The Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) Toronto returns at the Canadian Auto Care Industry Conference (CAIC). The Canadian Auto Care Industry Conference is a two-day event which brings together professionals from the mechanical and collision sectors to focus on hot topics, industry trends, challenges, and the state of the auto care sector.
The CCIF Vendor Showcase—an exclusive, one-day event designed specifically for collision industry professionals—will be held on March 20, 2025, during the CAIC.
What is the CCIF Vendor Showcase?
Venue
Delta Hotels Toronto Airport & Conference Centre
Plaza Foyer
655 Dixon Rd
Toronto, Ontario M9W 1J3
Schedule
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
CAIC networking reception: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Vendor move-in and set-up: 5:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.
Breakfast and CCIF Vendor Showcase: 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Conference sessions: 8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
Networking break and CCIF Vendor Showcase: 9:45 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Conference sessions: 10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Lunch and CCIF Vendor Showcase: 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Conference sessions: 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Vendor move-out and tear-down: 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Schedule is subject to change.
Vendor shipping and setup guidelines
Vendors are responsible for arranging shipping with the carrier of their choice directly to the venue. Shipments must not be received any earlier than Monday, March 17, 2025. If shipments are received before this date, the Delta Hotels Toronto Airport & Conference Centre will refuse the shipment. The Delta Hotels Toronto Airport & Conference Centre, AIA Canada, and CCIF does not assume responsibility for refused, missed, or returned shipments. Vendors are responsible for collecting their boxes from the on-site holding room at the Delta Hotels Toronto Airport & Conference Centre.
Vendors are not permitted to set up any earlier than Thursday, March 20 at 5:00am. All set-ups must be complete by 7:00 a.m.. Absolutely no exceptions. A storage room for vendors will be available on Thursday, March 20 only.
Vendors are not permitted to tear down any earlier than 3:00pm on Thursday, March 20, 2025. Absolutely no exceptions. Vendors are responsible for arranging for their return shipment from the Delta Hotels Toronto Airport & Conference Centre. All items must be removed from the venue by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 20, 2025. Any items including cardboard boxes left passed this time and date will be discarded at the vendor’s expense.
All confirmed vendors will receive exact instructions for shipping to and from the venue prior to the event.
Tabletop pricing
CCIF sponsor: $1,500.00
Non-sponsor: $1,750.00
All tabletops are subject to 13 per cent HST.
Included in tabletop:
- One (1) 6ft draped table
- One (1) complimentary vendor registration**
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
**Registration is required. A registration link will be provided in the approval email. The complimentary vendor registration includes:
- Entry to the CAIC networking reception on March 19, 2025
- Access to all general and concurrent sessions on March 20, 2025
- A continental breakfast, lunch, and refreshments on March 20, 2025
Banners and backdrops are permitted. They must be set up behind the table within the designated space.
Audio visual, power and hardwire internet are not included. Should you require these services at your table, they must be ordered directly through Encore at your expense. Order information can be found in the vendor manual in the approval email.
Please note that all requests for tabletops are pending review and subject to approval by AIA Canada.
Space is limited and is available on a first come, first served basis. The deadline to submit an application to become a vendor is January 25, 2025.