About the Conference

TMA’s 8th Annual NextGen Leadership Conference (NGLC) is in Toronto, November 14-16 at Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP located at Bay Adelaide Centre, 333 Bay St #2400 inToronto. The NGLC is a unique event where you will elevate your practice by forging new meaningful relationships, building your future referral base, and working on your career growth and business development.

Join other rising stars in the corporate renewal industry for three days of fun, networking, and professional development. Representatives from more than 60 firms and 20 chapters from around the world are expected.

Hurry! Early Bird registration ends October 11 and space is limited.
 

Important News & Information

Registration is Open!

The 8th Annual TMA NextGen Leadership Conference is taking place from November 14-16, 2019, in Toronto! Register now. 

ConferenceAgenda

Thursday, November 14th  
11:15 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Community Service Activity 
2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Break
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Leadership Planning Committee Meeting 
(For Committee Members Only)
5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Break
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Opening Networking Reception at Fasken DuMoulin LLP
7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.  Break / Transition
7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Dine-Around (Locations around Toronto)
   
Friday,
November 15th
 All Events at Fasken DuMoulin LLP, unless otherwise noted
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.  Canadian-Themed Networking Breakfast 
9:00 a.m. - 9:05 a.m. Welcome
9:05 a.m. - 9:10 a.m. Opening Remarks:
Conference Goals, Objectives, Overview 
9:10 a.m. - 9:55 a.m. Speed Networking Exercise
9:55 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Break
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Panel: Mentorship/Titans 
Mentorship, Leadership, and Vision: How the titans of our trade got to where
they are 
11:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Break
11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Panel: Cross-Border Restructuring
Breaking Barriers and Building Walls 
12:30 p.m.  - 1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Panel: Diversity and Inclusion 
Not Just an Old Wooden Ship
2:15 p.m. - 2:55 p.m. Networking Exercise
3:00p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Panel: Cannabis and Distress
4:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Day 1 Closing Remarks and Announcements
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Break - Transition to Social Outing
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Social Outing at Spin Toronto
   
Saturday, November 16th  All Events at Fasken DuMoulin LLP, unless otherwise noted
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Morning Workout (pay your way) 
9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Networking Breakfast with Mimosa Bar
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Best Practices: Workshop on issue-handling at chapter levels (optional)
11:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

TMA NextGen Call for Volunteers 

11:15 a.m. - 11:25 a.m.  2019 TMA NextGen Chair's Presentation
11:25 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Break
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Improv Workshop

One-part PowerPoint presentation and one part improv workshop. The core concepts of acceptance, communication, and spontaneity will be explored and built. These concepts are extremely valuable as they help individuals reach success through relationship building and crystal-clear communication.

The principles will be put into play through improvised scenarios and hilarious games. Attendees will be able to take these into the workplace and it will have a positive impact on the success of your company. 

12:35 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Closing Remarks
1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.  Break: Transition to Social Outing
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Optional: Group Activity 

HotelReservations

 

Hilton Toronto
145 Richmond St. W.
Toronto, ON M5H 2L2, Canada

Room Rate: 199 CAD/night  ($150) plus taxes
Reservation Phone: 1-800-267-2281
Group Booking Code: TMAN19
Online Reservations: Click here to make a reservation 

TMA strongly encourages you to make your hotel reservation early, as the hotel and discount block may sell out!