May 29-30, 2025Early bird registration for the AGM is now officially open! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to secure your spot and save on registration fees. Click here for more details and to register today. Early bird ends April 7, 2025!
The Westin Harbour Castle
1 Harbour Square
Toronto, ON, M5J 1A6
Reservations are now open for our room block. We have a block of traditional king bed lake view rooms at the Westin Harbour Castle at our negotiated rate of $439/night.
A picture is worth a thousand words, but remember that nothing beats a personal experience. Enjoy the virtual tour of the Westin Harbour Castle and make your plans to come and experience one of Toronto's most beautiful hotels!
To make your online reservation click here OR please call directly: 1-888-627-8559 and provide group code “CWP” to reserve at the negotiated group rate.
In order to guarantee our rate, reservations must be made before Monday, April 29, 2025, or until the block is filled. After April 29th, any remaining rooms in our block will be released and rooms will be based on availability and daily rate.
Please note: Pre & Post Nights: can be reserved separately on www.marriott.com at the best available rate online. Upon check-in, guest can inform the Front Desk Associate that they have a second reservation, and they will be assigned the same room number throughout their stay provided they have reserved the same room type.
This year, we’re pleased to offer exhibitor opportunities, giving you the chance to showcase your business to key industry stakeholders. Whether you're interested in highlighting your products, services, or innovations, it’s the perfect opportunity to make meaningful connections and drive business growth. However, space is limited so don’t delay booking your space today.
For more information on sponsorship opportunities, including what you receive in return for your support, click here.
Thursday, May 29, 2025
8:30-1:00 Board of Directors Meeting
6:00-7:00 Mix & Mingle Cocktails & hors d'oeuvres
7:00-9:00 Dinner
Friday, May 30, 2025
9:00-10:00 Breakfast with the Exhibitors
10:30 Business Session
11:00 Speaker Session Begins
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00-4:00 Speaker Session Continues
4:00 Exhibitor Tear Down
5:45 Depart for Cruise Terminal
6:00 Boarding
7:00-9:30 Dinner and Cruising
As part of the event, we’re closing off with a spectacular Sunset Dinner Boat Cruise on Friday evening. Departing from the central waterfront, the cruise will take you around Toronto Harbour and the Island lagoons, providing stunning city views.
With a wealth of exciting attractions and endless things to explore, Toronto offers something for everyone. Why not add a weekend to remember? Catch a Major League Baseball game on Saturday at the Rogers Centre (Toronto Blue Jays vs. the Athletics) or enjoy a memorable night of music with Barry Manilow’s "The Last Toronto Concert" at Scotiabank Arena. Dine at the world-renowned 360 Restaurant atop the CN Tower—an iconic Canadian landmark soaring 553 meters, where you can enjoy exquisite Canadian cuisine, stunning views, and the thrill of the glass floor or EdgeWalk! For more adventure, visit Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada, home to over 20,000 sea creatures and exciting exhibits, including North America's longest underwater tunnel and live dive shows! All of these attractions are just a short walk from the hotel!
Events
Toronto Blue Jays Game: Catch a baseball game at Rogers Centre, home to the Toronto Blue Jays
Manilow: The Last Toronto Concert: Barry Manilow performs at Scotiabank Arena
The hit Broadway musical PETER PAN : This extraordinary show full of excitement and adventure, is being presented at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre.
The Lion King live : Experience the magic of Disney's at the Princess of Wales Theatre in Toronto.
Toronto FC Major League Soccer team game: Catch all the action live at BMO Field, where the atmosphere is always electrifying.
The Musical Box : The best Genesis tribute act in the world is back touring! See them at the Danforth Music Hall
Attractions
CN Tower: Experience panoramic views of Toronto from this iconic landmark
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada: Explore diverse marine life in one of the world's largest indoor aquariums
Cirque Du Soleil – Ovo: An immersion in the teeming and energetic world of insects with Cirque du Soleil under The Big Top
2-Hour Kensington Market Chinatown Walking Tour : Canada is often described as a “cultural mosaic”—Toronto exemplifies this diversity. Explore the fascinating neighborhoods of Toronto with an expert guide on a 2-hour walking tour.
Nikolas Badminton
Futurist Speaker, Author & Executive Advisor
Nikolas Badminton is a world-renowned futurist and has worked with over 450 clients - like NASA, The White House, Disney and more - to help them ignite curiosity and imagination, and embrace futures thinking to drive innovation, profit and growth.
His essential thinking can be seen in his best-selling book ‘Facing Our Futures’ was selected as J.P. Morgan’s “Next Gen Pick”, The Next Big Idea Club's Top-50 Business Books.
Facing Our Futures - looking to 2030 and beyond
The wooden pallet and container industries play a vital role in global logistics and supply chains, and as we look toward 2030 and beyond. We see challenges and opportunities emerging from trends in climate change, shifting regulations, supply chain disruptions, and sustainability pressures that are reshaping the industry. Now we need bold thinking, the mastery of big data, and the application of new technologies like Artificial Intelligence, and sensor ecosystems to help us optimize and think beyond our current situation.
In this keynote, Nikolas Badminton will explore emerging technologies, industry foresight, and practical strategies to enhance production, operations, resiliency, and environmental responsibility in the wood pallet and container sector.
Shawn Casemore
Consultant, author, and speaker
AI or Die: The Future of Sales is Automated
Leveraging AI to Drive Revenue, Efficiency and Sales Growth
In this presentation we explore how AI is reshaping sales as we know it, from its influence on buyer decision-making, to its impact on sales productivity, and the role of today’s sales professional.
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