Conference

Tourism Educators Conference 2013

Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Calling all tourism, hospitality and culinary educators! Join us this May for your chance to rejuvenate your understanding, rebrand your knowledge base and reboot your learning as we gather together for the latest tourism and hospitality updates, success stories and teaching techniques. Preceded by the tourism and hospitality education meetings, this year's conference will feature dynamic talks, terrific networking opportunities and keynote speakers: Rob Gialloreto, President & CEO, Tourism Victoria on The Changing Consumer: Adjusting Focus to Meet the Needs of the New Traveller Chuck Currie, Executive Chef, White Spot Restaurants on Two Case Studies on Concept Rebranding: White Spot and BG Urban Cafe Mandy Farmer, CEO, Accent Inns on Rebranding on a Shoestring...and more! REGISTER TODAY! Visit http://tourism-hospitality.school.royalroads.ca/tec2013 for more information and to register. EARLY BIRD DEADLINE: MARCH 31!

100th Anniversary for Hotel Association of Canada & Canadian Tourism Marketing Summit

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600

Happy 100th Anniversary HAC!

2013 marks the 100th Anniversary for the Hotel Association of Canada- a national organization that represents 8,400+ hotels, more than 450,000 rooms and over $16-billion in revenue. An insightful, reflective, and most of all entertaining, commemorative celebration is being planned!

DON’T MISS THE EVENT THAT TOOK 100 YEARS TO MAKE!

The event kicks off on FEB 4 with a champagne reception followed by a 5 star dinner that celebrates one of the Canadian tourism industry’s most trusted and respected associations. A spectacular evening will spotlight the winners of the Humanitarian, Human Resources (SPONSORED BY CTHRC!) and Energy & Environment awards in addition to highlighting some key milestones in the evolution of Canadian lodging industry. Comedy Legend and Improv King Colin Mochrie (Who’s Line Is It Anyways?) and his wife Deb McGrath will host the entire, laugh-filled evening.

Tickets are sold separately from the HAC Conference.

On FEB 5, the HAC Conference provides an opportunity for those involved in the operations of lodging enterprises (mid and senior levels) and many industry suppliers, to gain timely insights into industry trends and current practices.

Highlights include:

WHEN MILLENNIALS GO TO WORK FOR BOOMERS, GEN X'S AND Y'ERS

This session is for frustrated managers and leaders, a guide to instilling a strong work ethic in the modern workforce. Who’s to blame? Who’s right and who’s wrong? Is the expectation of a management role straight from college/university realistic? Who says? Join the discussion as two recent hotel school graduates talk expectations with two experienced hotel managers in an open, frank and informative presentation about the workplace of 2013 and beyond.

MAKING THE TEMPORARY FOREIGN WORKERS PROGRAM WORK FOR YOU

With labour shortages intensifying, the Temporary Foreign Workers Program provides a welcome solution. But where do you start and is there help with the paperwork? This session will provide step-by-step guidance on how to apply, explain the costs and timing and assist you in determining if the program fits for your hotel.

Registration is open. First 100 People who register, SAVE $100. Use Promo Code FIRST100
VISIT www.hacconference.ca

3rd ANNUAL Canadian Tourism Marketing Summit (held in conjunction with HAC)
FEB 5 & 6 |HILTON TORONTO HOTEL

It’s domestic and international travel under the microscope. If you market Canadian travel product, you can’t ignore this event. The issues, the trends, the ideas—all in one place. Held in conjunction with HAC, the audience includes anyone involved in tourism marketing including PMO’s, DMO’s, Convention and Tradeshow Venues, Transportation Providers, Attractions, Casinos and more! For more information, please visit www.cdntourismmarketing.ca

HIGHLIGHTS:*THE POWER OF ADVERTISING : In Terry O’Reilly’s critically acclaimed CBC Radio program, The Age of Persuasion, Terry explores the countless ways marketers permeate your life, from media, art, and language, to politics, religion, and fashion. But what about tourism? Start the day with an interesting and slightly irreverent look at how marketing and tourism interact. Terry has very unique and insightful views on what it truly takes, to connect with your customers.

BREAKOUTS

A1: ATTRACTING & SATISFYING INTERNATIONAL TRAVELLERS TO CANADA
A2: ROLE OF CONVENTIONS & MEETINGS IN DRIVING DEMAND
A3: CONTENT CREATION
B1: WHAT'S NEW? DESTINATION RE-INVENTION THROUGH FRESH INVESTMENT IN ATTRACTIONS
B2: CASINO & GAMING'S ROLE IN MARKETING DESTINATIONS

For more information, please visit www.cdntourismmarketing.ca

Global Travel Outlook Conference

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Presented by the Travel and Tourism Research Association

Register for the Inaugural TTRA Global Travel Outlook Conference, October 25-26, 2012, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Chicago, Illinois (USA)

Join the Travel and Tourism Research Association, industry leaders, visionaries and expert analysts at the Global Travel Outlook Conference for two days of exchanges of market intelligence, shared visions and networking in exciting downtown Chicago, Illinois. The conference will bring you the very best intelligence on the performance, trends and outlook for all key travel industry sectors. With a new broad international business perspective, the Global Travel Outlook Conference will see experts from the United States joined by others from Canada, Europe, and around the world to discuss issues impacting the travel and tourism industry and providing valuable facts and insights. To learn more about the program and register please visit www.ttra.com. For hotel reservations please visit https://resweb.passkey.com/go/TTRA2012 or call 1-888-421-1442,

Attendees will gain market and industry intelligence and insights from key leaders and visionaries including:

Roger Dow, CEO, U.S. Travel Association
Richard Santiago, Director of Global Insights & Innovations – Brand USA
Mark Brown, Program Director – U.S. Department of Commerce
Adam Sacks, President, Tourism Economics
Hudson Reihle, Senior Vice President, Research and Information Services – National Restaurant Association
Julie Perovic, Senior Economist, International Air Transport Association
Peter Yesawich, Vice Chairman – MMGY Global
Bill Siegel, Founder and CEO, Longwoods International
David Redekop, Principle Research Associate – Canadian Tourism Research Institute
Paul Nursey, Vice President, Strategy and Corporate Communications, Canadian Tourism Commission

For more information please contact: Kathy Palmer, Executive Director, Travel and Tourism Research Association, at 248-708-8872, ext. 203 or Kpalmer@ttra.com for conference details.

