CAPITALizing on Change; CLAIMing our Domain OPC Na onal Conference DELEGATE PROSPECTUS

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1 CAPITALizing on Change; CLAIMing our Domain 2018 OPC Na onal Conference DELEGATE PROSPECTUS

2 WHAT IS OPC 2018? Event The Ortho cs Prosthe cs Canada (OPC) biennial Na onal Conference is the premier event & largest gathering of O&P professionals in Canada. The OPC Na onal Conference is aimed at providing vital educa onal content and business development tools to adapt and navigate this era of technological change and advancement in our industry will be the first year the Tech Symposium is integrated into the OPC Na onal Conference and with that a be er technological perspec ve to all the programming for Cer fied Clinicians and Registered Technicians alike. The 2018 Na onal Conference will also feature a Pre Conference workshop on Wednesday, August 8 focused on aspects of The Business of Orthotics & Prosthetics. Theme The theme for the 2018 OPC Na onal Conference is: CAPITALizing on Change; CLAIMing our Domain From technological advances in 3D prin ng to the educa onal changes across North America to the encroachment of allied professions, the intent of this conference is to help our professionals navigate the ever changing world of O&P. Not only is the OPC Na onal Conference a great opportunity to learn but its the perfect place to network and reconnect with peers. At OPC, we work hard and we play hard. At our Na onal Conference we do both. 2

3 ABOUT THE LOCATION O awa, Canada s Capital Canada s Capital is a large mul cultural city with the warmth and welcome of a small town. This beau ful historic city boasts a cosmopolitan urban centre surrounded by nature at its best. O awa has something for everyone. Explore the impressive landmarks, the wealth of cultural a rac ons that showcase the country s rich heritage, the na on s art collec ons or the military past and present. Discover the vast network of recrea onal pathways that wind past parks and historic sites. The official site for the 2018 OPC Na onal Conference sits in the heart of downtown O awa. With direct access to the Shaw Centre and the upscaled CF Rideau Shopping Centre, The Wes n Hotel is just steps away from Parliament Hill and the noted Byward Market. Overlooking the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO world heritage site, the Wes n Hotel features extensive mee ng rooms and over 44,000 square feet of versa le space. The Westin Ottawa 11 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1N 9H4, Canada 3

4 FAST FACTS CONFERENCE LOCATION: THE WESTIN OTTAWA 11 Colonel By Drive, O awa, ON, K1N 9H4 R R : Tradi onal (Single/Double Occupancy): $199.00/night Deluxe (Single/Double Occupancy): $254.00/night Suites (Single/Double Occupancy): $ /night SESSION LOCATIONS: 2nd, 3rd and 4th Floors (elevators & escalators on site) EXHIBIT HALL LOCATION: 4th Floor, Provinces & Confedera on Ballrooms Registra on Type Full Conference OPC Member (Thurs Sat) Full Conference Non Member (Thurs Sat) Full Conference OPC Student Member (Thurs Sat) Single Day Registra on (Thurs/Fri/Sat) Tech Symposium OPC Member (Fri Sat) Tech Symposium Non Member (Fri Sat) Pre Conference Workshop (Wed) Separate Event from Conference CONFERENCE DATES AND SPECIAL EVENTS: August 8 Pre Conference The Business of O&P August 8 11 Na onal Conference Wednesday, August 8: Welcome Recep on Thursday, August 9: Exhibit Hall Social August Tech Symposium Friday, August 10: Exhibitor Happy Hour, and Friday, August 10: O vs. P So ball Game (off site) Saturday, August 11: Closing Banquet (off site) Please see next page for pricing on addi onal ckets Early Bird Rate Regular Rate (before June 15) $690 $975 $865 $1100 $300 $300 $400 $400 $450 $550 $600 $700 $125 $125 4

