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Conference Schedule-at-a-Glance

Friday, August 14, 2009

Saturday, August 15, 2009

Sunday, August 16, 2009

Monday, August 17, 2009

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

North Building Locations:
levels 100, 200, 300 & halls A-C

South Building Locations:
levels 500, 600, 700, 800 & halls D-G

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Friday, August 14, 2009

Event	Location	Domain
7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. \| Registration open	Concourse 200 Level & Connection Central, Concourse 600 Level
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. \| Exhibitor move-in	Halls D-G
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. \| Annual Golf Challenge & Awards Reception (separate registration required)	Legends on the Niagara
9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. \| AMC Section Council Meeting	InterContinental Toronto Centre, Simcoe
12:00 – 5:00 p.m. \| Community Connection—Volunteer Activity (separate registration required)	Horizons for Youth
1:00 – 5:00 p.m. \| AMC Community Pre-conference Program	all events take place at the InterContinental Toronto Centre
1:00 – 2:15 p.m. \| AMC General Sesison: Trends in Outsourcing: Why now more than ever before!	Ballroom
2:30 – 3:15 p.m. \| AMC Accredited Firms	Ballroom
2:30 – 3:15 p.m. \| AMC Non-accredited Firms	Caledon & Oakville
2:30 – 3:15 p.m. \| AMC Associate Member Forum	Ontario & Niagara
3:15 – 3:30 p.m. \| AMC Networking Break
3:30 – 5:00 p.m. \| AMC General Forum Smaller AMCs (10 or fewer employees)	Ballroom
3:30 – 5:00 p.m. \| AMC General Forum Mid-Size AMCs (11-35 employees)	Caledon & Oakville
3:30 – 5:00 p.m. \| AMC General Forum Larger AMCs (more than 35 employees)	Ontario & Niagara
5:00 – 6:00 p.m. \| AMC Networking Reception	Hilton Toronto

Saturday, August 15, 2009

Event	Location	Domain
7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. \| Registration open	Concourse 200 Level & Connection Central, Concourse 600 Level
7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. \| Bookstore open	Concourse 700 Level
7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. \| AMC Community Pre-conference Program	all events take place at the InterContinental Toronto Centre
7:30 – 8:30 a.m. \| AMC Breakfast Roundtable Discussions	Ballroom
8:30 – 8:45 a.m. \| AMC Networking Break
8:45 – 10:00 a.m. \| AMC General Sesison: The Business of Running a Professional Services Firm	Ballroom
10:00 – 10:15 a.m. \| AMC Networking Break
10:15 – 11:30 a.m. \| AMC General Sesison: Front Line, Up-To-The-Minute Snapshot of Owner Response to an Evolving Economic Landscape	Ballroom
11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. \| AMC Luncheon	Ballroom
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. \| AMC General Session: Create New Opportunities for Your AMC	Ballroom
2:00 – 2:15 p.m. \| AMC Networking Break
2:15 – 3:30 p.m. \| AMC General Session: The AMC: Economic Stress Relief for Association Execs	Ballroom
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. \| Exhibitor move-in	Halls D-G
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. \| PCMA International Summit	Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel
8:30 – 11:30 a.m. \| Meetings & Expositions Council Meeting	203B
8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. \| Association Societies Alliance Meeting	202A
9:00 – 11:00 a.m. \| Industry Partner Alliance Committee Meeting	206B
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. \| Research Committee Meeting	203D
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. \| Volunteer Leadership Kick-off Brunch (by invitation)	106
12:30 – 2:00 p.m. \| Expo briefing with lunch	801B
1:30 – 5:30 p.m. \| Council, Committee, and Task Force meetings	(all take place in North Building)
CAE Commission	104B
CEO Advisory Group	206D
Communication Section Council	104A
Component Relations Section Council	201F
Diversity Committee	201B
Ethics Committee	201C
Executive Managmeent Section Council	201D
Finance & Business Operations Section Council	104D
Government Relations Section Council	103B
Healthcare Community Committee	203A
International Section Council	104C
Legal Section Council	103A
Marketing Section Council	202B
Membership Section Council	202D
Professional Development Section Council	202C
Small Staff Association Committee	201A
Technology Section Council	203C
Young Professionals Committee	201E
1:30 – 5:30 p.m. \| Speaker Ready Room & Lounge open	712
5:00 – 6:00 p.m. \| Authors’ Reception (by invitation)	205D
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. \| Opening Night Celebration	Exhibit Hall B-C

