Aging Well Conference

 

Conference Planning Committee

Conference Chair: Julie Pennal
Program Committee: Sarah Feeney-Martin, Julie Pennal, Karie Papillion, Kara Miller, Kelly Meeussen , Karen Pyatt-Westbrook, Kayla Menkhorst, Léo Lavergne, Dena Silverberg, and Sue Hesjedahl
Social Committee: Lisa Tobio, Fiona Mueller and Anna Do.
50th Anniversary Committee: Nancy Beddoe and Sue Hesjedahl
Trade Show: Lina Zita
Registration/Delegate Bags: Fiona Mueller and Lina Zita
Brochure/Promotions: Lina Zita, Fiona Mueller, Kelly Meeussen
Hotel and Logistics: Sue Hesjedahl, Julie Pennal, Lina Zita, and Suzanne Teixeira
Treasurer/Sponsorship: Sue Hesjedahl
Volunteers: Suzanne Teixeira and Julie Pennal

(Chair/Co-Chairs are bolded)

Volunteer opportunities still available. Please contact Suzanne Teixeira at info@oacao.org for more information.

Sunday, October 22   

5:00pm-6:30pm Informal Dinner – Quest Restaurant (in hotel) (at own expense)

6:30pm-8:30pm 50th Anniversary Celebration Reception with OACAO Board followed by Networking and Free Time

Monday, October 23 – Day One

7:00 am: Registration and Information                                                         

7:30 am – 8:30 am: Breakfast                                                                                    

8:15 am – 8:30 am: Conference Kick-off & Indigenous Welcome

8:30 am – 9:30 am: Opening Keynote: Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults: Can we make a difference? – Dr. David Conn; Executive Vice-President of Education and Chief Academic Officer at the Baycrest Academy for Research & Education. CCSHM is developing Canadian guidelines for health and social service providers to support them in their roles with respect to the prevention, assessment, and management of social isolation and loneliness. Two national surveys have been carried out, to learn more about the lived experience and perspectives of health and social service providers as well as older adults. The perspectives of healthcare professionals with respect to their potential role in assessing and intervening, as well as the perspective of older adults regarding this issue will be presented.

9:45 am – 10:45 am: Breakout A – Workshops  (5 Options). Please choose one (1) workshop for this time.

• M1: A Trauma Informed Approach to Build Resilience and Sustainability – Rami Shami; Rami Shami Consulting: Utilizing a Trauma Informed Approach to Safeguard Our Wellbeing and Garner Resilience. Mere cognitive understanding of such afflictions as ‘vicarious trauma’ and ‘compassion fatigue’ is insufficient to safeguard us from the burden, if not the harm, our work can cause us. In most instances professional culture has created little space for personal becoming. In this session we will learn how to utilize a Trauma Informed Approach to delve into vital aspects of creating ‘resiliency in the field’, while serving in all domains of Seniors Programming.
• M2: Creating Inclusive Communities: The Age-Friendly Community Movement – Emily Mullins; Centre for Studies in Aging and Health at Providence Care: This presentation will provide an overview of the age-friendly movement in Ontario, explore how communities are becoming more age-friendly, describe supports available to enable this work, and recommend ways in which older adult centres can support local age-friendly initiatives.
• M3: Eldertrekking: A Stepping Stone in Motion – Kayla Menkhorst – Executive Director; Eganville and District Seniors: This workshop will go over the extremely successful “Eldertrekking” program that was offered in a small, rural community and how it transformed the SALC as a whole. This outdoor adventure program is about bringing all ages and abilities together to try new outdoor activities, grow into a sustainable “adventure” group and brings a whole new demographic of seniors to programs. It can be tailored to all locations, all budgets, and all abilities and as it grows, becoming fully sustainable by the community!
• M4: Bonne gouvernance dans un environnement en changement  – Pierre Benoit; Président duCconseil d’administration du RAFO ((Séance offerte en Français seulement/session offered in French only): Présentation des éléments de base d’une bonne gouvernance en s’inspirant de la formation que vous offrez à l’OACAO. Par la suite mettre en lumière les attentes des bailleurs de fonds à savoir une reddition de compte plus précise, des activités qui metten t en valeur des éléments d’équité, d’inclusion et d’intégration, des besoins en terme d’accessibilité ainsi que du défi 50/30. Ces nouvelles attentes offrent un défi particulier au conseil d’administration. Terminer avec un échange avec les participants pa r la mise en commun des différents types d’activités à offrir aux membres 
• M5: Unleashing Creativity in Senior Recreation: Artificial Intelligence Tools for Everyday Success- Chris Bint, Chief Learning Officer; Tech Coaches: Join us for an eye-opening live event about AI large language model tools, including technologies like Chat GPT and Microsoft Bing, and how they can revolutionize the way you work. In our session, we’ll cover: Understanding AI Language Tools: We’ll break down what AI large language model tools are and how they work, all in straightforward terms that make sense for everyone. Boosting Efficiency in Daily Tasks: From drafting vibrant program descriptions to creating engaging marketing materials, discover how these AI tools can enhance creativity and save time.
  Enhancing Communication and Engagement: Learn to use tools like Microsoft Bing to research and plan events, connect with community members, and build stronger relationships with the seniors you serve. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover a world of innovative solutions tailored to the unique needs of older adult centers across the province. Whether you’re handling administrative duties, coordinating exciting programs, or volunteering your time, this event will open new doors to efficiency, creativity, and community engagement.

