REGISTER FOR 2020 AND SAVE

Register NOW for 2020 and save 50% using the promo code 'WSC2019'. This is a limited time offer and has a limited number of passes available at this price.

Thank you for attending in 2019. We look forward to seeing you all back in 2020.

IMPORTANT INFO FOR WSC TORONTO

PARKING

Limited on-site available.
Use non-member gate to enter
Alternate (paid) parking available at Toronto Sailing & Canoe Club:
1391 Lakeshore Blvd W, Toronto ON

MAIN NETWORKING EVENTS

October 9:

Lunch: 11:45AM-1:00PM
October 10:

Breakfast (continental): 8:00-8:45AM
Lunch: 12:00-1:15PM

Social: 4:15-6:00PM

LOCATION

The Boulevard Club:
1491 Lakeshore Blvd W, Toronto ON

SPEAKERS

JIM TOBIN

Former International Director, Sponsorship & Philanthropy, Scotiabank

As Director and Head of Sponsorships Canada, he was responsible for driving a new and aggressive national sponsorship strategy aligning both the philanthropic and marketing sponsorship properties by developing an emotional connection at the grassroots level in communities across Canada. His major sports properties and programs included NHL, CFL, Scotiabank Hockey Club while he also integrated the Charity Challenge program to connect with marathons nation-wide. His Arts & Culture
properties included Scotiabank Nuit Blanche, Scotiabank Giller Prize, Scotiabank Contact Photography Festival and the Scotiabank Photography Award.
As International Director, Sponsorship & Philanthropy, he led the Philanthropic and Sponsorship Portfolio by developing and managing the mandate and strategy, introducing best in class guidelines
and practices at country and regional levels across LATAM and the Caribbean.
He oversaw major commercial sponsorships with CONCACAF, ANFP in Chile, FMF Sector Amateur in México and FC Barcelona.

SCHEDULE

Don’t Miss Out

BOOTCAMP - SPONSORSHIP 101

OCTOBER 9: 8:30AM-11:30AM

This half day workshop is great start to the WSC Ontario - Toronto Forum or a fantastic stand-alone professional development opportunity for those new to sponsorship or as a refresher for a more seasoned industry professional in our ever-changing and evolving industry. Sponsorship expert Brent Barootes of Partnership Group – Sponsorship Specialists®, will lead the session.

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MUNICIPAL SPONSORSHIP WORKSHOP

OCTOBER 9: 1:30-4:30PM

This half day workshop is a face to face gathering of session content and roundtable discussion for municipal staff engaged in sponsorship, advertising and naming rights. A perfect start to the WSC Ontario - Toronto Forum or a fantastic stand-alone professional development opportunity for municipal staff engaged in our ever-changing and evolving industry. The session will be lead by Municipal Sponsorship expert Brent Barootes of Partnership Group – Sponsorship Specialists®.

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WSC TORONTO FORUM

OCTOBER 10: 8:00AM-6:00PM

This full day workshop will focus on key topics and trends being experienced across multiple sectors within the sponsorship industry. This boutique-style forum is designed with a focus on networking, sharing of best practices and trends in the industry. It will provide an intimate setting to encourage interaction with our presenters, networking and professional development opportunities for brand managers, properties, charities and not-for-profits as well as sport organizations. Click the link below to see the full schedule of events.

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GETTING HERE

Our team has provided information about travelling to the conference, accommodations and a history of the venue. For full details please click the link below.

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