Attendee Need to Knows
We are fast approach our next Convention in Halifax, and there are a number of NEW things to let you know about, that you may want to take advantage of.
Please go through this entire list... there's a lot of important updates and information you'll want to know!
Halifax Tours
For those looking to see more of Halifax, please use these links to expore available tours!
Peggy’s Cove Tours
Other Halifax Tours
Local Restaurants Recommended by Ravi and Tyler
If you are looking to dine outside of the hotel, please see the list of restaurants recommended by our local convention co-chairs, Ravi Tangri and Tyler Hayden.
Asia (Food from all over the Pacific)
The Wooden Monkey (Local and Organic)
Registration and Information Desk Hours
The Registration and Information Desk will be located in the foyer outside the main ballroom (Commonewalth A)
Saturday, Dec. 6th 8:30 am – 10:00 am (for PreConvention registrants)
Sunday, Dec 7th 7:30 am – 7:00 pm
Monday, Dec 8th 7:30 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday, Dec 9th 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Your full Convention registration fee includes admission to all listed sessions (unless otherwise noted) any program materials, breakfast, lunches, networking breaks, and a ticket to the President’s Ball.
Getting to the Westin Nova Scotian
The Westin Nova Scotian is located at 1181 Hollis St, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 2P6, Canada.
There are no airport shuttles to the hotel. To get from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to The Westin Nova Scotian, you have several options: airport taxi, ride-sharing services, rental car, or the Maritime Bus. The most convenient and direct option is typically an airport taxi, which offers a flat rate of $65 for the trip. It is approximately 35 kilometers and a 30 minute trip.
The hotel offers parking for guests arriving by car. On-site parking rates are: Self park at $25/day or Valet parking at $32/day.
So What About The Weather In Halifax
It will be a little bit cool as we head into Halifax... with highs up to 0 Celsius and lows of -6 Celsius (that’s a balmy 32 F and 18 F for our south of the border friends). Let’s hope the weather remains good and that no one encounters any airport/weather delays!
Simultaneous Translation (EN to FR)
Once again all Mainstage sessions will be available for simultaneous translation from English to French (or whatever language you desire) using Wordly. Simply bring along your personal device (phone, tablet, or laptop) plus your headphones and we’ll set you up. We also plan to have a breakout room with this capability as well.
Pre-Convention Magical Mystery Tour Workshop
If you have not registered for the Pre-Convention workshop yet, we are a bit confused. Why NOT?
Before the Convention begins, CAPS is kicking things off with a two-day adventure that’s one part inspiration, one part seaside charm, and ALL CAPS magic!
For the low-low price of $259 plus HST join us Dec 6–7 for a speaker-powered road trip featuring Oak Island intrigue, Lunenburg vibes, Halifax highlights, and brain-boosting brilliance from top experts like Mike Handcock, CSP, Global Speaking Fellow, Ben Ivey, and Keka DasGupta — plus a side of Shelle Rose Charvet’s, CSP, HoF, Global Speaking Fellow, trademark wit as your MC. See complete information about this year's Pre-Convention here.
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 Confirmation" email to add one of this great workshop!
High-Income Earner's Group - Pre-Convention Session
For those earning $350,000 per year or more, join your host Jenny Reilly at the High Income Earners Group (HIEG) on Friday, December 5th from 9:00am to 3:00 pm. Immerse yourself in impactful business discussions with your peers in a private, powerful, day-long session (includes lunch). The annual fee for HIEG membership is $157; this includes meetings throughout the year, a private Facebook group, and the HIEG session at the convention.
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 Confirmation" email to add this great session! If you joined the HIEG at renewal time, look for an email from Shari Bricks that contains a discount code to use to register for the convention session for free.
CAPS Foundation Night – A Down East Kitchen Party!
Join us for one of the most anticipated social events of the year – the CAPS Foundation Night Dinner, where great food and entertainment meets an even greater cause. This special evening raises funds to support the vital work of the CAPS Foundation, helping fellow members through the CAPS Professional Members Benefit Fund and other impactful initiatives. And back by popular demand, Layne “The Auctionista” will be ready to help with our annual fundraising efforts.
This year, we’re heading to the Cable Wharf Restaurant, just a short trip from the Westin Nova Scotian (transportation included), for an unforgettable Lobster Buffet dinner 🦞 – because when you’re down East, it’s the only way to do it! (Chicken and Vegetarian options available)
Come for the food and the East Coast entertainment, stay for the laughter, connections, and the shared joy of giving forward. Only $125 per person (plus tax) secures your seat at the table – and your place in an evening you won’t soon forget.
You can add the Foundation Night to a new registration, or if you have already registered for convention please click on the link provided in your "Registration Confirmation" email to add this great event!
Health and Wellness Sessions
If you are motivated by Yoga, Tai Chi, Functional Body Weight training or Meditative Healing Chants, then we’ve got you covered. Try one on Monday and a different session on Tuesday. These sessions are geared to start your CAPS convention day off on the right note… with time to get ready for breakfast and the morning general session too!
Convention Audio Recordings
We have so many great breakout sessions to choose from – and how do you choose but only one per time slot? One of the many benefits of having a top-notch AV team at our convention is that we can utilize state-of-the-art technology. We are delighted to announce that we will offer convention session recordings again this year. If you are registered for Convention, you can purchase audio with synchronized slide recordings of all Breakout Sessions. These recordings will be delivered via email approximately two weeks after Convention.
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 Confirmation" email to pre-purchase!
President's Ball Seating
Our Convention Mobile App will again make this process easy as you can select a table at the President's Ball and invite table mates right from the App. CAPS does not need to get your table requests this year - just pick a table and invite others, or use the app to accept a table invitation from another attendee.
Meet The Experts
We know this event is always 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 Merge Gupta-Sunderji 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 shortly before convention 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 Halifax.