10:45 am: Tradeshow starts

11:45 am – 12:45 pm: Breakout B – Workshops (5 Options). Please choose one (1) workshop for this time.

• M6: Developing Innovative Digital Solutions for an Ageing Population – Noor Din – Founder/ CEO; Human Endeavour & Dr. Lois Kamenitz PhD External Research Associate, York Centre for Asian Research, York University: Digital technologies rose to prominence during COVID-19 to ensure seniors remain engaged, informed, and healthy from the safety of their homes. However, this surge highlighted how digital designs and structural inequities restrict digital access and use. Recognizing the need, Human Endeavour initiated the Technology, Access, and Support for Seniors (TASS) project. This innovative and multi-sectoral approach developed simplified technology for seniors and built the capacity of the senior-serving sector. We will share a technology roadmap of digital transformation to facilitate aging in place.
• M7: Older Adult Exercise: The Power of Belief – Beth Yarzab; Canfitpro and Jason Jones; GoodLife: Older adults may be reluctant about fitness due to their perceived lack of ability or fear of failure. A key tool to overcoming exercise inertia is belief. As fitness programmers and practitioners, we can harness this tool by believing in our participants more than they believe in themselves. Our confidence will build our participant’s confidence! Then we close that belief “gap” by providing evidence of what our participants ARE capable of, one progression at a time. In this session, you’ll learn a programming and coaching framework to enhance your participant’s self-efficacy and overall fitness experience. We’ll share techniques including autoregulation, language choice, motivational interviewing, and recognition that will set your participants up for success and keep them committed to physical activity.
• M8: A Legacy in Leadership – How to intentionally Live & Lead Your Legacy – Jennie Queen; Jennie Queen Coaching: Your leadership legacy is the impact, impression and influence you have on others over your time in the workplace, industry, or role. It is formed by the guiding principles you apply most consistently to your decisions and actions. If you wouldn’t want to work for you, why should anyone else. The key question is would I work with me? Discover a heart centered, people centric leadership model that is authentic, practical, and effective in holistically leading holistically. It starts with YOU. It’s about bringing your heart, soul, and head, your passions, and your promise to your career.
• M9: Reinventing Senior Living and Care – Vipan Nikore – Co-Founder & CEO; Homecare Hub, Nancy Hawdon; Geriatric Social Worker and Care Coordinator, RSW, Amy Abbott; Registered Nurse and Community Care Coordinator, RN BScN: Homecare Hub is a healthcare company that enables people to age safely in their communities by creating high quality care homes. Our solution is an alternative to nursing homes which are expensive to build/operate. It offers a desirable option for older adults who do not wish to live in nursing homes but are unable to afford care in their own homes. Our homes are lower cost than traditional care options, which saves payers/health system a tremendous amount. We create partnership to make these care homes which helps relieve capacity issues and provides alternative options for our aging population.
• M10: La gestion des bénévoles… tout un art Denise Lemire; Centre Pauline Charron (Séance offerte en Français seulement/session offered in French only): L’engagement des bénévoles constitue un aspect important de tout organisme, car il assure sa santé tant financière qu’organisationnelle. Cet atelier présentera le processus de développeme nt d’un programme de gestion des bénévoles développé au Centre Pauline Charron (Ottawa). On y présentera des outils et des pratiques qui ont été développés afin de favoriser le bénévolat chez les personnes aînées. Une discussion participative permettra de cerner des enjeux à travailler au sein de votre organisme. 

