARD Booth # 543
BRAND BLVD
CAYMAN ISLANDS
Booth # 2230
DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM
ARUBA CONVENTION BUREAU Booth # 714
BUSINESS EVENTS INDUSTRY
ASSOCIATE LUXURY HOTELS INTERNATIONAL Booth # 1417 BANFF & LAKE LOUISE TOURISM Booth # 1513 BANFF AIRPORTER Booth # 1513
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Booth # 623
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM Booth # 2119 CRANBERRY VILLAGE
COALITION OF CANADA
CENTRAL COUNTIES TOURISM
Booth # 509
Booth # 2127
BUSINESS EVENTS TORONTO
CHELSEA HOTEL TORONTO
FALLS - FALLSVIEW
Booth # 1709, 1809
Booth # 1731
Booth # 1909
BUY THE SEA
CHOOSE CHICAGO
D.E. SYSTEMS
Booth # 841
Booth # 1008
Booth # 1936
BYPETERANDPAULS.COM
CHOOSELETHBRIDGE
DESTINATION HALIFAX
Booth # 1822
Booth # 1519
Booth # 1123
Booth # 2124 CROWNE PLAZA NIAGARA
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EXHIBITORS
WHO EXHIBITS AT
DESTINATION HOTELS
EMINENCE CANADA TOURISM
Booth # 1037
CONSULTING INC.
DESTINATION QUEENSTOWN Booth # 824 DESTINATION ST. JOHN’S Booth # 1131 DISCOVER DESTINATION MANAGEMENT Booth # 1513 DISCOVER SAINT JOHN Booth # 1126 DK CANADA
Booth # 719 EPLY ONLINE EVENT REGISTRATION Booth # 1537 ESA LATIN AMERICA DMC & LIBERTADOR
LOCAL NATIONAL INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITORS SPECIALIZING IN: Audio Visual Registration
HOTELS RESORTS & SPA
Catering
Booth # 638
Transportation
ETOUCHES
Hotels + Resorts
Booth # 1038
Hotel Chains
EVENTMOBI
from all the Major Brands
Booth # 1423
Convention Centres
EVENTS CAPE BRETON
Convention + Visitors Bureaus
Booth # 1136
Destination Management Companies
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
EXECUTIVE HOTELS & RESORTS
Cruise Lines
TOURISM
Booth # 1226
Unique Venues
EXPEDIA CRUISESHIPCENTERS
Team-Building
Booth # 2143 DMI HOTELS Booth # 816
Booth # 614 DOUBLETREE BY HILTON
MARKHAM
GATINEAU-OTTAWA
Booth # 745
Booth # 1236
FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS
And a host of additional services and products to help you deliver memorable events!
DRAGONFLY
- CANADIAN WESTERN
ADVENTURES DMC
MOUNTAIN REGION
Booth # 1319
Booth # 1630
PLUS
DRUM CAFE
FAIRMONT ROYAL YORK
PREMIUM + INCENTIVE MERCHANDISE
Booth # 1844
Booth # 1630
APPAREL
DUBAI BUSINESS EVENTS
FALLSVIEW CASINO RESORT
GIFT CARDS
Booth # 733
Booth # 1912
AWARDS
EDMONTON TOURISM
FLORIDA MEETING SERVICES
BAGS
Booth # 1623
Booth # 1319
EMA MARKETING LTD
FLUID EVENTS/ TS SOLUTIONS
Booth # 832
Booth # 2031
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CONFERENCE GIFTS
AND MUCH MORE
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EXHIBITORS
FMAV Booth # 1108
Appointments Program. Meet with Who you want When you want! Making appointments guarantees you get the meetings you want, so your time is well spent.
Booking Appointments is Easy
FONTAINEBLEAU MIAMI BEACH Booth # 939 FOS DÉCOR Booth # 1903 FOUR SEASONS HOTELS AND RESORTS Booth # 815 FOXY ORIGINALS Booth # 2218 FREDERICTON TOURISM Booth # 1130 G ADVENTURES Booth # 641 GENUMARK STRATEGIC
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: How many appointments are there? Length? There are several appointment times per day. They are booked in 15-minute increments. Is this program mandatory? No, the program is only mandatory for those planners who have an Appointments or VIP Buyers Pass. They have committed to six appointments and are required to fulfill that commitment. Is there a cost to participate? No. This program is complimentary for both exhibitors and planners/buyers.
