
| The Summit is an annual forum for the tourism industry to hear the latest trends, be exposed to new ideas and best practices, and network with colleagues. The 2008 conference theme will focus on competitive strategies for the future health of the industry, and will include a series of panel sessions, workshops and presentations. | |
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 6 - WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8 |
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| Official Opening, Metro Toronto Convention Centre | |
| 4:00-7:00 pm | Registration |
| 6:00-9:00 pm | Welcome Reception |
| Day 2: Tuesday, October 7 | |
| 8:00 am-6:00 pm | Registration |
| 8:00 am | Breakfast |
| 9:00 am | MCs Bill Duron, Chair, OTMPC Lou Seiler, Chair, TIAO Welcome Remarks |
| 9:20 am | OTMPC Presentation - Robin Garrett, President & CEO |
| 10:00 am | Keynote Speaker - Warren Jestin, Chief Economist, Bank of Nova Scotia |
| 10:40 am | Refreshment Break |
| 11:00 am | Introduction - Bill Allen |
| Keynote Speaker - Greg Sorbara, Chair, Tourism Competitiveness Study | |
| 12:00 pm | Lunch |
| 2:00 pm | Panel - Titans of Tourism Moderator: Deirdre McMurdy, Vice-President, Public Policy Forum, and business journalist |
| 3:00 pm | Refreshment Break |
| 3:30 - 4:30pm | Keynote Speaker - Moses Znaimer, media innovator and voice of the Zoomer generation |
| 6:00 pm | Awards Gala Reception |
| 7:00-10:00 pm | Awards Dinner and Speeches |
| Day 3: Wednesday, October 8 (8:00 am - 2:30 pm) | |
| 8:00 am-Noon | Registration & Tourism Café |
| 8:00 am | Breakfast |
| 9:00-10:30am | Concurrent Sessions
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| 10:30 am | Refreshment Break |
| 11:00 am-12:30 pm | Concurrent Sessions
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| 12:45 pm | Lunch & Speaker |
| 2:30 pm | Closing Remarks Bill Duron, Chair, OTMPC Lou Seiler, Chair, TIAO |
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