The 2009 SOHOSME Schedule includes strategy seminars, keynote presentations, exhibits and displays and great networking opportunities during the breakfast, lunch and “Celebrate Success” networking reception.
Schedule at a Glance |
| 8:00am - 9:30am |
Networking Breakfast Keynote
Details and Registration |
| 12 Noon - 1:30pm |
Networking Lunch Keynote
Details and Registration |
| 11:30am - 6:15pm |
Main Conference & Tradeshow Program
Celebrate Success Networking Reception
Details and Registration |
MAIN CONFERENCE & TRADESHOW PROGRAM
Strategy seminars, keynote presentations, exhibits and displays and great networking opportunities |
TRADESHOW PROGRAM
First 2000 tickets... Sold Out!
2001+ tickets available @ $25 (Save $25 at the door) |
| 11:30am - 6:15pm |
Exhibits, Displays, Ask the Expert Advice Centre, Great Networking & Prizes
Details and Registration |
| KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS - Limited Seating |
| 1:15pm - 5:00pm |
Keynote Presentations – Feature Stage Details and Registration |
| STRATEGY SEMINARS - Limited Seating |
9:30am - 11:45am
2:45pm - 5:00pm |
Strategy Seminars A,B
Strategy Seminars C,D Details and Registration |
CELEBRATE SUCCESS NETWORKING RECEPTION
First 2000 tickets... Sold Out!
2001+ tickets available @ $25 (Save $25 at the door) |
| 3:30pm - 6:00pm |
Celebrate Success Networking Reception
Details and Registration |
See details below. Format and speakers subject to change. |
| 8:00am - 9:30am* |
Networking Breakfast Keynote
Opening Remarks
Moe Somani | President & CEO, SOHO Business Group |
Networking Breakfast Keynote
Gaining market share in the so-called "Recovery"
Rick Spence | National Entrepreneurship Columnist, Vancouver Sun, National Post, Profit Magazine
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Registration: 7:15am |
Location: Ontario Room
Details | Cost | Register |
| 12 Noon - 1:30pm* |
Networking Lunch Keynote
Lunch Keynote & Entrepreneur Spotlight Q&A 2008 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Winner
Jeff Fuller | President & CEO
Joey Restaurant Group

Registration: 11:15am | Location: Pavillion Ballroom
Details | Cost | Register |
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Main Conference & Tradeshow Program |
| 9:30am - 10:15am |
Strategy Seminar A
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How to do Business with the Federal Government
John Johnstone | Bcomm, Chief Stakeholder Engagement |
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| 10:45am - 11:45am |
Strategy Seminar B
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5 Proven Strategies to Better Business Results
Shane Lawrence | AVP, Segments & Distribution, TD Canada Trust
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| 1:30pm - 2:30pm |
Seminar Session |
The Future of Online Mobile & Search Platforms
Olivier Vincent | President and CEO, Canpages Inc. |
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| 1:45pm - 2:30pm |
Keynote Presentation
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The Power of Video: A Simple and Cost-Effective Tool with Huge Marketing Benefits
Mike Agerbo | CEO, Blink Media Works / Host, GetConnected
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| 2:45pm - 3:30pm |
Keynote Presentation
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Making Your Marketing Work Harder
Andreas Schwartz | Senior Direct Marketing Advisor, Canada Post |
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| 2:45pm - 3:30pm |
Strategy Seminar C
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Search Marketing 101
Vanessa Wynn-Williams | Associate Marketing Manager, Yahoo! Canada |
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| 3:45pm - 4:30pm |
Expert Panel Session
"The Business of Social Media: How to Maximize Connections Using Social Communities on the Internet"
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| Shane Gibson | International Speaker, President (North America), Knowledge Brokers International Systems Ltd. |
Rich Patterson | Cofounder NinePointTen Social Media, Owner, Patterson Brands |
Gillian Shaw | Digital Writer, The Vancouver Sun & Canwest |
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| 4:00pm - 5:00pm |
Strategy Seminar D
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Marketing your way to the top
Robert Ciccone | CPMC, Success Unlimited |
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| 3:30pm - 6:15pm* |
"Celebrate Success!" Business Networking Reception*
A great end to the conference!
Attend the Reception and network, mingle and connect with attendees, exhibitors and sponsors.
Registration: 3:15pm | Location: Exhibit Hall
Details | Register |
| * Times are approximate and subject to change. |