12:45 pm – 2:30 pm: Lunch and Tradeshow

2:45 pm – 3:45 pm: Breakout C – Workshops (5 Options). Please choose one (1) workshop for this time.

• M11: Reaching Success in Succession Planning – Lori Gotlieb; Lori Gotlieb Consulting: Managing volunteers can be challenging, especially if you are a volunteer driven organization or association. Volunteers are a vital foundation to the success of an organization or association but so much time is spent replacing, orienting, and training leadership volunteers on an ongoing basis that planning and execution of goals can be difficult. We will look at tools, tips on how to build a strong succession plan. Learning Outcomes: Understanding the benefit of planning for long-term success, Tips, and tools for succession planning, and Sharing how to manage and address volunteer burnout.
• M12: Social Programming to Address Isolation and Loneliness – Raza Mirza PhD – Director of National Partnerships and Knowledge Mobilization; HelpAge Canada: This session will highlight challenges faced by programs aimed at addressing loneliness/isolation in older adults. HelpAge Canada’s experiences with intergenerational engagement, men’s mental health, and digital literacy programs inform the discussion. A solutions room approach is proposed to explore five challenge areas, including collective impact, linking systems of care, retention of participants, staff, and volunteers, co-creating ‘hybrid’ solutions, and research, evaluation, and funding. Delegates will share their experiences and provide a ‘roadmap’ for success in each challenge area.
• M13: Making the Most of Your Medical Appointments (self-advocacy for healthcare conversations) – Christine Platt – Geriatric Systems Implementation Facilitator; Waterloo Wellington Older Adult Strategy & Judith Carson Co-Chair for the Waterloo Wellington Older Adult Strategy Community Members Network: In a healthcare system where the path for older adults can be unclear and challenging, following a self-advocacy approach can give you tools to get more from your healthcare conversations smoothing the journey. Learn how to be ACTIVE using the SPEAK strategies in this workshop created by the Waterloo Wellington Older Adult Strategy Community Network, based on lived experiences of older adults and healthcare professionals from the Waterloo Wellington region. This 1.5 hours, interactive workshop includes summary handouts and tools for use in all your future medical conversations.
• M14: Vieillir et se sentir plus vivant qu’avant! Ginette Gratton; Maison Marie Louise (Séance offerte en Français seulement/session offered in French only): Qu’est ce que ça signifie “bien vieillir”? Notre corps se détériore, c’est la loi de la nature… mais notre esprit ne devrait il pas s’épanouir davantage? Quels sont les facteurs qui déterminent la qualité de notre vie quand on vieillit? Et comment s’adap ter à toutes les nouvelles réalités de notre époque sans se sentir aliénés? Voilà des questions sur lesquelles nous nous pencherons
  dans cet atelier. Nous verrons l’impact des activités. 
• M15: Magnificent Monarchs – Margaret Larson: Margaret Larson is a dedicated Monarch butterfly conservationist. Join her for a comprehensive look at the Monarch from egg to butterfly and become a member of her butterfly army saving one monarch at time. Margaret will cover how her home Centre become a Monarch Waystation habitat, how she engaged the Town in supporting milkweed plant preservation and created a monarch garden at her local senior centre. She will also share how she engages members of the centre and community in her frequent mudball making special events and learn about the butterfly and how she rescues, nurtures, feeds and shares her love of monarchs with hundreds of people each season. You will learn how to create a monarch conservation project at your centre with Margaret on speed dial anytime you need her!

