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2024 Winter Survivor Photo Contest- Winner Selected

The winner of the 2024 Winter Survivor Contest is Michelle Richardson P.App, CRA.

Thank you to everyone who participated!

AIC Ontario 2024 AGM- Virtual Only

Location: Virtual

Date: Thursday May 2, 2024

Time: 2:30PM – 4:30 PM EDT

Credit(s): 2 CPD Credits

** This is for those attending the AGM virtually.

REGISTRATION

AIC Ontario Cancellation Policy

If you have registered and are no longer able to attend, we encourage you to find an AIC member to assign to your registration. If you are not successful in doing so, the cancellation terms are as follows:

On or before April 15 : Full Refund less a $75 administration fee.

After April 15 : No refund

Special Accommodations: Every effort will be made to handle each case fairly. All circumstances requiring a possible refund will be handled on an individual basis by contacting Patricia Pannozzo at .

Hotel & Travel

Casino Rama, Orillia

Address: 5899 Rama Rd, Orillia, ON L3V 6H6

Hotel Block Deadline: April 19, 2024

After the hotel block deadline, the Hotel will release the unreserved Rooms for general sale.

TO CONFIRM YOUR ROOM:

Book Online (Temporarily Unavailable)

1-800-832-7529 OR (705) 329-3325

Booking Code: AICD24A

Call the Hotel at 1-800-832-7529 or (705) 329-3325 and quote Booking Code AICD24A by the deadline to receive the negotiated group rate specified in this Agreement and to guarantee their reservations.

Any reservations requested after the deadline will be subject to availability and subject to adjustment in the rate provided in this Agreement.

Luggage storage is available upon request.

Special requests are not guaranteed.

Check-in time: 4:00PM

Check-out time: 11:00AM

ABOUT ORILLIA

Surrounded by historic waterways, Orillia’s title as the gateway to cottage country is well earned. Offering two sandy beaches, endless lakefront trail systems, and plenty of green space to soak up that famous Sunshine City weather, Orillia is where the outdoor fun begins.

CLICK HERE FOR THINGS TO DO IN ORILLIA

Keynote Speaker

Fenton Jagdeo Jr.

Fenton Jagdeo Jr. advocates for radical curiosity, innovative leadership thinking, and forward momentum in ways that ensure unique personal and professional development experiences for your whole team. He’s got a rare combination of experience as a startup executive, a civic leader on large public boards, and an advisor to large corporations. He is currently the youngest person ever to sit on the Toronto Transit Commission’s board of directors and his former company, Faculty, a cosmetics brand for men, has gained the attention of Esquire, the Wall Street Journal, and GQ.

Event Speakers

This will be updated regularly.

Margie Carslon

Chief Executive Officer

Appraisal Institute of Canada- Ontario

Margie, the current AIC-ON CEO, formerly worked at Birch Housing as Executive Director for five years managing the business transformation of a mixed-income portfolio of apartment buildings and townhouses in five Ontario cities. Margie has experience with governance, government and member relations, political advocacy, policy development and strategic execution. She holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Anthropology and is an accredited housing professional by the Chartered Institute of Housing (Canada/UK).

Paul Duarte P.App, CRA

Paul has been a committed volunteer in both the real estate and appraisal fields. He has served with various committees within the Mississauga Real Estate Board, several focus groups at the corporate level, and mentored new CRA candidates. He also is an AIC-ON Past President . He owns his own firm in the GTA area and holds the CRA designation.

Damian Guiducci P.App, CRA

Tim Hudak

Chief Executive Officer

Ontario Real Estate Association

Tim Hudak is the CEO of the Ontario Real Estate Association, Canada’s largest provincial real estate industry association representing nearly 100,000 REALTORS®. He joined OREA in 2016.  With a passion and voice for championing the dream of home ownership, Tim came to OREA following a distinguished 21-year career in politics, including five years as Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario. 

Adam Jacobs, Ph.D

Head of Research

Colliers Canada

Adam is Colliers Canada’s head of research, and leads a cross-country team of 20 mapping, analytics and research professionals. He formerly was the head of Canada research at Cushman Wakefield and Director of Analytics at Oxford Properties. Adam has been featured in mainstream publications such as the Toronto Star, industry publications and podcasts. He Specializes in the big picture and the fundamentals driving real estate – demographics, the macro environment and the global economy.

Sarah Nicole Martin

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Optimal Affect

Optimal Affect is a consultancy specializing in process facilitation. Founder and CEO, Sarah Nicole Martin works with mission-driven organizations around the world helping them to achieve solutions to difficult decisions and maximize their impact through intentional action. Through Sarah’s consultancy, she helps leaders and teams to solve problems by understanding real needs, building alignment, and unlocking group intelligence to drive meaningful action.

