CAPS Convention Ottawa, Dec 9-11, 2017
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Full Convention Schedule

* Programming and room assignments are subject to change. Locations will be posted shortly.

FRIDAY DECEMBER 8 – Theme Celebrate
Time Event Presenter(s) Location
1:00 pm – 7:00 pm Open – Registration and Information
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm High Income Earners Group (HIEG) Preconvention Kristin Arnold, Josesph Sherren Pinnacle
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Chapter Leadership Larry Ohlhauser, Steve Lowell Richelieu
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm CAPS Volunteer Reception On The Hill (invitation only)
Sponsored by Paula Morand
David Sweet, Suzanne F. Stevens Off-site
Parliament Hill
10:00 pm >> Informal Networking
SATURDAY DECEMBER 9 – Theme Celebrate
Time Event Presenter(s) Location
8:00 am – 7:00 pm Registration and Information
9:00 am – 12:00 pm Pre-Convention – Supersize Your Business Morning Session (extra fee applies)
Sponsored by LightSpeed VT
Brian Walter, Martin Latulippe, Greg Schinkel, Janet Stewart
Hosted by Michelle Cederberg
Joliet / Frontenac
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Pre-Convention – Supersize Your Business Afternoon Session (extra fee applies)
Sponsored by LightSpeed VT
Jane Atkinson, Lisa Larter
Hosted by Michelle Cederberg
Joliet / Frontenac
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Exhibit Area and CAPS Care Corner Open Int’l Ballroom A
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm First Timers Session – Start Here! Shelle Rose Charvet, Codi Shewan Panorama
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm How to Earn Your CSP Charmaine Hammond, Steve Foran Richelieu
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Reception in Exhibit Area Int’l Ballroom A
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Opening Ceremonies, General Session, AIM – Applied Insights Jessica Pettitt, Michael Kerr – MC
Moderated by: Beverly Beuermann-King
Int’l Ballroom B,C
9:00 pm – 10:00 pm Celebrate! Networking,Exhibits and Dessert Int’l Ballroom A
SUNDAY DECEMBER 10 – Theme Cultivate
Time Event Presenter(s) Localtion
7:00 am – 5:00 pm Registration & Information
7:00 am Plated Breakfast Int’l Ballroom B,C
7:25 am – 8:25 am CAPS Annual General Meeting Hosted by: Suzanne F. Stevens Int’l Ballroom B,C
8:30 am – 10:40 am General Morning Session / AIM – Applied Insights Scott Stratten, Stephanie Staples – MC
Moderated by: Richard Peterson
Int’l Ballroom B,C
10:15 am – 5:15 pm Exhibit Area Open Int’l Ballroom A
10:15 am – 5:15 pm CAPS Bookstore Int’l Ballroom A
10:40 am – 11:00 am Networking and Nutrition Break Int’l Ballroom A
11:00 am – 12:15 pm Morning Concurrent Sessions
Webinars – The How’s And Why’s Of A Great Marketing Channel Scott Armstrong Chaudiere
Script Your Stories Hollywood Style – Scriptwriting Basics For Storytelling Carlos Zepeda Joliet
Speakers: Upgrade Your LinkedIn Profile Right Now Jennifer Darling Frontenac
Your Repumeter: How To Become The Known Expert In Your Field. (CSP/HoF Only Session) Steve Lowell Richelieu
Friesens Sponsor Session – How A Book Is Born Rob Tucci Capitale
12:30 pm – 1:45 pm Lunch, Table Talk (special interest tables) Int’l Ballroom B,C
2:00 pm – 3:15 pm Rising Stars Showcase and Dessert Int’l Ballroom B,C
3:15 pm – 3:45 pm Networking Break Int’l Ballroom A
3:45 pm – 5:00 pm Afternoon Concurrent Sessions
Cultivating Character Vinney Verelli Joliet
Fee Master: How to Set and Negotiate Your Fees To Win More Business Every Time! Brian Lee Frontenac
How To Have Better Ideas More Often Joel Hilchey, Brandon Love Richelieu
Overcome The Overwhelm While Growing Your Business (The CEO Hat System) Barb Stuhlemmer Chaudiere
LightSpeed VT – Sponsor Session – More Money. More Clients. More Impact. More Time.  Brad Lea Capitale
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Networking!
6:30 pm – 11:00 pm Foundation Evening – CAPS Family Reunion FUNraiser (extra fee applies)
Sponsored by Paula Morand
Mark Black & Glynis Devine
Add a ticket to registration info@canadianspeakers.org (Greg)
Panorama &
Pinnacle
MONDAY DECEMBER 11 – Theme Collaborate
Time Event Presenter(s) Location
7:30 am – 4:00 pm Registration & Information Int’l Ballroom A
7:45 am – 8:25 am Breakfast Int’l Ballroom A
8:00 am – 5:00 pm Exhibit Area Int’l Ballroom A
8:00 am – 3:45 pm CAPS Bookstore Int’l Ballroom A
8:00 am – 8:25 am Get To Know Your CAPS Colleagues And Play CAPS: Never Have I Ever Int’l Ballroom A
8:30 am – 10:30 am General Morning Session / AIM – Applied Insights Model Elizabeth Nyamayaro, Orlando Bowen – MC
Moderated by: Halina St. James
Int’l Ballroom A
10:30 am – 11:00 am Networking and Nutrition Break
11:00 am – 12:15 pm Morning Concurrent Sessions
The Principles Of Masterminding: We Accomplish The Impossible Together Enette Pauze Joliet
Punch It Up! Add Humor, Interaction, And Flexibility To Any Program Jessica Pettitt Chaudiere
LiveStream Like A PRO! Melissa Schenk Frontenac
Your Legacy. Your Story. Susan Luke Evans Richelieu
Paula Morand – Sponsor Session – Build Your Brand. Grow Your Biz Paula Morand Capitale
12:30 pm – 1:45 pm Lunch, Table Talk (special interest tables)
CAPS Cares, Entertainment and President’s Ceremony
Int’l Ballroom B,C
1:45 pm – 2:00 pm Transition Break
2:00 pm – 3:15 pm Afternoon Concurrent Sessions
Speak From Your Soul And Sell: Seven Steps Of Impact To Connect, Engage, And Influence Odette Laurie Frontenac
Beyond the $$$ – Refining Your Personal ‘Negotiation Blueprint Ruth Sirman Joliet
How I More Than Tripled My Speaking Revenue With One Simple Shift In Strategy Joseph Ranseth Capitale
Planning A Powerful And Profitable Speaking And Book Tour- The Easy Way Charmaine Hammond Chaudiere
Think Yourself Successful Nathalie Plamondon-Thomas Richielieu
3:15 pm – 3:45 pm Networking and Nutrition Break Int’l Ballroom A
3:45 pm – 5:00 pm SLAP – Build An Action Plan Carissa Reiniger Joliet
How Can A Book Help My Speaking Career? Les Kletke Frontenac
Speaker Websites That Get Gigs Lauren Pibworth, Kathy Barthel Richelieu
What Now? What Next? Is There Life After Speaking? Patricia Katz Chaudiere
eSpeakers – Sponsor Session – Event Organizers Live: Five Things You’d Love to Ask Joe Heaps Capitale
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Networking!
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm President’s Reception Ballroom Foyer
7:00 pm – 1:00 am President’s Ball Awards, Banquet Dinner and dancing. Int’l Ballroom B,C
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