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Breakout D – Networking (5 Options). Please choose one (1) session for this time.

• M16: Links2Wellbeing; Social Prescribing for Older Adults – Dena Silverberg; Program Coordinator Links2Wellbeing: Join Dena to share the successes and challenges of the Links2Wellbeing: Social Prescribing for Older Adults Project. Learn from your peers what has worked, didn’t work and brainstorm how to bring in more referrals! We know the benefits of social prescribing, including reducing loneliness, isolation, and mild depression. Network with other Links2Wellbeing partners involved and benefit from shared resources, strategies, and ideas.
• M17: Seniors’ Centre Without Walls: A new age of older adult programming in a post-pandemic world – Meghan Cornett; Seniors’ Centre Without Walls – French Program Coordinator at The Good Companions: Come prepared to learn more about the many possibilities of phone programming for isolated seniors, and share successes and challenges with peers as we consider the role of these types of offerings post-pandemic. The pandemic has put a much-needed spotlight on the devastating effects of social isolation. For the first time, many of us experienced the negative impact being cut off from family, friends, and communities had on our health and well-being. Now, as life slowly returns to normal for many of us, the spotlight on social isolation is fading and our most vulnerable seniors are being left behind. Many older adults in our communities are unable to access in-person or online programs. Some are reluctant to meet face-to-face for health reasons. Others can’t because of physical or mental health issues, financial constraints, or other barriers. Seniors’ Centre Without Walls (SCWW) eliminates these barriers by offering free, telephone-based programs that make it safe and easy for seniors to participate in group activities, meet new people, and make meaningful connections – all from the comfort of home. Be ready to get inspired by fellow organizations running their own phone programs, as well as time to network with peers. You do not need to already have an established phone-based program in order to benefit from this interactive networking session.
• M18: Sustainability of Food Services in Older Adult Centres (bilingual)- Léo Lavergne, Directeur Général – Centre Pauline -Charron Session will be conducted in both French and English simultaneously with a bilingual facilitator / La séance se déroulera en français et en anglais simultanément avec un animateur bilingue:
  A bilingual networking session in which we will explore the pros and cons of operating a kitchen to offer food services in an active living centre. For those who operate a kitchen service at their ALC join us to share issues you’ve come across, problems you’ve faced and their solution, suggestions for improvement, and other matters related to offering food services. For those who do note operate a kitchen service take advantage of this interactive networking session to learn the pros and cons of offering meals prepared at your centre and to find out if there is money to be made with this service.
  Une session bilingue de réseautage dans laquelle nous explorerons les défis d’opérer une cuisine et d’offrir des repas dans un CVA. Pour celles et ceux qui opèrent un service de repas dans leur CVA nous vous invitons à venir partager les problèmes auxquels vous fait face, les solutions que vous avez mis en place pour améliorer le service et tout autre sujet relié à la livraison d’un serv ice alimentaire. Pour celles et ceux qui n’opèrent pas un tel service, prenez avantage de cette session interactive de réseautage pour connaître les avantages et désavantages reliés à l’offre d’un service alimentaire dans votre centre et est il possible de générer des profits pour votre CVA.
• M19: Rebuilding and Revitalizing Volunteer Programs: Join us for an engaging and interactive networking session that focuses on the vital task of rejuvenating volunteer programs within older adult centres. This session will bring you together with your peers to brainstorm, discuss hot topics, and collaboratively develop innovative strategies to rebuild and revitalize volunteer programs at your centre.
• M20: Men’s Sheds Ontario: Somewhere to go, Something to do, Someone to talk to – John Peters and Nicolas Fry from Men’s Sheds Ontario: Join John and Nick for an interactive Networking Session where they will share how best to serve an underserved part of our communities, namely men and especially older men, to break free from the loneliness epidemic in which the world finds itself. Men’s Sheds Ontario is deeply appreciative of all that OACAO members are contributing to overcome this epidemic but note that reaching men continues to lag behind. Learn about how the Men’s Shed philosophy works to reach men effectively, progress to date in partnership with OACAO member centres and plans for continued outreach. They value the input you may have to offer as they continue to spread Men’s Sheds throughout Ontario, so please bring along your questions, ideas, successes, and challenges related to starting or supporting a Men’s Shed in your community.