Don't miss this two-day opportunity to get the facts and insights of the future outlook that you need to shape and grow plans and business for the balance of 2012, 2013 and beyond!

Building Healthier Workplaces

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The 6th Annual Building Healthier Workplaces Conference will offer an engaging opportunity for managers, human resource leaders, as well as occupational health and safety, and organizational development professionals to acquire the latest knowledge and tools to support the health of their organization.

Susanne Laperle, Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Communications, Export

Development Canada: Susanne is a keynote speaker who exhibits inspirational leadership. She has extensive experience in human resources leadership, strategy and service from a number of challenging corporate environments.

Kevin Kelloway, Ph.D., Professor at the Sobey School of Business, St. Mary’s University, Halifax, Nova Scotia: Dr. Kelloway has a keen interest in the healthy workplace – healthy people doing healthy work. His interests include occupational health psychology, leadership, the development and measurement of work attitudes/values, unionization, and the management of knowledge workers

Lisa Larter, CEO, Lisa Larter Group Social Media Strategist: Lisa is passionate about teaching others how to leverage the power of social media for relationships. Lisa is able to help organizations understand not only how social media can be used to reach their clients, but the role it also plays when it comes to employee engagement.

Linda Duxbury, Ph.D. – Professor at the Sprott School of Business, Carleton University: Dr. Linda

Duxbury is a pioneer in the field of organizational health. Over the years her interest in issues associated with managing a changing workforce has earned her a variety of awards that recognize her research, teaching and her contribution to workplaces in the public and private sector.

DETAILS & REGISTRATION: www.buildinghealthierworkplaces.ca

Day 2- Educator Symposium

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Day 2 of the HR Forum: A full day of sessions and information on classroom resources, labour market information and curriculum strategies to prepare students for a successful tourism and hospitality career.

Events:

9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Keynote “The Impact of Canada’s Changing Demographics” - Alex Usher
10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions
- 1. Overview of CTHRC and emerit Resources
- 2. Building Industry Responsive Events Programming
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Building on a Common Experience: A National Dialogue on Tourism Learning Systems
2:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Establishing Quality Assurance Standards for Relevant, Current and Competitive Programs in the Global Marketplace

Day 2- HR Bootcamp

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Day 2 of HR Forum: A full day of hands-on workshops covering HR strategies for attracting talent, managing your workforce, and growing a successful business.

Events:

9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. A Changing Workforce. Are You Ready?
10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Attract and Retain Talent: Less Hassle, Higher Returns
1:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Increase Productivity – Increase Profits

3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Strategic Social Media: Social Networking to Tap into Talent

11th Annual Tourism & Hospitality HR Forum

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Register for the 11th Annual Tourism & Hospitality HR Forum
October 2-4, 2012

Join tourism and hospitality HR professionals, managers, business owners, corporate trainers, educators and industry association representatives for two days of learning, collaboration and networking in exciting downtown Toronto, Ontario.

CHI’s 2012 Banner Year

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500

CHI’s 2012 Banner Year

Celebrate, Engage, Inform

The Culture & Heritage Institute is pleased to announce that its Cultural & Heritage Tourism Symposium will be taking place this June! This year's theme is:

“Travel and Tales: inspiring stories and learning from global voyages”

The Symposium will be held on June 4 & 5, 2012 at the Japanese Cultural Centre.

The 2012 CHI Symposium will focus on the strengths and expertise of each of our program clusters at SHTC:

Festival & Events, Food & Beverage, Hotels & Resorts, and Travel & Tourism

Who will attend?

Hospitality, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Heritage, Historic Sites and Others'

We have assembled an international, multi-disciplinary group of speakers and panelists, Please feel free to read up on their exciting experiences.

Confirmed speakers:

Peter Debrine

Programme Specialist, Sustainable Tourism, UNESCO World Heritage Centre

http://www.unesco.org/new/en/unesco/

Scott Hammel

Motivational Speaker & Stunt Artist, Me to We

http://www.metowe.com/speakers/scott-hammell

Dave & Deb

The Planet D - Canada’s Adventure Couple,

http://theplanetd.com/

Gene Shannon

Frommer’s Canada - Travel guide including information on hotels, restaurants & attractions all over Canada

http://www.frommers.com/

Manfred Becker

Professor York University – Documentary Filmmaker & Editor

http://www.manfredbecker.com/filmography-editor.htm

Richard Fiennes-Clinton

Founder/Principle Tour Guide, Muddy York Walking Tours

http://www.muddyyorktours.com/

Denise Herra-Jackson

Caribbean Carnival,

http://www.caribbeantales.ca/web/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=55

Ed Jager

Director, Visitor Experience, Parcs Canada/Parks Canada

Randy Kapashesit

Chief of MoCreebec Council & C.E.O. Cree Village Ecolodge

http://www.mocreebec.com/about.html

Dr. Guru Chinnasamy and Stacey Shipwright

Director & Research Analyst, Applied Research and Innovation Centre

For a detailed agenda and/or to register, please visit:

http://www.centennialcollege.ca/chi/symposium

For more information, please contact:

Email: chi@centennialcollege.ca
Phone: 416 289 5000 ext 3360 Stephanie Carrillo
Phone: 416 438 2216 ext 6883 Shannon McCulloch

We look forward to seeing you there!

Building Talent@Workforce One-Stop 2012

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Join us at Workforce One-Stop 2012 and experience an exciting new event about finding and developing skilled workers.

Are you looking to do more to prepare workers for rapidly changing workplaces and marketplaces?

Are you dealing with skills gaps, generation wars between workers, or virtual "employees in ether"?

Do you want to learn how to access diverse sources of skilled labour, such as immigrants and Aboriginal peoples?

Hear from various keynote speakers and workshop presenters, such as:

ACCESS, building futures together by providing urban Aboriginal people with the education and skills to be competitive in today’s job market

TFSA–Centre of Excellence and discover the talent advantages in Toronto’s financial services

Ryerson University and The Chang School's Gateway for International Professionals

The City of Brampton...designing, implementing and validating talent management systems

Northern Ontario School of Medicine, a medical school like no other....it embraces diversity and focuses on teaching and learning in remote Aboriginal, rural and urban centres

The Connect Learning Centre which promotes equal opportunity by bridging the gap from “disabled 2 enabled” !

The Generations People and gain insights into what makes the generations tick, click and collide

Steam Whistle Brewing, an award winning employer recognized for its talent and cutting edge, innovative practices

TD Financial Group, enhancing literacy levels for all citizens is....the "Passport to Prosperity"!

Attend Workforce One-Stop 2012 and walk away with ideas, connections, research, tools and strategies to help you do your job better.

Make Workforce One-Stop the training and development choice of your staff. At Workforce One-Stop you will find new partners and clients—everyone you want to meet will be there! Group rates are available.

Be involved...participate, exhibit, present and/or sponsor. Visit the website to learn more or e-mail Linda Scott or call 1-888-801-8818 ext 277.

Complete the registration form or register on-line (priority code: WO-M14).

The 2011 Tourism Congress

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0600

Mark your calendars and start making your plans to join your tourism sector colleagues at the 2011 edition of TIAC’s Annual Conference.

TIAC’s annual conference returns to the Fairmont Chateau Laurier in the National Capital Region November 22-24, 2011, bringing the tourism industry right to the heart of government activity in Canada.

By returning to the nation’s capital, the event will bring the tourism sector from across the country to the doorstep of our elected officials and decision-makers at the departments and agencies that impact on the industry. At the 2010 event more than 15 Members of Parliament attended either the Congress or the Canadian Tourism Awards gala. This level of engagement allowed us to show MPs first-hand some of the economic and social benefits of travel and tourism, both from a national perspective as well as on the local level.

CSTD Annual Conference and Trade Show

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0600

The CSTD Annual Conference is the largest gathering of training and development professionals in Canada. Bringing together Instructional Designers, Training Managers, eLearning Developers, Facilitators, Performance Consultants and other workplace learning professionals, this unique event provides unparalleled professional development and networking opportunities.

10th Annual Tourism and Hospitality HR Forum

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0600

The Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council (CTHRC), along with the Tourism Industry Association of PEI (TIAPEI), invite you to attend the premier HR event for the tourism and hospitality sectors. Listen to renowned HR and business experts as they share their perspectives and ideas, with a focus on the connection between education and industry, compensation, succession planning, seasonal workforce, social media and the integration of new Canadians and temporary foreign workers in the workplace.

This is the one conference you don’t want to miss! Focused exclusively on providing you with strategies and solutions to the specific HR challenges facing today’s Tourism and Hospitality industry.

For two days in November, you will…

Network and exchange ideas with experts and peers from all areas of the tourism and hospitality sector
Explore and discuss solutions for HR challenges
Experience a hands-on focus on labour shortages, staff education, development and training, recruitment and retention strategies, and succession planning issues
Gain valuable insight through relevant sessions with our fabulous keynote speakers and industry panelists

View the full program for more on the premier HR event for the tourism and hospitality sectors.

MTEC and SAFE Hospitality Conference & Exhibition

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500

MTEC & SAFE Hospitality are pleased to present a one-day conference & exhibition, Turning Training Into Success: Keeping Your Business Profitable in Any Economy.

Times:

8:30am Registration & Continental Breakfast

9:00am Opening Address for Conference

12:00pm Lunch & Network with Exhibitors

1:00pm Conference Resumes

4:00pm Door Prize Draw

Cost:

$75.00 + GST per person

$25.00 + GST per booth

Sessions will include:

Competitive Marketing - Prepare Your Business to Survive Increasing Competition

Succession Planning - Why Companies Don't Sell and What You Can Do To Ensure Yours Does

Financing Your Business - What Lenders Look For When Approving Loans

Building The Business Case For Safety and Health - The Dramatic Impact It Can Have On Your Bottom Line

The New Legislation Regarding Violence and Harassment In The Workplace

Service... The Most Essential Amenity

Registrants will be entered to win great door prizes (including an iPad2 16GB with Wi-Fi).

Conference Details & Registration Form

List of Speakers and Prizes

This conference is tailored to you, if you are a business owner, manager or supervisor. It will provide valuable information that can greatly improve the success and longevity of your business. You will also have the opportunity to showcase your products and services.

Health, Work and Wellness Conference

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500

The Health Work & Wellness™ Conference is the premier forum in Canada for sharing ideas and strategies on building healthy business. It has been bringing together the organizational health community in Canada with guests from around the world for the past 14 years. The Conference is for leaders at all levels who want to create healthy change for better business performance.

This Conference provides for a national discussion on the most pressing organizational health issues facing companies today. One of the major strengths of the Health Work & Wellness™ Conference is its independence and integrity: it has the ability to attract sponsors from across the organizational health and wellness spectrum; keynote speakers who are not beholden to sponsors; and workshop facilitators who offer a wide range of approaches to dealing with organizational and healthy business issues.

Canadian Employee Relocation Council Annual Conferene

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500

This conference presents a remarkable opportunity to learn from your colleagues and peers. Participate in outstanding panel discussions and workshops that will challenge your perspective and inspire your thinking.

