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Networking, Special Events & Fun!

Networking is vital to learn from peers and advance your career

Disaster Management is serious business, but at conference time we can have some fun too!

WELCOME RECEPTION

Tueday October 27         7:00pm – 9:00pm
Bistro YYZ, Holiday Inn Toronto International Airport, 970 Dixon Road

Join Speakers, Planning Committee members and your peer delegates for a fabulous networking event the evening prior to conference opening. A drink of your choice and appy’s compliments of Conference Management.

DAY 1 FUN at the Conference

Wednesday October 28         8:00am – 5:00pm
Conference Centre, The International Centre,
6900 Airport Road

Bring your gang together for a group photo at our Feature Wall exhibit; First to Register and Furthest Away prizes are awarded; Blitz your social media accounts to qualify for Best Social Media prizes! 

Conference-Wide Resilience Exercise: Managing a Municipal Crisis

Wednesday October 28        
Conference Centre, The International Centre,
6900 Airport Road

Delegates receive an initial scenario briefing and begin navigating a dynamic event that unfolds throughout the conference.

MEET THE SPEAKERS LUNCHEON

Wednesday, October 28     11:45am – 1:30pm
Orion B, Conference Centre, International Centre, 6900 Airport Road

Your opportunity to network directly with your favourite speaker over lunch. Look for their name posted at each table, grab a chair and engage!

AFTERNOON MIXER

Wednesday October 28     5:00pm – 5:45pm
Foyer Orion A, Conference Centre, International Centre, 6900 Airport Road

The social event of the year where delegates from both CRT & DEMCON come together to trade stories, see old friends, and make new friends.  Complimentary hors d’oeuvres are served with a cash bar. Located in the Foyer of the Conference Centre. No registration required – just show up and mingle!

EVENING SOCIAL

Wednesday October 28    6:00pm – 10:00pm
Atmosphere Restaurant, Westin Toronto Airport Hotel, 950 Dixon Road

We invite all to come together for yet another fantastic opportunity to mix with like-minded professionals from afar and local!

DAY 2 FUN at the Conference

Thursday October 29         8:00am – 4:45pm
Conference Centre, The International Centre,
6900 Airport Road

Bring your gang together for a group photo at our Feature Wall exhibit; First to Register and Furthest Away prizes are awarded; Blitz your social media accounts to qualify for Best Social Media prizes!

Conference-Wide Resilience Exercise: Managing a Municipal Crisis

Thursday October 29        
Conference Centre, The International Centre,
6900 Airport Road

Delegates continue navigating a dynamic event that unfolds throughout Day 2 that culminates with an interactive debrief with session panelists.

MEET THE SPEAKERS LUNCHEON

Thursday, October 29     11:30am – 1:20pm
Orion B, Conference Centre, International Centre, 6900 Airport Road

Your opportunity to network directly with your favourite speaker over lunch. Look for their name posted at each table, grab a chair and engage!

Join 400+ BCM’s and EM’s at CRT & DEMCON!