Joint AIPC/CCC Academy
October 22 - 26, 2023
You can now register for the first-ever AIPC/Convention Centres of Canada Academy, which will take place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from October 22nd to October 26th, 2023.
The four-day programme will touch upon all key challenges convention centre leaders face – from business development to sustainability. Global thought leaders will share their know-how and engage actively with the participants during lectures and workshops. This will be combined with group activities and exercises, allowing to put theory into practice.
Speakers include:
- Oscar Cerezales, Chief Strategy Officer, MCI
- Kurby Court, President and Chief Executive Officer, Calgary TELUS Convention Centre
- Michael Esmond, Chief Financial Officer, Massachusetts Convention Center Authority
- Lorenz Hassenstein, Chief Executive Officer, Metro Toronto Convention Centre Corporation
- Sandy Kennedy, Entrepreneur, Intelligent Growth Solutions
- Nina Kressler, President & Chief Executive Officer, Shaw Convention Centre, and Vice-Chair, Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC)
- Steve Mackenzie, Chief Innovation Officer, Momentus Technologies
- Greg O’Dell, President, Venue Management at Oak View Group (OVG360)
- Adam Paulitsch, Convention Centre Design Director, Populous
- Russ Simons, Chief Listening Officer and Managing Partner, Venue Solutions Group, LLC
- Alan Steel, President & Chief Executive Officer, New York Convention Center Operating Corporation, which operates the Javits Center
At the end of the programme, the participants will have acquired new management skills, actionable insights, and a new network of colleagues throughout Canada.
LOCATION: Metro Toronto Convention Centre
DATES: October 22 - 26, 2023
FEES: $3,051.00 inclusive of HST
We look forward to welcoming you to Toronto!
| Barry Smith |
Sven Bossu |
| Executive Director |
Chief Executive Officer |
| Convention Centres of Canada |
AIPC, the International Association of |
| |
Convention Centres |
Book your stay at the
InterContinental Toronto Centre
Looking for a place to stay right at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre? We encourage all participants to stay at the InterContinental Toronto Centre, which is connected to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, as some of the evening activities will be located here.
With the Academy's Programme officially starting at 4:00 p.m. Eastern on Sunday, October 22, 2023, take advantage of a special $259.00/per room night rate for four nights, checking in on Sunday, October 22, and checking out on Thursday, October 26, 2023.
Need to check in a day earlier? The InterContinental Toronto Centre is offering a limited number of rooms at $309.00/per room for one night only, checking in on Saturday, October 21, and then, without changing rooms, $259.00/per room night for four nights, checking out on Thursday, October 26, 2023.
Book your group rate at
InterContinental Toronto Centre
The InterContinental Toronto Centre's check-in time is 3:00 p.m.;
check-out time is 12:00 p.m.