We hope to enlighten you on the scope of change underway; to engage you in discussions about the future of the industry and to empower you to manage through these challenges and seize new opportunities. You’ll leave this conference with renewed knowledge and networks that will make you more valuable to your organization.

If you are managing any aspect of employee relocation, or providing services that support employee relocation attending this conference is a must.

Sustainable Tourism Development & Tourism Marketing 2011

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500

The twenty-first century has brought new challenges for tourism. Climate change, infectious diseases, economic crises, terrorism, globalisation, and entrenched social problems pose threats and create an uncertain tourism environment that affects destinations and their populations in virtually every corner of the contemporary world. To keep pace with these challenges, governments, businesses, communities, and tourism organisations need to continuously assess environmental factors, to identify future trends and to examine various response policies and management techniques to decrease risk and uncertainty

This ICSTDTM 2011 international conference will embrace significant sub-themes relating to Sustainable Tourism Development , Tourism Marketing and Opportunities of Toursim in Global . The conference will bring together scholars, professionals and practitioners from various disciplines and countries and provide them with a unique forum for sharing the latest theories and practices.

The conference program proudly features accomplished experts from around the world that will exchange views on the latest industry buzz topics ranging from economic sustainability, hotel design, culture and media to technology, branding concepts and conference tourism.

The current economics issues have highlighted the importance of sustainability and heralds the end of the system on which modern society has been organised in the past. It also indicates the dawn of a new era with a more natural use of materials and energy. The scenario is set for a different type of society, one in which these conditions converge; planning and occupation of space; the material and cultural landscape being considered as resources and a suitable amount of leisure time becoming available.

The landscape is to be enjoyed is both the natural and cultural one. There are natural landscapes in the world which will require a higher degree of protection. Biodiversity should be cherished and the object of our constant attention. The cultural landscape will blend with this vision creating a process for constant education and knowledge production.

2011 Travel and Tourism Research Association International Conference: Developing a Global Tourism Research Agenda for the Second Decade of the New Millenium

Sun, 19 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Come and join fellow researchers, industry practitioners and academics as they meet and discuss topics that bridge the gap between academics and practitioners.

Peter Williams of Simon Fraser University and a team of some of the best and brightest TTRA Members will use state of the art technology and 'game time' audience participation to identify a global agenda of priority themes and hot topics for tourism research needed by decision makers in the second decade of the new millennium. Peter and his team will walk attendees through the appropriate steps to creating a research agenda that is both robust and realistic for all. Perspectives of academic, government, non-government, and priviate sector tourism stakeholders will be used to help shape the discussion leading up to the session's dialogue and research priority setting agenda.

More speakers and sessions are currently being finalized, including more than 60 academic paper presentations and a new full-day Student Symposium before the conference.

Travel and Tourism Research Association International Conference -- Seeing the Forest and the Trees - Big Picture Research in a Detail Driven World

Sun, 19 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0500

TTRA International Conference:

The 2011 TTRA International Conference, "Seeing the Forest AND the Trees - Big Picture Research in a Detail Driven World", will be held June 19-21, 2011 in London, Ontario, Canada.

Tourism London is excited to be the host of the 2011 TTRA International Conference. They have many great things waiting for the conference delegates. This is a conference you won't want to miss!

Call for Papers ! The deadline for academic abstracts is December 15, 2010 with full papers due January 5, 2011. If there are any questions regarding the call for papers, please contact Marion Joppe at mjoppe@uoguelph.ca. For information about Practitioner Sessions, please contact Marlise Taylor at mtaylor@nccommerce.com.

Student Symposium Call for Papers! The deadline for academic abstracts is January 25, 2011. The accepted papers will be announced on March 1, 2011 and the deadline for final paper submission is April 1, 2011. If there are any questions about the Student Symposium call for papers, please contact Chris Choi at 2011TTRALondon@gmail.com

Canadian Culinary Federation 2011 National Conference

Sun, 12 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Welcome all to the CCFCC 2011 – a chef's conference with global flavours. Conference, convention, competitions, challenges and education that invite the world to participate. A professional development stream that offers the Best of BC and Canada in foods, tastes, information, business development and networking, with takeaways that allow immediate implementation of skills, thoughts and flavours into your own kitchens – whether at work, home, schools or institutions.

International Personnel Management 2011 National Training Conference

Sun, 29 May 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Keynote Presentations:

• Ferio Pugliese, Executive Vice-President, People and Culture with WestJet.

• “No one Ever Bored Anyone into Buying Anything” by Noel O’Dea, President and CEO of Target Marketing and Communications Inc.

• Analyzing and understanding work is “The Power Within” as it enables a strategic

compensation approach for your organization and its leaders, from Hay Group.

• Hear first hand a CEO’s view of “HR Role in Accountability” from VickieKaminski, President and CEO of Eastern Health.

• Find out how to create an environment where your employees “LOVE Their Jobs” with Dr. Kevin Kelloway discussing recent research results.

• “Bringing the Employee Experience to Life Through Flexible Rewards” by Neil Crawford, Canadian Innovation Leader for Talent, Rewards and Communication for Aon Hewitt.

• “Your Everest” by Dr. T. A. Loeffer, Memorial University of Newfoundland

WorldatWork's Total Rewards 2011 Conference and Exhibition

Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 -0500

As the world economy continues to slowly pull itself out of the recession, compensation and benefits experts, HR professionals, and work-life specialists are once again looking for new ways to help their organizations recover. And the key to success is finding ideas that attract, motivate and retain the best talent.

HRPA Talent Management Conference

Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Building Competitive Edge

Successful talent management organizations continually connect with their people and create environments in which their staff can share ideas and knowledge.

Join HRPA for its 2011 Talent Management Conference to learn the talent management best practices, trends, challenges and strategies of winning organizations and the role HR leaders play in attracting, recruiting, developing and retaining talented people to drive and sustain organizational success.

