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SUMMARY:Connect\, Elevate & Accelerate:  A High Energy Member Experience
DESCRIPTION:New Venue • New Format • New Features • A Fresh New ENERGY for 2026\nThe lights are warming up. \nThe mic is live. \nThe countdown is on.\n\nBackstage\, your 2026 CAPS Toronto Leadership Team are pumped and ready to raise the curtain on our first in-person event of the year – and the spotlight’s waiting for you!  \nJoin us as we launch a bold new chapter for CAPS Toronto\, with a packed schedule of professional events designed to spark new connections\, inspire fresh thinking\, and build real momentum for the year ahead. \n\nFour key advantages. Three new acts. Two ways to attend. One unforgettable evening!\nSet in a striking new venue\, this high-impact event weaves together four freshly-curated segments designed to deepen our Chapter connections and raise the bar on how we think\, speak\, and lead: \n\nLEARN: Exchange Ideas in our Speaker Circles \nModelled after the Quebec Chapter’s impactful Power Partners events\, this mini mastermind invites you to share your expertise in a round of peer coaching; while gaining ideas\, support\, and the confidence to smash your own sticking-points.\nSHARE: Take the stage in our Speaker Spotlight\nIt’s your turn to shine! Claim your slot and show us what you’ve got in our new five-minute spotlight series. Speak slide-free on any topic you wish; test-run a new opener\, share a personal story\, or surprise us with something unexpected. Drop your name in the Spotlight Hat to enter the night’s selection pool. If we draw your name\, your five minutes begins…. now!\nGROW: Gain tailored Feedback from our community of experts\nHear it straight from those who know the stage best; your fellow Chapter speakers! Step into the Speaker Spotlight and receive thoughtful\, private feedback on your stagecraft\, storytelling\, and core messaging — all within the trusted circle of your CAPS community.\nBELONG: Celebrate with more Kudos & Wins \nWe’ve re-formulated this popular segment for maximum cheers! Swapping the clipboard for a roundtable\, our new version offers celebratory snaps for even the humblest of speakers; spreading those good vibes far and wide.\n\nAll this\, plus the Chapter news\, member perks\, and CAPS community highlights you know and love! \nCan’t Attend in Person? Join us Virtually! \nBecause speakers are often on the road (and our Chapter reaches far beyond our Toronto moniker) we’re thrilled to now offer virtual attendance for our in-person events. Simply select the “Virtual” ticket option at registration to receive your exclusive access link and join us live from wherever business takes you. \nCome for the Connections • Stay for the Community\nWe’re looking forward to welcoming you to our CAPS TO crew! Help us plan for segment timing and snack selection by pre-registering at the link below. \nREGISTRATION \nSelect the Virtual or In-Person ticket type to receive appropriate updates as the event draws near. \nAGENDA  \n6:00PM  Registration & Networking \n6:30PM Programming Begins \n9:00PM Event Ends with a Group Photo \nACCESSIBILITY\n\nThis venue is wheelchair accessible; our room is located at street level.\nOld Mill Toronto Event Venue – Balmoral Cocktail Room\, 3rd floor\n\n \nHOW TO GET HERE \n\nGoogle Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/41JmdMCQ3fsLq1Ej9 \n3 min walk from Old Mill TTC Subway Station\n10 min drive from Gardiner Expy @ S. Kingway \n18 min drive from 427 @ Burnhamthorpe \n20 min drive from Pearson Airport \nPARKING\n$2.00/hour parking in third-party lot across the street @ 20 Old Mill Road ($12 daily max). \nARRIVING EARLY?\nEnjoy dinner or cocktails at Canto Restaurant & Bar in the Old Mill Hotel @ 9 Old Mill Road \nQUESTIONS? \nContact the CAPS TO Programming Team at events@capstoronto.com  \nYour CAPS Toronto 2026 Leadership Team: \nRenee Paser-Paull – President \nAndrew Leith – Co-President \nBarb Stuhlemmer – Past-President \nSue Wedsworth\, Treasurer\, Programming & Events \nCharmaine Moules – Programming & Events \nKristin Light – Marketing \nJason Maraschiello – Marketing & Events \nRose Adams – Membership  \nTrevor Perry – Membership
URL:https://www.canadianspeakers.org/event/connect-elevate-accelerate-a-high-energy-member-experience/
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