BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 METHOD:PUBLISH PRODID:-//Telerik Inc.//Sitefinity CMS 15.3//EN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Eastern Standard Time BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20251102T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=1SU;BYHOUR=2;BYMINUTE=0;BYMONTH=11 TZNAME:Eastern Standard Time TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250301T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=2SU;BYHOUR=2;BYMINUTE=0;BYMONTH=3 TZNAME:Eastern Daylight Time TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Design Thinking &ndash\; Rethinking the Status Quo\nHave you ev er asked yourself if it is possible to rethink how you build your meetings ? This task is usually left to experienced creative directors and meeting strategists. However\, that does not mean that you and your team are unabl e to get the job done. \nJoin us for an insightful MPI Professional Develo pment Session on July 16th to find out ways to apply design thinking to im prove and invigorate your meetings. We will explore and experience togethe r this methodology applied to our industry.\nOur keynote speaker Chris Cha mbers\, CEO at MJM Creative\, has over 30 years of experience in the corpo rate meetings and events industry. Chris spent many years designing and bu ilding trade show exhibits. He regularly develops and presents unique expe riences on specific industry topics at universities\, client forums and in dustry events.\nThe session will begin with an interactive keynote present ation followed by group work. Together\, the small groups will apply the m ethodologies and tools discussed in the keynote portion of the program\, t o solve challenges in three real life scenarios. The final portion of the workshop will include a panel with a corporate meeting planner\, an associ ation planner\, a venue representative and a partner supplier. Moderated b y Chris\, our panelists will explore how elements of design thinking have worked or could work for them.\nYou will walk away from this workshop unde rstanding what design thinking means and the theory around it. You will se e a prescribed methodology and tools to support it\, understand and experi ence simple ways to apply the methodology\, as well as a view into the mor e complex nature of design thinking and the depth at which it can be appli ed if truly embraced.\nRegistration Now Open!\n\nWe look forward to seeing you on July 16th!\n\nJust Networking &ndash\; Following the PD workshop\, join us for the Just Networking Event. This will give you the opportunity to connect with colleagues in a relaxed atmosphere. \;\nDon&rsquo\;t miss out on connecting with our MPI members and colleagues. Hors d&rsquo\; oeuvres and cash bar.\n\n\nEvent timing:\n3:30 &ndash\; 6:30 &ndash\; PD S ession\n6:30 &ndash\; 8:30 &ndash\; Just Networking\nPD Session Location:\ n\nRadisson Admiral Hotel Toronto-Harbourfront \;(click for directions )\n249 Queens Quay W\nToronto ON M5J 2N5\nJust Networking Location:\nThe W ine Shop\n228 Queens Quay W\nToronto ON M5J 1B5\nRegistration fees:\nRegis ter by July 12\nProfessional Development/Just Networking\nMember: $95+HST\ nNon-Member: $125+HST\n \;\nJust Networking Only:\nMember: $25+HST\nNo n-Member: $45+HST\n \;\nRegister after July 12 or on-site:\nProfession al Development/Just Networking\nMember: $115+HST\nNon-Member: $145+HST\n&n bsp\;\nJust Networking Only:\nMember: $35+HST\nNon-Member: $55+HST\n \ ;\nHST #124261454\n$2.00 of each registration fee will donated to the MPI Foundation.\nCancellation Policy\nCancellations must be received in writin g by 5:00 July 12\, 2019. No refund after July 12\, 2019.\nNo show &ndash\ ; Full Fee\n\n\n\nThank you to our Sponsors:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMPI Toronto Ch apter Event Photography Sponsored by:\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our Media Pa rtners:\n\n \;  \;  \;  \;  \; DTEND:20190717T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260309T113257Z DTSTART:20190716T193000Z LOCATION:Toronto SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Professional Development Workshop/Just Networking UID:RFCALITEM639086347779644497 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Design Thinking &ndash\; Rethinking the Status Quo

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Have you ever asked yourself if it is pos sible to rethink how you build your meetings? This task is usually left to experienced creative directors and meeting strategists. However\, that do es not mean that you and your team are unable to get the job done.

\n< p>Join us for an insightful MPI Professional Development Session on July 1 6th to find out ways to apply design thinking to improve and in vigorate your meetings. We will explore and experience together this metho dology applied to our industry.

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Our keynote speaker Chris Chambers \, CEO at MJM Creative\, has over 30 years of experience in the corporate meetings and events industry. Chris spent many years designing and buildin g trade show exhibits. He regularly develops and presents unique experienc es on specific industry topics at universities\, client forums and industr y events.

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The session will begin with an interactive keynote prese ntation followed by group work. Together\, the small groups will apply the methodologies and tools discussed in the keynote portion of the program\, to solve challenges in three real life scenarios. The final portion of th e workshop will include a panel with a corporate meeting planner\, an asso ciation planner\, a venue representative and a partner supplier. Moderated by Chris\, our panelists will explore how elements of design thinking hav e worked or could work for them.

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You will walk away from this work shop understanding what design thinking means and the theory around it. Yo u will see a prescribed methodology and tools to support it\, understand a nd experience simple ways to apply the methodology\, as well as a view int o the more complex nature of design thinking and the depth at which it can be applied if truly embraced.

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Reg istration Now Open!
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\nWe look forward to seeing you on July 16th!

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Just Networking &ndash\; Following the PD workshop\, join us for the Just Networking E vent. This will give you the opportunity to connect with colleagues in a r elaxed atmosphere. \;

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Don&rsquo\;t miss out on connecting with our MPI members and colleagues. Hors d&rsquo\;oeuvres and cash bar.
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Event timing:

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3:30 &ndash\; 6: 30 &ndash\; PD Session

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6:30 &ndash\; 8:30 &ndash\; Just Networking

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PD Session Location:
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Radisson Admiral Hotel Toronto-Harbourfront \;(click for d irections)
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Just Networking Location:

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The Wine Shop
\n228 Qu eens Quay W
\nToronto ON M5J 1B5

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Registration fees:

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Register by July 12

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Professional Developme nt/Just Networking

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Member: $95+HST

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Non-Member: $1 25+HST

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Just Networking Only:

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Member: $25+HST

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Non-Member: $45+HST

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Re gister after July 12 or on-site:

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Professional Development/ Just Networking

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Member: $115+HST

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Non-Member: $145 +HST

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Just Networking Only:

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Non-Member: $55+HST

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HST #124261454

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$2.00 of each registration fee will donated to the MPI Foundation.

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Cancellation Policy

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Cancellat ions must be received in writing by 5:00 July 12\, 2019. No refund after J uly 12\, 2019.

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No show &ndash\; Full Fee

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\nMPI Toronto Chapter Event Photography Sponsored by:
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\nThank you to our Media Partners:
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