MERCHANDISING Booth # 2007 GEORGIAN COLLEGE KEMPENFELT CONFERENCE CENTRE Booth # 2132 GLOBAL DMC PARTNERS Booth # 1319 GODFREY HOTEL CHICAGO Booth # 1008 GREAT WOLF LODGE Booth # 1926 GREATER MIAMI CVB Booth # 930
When and how do I book my appointments? In early July, all registered attendees will be sent a link to begin making appointments. Through this link, you will have full access to the entire program.
GREATER PALM SPRINGS CVB Booth # 918 GREEN KEY GLOBAL - HOTEL ASSOCIATION OF CANADA
Do exhibitors get my contact info? No, your contact information is not revealed until you accept their appointment request, or make an appointment yourself. Questions about the Appointments Program? Contact Sim Frayne, Event Manager at sim@newcom.ca | 416.510.6867
Booth # 519 GTA INUIT ART MARKETING LTD. Booth # 2224 HACIENDA DEL SOL GUEST RANCH RESORT Booth # 925 HARD ROCK CAFE TORONTO Booth # 1737
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HARRISON HOT SPRINGS RESORT & SPA Booth # 1538 HILTON HOTEL AND SUITES NIAGARA FALLS FALLSVIEW Booth # 1912 HILTON WORLDWIDE Booth # 1113 HOCKLEY VALLEY RESORT Booth # 2122 HOSTS GLOBAL ALLIANCE Booth # 814 HOTEL PLACE D’ARMES Booth # 1232 HOTELS RED DEER Booth # 1519 HUDSON COMPANY Booth # 1039 HYATT HOTELS & RESORTS Booth # 1017 IBEROSTAR HOTELS & RESORTS Booth # 622 IDNZ DESTINATION MANAGEMENT Booth # 826 IGNITE MAGAZINE Booth # 1540 IHG - INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS GROUP Booth # 1413 ILEA TORONTO Booth # 517 INCOMM Booth # 2006 INCREDIBLE NOVELTIES INC Booth # 2242 INDIA TOURISM Booth # 737 INTERNATIONAL PLAZA HOTEL + CONFERENCE CENTRE TORONTO AIRPORT Booth # 1641
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EXHIBITORS
JAMAICA TOURIST BOARD Booth # 615 JOEY EATON CENTRE Booth # 1640 JPDL DESTINATION MANAGEMENT Booth # 1325 JW MARRIOTT THE ROSSEAU MUSKOKA RESORT & SPA Booth # 2130 KARISMA HOTELS & RESORTS Booth # 745 KIMPTON HOTELS & RESTAURANTS Booth # 909 KINGBRIDGE CONFERENCE CENTRE & INSTITUTE Booth # 2030 KOREA TOURISM ORGANIZATION Booth # 736 LAS VEGAS CONVENTION AND VISITORS AUTHORITY Booth # 823 LONG POINT ECO-ADVENTURES Booth # 2023 LOS ANGELES TOURISM & CONVENTION BOARD Booth # 912 LUXURY COACH Booth # 1719 MADISON AVENUE, INC. Booth # 2106 MANDARIN ORIENTAL HOTEL GROUP Booth # 738 MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL Booth # 1313 MARRIOTT NIAGARA FALLS - FALLSVIEW HOTEL & SPA Booth # 1909
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MARRIOTT ON THE FALLS Booth # 1909
NIAGARA CANADA Booth # 1915
MARRIOTT SAN FRANCISCO HOTELS Booth # 909
NIAGARA PARKS COMMISSION Booth # 1922
MAUI JIM SUNGLASSES Booth # 2236
NORTHWEST TERRITORIES TOURISM Booth # 1143
MAVERICK AVIATION GROUP Booth # 923
NOTTAWASAGA RESORT Booth # 2136
MEETING PROFESSIONALS INTERNATIONAL Booth # 523
NYC & COMPANY Booth # 1022
MEETING PROFESSIONALS INTERNATIONAL TORONTO CHAPTER Booth # 523 MEETINGS & CONVENTIONS PEI Booth # 1122 MEETINGS + CONVENTIONS CALGARY Booth # 1611 MEGA MAGIC- MAGICIAN MIKE D’URZO Booth # 1738
OLD MILL TORONTO Booth # 1831 OMNI HOTELS & RESORTS Booth # 831 ONE KING WEST HOTEL & RESIDENCE Booth # 1823
