FIABCI-USA 2024 Spring Symposium & Installation Dinner

Saturday, May 18 | Sheraton Center Hotel |Toronto, Canada

Registration is now closed.

The Deadline to Register was Friday, May 3. Please contact Alison Hudak at info@fiabci-usa.com for additional assistance.

FIABCI-USA will host its 2024 Spring Symposium & Installation Dinner on Saturday, May 18 at the Sheraton Centre Hotel in Toronto, Canada as follows:

Welcome Reception Co-Sponsored by Global Property Pros and The Canadian Real Estate Association

Friday, May 17 | 4:00 - 5:30 pm | Duke of Cornwall | 400 University Avenue
Kick off your weekend by joining us for a cocktail and a light bite! Dinner is on your own.

Property Tour & Light Brunch Hosted by Winson Chan of Tridel

Saturday, May 18 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Light Brunch Provided

The Well
The Well is widely considered to be one of the most ambitious mixed-use development projects in Canada. Located in the heart of downtown Toronto’s west end, the improvements include 1.2 million square feet of office, 500,000 square feet of retail and food services, and 1,700 multi-family units, both apartment and condominium units, all encompassed within six high-rise buildings that rise above and are interconnected by a 3-story podium. Completed in 2023, The Well is designed to accommodate approximately 22,000 people daily, including its residential residents, the employees working in its office and retail components, and visitors, shoppers, and other pedestrians. Many technological advances and high-tech amenities and services were incorporated into the project. Most significantly, a cistern, or underground reservoir, was excavated deep below the 7.7-acre site and connected to a Deep Lake Water Cooling (DLWC) system. Owned and operated by Enwave, a low-carbon energy provider in Toronto, it’s the largest DLWC system in the world and is used to cool and heat over 100 building in the city. The cistern beneath The Well is the inspiration for the property’s name. https://thewelltoronto.com/ | https://www.tridel.com/thewell/

Tridel
The Tridel Group of Companies is one of Canada’s largest privately held residential real estate groups, with a focus on development, sales, construction, property management, and other related services. In business for over 90 years, during which time, they’ve built over 90,000 homes, Tridel is one of Canada’s leading condominium developers. Their recognition by industry groups for green building development is extensive and ongoing, including multiple awards of note from the Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) and the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD). They build with intentional and thoughtful design to conserve more energy, water, and resources than any standard Building Code compliant buildings. Projects completed by Tridel typically consume 34% less electricity, 57% less natural gas, and 43% less potable water than average, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 41%. https://www.tridel.com/

Winson Chan, Vice President of Sales Development at Tridel

With over 30 years of experience in the real estate industry, Mr. Chan currently leads Tridel’s award-winning sales department as its Vice President. Given that Tridel is Canada’s largest condo builder, it’s factually correct to note that no one in Canada is responsible for more new condo sales than Mr. Chan. In addition to his many years of service at Tridel, Mr. Chan has also served as National President of the Real Estate Institute of Canada (REIC), Regional Director of Ontario for the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), and member of the Board of Directors of both the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA Global) and the Canada Chapter of FIABCI, the International Real Estate Federation. Bio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chanwinson/

Lunch on Your Own - Click Here for On-Site Dining Options Available at The Well

Board of Directors Meeting

(Closed meeting for USA Board members only.)

Saturday, May 18 | 1:00 - 1:20 pm
Sheraton Centre Hotel - Dufferin Meeting Room 

Meeting agenda and materials will be emailed separately to Directors seven days prior to the meeting.

Membership Governance/ Business Meeting

(Closed meeting for USA Chapter members only.)

Saturday, May 18 | 1:30 - 1:50 pm
Sheraton Centre Hotel - Dufferin Meeting Room

Meeting agenda and materials will be emailed to membership thirty days prior to the meeting.