Sunday, August 16, 2009

Event	Location	Domain
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. \| Registration open	Concourse 200 Level & Connection Central, Concourse 600 Level
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. \| Bookstore open	Concourse 700 Level
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. \| Speaker Ready Room & Lounge open	712
7:00 – 8:15 a.m. \| CAE Breakfast (separate registration required except for new CAEs)	106
7:00 – 8:15 a.m. \| CEO Networking Breakfast	205D
7:15 – 8:15 a.m. \| Global Good Morning! International Orientation and Meet ‘n Greet	205B
8:30 – 10:00 a.m. \| Opening General Session: Building Your Organization for the Future	Halls A-B
10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. \| CAE Lounge open	Concourse 600 Level
10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. \| CEO Network Center open	Concourse 600 Level
10:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. \| Association Solutions Marketplace (EXPO) open with lunch	Halls D-G
12:45 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. \| Book Chat with Francie Dalton	room 802A
1:30 – 2:45 p.m. \| Thought Leader Sessions & Learning Labs
Thought Leader Session: The Journey: Lessons from America’s Most Influential People	718A	P/CD
Thought Leader Session: Relationship Economics	718B	D3
Associations Now’s Excellent Crowdsourcing Adventure	714B	D9
Avoiding the 10 Major Sources of Legal Risk for Associations	701A	D4
Business of Meetings: Building Attendance with Customer-Centric Meetings	714A	D9
Business of Meetings: Implications and Strategies for Meetings of the Future	801A	D9
CEO Only: Engaging Your Board in Strategic Conversations (Part 1)	716B	D6
Competing with Facebook for Member Attention—and Winning!	801B	D8
Confessions of a New CEO: Lessons Learned in My First Year	715A	D3
Corporate Social Responsibility and Community Relations: Making the Connection	705	D10
Finding Common Ground in a Shifting Economy: When Membership and CFO’s Unite!	707	D9
HR Outsourcing for Small Associations: Do What Makes Cents	715B	D4
Lead, Laugh, or Get Out of The Way!	701B	D3
Make the World a Better Place	709	D3
Professional Development Essentials	717A	D9
Proven Technology Solutions for Small & Medium-Size Associations	717B	D4
Scenario Planning—NOT a Passive Forecast!	713A	D2
Stay Ahead of the Curve with ASAE & The Center’s Latest Research	716A	D2
Thanking Volunteers with Authenticity	713B	D6
Understanding Nonprofit Staffing Trends	703	D4
Using Social Networks for International Expansion	803AB	D8
1:30 – 4:30 p.m. \| Online Engagement Lounge open	711
3:15 – 4:30 p.m. \| Thought Leader Sessions & Learning Labs
Thought Leader Session: Building & Maintaining Royal Relationships	718A	D3
Thought Leader Session: Work Strong: How to Take the Champion You Are to Work Each Day	718B	P/CD
10 Biggest Legal Traps Association Executives Should Avoid	715A	D3
10 Steps for Using Social Media to Engage Volunteers	701B	D6
CEO Only: Engaging Your Board in Strategic Conversations (Part 2)	716B	D6
Counterintuitive Paths to Success: Upending the Status Quo	713B	D3
Creating Clear Compelling Messages	717B	D1
Developing A Successful Job Search Strategy	717A	P/CD
Earning the CAE: Your Path to Success in Association Management	714B	P/CD
Good to Great Principles in Action: Lessons Learned 8 Years into the Journey	716A	D3
Harnessing the Basics of Social Media in Healthcare	713A	D4
Increasing your Leadership Power To New Levels of Excellence	714A	P/CD
Marketing Solutions Lab	701A	D1
Shifting the Paradigm of Diversity and Inclusion	709	D3
Social Responsibility Through Social Media	803AB	D4
Suppliers Only: Industry Trends & Impact	715B	D1
The Basics of Managing an Association Government Relations Program	705	D7
The Power of Technology on Association Education and Learning	801B	D9
The What and How of Building Your Compensation Strategy	707	D4
Walls Down Arms Out—A Million Dollar Turnaround Case Study	801A	D3
4:30 – 6:30 p.m. \| Section Community Reception
The Mix & Mingle Diversity Reception	Hyatt Regency Toronto, King Ballroom
5:00 – 6:30 p.m. \| Section Community Receptions
Consultants’ Reception	Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Manitoba room
Healthcare Community Networking Reception	Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Quebec room
International Reception	Fairmont Royal York Hotel, British Columbia room
Membership Section Networking Reception	InterContinental Toronto Centre, Ballroom A
Professional Development Section Council’s Wine & Wisdom (by invitation)	Fairmont Royal York Hotel, York room
5:00 – 5:45 p.m. \| Gold Circle Awards Ceremony	InterContinental Toronto Centre, Ontario room
5:30 – 7:30 p.m. \| Fellows Networking Reception (by invitation)	First Canadian Place, Vertical Restaurant
5:45 – 6:45 p.m. \| Communication & Marketing Section Reception	InterContinental Toronto Centre, Caledon room
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. \| Greater Washington Network Community Reception	Mill Street Brew Pub