5 WHAT IS INCLUDED DELEGATES Full Conference Delegate Registra on includes: Admission to all educa on sessions Thursday to Saturday Access to the Exhibit Hall and all Exhibit Hall events A endance to all evening Social Events (Wednesday Welcome Recep on, Friday So ball Game & BBQ and Saturday Closing Gala) Breakfasts, lunches and breaks Delegate Bag and Mee ng Material Cer ficate of A endance. For OPC members, the MCE credits will be automa cally added to their online profile. Tech Symposium Delegate Registra on includes: Admission to all educa on sessions Friday and Saturday Access to the Exhibit Hall and all Exhibit Hall events on Friday A endance to all evening Social Events (Friday So ball Game & BBQ and Saturday Closing Gala) Breakfasts, lunches and breaks Delegate Bag and Mee ng Material Cer ficate of A endance. For OPC members, the MCE credits will be automa cally added to their online profile. Pre Conference Registra on includes: Admission to the educa on sessions, meals and breaks Delegate Bag and Mee ng Material Cer ficate of A endance. For OPC members, the MCE credits will be automa cally added to their online profile. One Day Conference Registra on includes: Admission to the educa on sessions, Exhibit Hall and all Exhibit Hall events, Social Events, Breakfasts, lunches and breaks for the day selected Full Exhibitor Delegate Registra on includes: Admission to all educa on sessions Thursday to Saturday Access to the Exhibit Hall and all Exhibit Hall events A endance to all evening Social Events (Wednesday Welcome Recep on, Friday So ball Game & BBQ and Saturday Closing Gala) Breakfasts, lunches and breaks For OPC creden aled members, a Cer ficate of A endance and the 6 MCE credits will be automa cally added to their online profile. Exhibit Hall Only Registra on includes: EXHIBITORS Access to the Exhibit Hall and all Exhibit Hall events on Thursday and Friday A endance to all evening Social Events Breakfasts, lunches and breaks NOT INCLUDED ADDITIONAL TICKETS TO SPECIAL EVENTS Welcome Recep on (Wednesday, August 8) Registra on Required + $50.00 fee O vs. P So ball & BBQ (Friday, August 10) $0.00 Registra on Required Closing Banquet at the War Museum (Saturday, August 11) Registra on Required + $ fee 5

6 WHY ATTEND OPC 2018 O&P IN CANADA Connect with your associa on and peers. OPC UPDATES Find out what is happening with OPC at the Town Hall. LEARNING Expand your knowledge and learn new skills. MCEs Earn 18+ Con nuing Educa on Credits. KEYNOTE SPEAKERS Get informed, get inspired, get mo vated! INNOVATION New this year! We integrated the Tech Symposium into the OPC Na onal Conference. BIENNIAL EVENT Don t miss out, we don t do this again un l 2020! ABSTRACTS Showcase your Research. SPECIAL EVENTS Fun social events with peers, exhibitors and sponsors. CONFERENCE APP Get quick access to program informa on, floorplans and speaker bios. NETWOKING OPPORTUNITIES Interact with like minded professionals. Expand your professional & social network. TRADE SHOW Meet with key O&P vendors and suppliers. 6

7 WHO EXHIBITS Key O&P Vendors from Canada and the US 2016 Exhibitors Ability Dynamics Ac on O & P Inc. Afana Pouliot Alps South Alterna ve Prosthe c Services Inc. Anatomi Metrix Inc. Aplix Canada / AFI Products Berre a Medical Inc. Breg Inc. Bulldog Tools Inc. Cascade Dafo Inc. College Park Industries Daw Industries Inc. DJO Global Canada Drew Shoe Corp. GAITrite ibrace ISPO Canada Myrdal Orthopedic Technologies Inc. Na onal Shoe Special es Ltd. OPCTEC USA Ortho Ac ve Appliances Ltd. Orthos Orthopaedic Solu ons Inc. Ortoped Ossur Canada Inc. O obock Professional Orthopedic Products ProtoKine cs Gait Analysis Walkways Roden Leather Company Simple Abili es Inc. SIMS Medical Corp. Steenwyk Custom Shoes TechMed 3D Tekscan Inc. The Knee Centre The War Amps Touch Bionics Inc. Trulife Turbomed Ortho cs Inc. Vorum 7

8 DELEGATE DEMOGRAPHICS ANTICIPATED ATTENDANCE: Ortho c and Prosthe c Professionals from across Canada. Cer fied Clinicians Registered Technicians Educa onal Instructors Facility Owners Residents Interns Students Associates Researchers Manufacturers Distributors Suppliers 8