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Agenda

TimeEventLocation
9a.m. to 2p.m.Ontario Caucus MeetingHarbour Suites
9a.m. to 2p.m.BC Caucus MeetingThe Boardroom
2:30p.m. to 4:30p.m.ED CEO SessionHarbour Suites
5p.m.Free TimePlease make dinner arrangements on your own.
7p.m. to 9p.m.Optional: Brewing Connections Networking EventGarrison Brewery
Time

Event

Location

7a.m. to 3p.m.

Conference Registration

Mezzanine
7a.m. to 9a.m.BreakfastMezzanine
7a.m. to 4p.m.Recharge LoungeBedford Room

7a.m. to 1:30p.m.

ReziLink Booth

Mezzanine
7a.m. to 1:30p.m.Habitat Boutique & Makers MarketAtlantic Mezzanine

7a.m. to 1:30p.m.

Global Programs Booth

Mezzanine
7a.m. to 1:30p.m. The Home Depot Pro Booth Mezzanine

9a.m. to 9:45a.m.

Opening Ceremonies

Commonwealth Ballroom
9:45a.m. to 10:30a.m.Opening address: Pedro Barata, President and CEO, Habitat CanadaCommonwealth Ballroom

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

Break and transition to workshops

Mezzanine

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

Workshops

  1. Build Now Waterloo: A Conversation with Phil Mills, CEO, Habitat Waterloo Region
  2. Cultivating Cultures of Belonging: Strategies for Community and Volunteer Engagement
  3. Nailing Down Corporate Support: How Corporate Partners Choose and Grow Relationships
  4. The Everyday Leader: Unlocking Leadership Potential in Every Role


1. Tradewinds

2. Lunenburg

3. Atlantic Ballroom

4. Harbour Suite A&B

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

Lunch and Networking

assigned seating

Mezzanine and Commonwealth Ballroom

1:30p.m. to 2:45p.m.

Keynote: Bill Carr

Commonwealth Ballroom

2:45p.m. to 3:45p.m.

Free Time


3:45p.m.

Meet for Harbour Cruise Tour

Westin Nova Scotian Foyer

4p.m.

Harbour Cruise Tour

Tall Ships Quay

6:10p.m.Welcome Reception and Dinner: Nautical Nights and East Coast BitesPier 21’s Kenneth C. Rowe Hall

Time

EventLocation

7a.m. to 12p.m.

Conference Registration

Mezzanine

7a.m. to 9a.m.

Breakfast

Mezzanine

7a.m. to 4p.m.Recharge LoungeBedford Room
7a.m. to 1:30p.m.ReziLink BoothMezzanine
7a.m. to 1:30p.m.Habitat Boutique & Makers MarketAtlantic Mezzanine

7a.m. to 1:30p.m.

Global Programs Booth

Mezzanine
9a.m. to 9:30a.m.Welcome to Day 2Commonwealth Ballroom

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

Keynote: Amy Dunham, Chief Communications Officer, Habitat International - Brand Refresh

Commonwealth Ballroom
10:30a.m. to 11a.m.BreakMezzanine

11a.m. to 12p.m.

Plenary Session – Critical Conversations: Brainstorming about our future with Pedro Barata

Commonwealth Ballroom

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

Meaning of Home Announcement

Commonwealth Ballroom

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

Lunch and Networking

assigned seating

Commonwealth Ballroom


Mezzanine

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

Workshops

  1. Accelerate Digital Fundraising: Leverage Digital Tools to Acquire New Donors, Convert and Retain Supporters
  2. Building Lasting Relationships: A Strategic Approach to Homeowner Engagement and Partnership
  3. Exploring the Power of AI: Enhancing Non-Profit work with Artificial Intelligence
  4. The Three R’s of Volunteering: ReStore, Recruitment & Retention
  5. We Can’t all do Everything, but Everyone can do Something – Grassroots Advocacy for New Era


1. Harbour Suite A&B

2. Elements

3. Atlantic Ballroom

4. Lunenburg

5. Tradewinds

3p.m. to 3:15p.m.

Break and transition to workshops

Mezzanine

3:15p.m. to 4:45p.m.

Workshops

  1. Accelerate Digital Fundraising
  2. Building Lasting Relationships
  3. Exploring the Power of AI
  4. The Three R’s of Volunteering
  5. We Can’t all do Everything, but Everyone can do Something

1. Harbour Suite A&B

2. Elements

3. Atlantic Ballroom

4. Lunenburg

5. Tradewinds

4:45p.m. to 6p.m.

Free Time


6p.m. to 7p.m.

Reception

Mezzanine
7p.m. to 11p.m.Awards Celebration Gala and Dinner – A Coastal Affair

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

Event

Location

7a.m. to 9a.m.

Conference Registration

Mezzanine

7a.m. to 9a.m.

Breakfast

Mezzanine
7a.m. to 4p.m.Recharge LoungeBedford Room
7a.m. to 1:30p.m.ReziLink BoothMezzanine
7a.m. to 1:30p.m.Habitat Boutique & Makers MarketAtlantic Mezzanine
7a.m. to 1:30p.m.Global Programs BoothMezzanine

9a.m. to 12p.m.

Business Unit Forums:

  1. Affiliate Board Chair
  2. Construction
  3. ED/CEO
  4. MarCom and RD
  5. ReStore (offsite)
  6. Volunteer Services and Home Partnership
  1. Harbour Suite A&B
  2. Tradewinds
  3. Atlantic Ballroom
  4. Elements
  5. Meet in Hotel Lobby to Board Bus
  6. Lunenburg

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

Break

Mezzanine

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

Lunch

Mezzanine

12:30p.m. to 2:30p.m.

Annual General Meeting

Commonwealth Ballroom

2:30p.m.

Break To Go

Mezzanine
2:30p.m.

NBOD Meeting

Harbour Suite A&B

2:30p.m.

Free Time and Dinner on Own
5p.m.Post Conference NetworkingDurty Nelly’s

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