Saturday, November 16, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Improv Business Development Skills Workshop:
Improvisation is not about comedy. It's about following your instincts, embracing the ebbs and flows of life and enhancing your communication and listening skills. This workshop will focus on key concepts that will improve performance through the use of physical, vocal and thought-provoking improv exercises.
| 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. |
| 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 |
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!
