Canadian Association of Fairs and Exhibitions

2010 Convention Schedule

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The convention educational program is designed with the fair and event industry in mind, with professional speakers and industry experts who will challenge and inspire you.

We're working hard to bring you the best educational program ever. Below is a preliminary schedule to give you an idea of the flow of the convention. Please note that the ever-popular Host Night Gala is scheduled for Saturday, November 20th.

Wednesday, November 17_______________________________

8:30 – 4:00 Provincial Associations Meeting

Doll/Herald

12:30 – 6:00 Registration Desk Open

Grand Foyer

4:00 – 5:30 C.A.F.E. Board Meeting

Walker Room

6:00 – 8:00 President's Reception & Welcome

Appetizers and Cash Bar

Showcase performance

Ballroom Foyer

10:00 - 1:00 Hospitality Suite

Thursday, November 18_________________________________

8:00 – 4:00 Registration Desk Open

Grand Foyer

8:30 – 5:00 Silent Auction Open

Stephen Room

8:00 - 9:00 Networking Breakfast

Imperial Ballroom (5,7,9)

9:00 - 10:30 Opening Ceremonies

Imperial Ballroom (5,7,9)

10:30 - 12:00 Opening Keynote Address

Imperial Ballroom (5,7,9)

12:00 - 1:00 Lunch & National Awards

Showcase performance

Imperial Ballroom (5,7,9)

1:00 - 2:15 Concurrent Seminars/Workshops

1:00 – 2:15 CYTC Steering Committee Meeting

2:30 – 3:15 CYTC Zone Coordinators Meeting

2:15 - 2:45 Coffee Break

Grand Foyer

2:15 – 3:30 Service Member Meeting

Herald/Doll

2:45 - 4:00 Concurrent Seminars/Workshops

3:30 – 6:00 Trade Show Set Up

Imperial Ballroom (1,2,3,4,6,8)

4:00 – 5:00 Let's Make a Deal Showcase

Showcase performances

Be sure to buy your tickets for your chance to win in our 50/50 draw!

Stephen Room (A)

4:30 – 5:30 CYTC Youth and Zone Coordinators Orientation

6:00 – 10:00 Showcase Cabaret Night

Showcase performances

Buffet and Cash Bar

Imperial Ballroom (5,7,9)

10:00 - 1:00 Hospitality Suite

Friday, November 19___________________________________

8:00 – 9:00 Breakfast

Imperial Ballroom (1,2,3)

8:00 – 4:00 Registration Desk Open

Grand Foyer

8:30 – 5:00 Silent Auction Open

Stephen Room

8:30 – 4:00 Trade Show

Imperial Ballroom 1 - 3

9:00 – 10:00 Concurrent Sessions/Workshops

10:00 – 11:00 Coffee Break - in the Trade Show

11:00 - 12:00 Concurrent Sessions/Workshops

11:30 - 12:30 CYTC Zone Coordinators Lunch Meeting

12:00 - 1:30 Lunch - In the Trade Show

1:30 - 3:00 Concurrent Sessions/Workshops

3:00 - 4:00 Trade Show Reception

Appetizers and Cash Bar

Imperial Ballroom (1,2,3)

4:00 - 5:00 Let's Make a Deal Showcase Hour

Showcase performances

Be sure to buy your tickets for your chance to win in our 50/50 draw!

Stephen Room (A)

7:00 – 9:30 Canadian Youth Talent Competition

Boyce Theatre, Stampede Park

Companions must purchase tickets

10:00 - 1:00 Hospitality Suite

Saturday, November 20_________________________________

8:00 - 9:00 Breakfast

Imperial Ballroom (5,7,9)

8:30 – 4:00 Silent Auction Open

Stephen Room

9:00 – 12:00 Registration Desk Open

Grand Foyer

9:00 – 9:30 AGM Registration

Grand Foyer

9:30 – 10:30 Annual General Meeting

Imperial (1,2,3)

10:30 – 11:00 Coffee Break

Grand Foyer

11:00 - 12:00 Concurrent Sessions/Workshops

12:00 - 1:15 President’s Lunch, Roll of Honour Award, Service Member of the Year

Award and 2011 Host Invitation

Imperial Ballroom (5,7,9)

1:30 – 3:00 Closing Plenary

Imperial Ballroom (5,7,9)

3:00 – 4:00 Silent Auction Pickup

Stephen Room

4:45 - 10:00 Host Night

Stampede Park – casual dress (jeans and boots are recommended)

Please note that the buses will leave at exactly 5:00 p.m. As Stampede Park is

too far away to walk, plan to meet in the lobby at 4:45.

We will not wait for latecomers

Companions must purchase tickets

10:00 - 1:00 Hospitality Suite

Sunday, November 21__________________________________

9:00 – 4:00 C.A.F.E. Board Meeting

Click here for information on the speakers from our 2009 Convention

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