Dear Attendees,
Thank you to everyone who contributed to such a wonderful event, we were delighted to see so many new relationships and collaborations forming.
This was another sold out event with 165 members attending from 55+ jurisdictions. For a copy of the full attendee list, please contact Lorna at events@ irglobal.com.
This event was part of our ‘On the Road’ series which has seen us host memorable events all over the world. Toronto certainly didn’t disappoint and this year’s conference saw an extended social program running from Tuesday to Saturday including golf, city walking tour, multiple member hosted dinners, drinks receptions from IR and local sponsor RSM, group networking dinner at the majestic Casa Loma castle and excursion’s to the distillery district and Niagara Falls.
We have also been delighted to hear how interesting the professional program was all of you, this included an array of guest speakers, workshops and break out sessions. The latter on a wide variety of topics ranging from; firm management, cyber security, women in leadership and multiple practice area & geographically related sessions.
Finally, if you haven’t already, we would be grateful if you could complete the event survey . Your feedback helps us improve your experience at future conferences, as much appreciated.
We look forward to seeing many of you later in the year at the Annual Conference in London. Until next time…
Headline Sponsors
Event Schedule
Tuesday May 15th
TUESDAY MAY 15
17:00 - 20:30, RSM CANADA
Pre-Event Cocktail Reception
Headline sponsor Isabella Bertani of RSM Canada invites you for a welcome drink at their head office. Please contact Isabella directly for further information via [email protected].
Wednesday May 16th
WEDNESDAY MAY 1
FROM 06:15, DEVIL’S PULPIT
Golf Tournament
Sponsored by Schwarz Law LLP, during the Wednesday selected IR members will be visiting the Devil’s Pulpit golf course. If you would like to participate please contact [email protected].
SCHEDULED TIMES, WESTWIND, FOUR SEASONS HOTEL
IR Digital Filming
Video interviews taking place throughout the day in the Westwind Room. Please contact [email protected] for further information.
09:00 - 10:30, WESTWIND, FOUR SEASONS
Pre-Registration
Early registration for those who wish to collect their name badge prior to going on the walking tour from the Westwind room..
10:30 - 12:30, UNION STATION
Downtown Toronto Walking Tour
Starting inside the Great Hall of Union Station, the two hour walking tour heads to the financial district, concluding later at City Hall. This is a free excursion but does require pre-registration. Please email Lorna [email protected].
PLEASE NOTE: You will need to make your own way there and back, the IR team will be at the meeting point.
15:00 - 17:00, JASPER ROOM, FOUR SEASONS
North America - East Coast Meeting
A two hour, invitation only meeting arranged by the regional steering committee.
19:00 - 22:00, VINCI ROOM, FOUR SEASONS
Drinks Reception
Sponsored by Freitas Angell & Weinberg and Schwarz Law LLP, join us at the Four Seasons Vinci Room for cocktails and canapés. A great way to meet old and new friends in a relaxed setting before the professional programme begins. First time attendees are invited to join us beforehand at 6.30pm.
Thursday May 17th
THURSDAY MAY 17
08:30 - 09:30, BREAKFAST MEETINGS (INVITATION ONLY)
TAMARACK, FOUR SEASONS
Women in Leadership
JASPER, FOUR SEASONS
Corporate Services
NORTHLAND, FOUR SEASONS
Asia Pacific
09:00 - 10:00, ARIA FOYER, FOUR SEASONS
Open Networking Space in Aria Foyer
Guests are invited to meet other attendees and enjoy light refreshments prior to the day’s activities.
10:00 - 16:50, ARIA WEST, FOUR SEASONS
Presentations Day
You can find more information on the schedule and speakers on the full programme
18:30 - 22:00, CASA LOMA
Luxury Networking Dinner
Sponsored by Torkin Manes LLP and N.W. & Associates, LLC. Hosted at Toronto’s Majestic Castle Casa Loma, guests will meet in the hotel lobby at
18:30 for pickup and transport by coach to the venue. During the evening there will be a welcome reception followed by a three-course meal. If you
do have any dietary requirements please inform our events team asap at [email protected].
Friday May 18th
FRIDAY MAY 18
08:00 - 09:00, ARIA FOYER, FOUR SEASONS
Open Networking Space in Aria Foyer
Guests are invited to reconvene with the other attendees and enjoy light refreshments prior to the day’s activities.
09:00 - 10:45, FOUR SEASONS
Breakout Sessions
You can find more detailed information on the breakout sessions in the full programme.
11:15 - 13:00, FOUR SEASONS
Workshops
You can find more detailed information on the breakout sessions in the full programme.
15:00 - 20:00, FOUR SEASONS LOBBY
Toronto Excursion
Meet in the lobby at 15:00 for pick up and transport by coach to The Historic Distillery District, an internationally acclaimed village of brick-lined
streets and dozens of vibrantly restored Victorian Industrial buildings. Explore the district’s many restaurants, art galleries, artisan boutiques, specialty retail stores and more. From 16:00, members are invited to the Stirling Room Bar & Restaurant for drinks
Saturday May 19th
SATURDAY MAY 19
09:15 - 18:30
Optional Niagara Excursion
We will meet in the lobby and promptly leave at 09:15 via coach. We will initially visit Niagara Falls and tour behind the falls before heading to Niagara on the lake to the Trius Winery for a wine tour and lunch Please contact Lorna via [email protected] for more information (requires prior booking).
Social Sponsors