Monday, August 17, 2009

Event	Location	Domain
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. \| Registration open	Concourse 200 Level & Connection Central, Concourse 600 Level
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. \| Bookstore open	Concourse 700 Level
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. \| Speaker Ready Room & Lounge open	712
7:00 – 8:15 a.m. \| Finance & Business Operations Section Networking Breakfast	104D
7:00 – 8:30 a.m. \| CEO Networking Breakfast	205D
7:00 – 8:30 a.m. \| DELP Breakfast (by invitation)	105
7:15 – 8:15 a.m. \| Global Good Morning! International Meet ‘n Greet	205B
9:00 – 10:30 a.m. \| General Session: Engaging Community and Celebration of the Profession	Halls A-B
10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. \| CEO Network Center open	Concourse 600 Level
10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. \| CAE Lounge open	Concourse 600 Level
11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. \| Thought Leader Sessions & Learning Labs
Thought Leader Session: Saving the World at Work	718A	D9
Thought Leader Session: What Bernie Madoff Couldn’t Steal From Me	718B
2009: The Year of Engagement	801B
40 Hot Tips to Better Position Your Education in a Down Economy	803AB
A Diversity Toolbox for Associations	703	D3
Business of Meetings: 7 Strategies to Maximize Your Event’s Web Presence	801A	D9
Business of Meetings: The Changing Face of Healthcare Exhibitions	707	D9
CEO Only: Planning for a Successful Transition	716B
Defining Your Unique Value Proposition	717A
Develop Social Responsibility Programs for a Global Audience	709	D8
Effective Practices for Governing a Certification Program	713A
Firewalling Your Association Against Real and Perceived Conflicts of Interest	717B	D4
Legal Issues and Best Practices in Nonprofit Governance	705	D4
Managing Conflict with Confidence: 7 Skills You Didn’t Learn on the Playground	714A	D3
Putting People First: Improving Staff and Volunteer Happiness to Enhance Organizational Performance	714B	D3
Recession Retention: Keeping Members in Tough Economic Times	701B	D8
Social Networking Best Practices for Personal and Professional Success	716A	D4
The Incredible Hulk: Transform Stress and Anger into Balance and Calm	713B	P/CD
The Top 10 Potholes on the Internet Highway	701A	D4
Tune-Up Your Association’s Retirement Plan	715B	D4/D3
Turning Adversity to Advantage	715A
11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. \| Online Engagement Lounge open	711
12:30 – 3:00 p.m. \| Association Solutions Marketplace (EXPO) open with lunch	Halls D-G
12:30 – 3:00 p.m. \| Consultant’s Section Council Meeting	206B
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. \| Press Conference	204
3:00 – 4:30 p.m. \| Expo appointments
3:15 – 4:30 p.m. \| Thought Leader Sessions & Learning Labs
Thought Leader Session: The Dos and Don’ts of Social Media	718A	D4
Thought Leader Session: Gender, Race, and Public Opinion in 2009	718B	D3
Associations Next: Serious Questions for 2010 and Beyond	701B	D3
Bring Your Conference to Your Members	701A	D9
Build Your Practice By Partnering With Consultant Colleagues	705	D1
Business of Meetings: Marketing Your Meeting: How the Tried and True Complement the New	801A	D1
Business of Meetings: Using Micro Strategies to Build Association Events	716A	D9
CEO Only: An Exploration of Organizational Evolution	716B	D3
Certification Slip-ups Exposed	709	D9
Developing Leadership Across Diverse Generations	717B	D3
From Local to Global: Creating Your International Infrastructure	707	D8
Industry Ethics: Right, Wrong, or Gray?	715B	D3
Managing and Leading the Next Generation of Workers	714A	D4
Motivating the Unmotivated	803AB	D3
Suppliers Only: Building Market Share in Difficult Times	713B	D1
The Legal Side of International Operations	717A	D4
Tracking Member Interaction with Business Intelligence Technology	713A	D8
Trends in Healthcare	715A	D1
Using Social Networking Tools for Your Advocacy Efforts	714B	D7
Website Management—Best Practices for Managing Content, Responsibilities, and Website Politics	801B	D4
What Can E-philanthropy Do for You?	703	D9
3:15 – 4:30 p.m. \| Online Engagement Lounge open	711
4:30 p.m. – onward \| Mid-meeting break	n/a
4:30 - 6:00 p.m. \| Decision to Give Reception (by invitation)	Fairmont Royal York Hotel, British Columbia room
4:30 – 6:00 p.m. \| CAE Program Volunteer Reception	Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Library room
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. \| ASAE & The Center’s Food & Wine Classic VIP Reception (separate registration required)	The Distillery
7:00 – 10:00 p.m. \| ASAE & The Center’s Food & Wine Classic (separate registration required)	The Distillery