5:00 pm – 5:45 pm: Free Time                                                                                                                                              

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm: Dinner, Silent Auction, Awards (Cash Bar open to 10:00 pm)                                  

7:30 pm – 9:00 pm: Entertainment & Dancing – Fiddlestix Band                  

9:00 pm: Mix & Mingle / Free time

Tuesday, October 24 – Day Two – Golden Ticket Tuesday

7:00 am: Registration and Information                                           

7:30 am – 8:30 am: Breakfast                                                                                                

8:15 am – 8:30 am: TBD                                                                                           

8:45 am – 10:15 am: Diversity Plenary Session                                                                 

10:15 am – 10:45 am: Break                                                   

10:45 am – 12:15 pm: Lightning Talks                                          

12:15 pm – 1:15 pm: Lunch                                             

1:15 pm – 1:45 pm: TBD                                                                                     

1:45 pm – 2:45 pm: Closing Keynote: The Benefits of Exercise for Brain Health in Aging – Dr. Jennifer Heisz; Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in Brain Health and Aging at McMaster University. This session will discuss the research linking sedentary behaviour to dementia and how we can break up sedentary time with exercise breaks. We will discuss the mechanism for why higher intensity may help protect the brain from dementia and how you can add higher-intensity exercise into your regular routine. And finally, I’ll provide evidence-based tips on how to make exercise part of your lifestyle.

2:45 pm – 3:00 pm: Conference Wrap-up, evaluations & DOOR PRIZES!

3:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Refreshments “to go”         

Please note: Schedule subject to change

Book Your Accommodations at the Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale (6750 Mississauga Rd, Mississauga, ON L5N 2L3) by or before September 29th:

Online: https://book.passkey.com/go/OACAO2023 or call 905-821-1981, Group Code: OACAO
Remember to mention you are attending the OACAO Conference.

PLEASE NOTE: The Early Bird deadline to register for the conference and to secure a hotel room at the group rate of $153 + tax is September 29, 2023.

Highlights for the 2023 Conference include:

50th Anniversary Reception, dynamic Keynote Speakers, informative Workshops presented by industry experts, sector specific Networking Sessions, interactive Trade Show with OACAO Business Partners and seniors services providers, 50th Anniversary Gala: Dinner/Silent Auction/OACAO ’50 for 50′ Awards, Entertainment; Golden Ticket Tuesday with Keynote Speakers, Diversity Panel Session, Lightning Talks; delicious meals and refreshment breaks throughout the conference, and so many opportunities to network with your peers throughout the conference.

