Pre-Convention – Magical Mystery Tour

MMT Graphic 🚌✨ Hop Aboard the CAPS Magical Mystery Tour! 🎩🎤

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!

Join us Dec 6–7 for a speaker-powered road trip featuring Oak Island intrigue (see the video for details), 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.

Whether you're mastering the art of the pitch, turning LinkedIn into your secret weapon, or finally getting off the content hamster wheel, this pre-convention is packed with “aha!” moments and coastal coolness.

🪄 Cost: $259 + tax
📍 Where: Departing from Westin Nova Scotian
🍽️ Includes: Transportation, meals, presentations & surprises!
🧭 Reserve your seat before it disappears like Atlantis

👕 ALSO AVAILABLE: Limited-Edition CAPS Magical Mystery Tour T-Shirt 👚 – $25
Be part of the experience — and wear it proudly! Snag your exclusive Pre-Con t-shirt while supplies last.

Agenda: Sat Dec 6th:

10:00am - Depart Westin Nova Scotian
11:10am - Oak Island Adventure, Presentation & Lunch
3:00pm - Lunenburg Adventure, Presentation & Dinner
9:30pm (approx) - Arrive Westin Nova Scotian

Agenda: Sun Dec 7th:

9:00am - Breakfast and Presentation
10:30am - Halifax Magical Mystery Tour (Pier 21)

Click Play to view the Magical Mystery Tour video above!

Master of Ceremonies – Shelle Rose Charvet, CSP, HoF, Global Speaking Fellow

Saturday Activities

Saturday Morning – Bus to Oak Island Inn (lunch and education session there)

Mike Handcock, CSP, Global Speaking Fellow - RADIO - The subtle art of pitching to get bigger and better gigs

This 5 step formula has been used by Mike Handcock constantly over the past 20 years, which has seen him regularly in the top 0.5% of income earning speakers globally on a consistent basis. Whether you are doing corporate work, or pitching from stage you will be able to pick up nuances and ‘wow’ factors in this session that cuts straight to the heart of maximising your speaking income.

Bio:
Mike Handcock is a globally celebrated Certified Speaking Professional and President of the Global Speakers Federation for 2025/26. An accomplished author, he has penned 14 books, with seven international bestsellers and six reaching #1 on Amazon in business and personal development. A talented musician, Mike has released 13 albums, including a #1 hit on iTunes in 2013. Known for his philanthropy, he sits on the boards of three charities and has earned recognition from President Clinton for his work with the SAGE Foundation and the Clinton Global Initiative.

Mike is the visionary Chairman & Founder of The Circle of Excellence, co-leading five companies across events, business intelligence, licensing, investments, and an Experts Institute that spans 50+ countries. He’s a sought-after global speaker, traveling extensively to advocate conscious leadership. His contributions include producing Dreamcatchers (2010) and publishing LEAD Magazine, both dedicated to promoting conscious leadership and impacting leaders worldwide.

Saturday Afternoon – Lunenburg (wandering waterfront, education session, and dinner)

Ben Ivey – LinkedIn on Autopilot: Building a Client-Generating Machine & Generating 5+ Leads Weekly

You own the stage. LinkedIn makes sure they don’t forget you. In this session, Ben Ivey shares how to turn your talks, videos, and demo reels into an evergreen client-generating funnel. You’ll discover how to automate outreach, retarget warm audiences to book more calls, and stay top of mind all year for just $150. Perfect for speakers ready to generate more consistent leads without posting daily or getting buried in admin.

Bio:
Ben Ivey is an international speaker, strategic growth Pioneer and serial entrepreneur, He is the founder of Entrepreneur Lifestyle, where he has spent over 11+ years helping global brands to simplify systems, embrace automation, and drive sustainable business growth.

Known for his humour and dynamic style, Ben is a global speaker who delivers powerful, engaging presentations that spark real change. He has spoken at over 260 events internationally, and has completed a TED talk in Mandarin Chinese.

Over the past decade, Ben and his team have helped 480+ businesses, including Fortune 500 companies like Coca-Cola, HSBC, and Maersk, to build sustainable systems, boost revenue, and operate more efficiently. His systems consistently help experts turn LinkedIn into their top-performing sales channel.

Saturday Evening – Bus to Hotel

Sunday Activities

Sunday Morning - Breakfast and education session at hotel, Tickets to Pier 21 tour after

Keka DasGupta – Getting Off the Content Hamster Wheel: Smarter social media strategies for experts who’d rather be speaking

You can command a room full of strangers, but somehow, turning that magic into social media content feels exhausting. Is it a humble brag? A thought piece? A reel? You’re great at what you do — now let’s help the Internet figure that out without turning you into a full-time social media manager.

Your brilliance doesn’t belong in draft mode. And no, you don’t need daily dances or a 37-step funnel to get booked. In this zero-fluff workshop, you’ll learn that you’re not doing it wrong – you’ve just been working harder than you need to. Get ready to discover:

How to show up online like you do on stage: confident, compelling and getting booked
Easy-as-pie techniques to repurpose your genius: multiply your best content without becoming a content zombie
Real-world tactics to create scroll-stopping posts – that sound like you (not ChatGPT or your competition) – all in less time, using your existing thought leadership

Turn your magic into smart, strategic posts that scream “Book me!” You’re already the expert. It’s time your social media proves it.

Bio:
Keka DasGupta is a 50x Award-Winning Marketing Strategist,| Keynote & TEDx Speaker, andConfidence Builder for Brands (and Humans)

What do Nike, Disney, IKEA, American Express, Mercedes-Benz and Santa have in common? They’ve all called upon Keka to help build their brand strategies. (Iyes, even the guy in red. Keka serves as Santa’s official speechwriter and co-PR director for the Original Santa Claus Parade in Toronto!) Keka has won over 50 national and international awards, including the “Oscars of the PR industry” twice! Today, this marketing expert, and global keynote and TEDx speaker teaches leaders how to be as confident as the world’s top powerhouse brands. After all, have you ever met a brand with low self-esteem? Keka has graced stages across Canada, the US and Europe, and based on her work, she became a Fast Company Executive Board Member in 2023.