Spring Symposium 

Saturday, May 18 | 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Sheraton Centre Hotel - Dufferin Meeting Room

How you can use AI to become a Real Estate Rock Star! | Richard Silver

This presentation explores innovative strategies for leveraging technology in luxury residential real estate sales. From virtual reality home tours to AI-powered predictive analytics, we discussed how embracing these tools can streamline the sales process and enhance client experiences. By harnessing the power of technology, we aim to elevate our listings and ultimately drive successful transactions in today's competitive market. Bio: https://torontoism.com/meet-our-team/?member-id=331

Future Facing MLS | John DiMichele

Radical changes and challenges in the real estate industry are catalyzing a new era for multiple listing services. It’s very much a turning point that’s being driven by innovation and the ever-growing needs of brokerages, agents, and their clients. How will these changes impact your business and, more importantly, help you to succeed? Recently recognized by Inman as an MLS Reinvented Honoree, John DiMichele is a forward-thinking leader with the rare combination of practical real estate experience and technological expertise. Bio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-dimichele-75196b5/

Will Mixed-Use Properties Save Our Cities? | Matti Siemiatycki

Cities across Canada and the globe are wrestling with pressures from climate change, health, and inequality. What solutions can the built environment offer for these complex challenges? Professor Matti Siemiatycki will discuss the practice of mixing uses in one building, particularly combining residential or commercial space with large-scale public amenities such as schools or cultural facilities. Called the creative mixed-use model, these development projects are bringing together public, private, and non-profit uses in innovative ways, expanding the focus of downtowns from a business district to an activity district. Bio: https://infrastructureinstitute.ca/matti-siemiatycki/

Installation Dinner 

Enjoy an elegant dinner affair with FIABCI colleagues as we install 2024/2025 President Evan Bennett, the Executive Committee, and newly elected Chapter Directors.

Saturday, May 18
Sheraton Centre Hotel - Simcoe Meeting Room

Dinner: Three Course Gourmet Plated Dinner beginning with Super Greens Salad of Baby Arugula, Kale, Spinach, Goji Berries, Gem Tomatoes, Cucumber, Sunflower Seeds, Green Goddess Dressing, Micro Floral Cress; Choice of Spice Crusted Beef Tenderloin served with Dauphinoise Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, Truffle Mushrooms Baco Noir Glaze, Tia Maria Reduction Cream - or - Miso Shoyu Glazed Pacific Sable Fish served with Gruyere Potato Rösti, Cauliflower Purée, Seasonal Vegetables, Butter Basted Sea Asparagus Chimichurri; served with Starbuck's Coffee and hot teas. A variety of desserts will be made available during the dessert reception. Cash Bar Available.

Attire: Cocktail to Semi-Formal

Registration

Inclusive ticket prices include entrance to Welcome Reception, Property Tour, Symposium & Installation Dinner.

*If you are a FIABCI-USA member, after you click on the registration button above, be sure to then/next log-in once on the registration page in order to ensure you receive member rates. 

Important Policies:

Registration closes Friday, May 3. Cancellations accepted until Friday, May 3, less a $10 processing fee. Cancellations received after May 3 will not be refunded.

Please sign in for member pricing.

This event follows the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board's REALTOR® Quest being held earlier that week in Toronto on May 15-16. Learn more and register at REALTOR® QUEST 2024 (trreb.ca)!

Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors!

Hotel Reservation Information

A discounted group block is available at the Sheraton Centre Hotel for the nights of Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18 at a rate of $220 US Dollars ($299 Canadian Dollars) per night. US Dollar rate subject to exchange rate at the time of booking. Taxes and fees are not included. Check-in begins at 3:00 p.m. and check-out is by 12:00 p.m.

While rooms remain available within the block, the deadline to reserve them is Wednesday, April 17.

Make Time to Explore Toronto! 

Royal Ontario Museum, known as the ROM. Home to over 13 million objects spanning art, culture and nature. Buy tickets online https://www.rom.on.ca/en/visit-us/admission-information

CN Tower, 1815 foot concrete observation tower offering views, edge walks, dining and more - pre purchase tickets: https://www.cntower.ca/

Art Gallery of Ontario, known as AGO. Founded in 1900, it is home to 5 levels of art from 100 A.D. to present day. https://www.destinationtoronto.com/things-to-do/attractions/must-see-attractions/art-gallery-of-ontario/

Ripley's Aquarium of Canada, with 16,000 marine animals, learn about the ecosystems of Canada, and enjoy North America's longest underwater viewing tunnel  https://www.ripleys.com/attractions/ripleys-aquarium-of-canada

Distillery Historic District, a pedestrian only neighborhood with buildings dated to 1832 distillery's, art galleries, and chocolate! https://www.destinationtoronto.com/neighbourhoods/old-town/distillery-historic-district/

Casa Loma, The only castle in North America, built in 1911. https://www.destinationtoronto.com/things-to-do/attractions/must-see-attractions/casa-loma/

Hop On Bus, Toronto has a hop on, hop off bus. This is a great way to see downtown.  https://citysightseeingtoronto.com/