Conference Packages

FULL Conference Package – Monday October 23 & Tuesday Oct. 24
Includes: Workshops, Keynote Speakers, All meals including Breakfasts, Coffee Breaks, Lunches, Sunday Eve Reception, Monday Evening Gala &
Dinner, Trade Show, Social Events and Golden Ticket Tuesday Sessions

1-DAY MONDAY Conference Package – October 23
Includes: Monday Kickoff and Keynote, Workshop Presentations Networking Sessions, Breakfast, Coffee Breaks, Lunch, Trade Show.
(NOTE: Monday Night Dinner is NOT included in the daily fee)

1-DAY TUESDAY Conference Package – October 24
Includes: Golden Ticket Tuesday: Keynote Speakers, Diversity Plenary Session, Lighting Talks, Breakfast, Coffee Breaks, Lunch.

Early Bird Registration Rates, until September 29th:

OACAO Member Full Conference Package Rate: $550
Non-Member Full Conference Package Rate: $600

OACAO Member Senior Volunteer Reduced Rate: $500
Non-Member Senior Volunteer Reduced Rate: $550

OACAO Member Daily Rate – MONDAY Only: $325
Non-Member Daily Rate – MONDAY Only: $350

OACAO Member Daily Rate – TUESDAY Only: $275

Non-Member Daily Rate – TUESDAY Only: $300

To help you choose your workshops and networking session, please refer to the Conference Workshop Session Description Resource: click here

Registration questions can be forwarded to: Fiona Mueller at admin@oacao.org / 1-866-835-7693 or 905-584-8125 OR Lina Zita at coordinator@oacao.org.

 

Transportation Information to Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale:

Airport shuttle – Not available

MiWay, Mississauga Transit: https://www.mississauga.ca/miway-transit/

Go Transit: https://www.gotransit.com/en

 

On October 23, 2023 from 10:45 am – 2:30 pm, we cordially invite you to join us at the Trade Show, which will take place at the Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale Hotel (6750 Mississauga Rd, Mississauga) as part of the Annual Provincial Conference Trade Show.

This annual Trade Show will provide you with a direct opportunity to connect with approximately 150 – 200 staff and volunteers who work directly with seniors in their respective Centers. In addition to the exposure you will get at this venue, you will also receive free parking and lunch ticket (additional lunches may be purchased). 

In order to confirm your Trade Show table or Delegate Bag Insert and be recognized in our Conference promotional material, please ensure that the registration forms and payment are submitted to the OACAO office; P.O. Box 65, Caledon East, ON L7C 3L8. There are a limited number of spaces, that will fill fast, on a first come first bases. You will not want to miss this! 

Trade Show and Delegate Bag Registration Form

Fees:

OACAO Business Partner Exhibitor Table – $400.00 
Non-Profit Organization Exhibitor Table – $250.00 
For-Profit Organization Exhibitor Table – $600.00
OACAO Business Partners Delegate Bag Insert – FREE
Non-Profit Organization Delegate Bag Insert – $50.00
For-Profit Organization Delegate Bag Insert  – $50.00

~ Please note that all non-business partners of OACAO will be subject to a vetting process before approval granted. ~ If you have questions, please contact Lina Zita, Development and Marketing Coordinator, Toll free: 866-835-7693, Local: 905-584-8125, Email: coordinator@oacao.org.

Diamond Sponsor Level – Title Sponsor

Gold Sponsor Level

Silver Sponsor Level

Bronze Sponsor Level

Sponsorship Registration Form

Mail or email your completed registration form by Friday, August 11, 2023. There are a limited number of spaces, that will fill fast, on a first come first bases. You will not want to miss this! Please note that all non-business partners of OACAO will be subject to a vetting process before approval granted. 

If you have questions, please contact Sue Hesjedahl, Executive Director, Toll free: 866-835-7693, Local: 905-584-8125, Email: sue@oacao.org.

