CCIF Toronto

Schedule

Tuesday, March 30, 2027

AIA Canada National Conference networking reception: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. EST

Wednesday, March 31, 2027

Industry-wide programming (AIA Canada National Conference): 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST

CCIF Toronto networking reception: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. EST

Thursday, April 1, 2027

Collision-focused programming (CCIF Toronto): 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST

CCIF Vendor Showcase: 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST

The schedule is subject to change without notice.

Registration and pricing

Early bird pricing is available for a limited time. Register by December 8, 2026, to save on your ticket. Explore the available ticket options below:

Ticket	When/access	Member pricing*	Non-member pricing*	Inclusions
Early bird: AIA Canada National Conference Day 1 pass	March 30 reception and March 31 programming	$325	$360	• Networking reception on March 30 • All general and concurrent sessions on March 31 • Continental breakfast, lunch and refreshments on March 31
Early bird: CCIF Toronto Day 2 pass	March 31 reception and April 1 programming	$325	$360	• Networking reception on March 31 • All general and concurrent sessions on April 1 • CCIF Toronto Vendor Showcase on April 1 • Continental breakfast, lunch and refreshments on April 1
Early bird: Canadian Auto Care Industry Conference Full-event pass	March 30–April 1: Full event	$550	$610	• Networking reception on March 30 and 31 • General and concurrent sessions for the selected date(s) • Breakfast, lunch and refreshments for the selected date(s) • CCIF Toronto Vendor Showcase on April 1

*Plus applicable taxes

Agenda

March 30, 2027

Time	Session
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.	AIA Canada National Conference networking reception

March 31, 2027

Time	Session	Details
7:30 am – 9:30 am	Registration and networking breakfast
9:30 am – 9:40 am	Opening remarks and welcome	Jason Herle
9:40 am – 10:00 am	Keynote: Shifting gears	Emily Chung
10:10 am – 11:00 am And 11:10 am – 12:00 pm	Concurrent sessions	During this time, there will be three concurrent breakout sessions occurring simultaneously where attendees can choose which one to attend. James Channer, In Motion Brands, COO Kumar Saha, Eucon Americas, Vice President PME Guru’s Jean-François Claveau (Founder and President), Mario Comtois (Sales Development Manager) and Eric Duteau (Operations Manager)
12:10 pm – 1:00 pm	Networking lunch	Awards + 85th Birthday celebration Young Leader and & Distinguished Service Award
1:00 pm – 1:50 pm	Panel: Workforce development with the new generation	Building the next generation of automotive talent starts with creating stronger pathways into the industry. This discussion will explore how we can introduce young people to automotive careers earlier, strengthen the connection between education and the workplace, and create meaningful opportunities to enter the trades. It will also look at what’s needed to support new talent as they move from awareness and interest to apprenticeship and long-term careers.  Panelists: Sean Thorson, CEO Skills Canada Chris Tucker, Curriculum Consultant, York Region District School Board Brad Shantz, Training and Development Manager, Leroy’s Auto Care
2:00 pm – 2:50 pm	Concurrent sessions	During this time, there will be five concurrent breakout sessions occurring simultaneously where attendees can choose which one to attend. Ryan Farkas, Managing Director, BDO Shawn Vording, President of Carfax Robert Kavcic, Senior Economist and Director of BMO Government Relations Panel: Moderator Emily Holtby, Steve Fletcher, ARC and Adam Moffatt, Executive Director, TDAC  Rick Nadeau, President, Quorus
3:00 pm – 3:50 pm	Keynote address	Consumer Sentiment/Insight Speaker: David Coletto, CEO Abacus Data
3:50 pm – 4:00 pm	Closing remarks	Emily Chung

Sponsorship opportunities

Choose the moment your brand will own. Most opportunities are exclusive, so early partners get first choice.

Signature opportunities

Opportunity	Available	Member	Non-member/IEN	What is included
National Conference Lead Partner	1	$10,000	$12,500	Lead the conference as the headline brand at the March 30 reception and March 31 program. Includes four reception registrations, a hosted connection table, an approved welcome, a conversation map, branded swag (at partner’s own cost), recognition and an engagement report.
85th Anniversary and Awards Celebration Partner	1	$10,000	$12,500	Be the only partner of AIA Canada’s 85th anniversary celebration. Includes three National Conference registrations, lunch and celebration recognition, an approved stage acknowledgment, the 85 Years Forward contribution wall and an engagement summary.
Industry Intelligence Platform Partner	1	$7,500	$9,375	Align your brand with the conference’s insight program: the Leadership Roundtable, the consumer-insight keynote and the findings brief. Includes two full-event registrations, one pulse question managed by AIA Canada and a results debrief.
Shifting Gears Opening Keynote Partner	1	$6,500	$8,125	Open the conference with your brand on the first keynote. Includes two National Conference registrations, an approved 30-second introduction, recognition on session screens, in the room, online and in the program, and a reach summary.
SHSM Student Experience Partner – National Conference	1	$5,000	$6,250	Connect with future talent early. Includes two full-event registrations, swag in welcome kit (at sponsor’s expense), student and program recognition, and a cohort and engagement report.
SHSM Student Experience Partner – CCIF Toronto	1	$5,000	$6,250	Connect with future talent early. Includes two full-event registrations, swag in welcome kit (at sponsor’s expense), student and program recognition, and a cohort and engagement report.
YPA Mentoring Roundtable Partner	1	$2,500	$3,125	Meet emerging professionals in a structured mentoring setting. Includes two full-event registrations, recognition, approved mentor participation, program signage, and a cohort and engagement report.

Experience opportunities

Opportunity	Available	Member	Non-member/IEN	What is included
Voice of the Industry Studio	1	$10,000	$12,500	Take conference insight beyond the room through short interviews led by AIA Canada. Includes two full-event registrations, studio branding, acknowledgment on approved clips and a performance summary.
Capture the Moment	2 (1 National Conference, 1 CCIF Toronto)	$9,000	$11,250	Put your logo on the photo experience attendees take home. Includes two registrations, customized logo placement at the booth and on prints, web and program recognition, and a utilization report.
CCIF Vendor Showcase Partner	1	$8,500	$10,625	Guide attendees to the right solutions in the CCIF Vendor Showcase. Includes two registrations, a neutral discovery guide, approved challenge prompts, recognition and an engagement report.
CAIC Badge and Lanyard Partner	1	$7,000	$8,750	Stay visible on every attendee throughout the combined conference. Includes two full-event registrations, your approved logo on the lanyard or badge area, and recognition on CAIC and CCIF web pages and programs.
CCIF Networking Reception Partner	1	$5,000	$6,250	Host the collision sector’s main relationship-building moment. Includes four reception registrations, a hosted connection table, an approved welcome, a conversation map, a giveaway, recognition and an engagement report.
Networking Breakfast Partner	2 (1 National Conference, 1 CCIF Toronto)	$2,500	$3,125	Welcome attendees at the first connection point of the day. Includes one registration, breakfast-area recognition, a verbal acknowledgment, approved table prompts, and web and program recognition.
Networking Break Partner	2 (1 National Conference, 1 CCIF Toronto)	$2,500	$3,125	Own an informal connection window between sessions. Includes one registration, break-area recognition, an approved host point where space permits, and web and program recognition.

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Opportunities are limited and assigned in the order partners confirm. Contact the AIA Canada events team to check availability or build a custom activation.

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Questions?

Contact the Events team at events@ccif.ca.

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