Taher Shabaan

Digital Content Creator

& AI Marketing Specialist

Taher is a Digital Content Creator in Canada and AI Marketing Specialist. With a following of 500K across social media, he specializes in simplifying AI, technology and social media for entrepreneurs, creators, and professionals. He teaches cutting-edge solutions that will transform daily operations, saving both time and money.

Simranzeet Singh Vig

Senior Policy Analyst

Ontario Chamber of Commerce

Simran Singh is a Senior Policy Analyst at the Ontario Chamber of Commerce where he leads the Chamber’s policy work on AI & innovation, industrial policy and workforce development and co-Chairs OCC’s Workforce Development Policy Council. Prior to joining the OCC, Simran spent over 6 years working for the Ontario Public Service as a civil servant across ministries of finance, economic development, and transportation. He holds a Bachelors in Economics from the University of Windsor and a Masters in Public Policy from the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy

Spencer Sommerville

AIC Candidate Member

Spencer has been an AIC Candidate Member and working with Home Value Inc since 2014. In addition to appraising properties across the Greater Toronto Area, Spencer now serves as the Assistant Managing Director at HVI, and is part of the team developing TopDog Appraisal

Ray Sullivan

Executive Director

Canadian Housing & Renewal Association

Ray has over two decades of experience managing, creating, and advocating for affordable non-profit housing. He is well known to many CHRA members from his past work at Centretown Citizens Ottawa Corporation (CCOC), the Ottawa Community Land Trust, and many community housing sector boards and advisory groups. Ray served on the CHRA Board of Directors from April 2019 to May 2022. He was asked by the current Board to step in as Interim Executive Director in July 2022.

Eric Tworo P.App, AACI

AIC Ontario President

Eric was born & raised in Sudbury. He attended the University of Western Ontario, where he obtained his B.A. in Geography. He later graduated from Seneca College Real Property Administration program & holds a Real Property Assessment certificate from UBC. Eric has undertaken a wide range of appraisal & consulting work throughout the Sudbury area & Northern Ontario and holds the commercial designation(P.App, AACI) from the Appraisal Institute of Canada. Eric has also volunteered on the AIC-ON Board since 2014.

Voula Vercillo, P.App, CRA

AIC Ontario Director at Large

Voula Vercillo has over 30 years of progressive experience with expert knowledge of real estate practices and principles, land titles, mortgage financing and leasing. Her career started with TD Canada Trust as an appraiser. She moved to Home Trust as a site inspector. Currently she is a consultant in the real estate sector. Her expertise enables her to review, evaluate and approve real estate appraisal documents and reports, including leases, purchase agreements, rent schedules, construction plans, architectural drawings and both narrative and form appraisals for residential and commercial real estate.

Jayme Wilson

Director of Government & Public Relations

Impact Public Affairs

Jayme is a highly skilled and accomplished consultant, specializing in communications direction and navigating the political landscape. She has worked with election candidates seeking federal, provincial, or municipal office, as well as several Cabinet Ministers, including the Minister of Public Services and Procurement, the Minister of National Defence, and the Minister of Families, Children, and Social Development Canada.

Speaker(s): TBC

Description:

PLENARY SESSION

Creating Your Brand: Using Social Media & AI to your Advantage

Speaker(s):

Taher Shabaan, Digital Content Creator and AI Marketing Specialist

Description:

Join Taher Shabaan, Digital Content Creator and AI Marketing Specialist, in his session « Creating Your Brand: Using Social Media & AI to Your Advantage. » With a following of 500K across social media, Taher simplifies AI, technology, and social media for entrepreneurs and professionals. Learn cutting-edge solutions that will transform your daily operations and save you time and money.

PLENARY SESSION

The Appraisal Profession: Let’s talk Strategic Planning & Elevation of our Perspective

Speaker(s):

Sarah Nicole Martin CEO of Optimal Affect

Description:

PLENARY SESSION

Panel Discussion: Real Estate Sector

Speaker(s):

Tim Hudak, CEO of OREA

Simranzeet Singh Vig, our Senior Policy Analyst, Ontario Chamber of Commerce

More to be confirmed

Description:

Curious about the future of real estate in Ontario? Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on housing, immigration, and the economic outlook for the next 18 months with panelists Tim Hudak CEO of OREA, Simranzeet Singh Vig Senior Policy Analyst at Ontario Chamber of Commerce (more names TBC)

Event Schedule

Subject to change– this will be updated regularly.