What you will learn from this conference:

Understand the integration of talent acquisition and talent management processes and why it matters
Hear about the latest trends and innovation in talent acquisition and talent management strategies
Learn about the best practices in managing, coaching and developing talent.
Assess powerful and effective ways to reward your talent

CPBI Forum 2011

Wed, 18 May 2011 00:00:00 -0500

FORUM is the CPBI annual national conference that brings together professionals in the pension, employee benefits and institutional investment industries.

In Halifax we discussed the «New Normal» that was created by the last economic crises in 2009; now comes the «Next Wave». What will its impact be and how will it shape our industry's landscape.

FORUM 2011 will line up international speakers delivering a global vision while high profile national speakers will provide in-depth information on the national scene.

No other conference offers the magnitude of connections to pension updates and benefits solutions you’re looking for. Whether it’s the latest development in pension reform, new trends in employee benefits, institutional investments tips, regulation and governance updates – FORUM 2011 has it all in one place!

HRMStrategies Conference and Technology Expositions

Sun, 15 May 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Created by industry experts and senior level practitioners who know first hand the issues and challenges facing HR and HR information management professionals, IHRIM's educational program is created with you and your organization in mind.

IHRIM’s Annual Conference is always an exciting opportunity for our attendees to get together and share ideas and solutions. Our networking activities allow you to share ideas with industry leaders and professional colleagues from around the world. Visit the Exposition Hall to learn about organizations on the leading edge of new technologies and innovative HR delivery solutions and applications.

Email: information@ihrim.org

Phone: 800-804-3983

Association of Canadian Search, Employment and Staffing Services Annual Conference

Wed, 11 May 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Please check www.acsess.org for more information.

19th International Congress on Ski Trauma and Skiing Safety (ISSS Congress)

Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 -0500

The next ISSS Congress is scheduled for May 1 - May 7, 2011 a the Keystone Lodge and Spa at Keystone Resort in Keystone, Colorado under the chairmanship of Rick Greenwald and Irving Scher.

Key Dates:
Abstract Submission: December 1, 2010
Early Registration Closes:February 15, 2011

HRPA Workforce Analytics Conference

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Driving Better Business

Many businesses use workforce data to measure results and drive workforce planning -- but what is really important?

Successful analytics require customizable processes and integrated data that allows HR professionals to identify key issues, design initiatives for improvement and generate meaningful outcomes that help drive better business results.

Join HRPA for its 2011 Workforce Analytics Conference and learn more about why -- and how -- from leading edge HR and business workforce analytics and HR metrics best practices.

What you will learn from this conference:

Understand the definition of business analytics and workforce analytics and why it matters.
Discover proven tactics and tools to transform your data into reliable and meaningful results.
How to use analytics to ensure HR initiatives are supporting and aligned to the corporate strategy.

Alberta HR Conference: HR 360

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0500

The 6th annual Alberta HR Conference will take attendees beyond the boardroom to investigate HR perspectives.

Speakers and delegates come full circle by analyzing HR trends and techniques to find solutions and strategies that contribute to the success of any organization. Join us and explore different perspectives and redefine best practices to increase the value of the HR profession.

Complexity Made Simple

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Could your business use some decluttering? The kind that helps you increase revenues, receive consistently glowing client reviews, and empower your employees to think creatively and constructively? If so, join us from April 14 – 15, 2011 for a power-packed event focused on getting you—and your business—back to basics!

Building on the success of the past 48 years, this two-day conference features internationally renowned business leaders, educators, and HR professionals. In light of these challenging economic times we have decreased our prices and jammed incredible workshops, events and networking opportunities into two days you can’t miss!

The theme of this year’s conference explores complexity made simple. Leading up to conference you will find simplification tips and have the chance to connect with other like-minded people on how to tame the complex. Tell us how YOU have successfully conquered a complex issue and have the chance to WIN a full two-day conference pass.

Annual Best Employers in Canada Conference

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0500

The Canadian Institute’s 11th Annual Winning HR Practices of the Best Employers in Canada offers you the unique opportunity to benefit from the experiences of Canada’s 50 Best Employers. Walk away with practical tips and tactics to help you enhance employee engagement, improve retention, maximize customer service and make your organization attractive to potential personnel.

Highlights include:

Pick up leading-edge strategies to maintain employee engagement through periods of economic turmoil
Devise and implement a diversity strategy across the whole organization Walk away with new ways to involve employees in corporate social responsibility
Overcome challenges to recruiting and retaining highly skilled workers
Implement effective techniques to communicate with your employees

SHRM 2011 Talent & Staffing Management Conference & Exposition

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0500

The SHRM Talent & Staffing Management Conference & Exposition is the premier conference for talent management professionals from around the world. Held this year in beautiful San Diego, California, this is one conference you won't want to miss!

From our world-class speakers to our information-rich concurrent sessions, this conference is sure to give you the knowledge and resources you need to build and maintain your successful talent management strategy.

In addition to all of the exceptional learning opportunities, you will have a unique ability to network with your peers with the same challenges and questions you have, and get a chance to speak with hundreds of solutions providers in our action-packed Exhibit Hall.

The Performance Improvement Conference 2011

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0500

With our focus on performance technology, the International Society for Performance Improvement is in a position to be a powerful force for helping organizations successfully adapt to the ever-changing business environment. Join us at THE Performance Improvement Conference, April 8-13, 2011, in Orlando, Florida, and learn from our many expert presenters sharing their thoughts on adapting to the current external environmental forces and applying and implementing innovations. Come find answers to some of the most significant problems many organizations are facing, share best practices, and network with the smartest minds in the industry from around the globe.

2011 Summit on the Future of Pensions: Rebuilding Pensions, Rethinking Retirement

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Learn the latest about pensions and the effects of changing retirement choices.

This years’ summit will examine developments since the recent recession, and how you can address the long-term structural challenges in your pension plan. We’ll also explore shifting retirement practices, as organizations access the skills and experience of retiring boomers willing to remain in the workplace.