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ONE&ONLY RESORTS Booth # 642 ONQ LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Booth # 1838 OTTAWA TOURISM Booth # 2009
MELIA HOTELS INTERNATIONAL Booth # 808
PACIFIC GATEWAY HOTEL VANCOUVER AIRPORT Booth # 1431
METRO TORONTO CONVENTION CENTRE Booth # 1816
PACIFIC WORLD Booth # 731
PENTICTON TRADE AND CONVENTION CENTRE Booth # 1536 PETER AND PAUL’S GIFTS Booth # 1826 PETERBOROUGH & THE KAWARTHAS TOURISM Booth # 2117 PLAYA RESORTS MANAGEMENT Booth # 636
MEXICO TOURISM BOARD Booth # 609
PAN PACIFIC VANCOUVER HOTEL Booth # 1439
MIAMI AIR INTERNATIONAL Booth # 938
PANAMA TOURISM AUTHORITY Booth # 624
MLSE CATERING Booth # 1717
PC/NAMETAG Booth # 1535
PREFERRED HOTELS & RESORTS Booth # 931
MOBILE BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS Booth # 1837
PCMA CANADA EAST CHAPTER Booth # 511
PSAV Booth # 1523
MPI FOUNDATION Booth # 523
PEARSON CONVENTION CENTER Booth # 1637
QUÉBEC CITY BUSINESS DESTINATION Booth # 1231
NATIONAL SPEAKERS BUREAU Booth # 1539
PELLER ESTATES WINERY Booth # 1930
QUEST AUDIO VISUAL Booth # 1931
PORTER AIRLINES INC. Booth # 1819 PREDATOR RIDGE Booth # 1532
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EXHIBITORS
RENT FROCK REPEAT Booth # 1638
SCARLET HUNTINGTON HOTEL Booth # 909
SWISSÔTEL CHICAGO Booth # 1008
TOURISM IRELAND Booth # 715
RESIDENCE INN MIAMI BEACH-SURFSIDE Booth # 936
SCOTIABANK CONVENTION CENTRE Booth # 1908
TAM TRAVEL CORPORATION A GLOBAL DMC PARTNER Booth # 1319
TOURISM KELOWNA Booth # 1425
SCOTTSDALE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU Booth # 917
THE BANFF CENTRE Booth # 1513
RESORT TO THE BEST Booth # 634 RESORTS OF ONTARIO Booth # 2138 RICHMOND CONFERENCE CENTRE Booth # 1436 RIPLEY’S AQUARIUM OF CANADA Booth # 1932 ROCCO FORTE HOTELS Booth # 830 SAN DIEGO TOURISM AUTHORITY Booth # 908 SAN FRANCISCO TRAVEL ASSOCIATION Booth # 909 SANDALS & BEACHES RESORTS Booth # 627
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SEADREAM YACHT CLUB Booth # 840 SELECT GROUP MARKETING Booth # 709 SHERATON ON THE FALLS Booth # 1909 SHERATON PARKWAY TORONTO NORTH HOTEL AND SUITES Booth # 1836 SITE CANADA Booth # 533 SKYLINE RESORTS AND HOTELS Booth # 2126
THE BANFF LODGING COMPANY Booth # 1513 THE COVE LAKESIDE RESORT Booth # 1425 THE DMC GROUP Booth # 836 THE INTERNATIONAL CENTRE Booth # 1825 THE ISLANDS OF THE BAHAMAS Booth # 637 THE LEADING HOTELS OF THE WORLD Booth # 1027
SKYLINE TORONTO Booth # 1937
THE LODGE AT VENTANA CANYON Booth # 925
SPARKLING HILL RESORT Booth # 1530
THE RIMROCK RESORT HOTEL Booth # 1513
SPEAKERS’ SPOTLIGHT Booth # 1327
THE RITZ-CARLTON HOTEL COMPANY Booth # 1023
SPIN:SENIOR PLANNERS INDUSTRY NETWORK Booth # 535
THE SCOTCH EXPERIENCE Booth # 1639
STARWOOD HOTELS & RESORTS - TORONTO METRO MARKET Booth # 1723
THE SUTTON PLACE HOTEL Booth # 1437
STARWOOD HOTELS & RESORTS WORLDWIDE, INC. Booth # 1213
THE TORONTO CONGRESS CENTRE Booth # 1938
SUCCULENT CHOCOLATES AND SWEETS Booth # 531
THE WESTIN LA PALOMA RESORT & SPA Booth # 925
SUMMIT TEAM BUILDING Booth # 2139
TOURISM ABBOTSFORD Booth # 1426
THE TORONTO BUS CO. LTD. Booth # 1736
