This forum – open only to Ontario college board chairs and vice-chairs – is an opportunity to discuss current issues. This session does not count towards the good governance or advanced good governance certificates. Lunch available at 11:30 a.m.
Where
Chestnut, Mezzanine level
Day 2 - Nov. 25
11:30
"Taste of Toronto" kickoff lunch
11:30 - 13:00
You’ll get welcomed to the host city in style with a kickoff luncheon in the exhibit hall. Join your peers, sponsors and exhibitors for great food and lively conversation and an opportunity to meet featured speaker Chantal
Hebért at the BLG booth at 12:15 p.m.
Networking opportunities
Where
Empowerment Expo, Sheraton hall, lower concourse
15:15
Refreshment break and book signing with Jonathan Jansen
15:15 - 15:45
Prof. Jonathan Jansen will be signing copies of his book, <i>Knowledge in the Blood: Confronting Race and the Apartheid Past</i>. Books are available for purchase on-site.
Networking opportunities
Where
Empowerment Expo, Sheraton hall, lower concourse
17:00
Networking reception - Get in the game!
17:00 - 18:30
Put on your team’s jersey and join this year’s lineup for the reception and some serious fun in the expo area on Sunday evening from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The competition gets fierce at the foosball table and at that timeless classic, air hockey. With great company, lots of laughs and tasty snacks to choose from, there’s no way you can lose!
Networking opportunities
Where
Empowerment Expo, Sheraton hall, lower concourse
Day 3 - Nov. 26
10:15
Refreshment break and book signings with Van Jones and the Right Honourable Beverley McLachlin
10:15 - 10:45
CNN correspondent Van Jones will be signing copies of his book, <i>Beyond the Messy Truth</i>. As well, former chief justice of Canada Beverley McLachlin will sign copies of her novel, <i>Full Disclosure</i>. Both books are available for purchase on-site.
Networking opportunities
Where
Empowerment Expo, Sheraton hall, lower concourse
13:00
2018 Minister's Lifetime Achievement Award
13:00 - 13:15
Presentation of the 2018 Minister’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
Where
Grand Ballroom, lower concourse
14:30
Conference closing
14:30 - 15:00
Networking opportunities
Where
Empowerment Expo, Sheraton hall, lower concourse
Gala - Nov. 26
17:00
Nominees reception
17:00 - 17:45
This is a private reception for Premier’s Awards nominees, college presidents and board chairs, ministers, deputy ministers and diamond and platinum sponsors of the event.