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• CanSPEP Connections September - Mental Health and Work-life Balance

  • When
    September 10, 2025
  •  
    13:00 - 14:00

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  These monthly conversations are curated to spark inspiration, foster connection, and deliver real value. Each session will feature lively, guided discussions spanning personal growth, event trends, and business insights, ensuring something for everyone.

   Co-Hosted by Heidi Wilker and a CanSPEP Board Member

  This month we will begin the conversation with:  Mental Health and Work-life Balance

  With Heidi’s signature warmth and valuable insights from a board member, these calls create a balance of structure, connection, and meaningful takeaways.

  Whether you’re seeking inspiration, collaboration, or simply a friendly space to share ideas, these sessions bring the charm of spontaneous water cooler conversations—just like we’re all in the same office together.

  CanSPEP Connections will, in general, be held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 1:00 ET for one hour.

  Register today and mark your calendars.

  This is a CanSPEP Planner Members only event and there is no cost to attend.

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• 3 AI Tools for Event Planners

  • When
    September 17, 2025
  •  
    12:00 - 13:00
  • Location
    Virtual

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  3 AI Tools for Event Planners

  Wednesday, September 17, 2025
  12:00 - 1:00 ET
  Early Registration:  August 25, 2025

  Reimagine Planning: Hands-On AI for Efficiency & Creativity

  AI isn’t the future… it’s here, and it’s ready to work for you. In just one hour, discover practical, easy-to-use tools that can transform the way you ideate, design, and communicate as an event planner.

  This live, interactive workshop will focus on Claude.ai, Canva, and ChatGPT-4, giving you real-world ways to streamline your workflow and boost creativity — all while saving valuable time.

  What You’ll Learn

  • Generate fresh ideas with Claude.ai to jump-start your creative process
  • Boost visual content with Canva’s AI features for quick, eye-catching designs
  • Automate attendee communications with ChatGPT-4 to keep clients and participants engaged effortlessly

  Who Should Attend

  This session is perfect for:

  • Event planners looking to integrate AI into their daily operations
  • Creative professionals wanting to speed up design and content production
  • Anyone curious about practical AI applications in the events industry

  Why Should You Attend?
  By the end of this workshop, you’ll have:

  • A set of AI-powered techniques you can implement immediately
  • Time-saving workflows for planning, design, and communications
  • Greater confidence in integrating AI into your event business

  Reserve your spot today and start working smarter, not harder!

  

  Meet Your Facilitator:
  Emily Baillie

  Emily Baillie — Founder of Compass Content Marketing and seasoned educator — brings years of experience in digital communications and a passion for making technology approachable for event professionals. Emily has worked with global brands, non-profits, and industry associations to harness the power of storytelling and digital tools.

  Registration:

  Early Bird Registration Deadline:  August 25, 2025

  CanSPEP Member - $25
  Business Associate - $35
  Non Member Planner - $40
  Supplier - $50

  Regular Registration

  CanSPEP Member - $35
  Business Associate - $50
  Non Member Planner - $50
  Supplier - $75

  Thank You to Our Education Series partner

  

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• CanSPEP Connections October - Succession Planning/Creating a Sellable Asset

  • When
    October 08, 2025
  •  
    13:00 - 14:00

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  These monthly conversations are curated to spark inspiration, foster connection, and deliver real value. Each session will feature lively, guided discussions spanning personal growth, event trends, and business insights, ensuring something for everyone.

   Co-Hosted by Heidi Wilker and a CanSPEP Board Member

  This month we will begin the conversation with:  Succession Planning/Creating a Sellable Asset

  With Heidi’s signature warmth and valuable insights from a board member, these calls create a balance of structure, connection, and meaningful takeaways.

  Whether you’re seeking inspiration, collaboration, or simply a friendly space to share ideas, these sessions bring the charm of spontaneous water cooler conversations—just like we’re all in the same office together.

  CanSPEP Connections will, in general, be held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 1:00 ET for one hour.

  Register today and mark your calendars.

  This is a CanSPEP Planner Members only event and there is no cost to attend.

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• CanSPEP Connections November - Event Horror Stories and Your Solutions - I Could Write a Book but Instead I'll Spill the Beans on This Connections Call!

  • When
    November 12, 2025
  •  
    13:00 - 14:00

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  These monthly conversations are curated to spark inspiration, foster connection, and deliver real value. Each session will feature lively, guided discussions spanning personal growth, event trends, and business insights, ensuring something for everyone.