TOURISM KINGSTON Booth # 2123 TOURISM MONCTON Booth # 1138 TOURISM NEW ZEALAND Booth # 822 TOURISM PARTNERSHIP OF NIAGARA Booth # 1915 TOURISM RICHMOND Booth # 1438 TOURISM SASKATOON Booth # 1331 TOURISM SAULT STE. MARIE Booth # 2131 TOURISM THUNDER BAY Booth # 2133 TOURISM VANCOUVER Booth # 1430 TOURISM VERNON Booth # 1532 TOURISM VICTORIA Booth # 1422 TOURISM WHISTLER Booth # 1531 TOURISM WINDSOR ESSEX PELEE ISLAND Booth # 2017 TOURISM WINNIPEG Booth # 1336 TOURISME LAURENTIDES Booth # 1237 TOURISME LAVAL Booth # 1230 TOURISME MONTRÉAL Booth # 1223 TOURISME OUTAOUAIS Booth # 1236
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TOURIST OFFICE OF SPAIN
VISIT SANTA BARBARA
Booth # 835
Booth # 914
TRAVEL ALBERTA
VISIT ST. PETERSBURG/
Booth # 1519
CLEARWATER
TREMBLANT RESORT
Booth # 937
ASSOCIATION
VISIT TUCSON
Booth # 1243
Booth # 925
TRUMP HOTELS
WASHINGTON DC
Booth # 1033
Booth # 1012
TURNING STONE RESORT
WATERLOO REGIONAL
CASINO
TOURISM
Booth # 1031
Booth # 2025
TWO CRAZY LADIES INC.
WESTJET AIRLINES
Booth # 2216
Booth # 1522
UNCOMMON CANADA TRAVEL
WHITE OAKS CONFERENCE
COLLECTION Booth # 1242 UNIVERSAL LINKS INC. Booth # 2210
RESORT & SPA AND RAVINE VINEYARD Booth # 1923 WINE COUNTRY GIFT
VANCOUVER AQUARIUM
BASKETS CANADA
Booth # 1433
Booth # 2238
VIA RAIL CANADA
WOODBINE ENTERTAINMENT
Booth # 1733
GROUP
VIAMEDE RESORT
Booth # 1939
Booth # 2111
WORLD MARKETING GROUP
VINTAGE HOTELS
Booth # 839
Booth # 1916
WORLDWIDE CRUISE
VISIT CHARLOTTE
ASSOCIATES
Booth # 1010
Booth # 742
VISIT NAPA VALLEY
XTRA AIRWAYS
Booth # 913
Booth # 819
VISIT NEWPORT BEACH INC.
YUKON CONVENTION BUREAU
Booth # 916
Booth # 1142
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Ask an Expert at is
Want to add more “wow” to your next event? Need some help figuring out how to manage a shoestring event budget? Want to get more out of your workday so you can enjoy more free time?
Book a 15-minute appointment and receive expert advice specifically tailored to you and your situation.
Find “ASK AN EXPERT” in the Discovery District on the show floor, from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Profiles on our Experts and details on booking an appointment will be available online in July.
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ON THE SHOW FLOOR
KNOWLEDGE PODS
Sponsored by:
Take a load off and learn on the trade show floor in these complimentary 20-minute mini sessions. 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. daily Here’s a sneak peek at the lineup: CAREER BY DESIGN: Creating YOUR Critical Path
MIND YOUR MANNERS: Business Etiquette for Today
Presented by: Bailey Roth and Carly Silberstein Redstone Agency
Presented by: Leanne Pepper Certified Etiquette, Protocol Consultant and Image Coach
After eight years working in the event management industry, twentysomethings Bailey Roth and Carly Silberstein launched their own event planning and association management business. Why did they do it? How did they do it? Join Bailey and Carly for some peer-to-peer advice and conversation on creating career, and life, opportunities—a critical path that’s right for you!
