Attendee Need to Knows
We are close to a month away from Convention in London, ON, and there are a number of NEW things to let you know about, that you may want to take advantage of. Space is limited from some of these, so act quickly to get your spot.
Now that you've registered, it is time to double check that everything is in place. Please go through this entire list... there's a lot of important updates and information you'll need to know!
Registration and Information Desk Hours
Saturday, Dec. 7th 12:00 noon – 7:00 pm
Sunday, Dec 8th 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Monday, Dec 9th 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday, Dec 10th 7:30 am – 4:00 pm
Your full Convention registration fee includes admission to all listed sessions (unless otherwise noted) any program materials, breakfast, lunches, networking breaks, a dinner/dance ticket to the President’s Ball and Award Ceremony.
Getting to the Delta Armouries Hotel and RBC Place London
Delta Hotels by Marriott London Armouries is located at 325 Dundas Street, London, ON. RBC Place London is located at 300 York Street, London, ON.
There are no airport shuttles to the hotel. Uber from London Airport (YXU) to the Delta is approx. $20.00, and Taxi is approx. $25.00.
Parking at the Delta is off-site (one block south of hotel) and is $15.00 per day or $25.00 per day for valet parking
On-site underground parking at RBC Place London is only $10.00 per vehicle per day. It would be just as easy to drop your bags at the Delta and then park underground at RBC Place.
How do I Get From the Delta to the Convention Centre?
Easy.. Bob and Mike will walk you through it!
So What About The Weather In London
It will be a little bit rainy, snowy, damp, and cool as we head into London….. with highs up to 6 Celsius (that’s a balmy 42.8 F for our south of the border friends). Come prepared for the short walk between the Delta Armouries and RBC Place. Let’s hope the weather remains good and that no one encounters any airport/weather delays!
Accessibility Needs
If you have any accessibility needs that require accommodation on-site during the Convention, please let our Registration staff know and we will do our best to assist you accordingly.
Looking For Restaurants In The Area?
London has great local dining options. Check it out.
CAPS Foundation Night
This year's Foundation Night event "Burgers and Brews" promises to be a fantastically fun evening. The event features the London area improv group "Shut the Front Door" as well as great auction items (including prizes from The Wealthy Speaker, CAPS Academy, and more). Please note that Foundation Night will be happening offsite at Olive R Twists restaurant in London. The restaurant is an 800m walk from the hotel. Registered for Foundation Night - Watch for your dedicated email with full and complete details.
High-Income Earner's Group - Pre-Convention Session
For those earning $350,000 per year or more join Kristin Arnold, CSP and Joe Sherren, CSP, HoF, Global Speaking Fellow for the High Income Earners Group (HIEG) on Saturday, December 7th from 1:00pm to 5:00pm for only $99 plus HST for this afternoon session including lunch.
If you qualify and would like to join in on this valuable session, you can add this to a new registration, or if you have already registered for convention please click on the link provided in your "Registration Received" email to add this great session!
Zumba?
If you have not heard about the free Zumba class on Monday morning, December 9th from 6:30 am to 7:30 am hosted by Orlando Bowen and Nathalie Plamondon-Thomas then you clearly have not been paying attention. All is forgiven, you can still attend, but let us know you want to be there, so we can make sure we have the space you will need to Zumba away. You won’t want to miss this high-energy kick-off start to the day!
You can add this session to a new registration, or if you have already registered for convention please click on the link provided in your "Registration Received" email to add this session!
Do You Like Cheese & Wine?
Our resident Canadian Cheese Ambassador (aka The Squeaky Cheese Guy) David Beaudoin, will be holding “An Evening of Learning about Cheese (and Wine)” on Monday December 9th at 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Delta Armouries Hotel.
You will enjoy a sampling of Canadian cheeses and Canadian Wine pairings under David’s instruction. He will delight your senses and your mind with knowledge to help you pull of the best pairings while you enjoy a wonderful start to your evening. You will learn things about cheese you could not have imagined.
Tickets to this event are only $30 per person plus HST. Space is extremely limited, so book your ticket early so we can be well prepared for your fantastic night. You can add this to a new registration, or if you have already registered for convention please click on the link provided in your "Registration Received" email to add this great event!
Volunteers Wanted
Looking to help out during the Convention – we still have some volunteer openings – Room Hosts, Airport Greeters, etc. All Volunteers also receive a special invitation to the Volunteer Recognition Evening – Saturday December 7th. Let us know if you would like to be a CAPS Convention Volunteer – Volunteer Registration Link.
Convention Book Store
Our annual opportunity for you to bring books, to sell at the Convention Book Store is available again this year. Do you have a product that you would like to showcase to fellow speakers at this year's CAPS Convention? We are once again pleased to offer you the opportunity to display and market your best products at the Convention Bookstore. All convention registrants (both speakers and general attendees) are invited to register for bookstore space. We are providing staff to manage the sale of your items, leaving you time to network. Register your books/products online.
Convention Audio Recordings
One of the many benefits to having our convention at an actual convention center means we can take advantage of state-of-the-art technology. We are thrilled to announce that we will offer convention recordings this year at a “never heard-of-before price”. Beverly thinks Bob is off his rocker for offering this, but if you are registered for convention, you can purchase audio recordings of all General and Concurrent Sessions (Pre-Convention will not be recorded) for the low price of only $39 plus HST! What is even more amazing is that we will hold this offer until the end of convention on December 10th, 2019. Meaning, you don’t have to pre-purchase. BUT, on December 11th, 2019 the price will go to $259 for everyone whether you were registered or not.
