Social Events

Auto FutureTech Summit 2008 hosted a number of high-profile networking functions, social events and business development activities designed to provide delegates with exceptional opportunities to meet people, exchange views, network and conduct business.

Complimentary Events for Registered, Full Conference Delegates

Welcome Reception
Tuesday, March 11: 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Ballroom, Fairmont Waterfront Hotel

Delegates mixed and mingled in a relaxed setting ideal for networking at the GLOBE 2008 Welcome Reception.

Networking Breakfasts

Delegates, business experts and conference speakers gathered in these informal yet dynamic activities to discuss various topics assigned to each table with facilitators on hand to guide discussions. The format was fluid and the style continental - guests were able to move from table to table. These complimentary breakfasts were open to all registered delegates on a first-come, first-served basis.
Tickets were required for these functions.

Women's Networking Lunch
Thursday, March 13: 12:00 -1:30 pm
Ballroom, Fairmont Waterfront Hotel

Delegates were invited to interact with a panel of influential women as they shared their perspectives on sustainability.
Tickets were required for this function.

Lunch topic: How to bring sustainability to the board and the c-suite agenda
To be truly successful, corporate sustainability must be implemented at the senior executive and board of director levels. But there are several challenges in gaining acceptance of sustainable practices, procedures and policies. Our panel explained how to successfully bring sustainability to the forefront of discussion in the C-suite.

Johanne Gelinas, Partner, Enterprise Risk, Deloitte, Montreal, QC, Canada (Moderator)
Patricia McCunn-Miller, Executive Vice President, Corporate Responsibility, Synenco Energy Ltd., Calgary, AB, Canada
Cheryl Eason, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Manitoba Lotteries Corporation, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Vicky Sharpe, President & CEO, Sustainable Development Technology Canada, Ottawa, ON, Canada

Ticketed Event for Purchase

GLOBE Awards Gala Dinner
Thursday, March 13: 7:30 - 10:00 pm
Pan Pacific Hotel, Crystal Pavilion

The GLOBE Awards Gala Dinner was sold out! For more information on the GLOBE Awards and the list of 2008 Winners per category, please visit www.theglobeawards.ca

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