WEDNESDAY MAY 1, 2024

3:00PM	CHECK IN AVAILABLE AT CASINO RAMA
4:30PM- 6:00PM	Room: Cedar- REGISTRATION DESK OPEN
6:00PM- 8:30PM	Room: Cedar- WELCOME RECEPTION Dresscode: Cottage Country Plaid Cottage Country CAMPFIRE! Wear your favourite Plaid and get ready to CHILL out with AIC ON! BBQ Bites & S ’mores of course!

THURSDAY MAY 2, 2024

7:45AM- 10:00AM	CASINORAMA
7:45AM- 8:15AM	Room: Rama Hall/ Silver Nightengale AB– BREAKFAST Breakfast will be available
8:10AM	Room: Silver Nightengale AB Foyer- OPENING CEREMONIES AIC ON President, Eric Tworo P.App, AACI & Past President Kim Passmore, P.App AACI
8:15AM- 9:15AM	Room: Silver Nightengale AB– KEYNOTE SPEAKER KEYNOTE: Fenton Jagdeo Jr. Fenton Jagdeo Jr.is a Civic Leader, Board Director, speaker, and investor. He is a purveyor of radical curiosity. Be prepared to look at things differently!
9:30AM- 10:30AM	Room: Silver Nightengale AB Foyer- PLENARY SESSION Topic: Queens Park Update & Economic Overview: Let’s get up to Speed Speakers: Jayme Wilson, Director of PR & GR, Impact Affairs AIC-ON Past President Kim Passmore, P.App AACI Adam Jacobs, Ph.D, Head of Research, Colliers
10:30AM- 10:45AM	SPONSOR BREAK & DIGITAL MIRROR Professional Photographer Complimentary Headshot Photos to use for your social media channels and Personal Branding! Look your best!
10:45AM- 11:45AM	Room: Anishaabe A– BREAK OUT; CRA STREAM Topic: Housing Affordability: Affordable for whom? Speakers: Eric Tworo P.App, AACI AIC-ON President Ray Sullivan, Executive Director of Canadian Housing & Renewal Association Margie Carlson, Chief Executive Officer of AIC Ontario
10:45AM- 11:45AM	Room: Wendat– BREAK OUT; AACI STREAM Topic: Energy Saving in Construction: New Technology Speaker: Tim Weber, CEO & CO-Founder of Diverso Energy
12:00PM- 12:45PM	Room: Rama Hall/ Silver Nightengale AB LUNCH & DIGITAL MIRROR Professional Photographer Lunch will be available & Complimentary Headshot Photos to use for your social media channels and Personal Branding! Look your best!
1:00PM- 2:00PM	Room: Anishaabe A– BREAK OUT; CRA STREAM Topic: Open Forum Discussion: Adjustments & Understanding Sensitivity Analysis Speakers: Voula Vercillo P.App, CRA Paul Duarte P.App, CRA Damien Guiducci P.App, CRA Spencer Sommerville AIC Candidate Member
1:00PM- 2:00PM	Room: Wendat– BREAK OUT; AACI STREAM Topic: Construction Costs: Understanding Canadian Real Estate Development & Infrastructure Speakers: TBC
2:00PM- 2:30PM	Room: Rama Hall/ Silver Nightengale AB NETWORKING BREAK& DIGITAL MIRROR Professional Photographer Lunch will be available & Complimentary Headshot Photos to use for your social media channels and Personal Branding! Look your best!
2:30PM- 4:00PM	Room: Silver Nightengale AB– AIC ON ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
6:30PM- 7:30PM	Room: Rama Hall COCKTAIL RECEPTION
7:30PM- 10:00PM	Room: Silver Nightengale AB– DINNER & ENTERTAINMENT Dress Code: Black is best!

FRIDAY MAY 3, 2024

7:45AM- 8:30AM	Room: Rama Hall/ Silver Nightengale AB– BREAKFAST Breakfast will be available & DIGITAL MIRROR Professional Photographer – Complimentary Headshot Photos to use for your social media channels and Branding! Look your best!
8:30AM- 9:30AM	Room: Silver Nightengale AB– PLENARY SESSION Topic: Creating Your Brand: Using Social Media & AI to your Advantage Speaker: Taher Shabaan, Digital Content Creator & AI Marketing Specialist
9:45AM- 10:30AM	Room: Silver Nightengale AB– PLENARY SESSION Topic: The Appraisal Profession – Let’s talk Strategic Planning and Elevating our Perspective Speaker: Sarah Nicole Martin, CEO of Optimal Affect
10:45AM- 11:45AM	Room: Silver Nightengale AB– PLENARY SESSION Topic: Panel Discussion: Real Estate Sector Speakers: Tim Hudak, OREA CEO . . . more to come!
11:45AM- 12:45PM	Room: Silver Nightengale AB– CLOSING REMARKS Brunch will be available- Thank you for Joining Us!

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING AIC ONTARIO!

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