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Event	Location	Domain
7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. \| Registration open	Concourse 200 Level & Connection Central, Concourse 600 Level
7:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. \| Bookstore open	Concourse 700 Level
7:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. \| Speaker Ready Room & Lounge open	712
7:15 – 8:15 a.m. \| Global Good Morning! International Presentations Connection Central Theater	Concourse 600 Level
7:15 – 10:15 a.m. \| Online Engagement Lounge open	711
7:30 – 8:45 a.m. \| CEO Networking Breakfast CEO Network Center	Concourse 600 Level
7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. \| CEO Network Center open Concourse	600 Level
7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. \| CAE Lounge open Concourse	600 Level
9:00 – 10:15 a.m. \| Thought Leader Sessions & Learning Labs
Thought Leader Session: Lessons on Leadership	718A	D3
Thought Leader Session: What Are Those Membership Dues for Anyway? Associations as a Platform for Member Value	718B	D8
10 Direct Marketing Strategies You Can Implement Tomorrow	701A	D1
A Strategic Approach to Blogs, Wikis, and All the Rest	801B	D4
Big Ideas for Small-Staff Association Executives	714A	D1
Building Successful Online Communities	717A	D9
Business of Meetings: Increase the Value of Your Meetings with Web 2.0 Tools	801A	D9
CEO Only: Maintaining Your Organization’s Relevance	716B	D3
Closing the Diversity Gap by Integrating Cutting-Edge Research into Your Association!	717B	D2
Data Security: How to Protect Your Association and Your Members	705	D4
Developing a Rock Star Chapter	707	D6
How Emotionally Intelligent is Your Association?	715A	D1
Looking in the Right Places: Finding New Member Markets Close to Home	714B	D8
Membership Marketing on a Shoestring Budget	716A	D1
Reduce Your Organization’s Real Estate Expenses	703	D4
Refuse to Lose: Leverage Your Personal Brand for Greater Success	713A	P/CD
Speed Learning for Professional Development Specialists	713B	D5
The de-Federation of Fitness Australia: A Case Study in Organizational Change	709	D6
Themes and Trends from the Healthcare Association Conference	715B	D1
Using Technology to Survive and Thrive in a Tough Economy	701B	D4
Virtual Associations—A New Way of Working	803AB	D1
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. \| Association Solutions Marketplace (EXPO) open with lunch	Halls	D-G
12:45 – 2:00 p.m. \| Online Engagement Lounge open	711
12:45 – 2:00 p.m. \| Thought Leader Sessions & Learning Labs
Thought Leader Session: The Global Economy: A Look at the Challenges Ahead	718B	D1
Thought Leader Session: How to Overcome Email Overload	718A	P/CD
Adding Power to Member Communities with Social Media	701A	D6
Ask the Insurance Experts: Convention Risk Management	705	D9
Association Publications—Beyond Just Revenue!	707	D9
Business of Meetings: Building Community Through Marketing Partnerships	714A	D1
Business of Meetings: Improving Communication and Collaboration with Volunteer Leadership	801A	D6
CEO Only: Collaborate with Your Board to Achieve Your Organization’s Goals	716B	D3
Create and Promote an Indispensable Brand	709	D1
Creating High-Impact Learning Events When Education is Not Your Full-Time Job	715B	D9
Doing Well by Doing Good: The Association Executive as Social Entrepreneur	803AB	D3
Increasing Cross-cultural Competence in a Changing World	717A	D3
Leverage Your Existing Technology for Greater Success	716A	D4
Navigating the Employment Cycle: Employer Beware	713A	D4
Practice What You Preach: World-class Engagement Strategies	701B	D8
Quality Standards for Certification Programs	717B	D9
Re-Energizing Your PAC and Grassroots Program	715A	D7
Social Networking Applied to Association Business Models	801B	D1
The Buddy System: Accomplishing Major International Goals Through Partnerships	713B	D8
The Fundraising Landscape: Where is it Headed?	714B	D9
2:30 – 4:00 p.m. \| General Session: Politics and Culture of the Changing Global Landscape	Halls A-B
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