Learn from the experts how to capitalize on the evolving investment environment and changing workplace to improve your pension plan’s outlook. Debate the issues, learn about the latest legal and regulatory changes, and assess new investment strategies and fund management innovations.

5th HR in Hospitality Conference

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Under the fresh thought-leadership of Cornell alumni and new Conference Chair JoAnne Kruse, who brings years of industry experience to the table, this year’s program is the best ever and sure to meet your needs. What’s more, the entire program is developed by institutions you trust: the Cornell University Center for Hospitality Research, School of Hotel Administration and ILR School, in partnership with Human Resource Executive® magazine.

Distinguished Cornell Hotel School faculty and alumni are lined up to discuss HR strategy and legal issues for the hospitality industry at this year’s HR in Hospitality Conference.

Canada International Conference on Education

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0500

The Canada International Conference on Education (CICE) will be held from the 4th to 7th of April, 2011 in Toronto, Canada. The CICE is an international refereed conference dedicated to the advancement of the theory and practices in education. The CICE promotes collaborative excellence between academicians and professionals from Education.

The aim of CICE is to provide an opportunity for academicians and professionals from various educational fields with cross-disciplinary interests to bridge the knowledge gap, promote research esteem and the evolution of pedagogy. The CICE-2011 invites research papers that encompass conceptual analysis, design implementation and performance evaluation.

Some topics include:

Adult Education, Continuing Learning, HR Development, Distance Education

Early Bird Registration Deadline: January 31, 2010

CSEME Toronto 2011

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Produced by Canadian Event Perspective Magazine, Canada’s leading event industry publication, CSEME 2011 is the only national industry trade show & conference that brings event focussed buyers and suppliers together under one roof for two days of intensive education, sizzling social events, entertainment showcases and an action packed business to business trade show featuring national and regional suppliers.

The industry leaders will be at CSEME 2011, along with top level decision makers from the companies and organizations that consistently book meetings and events. From Microsoft to Mattel, Ontario Lottery Corporation to L’Oreal, Ontario Hydro to Sunnybrook Hospital Foundation, Pfizer to Pepsi, CSEME 2011 is where you will mingle with your existing clients and where you will find your future clients. Join the industry pros for this 2 day event extravaganza March 23 - 24, 2011 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (south Building Halls F&G) and and discover why year after year, the TOP suppliers in the Canadian event industry exhibit at CSEME.

Canadian Tourism Marketing Summit

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0600

The Canadian Tourism Marketing Summit will examine the importance of (and the required activities) supporting tourism marketing, with a focus on bringing international visitors to Canada as well as domestic travel.

This inaugural event is strategically positioned as a “bridge event” between Hotel Association of Canada’s Annual Conference (HAC) and Online Revealed Canada (ORC) in order to broaden the interest and corresponding delegate attendance base. The audience focus for this event will include not only the hotelier community attending the previous day’s HAC conference and Online Marketing Specialists at ORC, but also the widest possible cross section of businesses involved in tourism marketing including:

*Destination Marketing Organizations *Reservation System Suppliers *Attractions *Travel Consolidators *Convention and Trade Show Venues *Public/Government Relations Firms *Transportation Companies *Advertising Agencies *Tour Packagers/Wholesalers *Travel Agencies *Arts and Cultural Institutions *Events and Festivals *Consultants and Advisors *Sports and Recreation Operators and *Media.

Online Revealed Canada

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0600

Join us March 8-9 2011 for Online Revealed Canada, presenting the 6th Annual Tourism Online Marketing Conference. Known as the only "User Generated Conference" the 2011 programme offers cutting edge content, superior speakers and is the only Canadian conference to offer hand on learning workshops.

In addition to 3 inspiring keynotes, panels sessions and case studies this year we will be offering 21 unique workshops. Workshops are available for all learning levels with three tracks to pick from and specific to marketing tourism online will be presented by industry leaders from Google, Tripadvisor, WestJet, Fairmont Hotels and Resorts, Travelzoo and more!

Workshop Topics Include:

iPad Or Playbook, iPhone Or Blackberry …New Age Of Tablet And Smart Marketing
SEO for Marketing
Reputation Management: How To Manage Brand & Trademark Issues
Social Media Monitoring
WordPress Camp - Build A Blog

The Canadian e-Tourism Awards Council and Online Revealed Canada present awards for travel and for tourism industry categories. These awards were created in recognition of the growth and the marketing power of Social Media and Web 2.0, adding a unique spin to the Awards competition as a whole.

The following four awards will be presented at the luncheon on March 9th, 2011:

Best Website

Best Online Campaign

Best User Generated Content

Best Innovative Use of Technology and/or Media

The judging will be done by the Canadian e-Tourism Council members.

Nominations Accepted Until JANUARY 30-2011!

For more information, please visit www.canadianetourismawards.com

HAC Conference 2011

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0600

Canadian hotels are facing a dynamic, challenging but potentially rewarding environment. With more than 3,500 hotels offering in excess of 325,000 rooms and generating some $11 billion in revenue, Canadian hotels form an integral part of the national tourism industry. Yet at times, the industry seems under siege as a result of human resource constraints, declining American visitation, inconsistent marketing support and a host of local issues.

From its inception, the Hotel Association of Canada Annual Conference provides an opportunity for those involved in the operation of Canadian lodging enterprises, and their suppliers, to gain timely insights into industry trends and current practices. This Conference provides a vehicle for delegates to benefit from in-depth, interactive sessions that are uniquely Canadian.

Hotel Association of Canada Annual Conference

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0600

The Hotel Association of Canada Annual Conference provides an opportunity for those involved in the operation of Canadian lodging enterprises, and their suppliers, to gain timely insights into industry trends and current practices. This Conference provides a vehicle for delegates to benefit from in-depth, interactive sessions that are uniquely Canadian.