Opportunities:

Diamond Sponsor Level – Title Sponsor – taken

Platinum Sponsor Level – 50th Anniversary Banquet & Entertainment Sponsor:

Benefits:
Introduction at Banquet and opportunity to welcome delegates to Banquet on Monday, October 23
Two (2) complimentary tickets to the Gala on Monday, October 23
Company Name/ Logo on Sponsor page of 2023 Conference and Tradeshow website
Company Name / Logo on Conference signage – displayed throughout the conference
Opportunity to distribute corporate literature (provided by sponsor) in delegate welcome bag

Gold Sponsor Level – 50th Anniversary Reception Sponsor – taken

Silver Sponsor Level Option A – (3 spots available) – 50th Anniversary Swag Gifts for delegates

Benefits:
Name/Logo on commemorative 50^th Anniversary OACAO Swag/Gift Item to be given out to all delegates during conference (provided by sponsor, or $1,500 donated to purchase item)
Company Name / Logo on Sponsor page of 2023 Conference and Tradeshow website
Company Name / Logo on Conference signage – displayed throughout the conference
Opportunity to distribute corporate literature (provided by sponsor) in delegate welcome bag

Silver Sponsor Level Option B – Lightning Talks Sponsor

Benefits:
Invitation to participate in Lightning Talks on Tuesday, October 24
Logo on display cards on tables during Lightning Talks session
Company Name/ Logo on Sponsor page of 2023 Conference and Tradeshow website
Company Name / Logo on Conference signage – displayed throughout the conference
Opportunity to distribute corporate literature (provided by sponsor) in delegate welcome bag

Silver Sponsor Level Option C – (2 spots available) – Keynote Speaker Sponsor

Benefits:
Opportunity to introduce and/ or thank a keynote speaker at the conference
Company Name/ Logo on Sponsor page of 2023 Conference and Tradeshow website
Company Name / Logo on Conference signage – displayed throughout the conference
Opportunity to distribute corporate literature (provided by sponsor) in delegate welcome bag

Bronze Sponsor Level Option A – (2 spots available) – Workshop or Networking Session Sponsor

Benefits:
Opportunity to attend and participate in Sponsored Workshop with the opportunity to introduce or thank the workshop presenter(s)
Company Name / Logo on Sponsor page of 2023 Conference and Tradeshow website
Company Name / Logo on Conference signage – displayed throughout the conference
Opportunity to distribute corporate literature (provided by sponsor) in delegate welcome bag

Bronze Sponsor Level Option B – (4 spots available) – Refreshments Break Sponsor

Benefits:
During Refreshment Break, opportunity to network with delegates
Company Name / Logo on Sponsor page of 2023 Conference and Tradeshow website
Company Name / Logo on Conference signage – displayed throughout the conference
Opportunity to distribute corporate literature (provided by sponsor) in delegate welcome bag

Transportation Information to Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale (6750 Mississauga Rd, Mississauga, ON L5N 2L3):

The hotel is centrally located in the city of Mississauga, Ontario within easy reach via Highway 401, 407 and 403.

Airport shuttle – Not available

MiWay, Mississauga Transit: https://www.mississauga.ca/miway-transit/

Go Transit: https://www.gotransit.com/en

Bus stations near Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale:

Argentia Road at Century Avenue – 3-minute walk

Argentia Road at Mississauga Road – 4-minute walk

I am interested in being a sponsor for the Conference, who do I contact?

Please contact Sue Hesjedahl at sue@oacao.org for more information.

I am interested in being an exhibitor at the Trade Show at Conference, who do I contact?

Please contact Lina Zita at coordinator@oacao.org for more information.

I am interested in providing a delegate bag insert, who do I contact?

Please contact Lina Zita at coordinator@oacao.org for more information.

Where can I learn more about the Older Adult Centres’ Association of Ontario?

Please visit www.oacao.org/about-oacao for more information.

How do I become a member of the Older Adult Centres’ Association of Ontario?

Please visit www.oacao.org/membership/become-a-member/ for more information.

How can I volunteer?

Please contact Suzanne Teixeira at info@oacao.org for more information.

I have a registration question.

Please contact: Fiona Mueller at admin@oacao.org / 1-866-835-7693 or 905-584-8125 OR Lina Zita at coordinator@oacao.org.