In today’s competitive business environment, proper etiquette gives you a significant edge. Business Etiquette for Today will empower you to present yourself with confidence. Etiquette and protocol consultant Leanne Pepper will cover such subjects as how to make an entrance and work the room; the ultimate greeting; introducing yourself and others; forms of address; eye contact; and rising to the occasion. A second session will cover the finer points of dining decorum.
THE INS AND OUTS OF OUTLOOK & EXCEL Presented by: Carol D. Rice Essentials Computer Training Sure, there are lots of new event planning software programs and apps, but many planners still rely on Outlook. Do you know how to make the most of this workhorse program? Do you know the latest Outlook features and how they can help you plan more efficiently and effectively? Expert Carol Rice will share the latest tips, tricks and shortcuts. A second session will focus on getting the most out of EXCEL.
COPYRIGHT CONFIDENTIAL: Legally Using Music, Photos and Video Presented by: Roxana Monemdjou Heer Law In this age of rampant illegal downloading and online file sharing, the notion of copyright and artist’s protection under the law is often ignored. This devalues artists’ work and, more importantly, deprives them of their rightful royalties. This session will cover such key subjects as: What is copyright and what does it protect? What subject matter is protected under the law? How is a copyright registered? How does use of music, photos and videos differ?
FOR A FULL LIST OF ALL KNOWLEDGE POD MINI-SESSIONS GO TO:
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ON THE SHOW FLOOR
WELLNESS LOUNGE Sponsored by Banff & Lake Louise Tourism
Need a break to clear your headspace? Find your zen in the Wellness Lounge, sponsored by Banff and Lake Louise Tourism at IncentiveWorks! Enjoy a quiet space to relax and recharge, both mentally and physically. Our wellness experts will guide you through a short meditation where you’ll practice breathing exercises that will help you discover your calm now Sponsored by:
and after the show. Get back to nature in a serene environment right on the show floor. Wellness Partner:
Lounge Decor:
FOOD FOR THOUGHT With seemingly endless food and beverage choices available, putting together event menus can be challenging. Which F & B is right for your group? Visit the 2016 Discovery District “Food for Thought” to uncover the latest trends; check out inventive seating setups and presentations; and discover novel décor options, all curated to provide ideas to create palate-pleasing, eye-popping event menus.
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Toronto Area Planners Apply for our Local Host Program. Give a little of your time and be rewarded with complimentary high-quality education and networking. Local planners who commit to our appointments program* will receive a full Education Pass, including daily lunch vouchers and a ticket to the Closing Party. There are two pass-types both in limited quantity and available on a first come first served basis. Two people per company may apply for the Local Host Program.
APPLY TODAY
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Your Commitment In exchange for this pass, you are required to book and attend 6 appointments (15 minutes each). Appointments are made with the IncentiveWorks Appointment Tool and must be booked by July 30, 2016.
Appointments Pass (Value of $165)* Available for all levels of experience (planners only) + Choose from 13 sessions over 2 days and earn CE credits + Internationally recognized keynote speakers + Hall of Fame Awards ceremony LIVE! + Daily lunch vouchers + Closing Party ticket
VIP Buyer Pass (Value of $165)* Available for senior level planners with a minimum annual spend of $250k and ten years experience. Includes the Appointments Pass PLUS: + Access to private Hosted Buyers lounge + Receive first access to senior level sessions + Distinction as an experienced VIP Buyer * Passes will be awarded based on your qualification criteria. Questions? Contact our Events Team at 416.510.5242 or iwshow@newcom.ca
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Open to planners who live outside Toronto. The IncentiveWorks Hosted Buyer program design is different than others on the market. It is not built solely on appointments, but on the relationship value created by spending several days in ongoing communication and networking between our buyers and partners. PROGRAM INCLUDES:
+ Round trip transportation from your
YOUR COMMITMENT: To be part of the Hosted Buyers program, IncentiveWorks and our partners require you to:
+ Attend private Hosted Buyer Events. + Book and attend a total of 16 one-on-one appointments with exhibitors, including 10 with partners.