The 7th Annual Hall of Fame Awards proudly recognizes HAC members (individuals, companies or properties) who have demonstrated significant accomplishments, exemplary leadership and tireless commitment to Canada's lodging industry.

The Hall of Fame Awards Ceremony will take place during a special luncheon on March 7, 2011 at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel. Join us as we celebrate the winners of the Humanitarian Award, Human Resources Award (sponsored by CTHRC), Energy & Environment Award and Outstanding Supplier of the Year!

Special keynote address by Angela Brav, COO of InterContinental Hotels Group | North America.

Reshaping the Landscape: HRD in an Uncertain Economy

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0600

Participants in this international research conference include national and international HRD practitioners, graduate students, and university faculty. The organizations represented include national and international universities, nonprofits, governments, and corporations from around the world.

In addition to the opportunity to submit and attend sessions for papers, abstracts, and posters, attendees are invited to attend preconference sessions and graduate students are encouraged to attend the AHRD Emerging Research Course conducted on the Wednesday and Thursday preceding the conference (further details will be available soon).

Feb 15 - “Solar Drinks Toronto” at Joe Badali’s

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0600

Event Details:

Solar Drinks Toronto

Joe Badali's

156 Front Street W

Tuesday, February 15, 6:00-9:00pm

Free Admission / Cash Bar

Limited Space. Advanced Registration Recommended.

NATCON 2011

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0600

This major conference will bring together over 300 leaders representing business, labour, practitioners and policy makers from across Canada to address the latest in career development and workforce learning programs and practices.

Attendance at this 2.5-day event affords an exceptional opportunity to hear about issues relating to career development and workforce learning issues including labour market information, mentoring, career path choices, skilled trades, workplace learning, recruitment, retaining talent and leadership development.

Participants will hear from experts about how to improve and enhance career development information and services, build capacity in their workplace or sector and improve labour market outcomes.

Feb 8 - Quarterly "Ontario Solar Summit" - Solar Energy & Ontario’s LDCs: Converting Challenges into Opportunities - Tuesday, February 8, Noon-8:00 pm, Toronto Board of Trade

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0600

Feb 8 - Quarterly "Ontario Solar Summit" - Solar Energy & Ontario’s LDCs: Converting Challenges into Opportunities - Tuesday, February 8, Noon-8:00 pm, Toronto Board of Trade

When:

Tuesday, February 08, 2011 from 12:00PM - 8:00 PM (ET)

Where:

77 Adelaide Street W.
Toronto M5X 1C1
Canada

Website:

http://solarnetwork.org/ontario/

Hosted By:

Ontario Solar Network

ONTARIO SOLAR NETWORK

Your Solar PV Business Connection

Ontario Solar Network's mission is to advance business development for all stakeholders in Ontario's Solar Industry.

Register for this event now at:

http://solarsummit-rss.eventbrite.com

Event Details:

First Quarterly Ontario Solar Summit

Solar Energy & Ontario’s LDCs

Converting Challenges to Opportunities

Tuesday, February 8, 12:00 Noon - 8:00 PM

Toronto Board of Trade, 77 Adelaide Street West, Toronto, ON

Ontario is becoming a world leader in the evolution from traditional, centrally produced and singularly distributed electricity grid to a multi-tiered mix combining centralized generation with local power production. We face unprecedented upheaval, full of opportunities and risks. The logistical, tactical and financial challenges are very complex.

Never has access to the right information and right people been as crucial to the success and prosperity of Ontario’s LDCs. Join us at OSN’s first quarterly Ontario Solar Summit, a unique opportunity to connect with the experts, leaders and decision makers working to shape the integration of solar energy into Ontario’s power portfolio.

Program

11:45am Registration

12:00-1:30 pm Luncheon, Opening Remarks & Keynote

Opening Remarks: Gunars Ceksters, Chair, Ontario Solar Network;

Past President & CEO, Enersource Corporation

Keynote: Colin Andersen, CEO, Ontario Power Authority.

1:30 -3:00 pm Session 1: Hydro One: Interconnection Experiences & Challenges

Three Panelists from Hydro One (TBA) will present their experience to date with transmission and distribution connections, including capacity allocation required (CAR) FIT, capacity allocation exempt (CAE) FIT and microFIT projects. Learn about the issues, challenges and planned development activities for facilitating solar development in 2011 & beyond.

3:00-3:30 pm Coffee Break

3:30-5:00 pm Session 2: LDC & Solar Developer Cooperation: The Good, Bad & Ugly

Three developers, a large multi-national, and two smaller Ontario-based companies - all with significant rooftop solar experience - will discuss their experience, and how they propose to work with LDCs in 2011 & beyond.

Moderator : Jason Chee-Aloy, Manging Director, Power Advisory LLC

Panelists : Jason Gray, VP & Country Manger, SunEdison; David Rogers, CEO, AMP Solar Group; Christian Wentzel, CEO, Ontario Solar Provider

5:00-6:00 pm LDC Leadership & CEO Panel Discussion

Michael Angemeer, Veridian Corporation; MilanBolkovic, PowerStream Max Cananzi,

Horizon Utilities; Barry Chuddy, Guelph Hydro; Bruce Noble, Brant County Power ; Jack Simpson, Toronto Hydro.

6:00-6:15 pm Closing Remarks: Jacob Travis, President, Ontario Solar Network

6:15-8:00 pm Networking Reception

For speaker / panelist bios click here .

For downloadable program in PDF click here .

Advance Registration Only. Limited Space. Register Early!

$349 Per Delegate; Additional Company Delegates $199 Each

Includes Luncheon & Evening Networking Reception,

and Ontario Solar Network Annua l Basic Membership.

Price does not include HST.

We look forward to your participation!

Become an Ontario Solar Network Professional

or Corporate Member, Receive a 40% Discount!

Become a Member Today! Click Here!

