Conference Theme: Leadership and Professionalism—The Continual Pursuit of Advisory Excellence

Conference Dates: June 5–6, 2008

Approved Continuing Education (CE) Credits: 12 hours, including one hour of ethics CE

Conference Location: The Fairmont Royal York Hotel, 100 Front Street West, Toronto, Ontario

Click here to download the conference brochure

Click here to register online in U.S. dollars
Click here to download the registration form to pay in Canadian dollars (not available online)

Program Highlights
IMCA’s 2008 Canadian Consultants Conference will focus on Leadership and Professionalism—The Continual Pursuit of Advisory Excellence. Keynote speakers include Charlotte Beyer from the Institute for Private Investors; Amanda Lang from Business News Network; and Donald M. Raymond, Ph.D., CFA^®, from Canada Pension Plan Investment Board. A number of other speakers will present on topics ranging from performance analysis and ethics, to global investing and economic outlook.

Registration Fees (register online here or download the registration form here)

IMCA Members
Prior to May 5 (early-bird)—$450 (CAD)–$450 (USD)
After May 5—$550 (CAD)–$550 (USD)

Nonmembers
Prior to May 5 (early-bird)—$995 (CAD)–$995 (USD)
After May 5—$1,095 (CAD)–$1,095 (USD)

Hotel Reservations
IMCA has reserved a block of rooms at The Fairmont Royal York Hotel, 100 Front Street West, at the special group rate of $249 (CAD) single/double per night. To make your reservation, phone the hotel at 800.663.7229 or the Global Reservations Centre at 800.441.1414 and mention that you are attending the IMCA conference to receive the conference rate. This special rate is available through May 5, 2008; however, rooms at this rate are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so early reservations are recommended.

Travel Arrangements
Cain Travel is the official travel agency for this conference. To make reservations, phone 800.346.4747, or visit www.caintravel.com/imca and reference the 2008 Canadian Consultants Conference.

Weather & Attire
Attire for the conference is business casual. The average June daytime temperature in Toronto is 18 degrees Celsius (64 degrees Fahrenheit). Nights cool down to 10 degrees Celsius (50 degrees Fahrenheit).

Conference Recordings
To order conference CDs & MP3s, please phone Conventions CDs & Tapes, Inc. at 800.747.6334 or 305.947.6270.

Cancellation Policy
All cancellations for conference registration must be received in writing. The registration fee less $50 cancellation fee will be refunded for cancellations postmarked or faxed by May 16, 2008. A 30 percent cancellation fee will be applied for cancellations received between May 17 and May 30, 2008. No refunds will be granted for cancellations received after May 30, 2008, or for nonattendance.

Exhibit and Sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more information, e-mail Claudia Bieschke or call 303.850.3074.