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Agenda

1p.m. to 4p.m.

ED CEO Open Session – Optional

All ED CEOs are invited to join us to discuss common items of concern:

1) Human Resources – i.e., organizational culture, succession planning, performance management
2) Program – i.e., homeowner services, volunteer services, ReStore, etc.
3) Financial Health

Bring your pressing issues – Habitat Canada staff will be attendance for 1:1 and small group conversations, with you and your peers.

Registration is required.

Mercuri

6p.m.

Optional Team Networking Dine-Arounds

*Busses will board at 5:30p.m. in Caesars Windsor foyer, departing at 5:45p.m.

See Team Networking Dine-Arounds tab for full information

7a.m. to 3p.m.

Conference Registration

Pre-Function Area

7a.m. to 9a.m.

Breakfast

Pre-Function Area

7a.m. to 4p.m.

Recharge Lounge

Solis

7a.m. to 2p.m.Habitat T-Shirt Exchange Drop OffPre-Function Area

7:30 a.m. to 2:30p.m.

Habitat Boutique

Pre-Function Area

9a.m to. 9:30a.m.

Opening Ceremonies

National Anthem performed by Florine Ndimubandi

Augustus l & ll

9:30a.m. to 10:30a.m

Keynote address: Oliver Babson, Habitat for Humanity International

Augustus l & ll

10:30a.m. to 11a.m.

Break and transition to workshops

Meet and Greet Book Signing with Steve Byrne Author of Skim: Milk, Money and Murder

Pre-Function Area

11a.m. to 12:30p.m.

Workshops

  1. Building a Solid Foundation for Your Government Relations
  2. Stewarding a New Housing Delivery Model Through Approval
  3. Leading with Purpose: Creating an Environment Where Everyone Can Thrive
  4. Speaking Their Language: How to Leverage ESG Frameworks and the UN’s SDGs in Fundraising


1. Luna

2. Augustus IV

3. Augustus III

4. Martis/Mercuri


12:30p.m. to 1:30p.m.

Lunch and Networking

Meet and Greet Book Signing with Steve Byrne Author of Skim: Milk, Money and Murder

Pre-Function Area

1:30p.m. to 3p.m.

Showcasing Our Impact Beyond the Build

Presentations from Habitats Halton Mississauga Dufferin, Hamilton and others highlighting activities beyond the traditional Habitat build.

Augustus l & ll

3:45p.m

Board Busses for Habitat Windsor-Essex Tour

Caesars Windsor Foyer

4p.m

Habitat Windsor-Essex Tour


5p.m.

Habitat Windsor-Essex Welcome Reception and Dinner

Sprucewood Shores Winery

7a.m. to 12p.m.

Conference Registration

Pre-Function Area

7a.m. to 9a.m.

Breakfast

Pre-Function Area

7a.m. to 4p.m.

Recharge Lounge

Solis

7a.m. to 1:30p.m.Habitat T-Shirt ExchangePre-Function Area

7:30a.m. to 2:30p.m.

Habitat Boutique

Pre-Function Area

9:00a.m. to 9:30a.m.Welcome to Day 2Augustus l & ll

9:30a.m. to 10:00a.m.

Plenary: Julia Deans, President & CEO Habitat Canada

Augustus l & ll

10:00a.m. to 10:30a.m.Plenary: Craig Ramsay – Fitness Moment and Self CareAugustus l & ll

10:30a.m. to 11a.m.

Break

Meet and Greet with Criag Ramsay

AGM Registration

Pre-Function Area

11a.m. to 12p.m.

Critical Conversations Panel Discussion

Augustus l & ll

12p.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Meaning of Home Announcement

Augustus l & ll

12:30p.m. to 1:30p.m.

Lunch
AGM Registration

Meaning of Home Book Signing

Pre-Function Area

1:30p.m. to 2:30p.m.

Seminars

  1. Indigenous Housing: Being an Ally and Building Partnerships
  2. How to Leverage the Power of Our Brand and Use Our Voice to Influence
  3. Unlocking Potential: Strategies for Scaling ReStore Operations
  4. Leading to Manage Brand and Reputational Risk

1. Augustus III

2. Augustus IV

3. Martis/Mercuri

4. Luna

2:30p.m. to 3pm.

Break

3p.m. to 4pm.

Seminars

  1. Managing Partner Expectations
  2. The Grass is Greener on the Next Build: How to Effectively Include Energy Efficiency and Sustainability In Your Homes
  3. Leading to Manage Brand and Reputational Risk
  4. Facilitating Safe Spaces to Foster Courageous Conversations

1. Augustus III

2. Augustus IV

3. Luna

4. Martis/Mercuri

4:00p.m. to 6p.m.

Free Time

6p.m. to 7p.m.

Reception - The Roaring Twenties

Pre-Function Area

7p.m. to 11p.m.

Awards Celebration Gala and Dinner - The Roaring Twenties

Announcement of 2025 National Conference and AGM location

*Cash bars will open at 6p.m. Doors to the ballroom will open at 6:45p.m.

Augustus l & ll

7a.m. to 9a.m.

Forum Registration

Pre-Function Area

7a.m. to 9a.m.

Breakfast

Pre-Function Area

7a.m. to 2:30p.m.Recharge LoungeSolis

9a.m. to 12p.m.

Business Unit Forums:

  1. Affiliate Board Chair
  2. Construction
  3. ED/CEO
  4. Finance
  5. Marcom & Resource Development
  6. ReStore (All day)
  7. Volunteer Services & Home Partnership
  1. Augustus III
  2. Luna
  3. Augustus IV
  4. Veneris
  5. Martis/Mercuri
  6. Augustus I & II
  7. Saturni

10:15a.m. to 10:30a.m.

Break

Pre-Function Area

12p.m. to 1p.m.

Lunch
AGM Registration

Pre-Function Area

1p.m. to 3:30p.m.

Annual General Meeting

Augustus l & ll

1:30p.m. to 4p.m.

Windsor Graffiti Scooter Tour

*$59 per person. A booking is required. Booking link can be found under the Conference Highlights tab.

400 Erie St. E

3:30p.m.Break To GoPre-Function Area

3:30p.m.

Free Time and Dinner on Own

Download the 2024 National Conference and AGM agenda.