Limited Sponsorship Opportunities Available

For more information, contact Cynthia Kenth:

Email: cynthia@solarnetwork.org Phone: 647-869-0733

www.SolarNetwork.org

Public Sector HR 2011: HR Excellence in Changing World

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0600

Learn how to succeed in a changing environment.

After years of increasing demographic pressures, many organizations are now facing the retirement of seasoned leaders who have essential skills, experience, and wisdom. Their potential replacements are either too few in number or aren’t yet ready for their new roles.

Add new financial constraints and potential hiring and salary freezes to this equation, and you and your team will be challenged to achieve objectives.

Refocus, rethink, renew.

It’s time to refocus on the HR elements that deliver value, and examine how to excel with even fewer resources. It’s also time to reassess key processes and determine if they’re up to the task.

Learn from other public sector HR leaders how they’ve succeeded in managing recruitment, multiple generations in the workplace, talent and leadership development, knowledge management, and succession planning.

Improve workforce effectiveness and performance.

Last year we featured The Conference Board of Canada’s groundbreaking research into the workplace of the future, discussing major global trends that were changing work and how governments needed to respond.

This year we’ll focus on the information and insights you need now to improve workforce effectiveness and performance. Discussion will include how to:

recruit and retain talent to meet future needs
develop the next generation of public sector leaders
apply knowledge management discipline to retain the expertise of retirees
engage younger workers so they build their careers in the public sector
turn diversity into a driver of performance
address the challenges of a maturing workforce
manage and lead change
build a flexible organizational culture that can thrive amid change
create a succession plan that works in the real world
communicate more effectively with your workforce

Public Sector Human Resources: HR Excellence in a Changing World

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0600

Refocus, rethink, renew.

It’s time to refocus on the HR elements that deliver value, and examine how to excel with even fewer resources. It’s also time to reassess key processes and determine if they’re up to the task.

Improve workforce effectiveness and performance.

This year we’ll focus on the information and insights you need now to improve workforce effectiveness and performance. Discussion will include how to:

recruit and retain talent to meet future needs
develop the next generation of public sector leaders
apply knowledge management discipline to retain the expertise of retirees
engage younger workers so they build their careers in the public sector
turn diversity into a driver of performance
address the challenges of a maturing workforce
manage and lead change
build a flexible organizational culture that can thrive amid change
create a succession plan that works in the real world
communicate more effectively with your workforce

ASTD TechKnowledge

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0600

Do you need to be here? ASTD TechKnowledge attendees come from the most progressive companies in the world, but what they do at those companies distinguishes them from other learning professionals.

If you call yourself an instructional designer, an e-learning developer, a trainer in the modern age of learning, a knowledge manager, OR if you show up to work and sit at a computer, carry a mobile device, or log onto Facebook a few times a week, YOU are a learning professional with technology on the mind. Now, figure out how technology can make your learning role essential to your company, your clients, and to your own future as a learning professional.

HRPA 2011 Annual Conference 7 trade Show

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0600

HRPA’s 2011 Annual Conference & Trade Show is about identifying and capitalizing on the trends—demographic, economic, and technological—that are revolutionizing the workplace at the start of the second decade of the 21st century.

For three days—February 2 to 4, 2011—you will exchange ideas with HR peers from around the globe, examine the latest HR issues, challenges and opportunities, and engage with some of the world’s leading business minds.

8th Annual IEP Conference

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0600

he IEP Conference is for Internationally Educated Professionals, Employers, Entrepreneurs, and Community Stakeholders

IEPs
If you are an Internationally Educated Professional (IEP), currently unemployed or not working in your chosen profession, attend this conference to network with and learn job searching skills from industry experts, employers, and successful IEPs.

Employers or Entrepreneurs
If you are an employer or entrepreneur eager to share your insights, experiences, and resources on succeeding in the workforce, contact the IEP Chair to discuss your participation. For Sponsorship or Marketplace Exhibitor information, contact: chair@iep.ca

Community Stakeholders
If you represent a community organization and need information on exhibiting in the Marketplace, or on volunteering at the Conference, contact the Event Coordinator to discuss involvement opportunities.

Established IEPs
If you are a successful IEP wanting to support newcomers in the job market, contact the Event Coordinator to share your experience and expertise.

Workplace Diversity and Inclusiveness Forum: Translating Diversity into Business Advantage

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0600

Conference Overview

Optimize the benefits of your workforce’s diversity.

As economic conditions improve, labour markets will tighten and competition will intensify. Diversity and inclusiveness can position your organization to attract and keep the best talent available and make the best use of that talent to innovate, connect with new markets, and drive organizational performance. This event will help you turn your organization’s diversity into a competitive advantage.

Capitalize on the energy and talent of each individual in your organization.

You’ll hear from diversity and inclusiveness thought leaders who have gone beyond the basics to drive the value and scope of their programs. Case studies and interactive peer-to-peer sessions will provide you with the best practices and new thinking you need to advance your organization’s diversity initiatives.

We’ll also expand the diversity landscape with questions about faith, age, and diversity of thought, and we’ll provide opportunities to discuss your most pressing challenges with the experts.

Learn about new immigrants and innovation from original Conference Board research.

The Conference Board of Canada is renowned for its research into how organizations can optimize workforce performance. The Board’s Leaders’ Roundtable on New Immigrants conducted a study into the value of new immigrants as innovators. The results of this research and the experts’ insights will help you integrate new immigrants and identify and capitalize on their talents, skills, and experience.

Meet leading practitioners and benefit from their forward thinking.

Each presenter will share their informed perspective and personal experiences, including:

    * their greatest diversity challenge and how they overcame it
    * what’s next for diversity and inclusiveness in their organization
    * how diversity improved the performance of their organization
    * diversity’s contribution to innovation
    * how to make a compelling case for diversity to senior leadership

Take advantage of this opportunity to meet your peers, benchmark your diversity efforts, and discuss practical solutions to common diversity and inclusiveness challenges.