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:1:30pm - Registration and NetworkingKick off the event with som e casual networking. Connect with fellow event professionals and start bui lding valuable relationships 2:00pm - Winning When You Are Underestimated &ndash\; Erika Casupanan\, Winner of SURVIVOR\, Season 41\, Podcast Host\, WriterIn this inspiring session\, Erika Casupanan shares how being undere stimated became her greatest asset. Everyone is dealt a different hand\, a nd not all of them are equal. When you unlock the power that comes from be ing underestimated\, you can win with purpose and authenticity. I tell my story of growing up as one of the only Filipino kids in school\, building a career that relegated me to a supporting role\, and how the lessons I le arned propelled me to become a historic champ on one of the world&rsquo\;s biggest TV shows. 3:00pm-3:15pm &ndash\; BreakTake a moment to recharge\, grab a drink\, and get ready for the next round of engaging discussions. 3:15pm-4:15pm &ndash\; Peer Learning Lab: Collaborative Roundtable Discuss ionsJoin us for an engaging Peer Learning Lab where event professionals co me together to share experiences and insights. These topics\, shaped by yo ur survey responses\, are designed to spark valuable discussions. Discussi on Topics:Cracking the Generation Code: How do we navigate generational di fferences to foster stronger collaborations and create impactful even ts?Mastering Follow-Up: How do planners and suppliers strike the righ t balance between staying top of mind and respecting boundaries in fo llow-up communications?Are You Risk Ready?: What steps can we take to identify\, prepare for\, and manage risks in today&rsquo\;s ever-changing event landscape? 4:15pm-4:30pm &ndash\; Final Thoughts and Takeaways Wrap up the day with a quick exchange of final thoughts and key takeaways. Reflect on the most impactful moments and insights as we bring the event to a close.Location:Hilton Garden Inn Toronto Airport3311 Caroga DriveMiss issauga ON L4V 1A3Accommodations can be booked at this link if required.&n bsp\;Thank you to our Partners:Venue Sponsor: \; \;AV Partner:&nbs p\;Presenter Sponsor: \; \;Contributing Break Sponsor: \;Media Partner: \;Registration Partner: \; \;Photography Partner:&nb sp\; \; DTEND:20250206T213000Z DTSTAMP:20260521T021424Z DTSTART:20250206T183000Z LOCATION: SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:February 6\, 2025 PD Event UID:RFCALITEM639149084646725489 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

1:30pm - Registration and Networking

Kick off the event with some casual networking. Connect with fellow event professionals and start buil ding valuable relationships

2:00pm - Winning When You Are Underestimated &ndash\; Erika Casupanan\, Winner of SURVIVOR\, Season 41\, Podcast Host\, Writer

In this inspiring session\, Eri ka Casupanan shares how being underestimated became her greatest asset. Ev eryone is dealt a different hand\, and not all of them are equal. When you unlock the power that comes from being underestimated\, you can win with purpose and authenticity. I tell my story of growing up as one of the only Filipino kids in school\, building a career that relegated me to a suppor ting role\, and how the lessons I learned propelled me to become a histori c champ on one of the world&rsquo\;s biggest TV shows.

3:00pm-3:15pm &ndash\; Break

Take a moment to recharge\, grab a drink\, and get ready for the next round of engaging discussions.

3:15pm-4:15pm &ndash\; Peer Learning Lab: Collaborativ e Roundtable Discussions
Join us for an engaging Peer Learn ing Lab where event professionals come together to share experiences and i nsights. These topics\, shaped by your survey responses\, are designed to spark valuable discussions.

Discussion Topics:
Cracking th e Generation Code: How do we navigate generational differences to foster stronger collaborations and create impactful events?
Mastering Follow-Up: How do planners and suppliers strike the right balance between staying top o f mind and respecting boundaries in follow-up communications?
Are You Risk Ready?: What s teps can we take to identify\, prepare for\, and manage risks in toda y&rsquo\;s ever-changing event landscape?

4:15pm-4:30pm &ndash\; Final Thoughts and Takeaways
Wrap up the day with a quick exchange of final thoughts and key takeaways. Reflect on the most impactful moments and insights as we bring the event to a clo se.
Location:
Hilton Garden Inn Toronto Airpo rt
3311 Caroga Drive
Mississauga ON L4V 1A3
Accommodations can b e booked at this link if required.
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