NEW
Flexible Participation Options Available.
home city to IncentiveWorks
+ Airport/train station transfers from
Limited spaces remain in this exclusive program
airport to your host hotel
+ Accommodation during event dates + IncentiveWorks All-Access Pass (Education, Trade Show, and lunch daily)
+ MPI Foundation Canada Rocks event + exclusive VIP reception
+ IncentiveWorks Closing Party
APPLY ONLINE TODAY! meetingscanada.com/hostedbuyer Questions? Contact Lori Winch at 416-442-5600, ext 3214 | loriw@newcom.ca
+ Private Hosted Buyer events
INCENTIVEWORKS WOULD LIKE TO THANK THANK THE FOLLOWING INDUSTRY PARTNERS WHO HAVE COME TOGETHER TO SUPPORT THE 2016 HOSTED BUYER PROGRAM
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SPONSORS & PARTNERS
THANK YOU SPONSORS for your continued support of IncentiveWorks and the Canadian business events community WELCOME SPONSOR
PLATINUM SPONSORS
OFFICIAL AUDIO VISUAL + STRATEGIC PARTNER
OFFICIAL SHOW DECORATOR + FURNITURE SUPPLIER
PREMIER CONTENT PROVIDER
CONTINUING EDUCATION SPONSOR
GOLD SPONSORS
INTERNATIONAL LOUNGE SPONSOR
MOBILE APP SPONSOR
WELLNESS LOUNGE SPONSOR
DECOR SPONSOR: WELLNESS + CONNECTION LOUNGES + EDUCATION ROOMS SPONSOR
MOBILE APP PARTNER
BOOK SIGNING SPONSOR
AISLE SIGN SPONSOR
KNOWLEDGE POD SPONSOR
OFFICIAL AIRLINE PARTNER + EDUCATION ROOM SPONSOR
AISLE SIGN SPONSOR
SILVER SPONSORS
a place to recharge your batteries!
SHOW BAG SPONSOR
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LANYARD SPONSOR
CHARGE STATION SPONSOR
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SPONSORS & PARTNERS
HOSTED BUYERS PROGRAM PARTNERS
is proudly supported by our industry associations
MEDIA + STRATEGIC PARTNERS
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TRAVEL + ACCOMMODATION
TRAVEL PORTER AIRLINES is proud to offer a 15% DISCOUNT on available base fares (with the exception of the lowest class fare during a public seat sale) for travel to and from IncentiveWorks 2016. The discounted fares are available for booking from March 22, 2016 to August 20, 2016. See meetingscanada.com/incentiveworks for full details on travel date availability. Please book online at www.flyporter.com or through your travel agent using promo code IW2016.
ACCOMMODATION
INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL TORONTO CENTRE (Connected to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre) 225 Front Street West Toronto, ON M5V 2X3 RATE: From $199 per night, plus taxes (includes high-speed internet)
WESTJET is pleased to offer 10% OFF the base fare for travel between Toronto/Hamilton and anywhere WestJet flies in North America (including our Delta code-share partner network). To take advantage of this offer, you’ll need the COUPON CODE: TPX4CWH and the PROMO CODE: YYZ02.
RESERVATIONS Phone: 1-800-235-4670 Online: https://resweb.passkey.com/go/IncentiveWorks2016 Block Name: IncentiveWorks 2016 Rates eligible until July 13, 2016.
For details on how to complete a booking with these discount codes, please visit westjet.com/convention-discount. See meetingscanada.com/incentiveworks for full details on travel date availability. To book your reservations using these codes visit www.westjet.com. Please note that BOTH the Coupon Code AND the Promo Code must be used in order to receive the discount.
FAIRMONT ROYAL YORK (approximately a 5-minute walk to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre) 100 Front Street West Toronto, ON M5J 1E3
VIA RAIL is pleased to be a participant as a major ground transportation company for IncentiveWorks 2016. The discounted fares are valued from August 14 to August 19 and include all stations throughout the VIA system to Toronto, Ontario and return. Participants must reference the event’s VIA CONVENTION DISCOUNT CODE: 13291 on viarail.ca.
Planner Exclusive Rate: From $145 per night, plus taxes (includes complimentary WiFi)
The discount applies 10% OFF the best available fare in Economy, Economy Plus, Business, Business Plus, Sleeper or Sleeper Plus class.
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You will receive information in your confirmation email once you register for IncentiveWorks. Rates eligible until July 25, 2016.
IN GETT
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A throwback to the 90s! … when it all began.
Wednesday August 17th
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6:00pm – Midnight
’S LETPARTY AKA We’re still working on it! Tickets: Purchase your tickets for $50 when you register for IncentiveWorks, or buy a WORKS Pass (ticket already included) Dress Code: Smart Casual / 90’s Inspired! Hosted by
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