MPI Toronto Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) Kick Off

Date: April 6, 2022

1:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.: Connect UP (students only – in person only)

2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.: Registration

3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.: Main program including Gregg Brown keynote speaker, panel, entertainment and in-person networking (including two complimentary drinks and appetizers).

Location: 
Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel
123 Queen Street West, Toronto M5H 2M9

Organizer: MPI Toronto Chapter

Did you know that GMID was first created in Canada to raise the profile of event professionals while building awareness of the significant economic impact that meetings & events bring to the economy? Now, MPI has taken it globally, on 6 continents with over 20 countries participating. The aim of GMID is to share ideas, spark creativity and knowledge, while fostering inspiring human connections.

This is the opportunity for you to reconnect with your peers safely, share your story and lift our spirits as a community!

Keynote Speaker - Gregg Brown

Are You Ready for Takeoff: Navigate Your Future in a Post-Pandemic World

Many organizations are faced with the reality of having to produce more at a faster pace, with increased complexity and uncertainty. To get ready for take-off in our new world, our brains must be future-ready. What are the secrets of people who have the ability to create positive change in the world?

From CEOs and teachers to prisoners, nuns, entrepreneurs and everything in between – we can apply the lessons learned from their inspiring stories to our everyday lives. The secret? They choose to leave behind ‘rah-rah’ platitudes that are ineffective and keep us stuck and move forward with the skills needed to take off and navigate the future. They use real knowledge and insights that are not only humorous but will leave you inspired to open your mind and heart to be even better at change than you are now. When we are called upon to expand the vision of who we are and what our teams and organizations can do, we can harness the incredible power of change to make it happen.

Learning Outcomes: 

• Engage your brain to be future-ready
• Acquire the critical mindset and skills needed to accelerate multiple organizational changes 
• You will not only be able to handle the vast amounts of change but shift to the new vision that is being asked of you
• Tools for transformation, change and growth are shared to tackle the changes that are coming down the pipe that you can immediately use
• Break out of status quo change management thinking and discover people-centric approaches that actually work

Connect UP is our Chapter’s Student focused event!    Round table discussions designed with leaders you can learn from and ask questions. Hone your networking skills and meet Chapter members to make job connections.

Fees: 

Member rate is extended to the individual member only, not to non-members within the same organization.

Connect UP (Student Only) event is complimentary and only In Person.  Fee applicable to attend the main event (In person or virtually).

	Early Rate: Before April 4	Late Rate: after April 4	Early Rate: Before April 4	Late Rate: After April 4
	In Person		Virtual
Members	$85	$105	$40	$50
Non-Members	$105	$125	$50	$60
Students	$40	$50	$25	$30
Sponsored tables	$ 400 for five (5) registrations

Cancellation Policy: Attending the Gala constitutes a registration and payment is required. Cancellations must be received in writing by 5:00pm, April 4, 2022.   

No refund after April 4.

No Show— Full Fee.

Accessibility Features: Captioning

Accommodation Request Contact: lwright@mpitoronto.org

Need Support: Raindrops on Roses bursary is still available!

This bursary is available to MPI Toronto Chapter members who have lost their job or are facing reduced work hours/income due to the global pandemic. If you would like to apply for a bursary to cover the cost of an educational session with the Toronto Chapter, please complete the form and return it to Leslie's attention at lwright@mpitoronto.org

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

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KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Gregg Brown, Change & Future of Work Strategist & Speaker 

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Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel