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THE EVENT FOR HR AND EX LEADERS DRIVING EMPLOYEE-CENTRIC STRATEGIES

Welcome to the 8th Annual Employee Experience Summit, where the future of employee engagement strategy takes centre stage! Here’s what’s in store:

  • Inspire employee-centred company culture from top to bottom.
  • Stand out in a competitive employer market.
  • Build your employer brand and reputation for improved talent attraction and retention.
  • Deploy adaptive leadership approaches within your teams.
  • Harness practical initiatives to inspire employee loyalty and trust.

Join us to transform your employee experience tools and initiatives with forward-thinking strategies that put employees first!

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TOP 3 REASONS TO ATTEND

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Develop actionable strategies to elevate your EX game plan

  • Get expert insights from EX leaders on boosting morale, productivity, and engagement.
  • Discover strategies for a top-tier employee brand at every employer touchpoint.
  • Leverage new technologies to build practical, actionable strategies companywide.

2

Maximize employee engagement with people-centric initiatives

  • Uncover innovative strategies and tech to transform your HR approach to improve engagement, boost satisfaction, and streamline processes.
  • Connect with top HR, Total Rewards, and EX leaders.

3

Grow your network by engaging with EX influencers

  • Delve into success stories from inspiring leaders at Kia Canada, Manulife, Lindt & Sprungli, and more!
  • Forge connections via our interactive event app, designed to streamline networking and meetings.
  • Can’t attend in person? Our versatile event platform keeps you connected virtually, so you never miss a beat!

NETWORK WITH THE TOP EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE LEADERS IN CANADA

25 YEARS OF CULTIVATING CONNECTIONS

For 25 years, Strategy Institute has been at the forefront of event production and content creation. Our Employee Experience Summit delivers innovative insights, valuable networking, and professional development opportunities!

  • Harness insights from a network of 10,000+ HR leaders across North America.
  • Engage with innovators and early adopters of cutting-edge EX tools.
  • Immerse yourself in an interactive event that supercharges your EX journey.
  • Amplify your expertise, craft a dynamic action plan, and forge impactful connections.
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JOIN OUR COMMUNITY

Ever attend an event where you feel like you’re lost in the crowd? Not at the Employee Experience Summit!

We deliberately design the program to encourage you to build relationships with like-minded HR and EX peers. Our onsite experience and innovative event platform allow you to network in small working groups, peer-led breakouts, roundtables, and much more!

Arrive solo but leave as part of the EX community.

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No matter what floats your boat – sports, arts and culture, shopping, food and drinks or simply people watching – Toronto won’t let you (or your spouse) down!

Entertainment & Night Life

Enjoy the bustling entertainment district featuring Broadway musicals and plays, or go to the internationally acclaimed Roy Thomson Hall to catch one of the 350 concerts that take place there each year.

Attractions

From the CN Tower and Ripley’s Aquarium near the lake to Casa Loma in the Annex, Toronto has a variety of famous attractions. Get a Toronto CityPass to save money, avoid ticket lines and take in the local sights.

Restaurants

Toronto has a vibrant food scene offering a diverse selection of tasty flavours. From hole-in-the-wall joints to luxurious tasting menus, Toronto is a food lover’s dream city.

Sports

Home to the Blue Jays, Raptors, Argonauts and Maple Leafs, there is something for every sports fan in Toronto. Watch a game at the Rogers Centre, Scotiabank Arena or at one of the many sports bars across the city.

Arts & Culture

With 29 museums in Toronto and 21 top art galleries, you can spend days enjoying the arts scene. Start your visit at the ROM or the AGO and finish up at the Ontario Science Centre or the Hockey Hall of Fame.

THE VENUE

Toronto Airport Marriott Hotel

Toronto Airport Marriott Hotel delivers everything you need for a brilliant stay in Toronto, Canada. The hotel welcomes you to Ontario with modern design, superb service and an exceptional location just minutes away from Toronto Pearson International Airport.

Take advantage of complimentary hotel shuttle service to and from the airport, and take the UP Express train for easy access to downtown Toronto. Indulge in a little retail therapy at Vaughan Mills, CF Sherway Garden or Square One Shopping Centre, all within a 20-minute walk from the hotel location. At the hotel, enjoy a meal at Wayside Social, which showcases sustainable, locally sourced ingredients.

BENEFITS OF STAYING AT THE HOTEL INCLUDE…

  • Networking: Onsite social activities for conference attendees and speakers.
  • Upscale Services and Amenities: Relax at the indoor pool or keep up with your fitness regimen in the Fitness Centre.
  • Dining Experience: Savor an unprecedented Canadian‐ inspired menu in the Waywide Social Restaurant.
  • Accommodations: Guests of the Toronto Airport Marriott will have the opportunity to experience all the finest details. These include: complimentary High Speed Internet Access, in-room amenities, include a mini-fridge, coffee-maker and safe.
  • Convenience: Strategically located by the Pearson International Airport and less than 30 kilometers from the downtown core. Steps from a host of vibrant cultural and sports activities including the Woodbine Racetrack, golf clubs and Canada’s Wonderland!

TO RESERVE

Toronto Airport Marriott Hotel
901 Dixon Rd. Toronto, Ontario
Canada M9W 1J5

RESERVATIONS: 1-800-905-2811

 

IMPORTANT: Strategy Institute is not affiliated with, nor do we contract any third-party room booking service. Please contact the hotel directly to make your reservations.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Which meals are included?

Breakfast, lunch as well as morning and afternoon snacks are provided at the conference, served in the exhibition hall.

I have special meal requirements, who do I contact?

Please contact our customer care team at [email protected] so they can liaise with the venue to ensure you are taken care of.

Is there parking?

Yes, contact our customer care team for more details at [email protected]

Can I send a replacement delegate if I can’t attend at the last minute?

Absolutely! Please contact our customer care team at [email protected] at your earliest convenience.

When will the presentations be available, and how do I get them?

Presentations will be available once the conference has concluded, typically within a week. You will receive an email from our customer care team with the link to download the presentations. Please be aware that not all speakers are able to release their presentation due to confidentiality reasons.

What time do I need to arrive before my presentation?

Please arrive at the break before you are due to speak, e.g. if you are due to speak at 4 p.m., please arrive during the afternoon break. This is so you can meet the conference producer, check your slide deck (and load it if you have a new version with you) and run through a rehearsal of your presentation.

When is my presentation due?

Please send your presentation to the event manager two weeks prior to the conference, even if it is still in draft form. This will allow us to check it in advance and let you know if there are any issues. Please also email your final version to the event manager, and bring a back-up copy on a USB stick.

What aspect ratio should my slides be?

Please select ‘standard’ in Microsoft Office – the aspect ratio is 4:3.

Can I stay for the whole conference?

Yes, you are very welcome to attend the whole conference. It’s one of the benefits of speaking!

Is there a speakers’ green room?

No, we find our speakers enjoy networking with delegates, other speakers and sponsors in the exhibition hall, which is open throughout the conference. Hot and cold drinks are typically available in the exhibition hall all day, and seating is provided if you need to complete some work or make any calls.

What forms of payment do you accept?

We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Electronic Funds Transfer or Cheque for Canadian Currency and American Currency.

What is your cancellation/refund policy for paid invoices?

A full refund minus a $495 administrative charge will be given for cancellations received in writing up to 14 days prior to the conference date. Refunds will not be available after this date.

Can I pay half now and half at a later date?

We highly encourage a full payment upon receipt of invoice. For any specific circumstances, please reach out to customer care at [email protected]

My credit card was charged with a foreign transaction fee, how do I get that amount paid for?

Strategy Institute is not liable for any additional charges levied by a credit card company, including but not limited to American Express currency conversion charges.

I paid for my registration, does it include my hotel stay at the venue?

Registration fees include attendance, luncheon and all course materials. It doesn’t include accommodations or transportation to and from the conference.

When is booth setup and teardown?

Setup is usually the night before the event or before registration opens on day one. You will receive a logistics package from your event manager with more details. If you have not received this, please contact customer care at [email protected] so they can connect you to the event manager.

When will I know my booth number?

You will receive this one week before the event, from your event manager.

I want to distribute handouts, can you make that happen?

Yes! Please give them to the event manager when you arrive for setup. If you want to distribute an electronic handout, please send this to your event manager at your earliest convenience.

EVENT

Which meals are included?

Breakfast, lunch as well as morning and afternoon snacks are provided at the conference, served in the exhibition hall.

I have special meal requirements, who do I contact?

Please contact our customer care team at [email protected] so they can liaise with the venue to ensure you are taken care of.

Is there parking?

Yes, contact our customer care team for more details at [email protected]

Can I send a replacement delegate if I can’t attend at the last minute?

Absolutely! Please contact our customer care team at [email protected] at your earliest convenience.

When will the presentations be available, and how do I get them?

Presentations will be available once the conference has concluded, typically within a week. You will receive an email from our customer care team with the link to download the presentations. Please be aware that not all speakers are able to release their presentation due to confidentiality reasons.

SPEAKERS

What time do I need to arrive before my presentation?

Please arrive at the break before you are due to speak, e.g. if you are due to speak at 4 p.m., please arrive during the afternoon break. This is so you can meet the conference producer, check your slide deck (and load it if you have a new version with you) and run through a rehearsal of your presentation.

When is my presentation due?

Please send your presentation to the event manager two weeks prior to the conference, even if it is still in draft form. This will allow us to check it in advance and let you know if there are any issues. Please also email your final version to the event manager, and bring a back-up copy on a USB stick.

What aspect ratio should my slides be?

Please select ‘standard’ in Microsoft Office – the aspect ratio is 4:3.

Can I stay for the whole conference?

Yes, you are very welcome to attend the whole conference. It’s one of the benefits of speaking!

Is there a speakers’ green room?

No, we find our speakers enjoy networking with delegates, other speakers and sponsors in the exhibition hall, which is open throughout the conference. Hot and cold drinks are typically available in the exhibition hall all day, and seating is provided if you need to complete some work or make any calls.

PAYMENT

What forms of payment do you accept?

We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Electronic Funds Transfer or Cheque for Canadian Currency and American Currency.

What is your cancellation/refund policy for paid invoices?

A full refund minus a $495 administrative charge will be given for cancellations received in writing up to 14 days prior to the conference date. Refunds will not be available after this date.

Can I pay half now and half at a later date?

We highly encourage a full payment upon receipt of invoice. For any specific circumstances, please reach out to customer care at [email protected]

My credit card was charged with a foreign transaction fee, how do I get that amount paid for?

Strategy Institute is not liable for any additional charges levied by a credit card company, including but not limited to American Express currency conversion charges.

I paid for my registration, does it include my hotel stay at the venue?

Registration fees include attendance, luncheon and all course materials. It doesn’t include accommodations or transportation to and from the conference.

SPONSORS

When is booth setup and teardown?

Setup is usually the night before the event or before registration opens on day one. You will receive a logistics package from your event manager with more details. If you have not received this, please contact customer care at [email protected] so they can connect you to the event manager.

When will I know my booth number?

You will receive this one week before the event, from your event manager.

I want to distribute handouts, can you make that happen?

Yes! Please give them to the event manager when you arrive for setup. If you want to distribute an electronic handout, please send this to your event manager at your earliest convenience.