You can add Audio Recordings to a new registration, or if you have already registered for convention please click on the link provided in your "Registration Received" email to pre-purchase!
CAPS Convention Photographer
Need updated photos – Instant Memories (our 2018 Vancouver convention photographer) will be on-site with a full studio set up.
The CAPS special convention rate is a very reasonable $99.99+ GST, without hair and makeup. CAPS Special: Book before November 30th and receive $25 dollars off!
Proofs will be emailed to you to make your selection after convention and payments will be processed on-site by Visa, MasterCard, Debit or Cash. Book and reserve your spot now and SAVE!
CAPS Care Corner Returns, With A New Twist
Please visit our CAPS Cares Corner which is located in the Ballroom Foyer. This worthy initiative, which began in 2017, supports a local community. We have added another element this year to the CAPS Cares Corner. This year, donated clothing will be given to ClothingWorks, a London based charity that provides used clothing specifically for those seeking job interviews. There is a rack for ClothingWorks at the Convention Center for you to drop off your donation, along with a table for displaying jewelry and ties. Proceeds from the selling of jewelry and ties will be going to ClothingWorks along with UNSOLD jewelry, cuff links and ties.
President's Ball Seating
Our new Convention Mobile App will make this process easier than ever as you can select your table and invite table mates right from the App. CAPS does not need to take your table requests this year - just pick a table and invite others, or use the app to accept a table invitation.
Meet The Experts
We knew this event was a popular one, and last year proved that beyond any question. Our Programming Committee has worked very hard to bring you some exceptional experts on intriguing topics. Our MTE Chairperson Carol Shulte will host these 20-minute round-table conversations. You will have the opportunity to register for 3 sessions and sit with your expert to help you get the answers you are looking for on their topic offering. Look in your email inbox for the links to choose your experts. This is a first-come-first-served link, so pick early to get the sessions you want.
Convention Schedule & Speakers
Please be sure to visit the Convention website for the latest program information prior to your departure to London.
We Are Green Again This Year
Visit the closet and pull out your old convention bags and bring them along. In case you don't find one, we will bring along some old CAPS "retro" bags. New this year – pick up your Convention USB key which will be chock full of information and discount!!
Convention Partners, Sponsors, and Exhibitors
Thank you to all our convention partners, sponsors and exhibitors for your support of the 2019 CAPS Convention. View our 2019 supporters. By visiting our Convention Exhibitors, you can earn the coveted Partner Badge. This Badge will enter you in a draw for a chance to win our grand prize.
Pre-Convention Workshop - SOLD OUT
If you have not registered for the Pre-Convention workshop yet, we are a bit confused. Why NOT?
For the low-low price of $169 plus HST which includes lunch, we will give you a full day on Sunday, December 8th of boosting your sales and marketing. Hosted by Jane Atkinson, you will benefit from the insights of David Avrin, CSP, Global Speaking Fellow in the morning session. After lunch, Jane will share some sales and marketing strategies followed by Sam Richter, CSP who will talk about “Every Sales YES, Begins with a KNOW.”
You can add this workshop to a new registration, or if you have already registered for convention please click on the link provided in your "Registration Received" email to add this great event! Onsite registration will be $219 plus HST for the day.
See David’s welcome video here: https://youtu.be/4NBMKNhxZ10
Viral Sensations from Speaker Slam - SOLD OUT
ARE YOU READY TO BE A VIRAL SENSATION?
We’ve never had an opportunity like this at a CAPS Convention before now.
Have you wanted to have a video about you go viral on social media, yet just can’t seem to wedge open that door?
We have the chance for ONLY 10 convention attendees to create a 5-6-minute video at the CAPS Convention by the professional video producers at Speaker Slam who will edit your video and provide the formula for viral success.
The platform and background will be our very own CAPS Main Stage including full stage design and lighting. Filming will take place on Monday afternoon, December 9th from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. You will receive the final video to use for your speaker reel. Think about this for a moment. The perfect stage, lighting, venue, sound, and no surprises (note: no audience).
You will be invited to participate in a Zoom call in advance with the Speaker Slam team to help you prepare for this opportunity as well as a free go-viral formula e-book to put you on the right track.
No one can guarantee a viral video, but what we can guarantee is that your video will be submitted to the likes of Goalcast, Power of Positivity, a plus, and Innerlight Media by our sponsor Speaker Slam (Your video’s selection for posting by their partners is not guaranteed.)
What does this investment look like? Typically, you would pay $2,500 to for this video, editing, coaching, resources and submissions. At the CAPS Convention only you can get this for only $500 plus HST!!
CAPS Best Story Contest
Do you think your best story is a 9 or 10? Want to see if you can turn the dial up to 11?
Plan to attend the 2019 CAPS Convention in London, ON and here is a chance for you to take your best, wonderful, crowd-on-their-feet, stellar story, and turn the dial-up one more notch!
We know what you are thinking. My story is already great. People love my best story. How could it be better? But, what if you could get just one idea to make it even better? What would that be worth?
Kelly Swanson will be holding a 90-minute super session (Monday December 9th at 3 pm) at our CAPS Convention, and will be giving away the opportunity for some of the best stories to be showcased by YOU, LIVE, during her session. With your permission, Kelly will then show attendees her magic, by helping take your story up one more notch, and maybe even two!