   Co-Hosted by Heidi Wilker and a CanSPEP Board Member

  This month we will begin the conversation with:  Event Horror Stories and Your Solutions - I Could Write a Book but Instead I'll Spill the Beans on This Connections Call!

  With Heidi’s signature warmth and valuable insights from a board member, these calls create a balance of structure, connection, and meaningful takeaways.

  Whether you’re seeking inspiration, collaboration, or simply a friendly space to share ideas, these sessions bring the charm of spontaneous water cooler conversations—just like we’re all in the same office together.

  CanSPEP Connections will, in general, be held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 1:00 ET for one hour.

  Register today and mark your calendars.

  This is a CanSPEP Planner Members only event and there is no cost to attend.

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• 2025 CanSPEP Annual General Meeting

  • When
    November 12, 2025
  •  
    14:00 - 15:00
  • Location
    Virtual

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  CanSPEP

  ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

  Wednesday, November 12, 2025
   2:00 – 3:00 EST
  Virtual – Zoom Meeting

  1.      Call To Order
  2.      Noting of Quorum
  3.      Opening Remarks – Sue Mercer
  4.      Approval of Minutes of 2024 Annual General Meeting
  5.      Review of 2024/2025 – Sue Mercer
  7.      Financial Report – Angela Chorney
  8.      June 30, 2025 Year End Financial Statements – Angela Chorney
  9.      Election/Announcement of 2025-2026 CanSPEP Directors
  10.  Other Business
  11.  Adjournment
  

  By order of the Board, Sue Mercer, President

  The CanSPEP AGM is free to attend for all members.  

  If you are not able to attend, please complete this proxy form and email the form to info@canspep.ca for your vote to count in this AGM.

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• CanSPEP Connections December - Google for Non Profit

  • When
    December 10, 2025
  •  
    13:00 - 14:00

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  These monthly conversations are curated to spark inspiration, foster connection, and deliver real value. Each session will feature lively, guided discussions spanning personal growth, event trends, and business insights, ensuring something for everyone.

   Co-Hosted by Heidi Wilker and a CanSPEP Board Member

  This month we will begin the conversation with:  Google for Non Profit

  With Heidi’s signature warmth and valuable insights from a board member, these calls create a balance of structure, connection, and meaningful takeaways.

  Whether you’re seeking inspiration, collaboration, or simply a friendly space to share ideas, these sessions bring the charm of spontaneous water cooler conversations—just like we’re all in the same office together.

  CanSPEP Connections will, in general, be held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 1:00 ET for one hour.

  Register today and mark your calendars.

  This is a CanSPEP Planner Members only event and there is no cost to attend.

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• CanSPEP Connections January - Tracking Your Business Expenses

  • When
    January 14, 2026
  •  
    13:00 - 14:00

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  These monthly conversations are curated to spark inspiration, foster connection, and deliver real value. Each session will feature lively, guided discussions spanning personal growth, event trends, and business insights, ensuring something for everyone.

   Co-Hosted by Heidi Wilker and a CanSPEP Board Member

  This month we will begin the conversation with:  Tracking Your Business Expenses

  With Heidi’s signature warmth and valuable insights from a board member, these calls create a balance of structure, connection, and meaningful takeaways.

  Whether you’re seeking inspiration, collaboration, or simply a friendly space to share ideas, these sessions bring the charm of spontaneous water cooler conversations—just like we’re all in the same office together.

  CanSPEP Connections will, in general, be held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 1:00 ET for one hour.

  Register today and mark your calendars.

  This is a CanSPEP Planner Members only event and there is no cost to attend.

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• CanSPEP Connections February - Sustainability in Events - Honest Convos

  • When
    February 18, 2026
  •  
    13:00 - 14:00

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  These monthly conversations are curated to spark inspiration, foster connection, and deliver real value. Each session will feature lively, guided discussions spanning personal growth, event trends, and business insights, ensuring something for everyone.

   Co-Hosted by Heidi Wilker and a CanSPEP Board Member

  This month we will begin the conversation with:  Sustainability in Events - Honest Convos

  With Heidi’s signature warmth and valuable insights from a board member, these calls create a balance of structure, connection, and meaningful takeaways.

  Whether you’re seeking inspiration, collaboration, or simply a friendly space to share ideas, these sessions bring the charm of spontaneous water cooler conversations—just like we’re all in the same office together.

  CanSPEP Connections will, in general, be held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 1:00 ET for one hour.

  Register today and mark your calendars.

  This is a CanSPEP Planner Members only event and there is no cost to attend.

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