Hotel Address:
Hilton Hotel, Niagara Falls
6361 Fallsview Blvd.
Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3V9

Venue Address - Conference Show Floor (Across the street from the hotel):
Fallsview Resort & Casino
6380 Fallsview Blvd.
Niagara Falls, ON L2G 7X5

Driving Directions:
Take 403 South bound to the QEW Hamilton. Follow the QEW signs to Niagara. Once in Niagara Falls merge left onto Hwy #420. You will come to the main intersection of Hwy #420 and Stanley Ave. Make a right turn onto Stanley Ave. and follow for approx. 5 minutes. Turn left onto Murray St. At the next intersection, turn right onto Fallsview Boulevard.

The hotel and conference show floor are just steps away – connected by an air conditioned indoor walkway so you can easily get to and from your room over to attend the conference sessions and activities.

DELEGATES are encouraged to book online early to secure your preferred room. 

When booking online directly with the Niagara Hilton Hotel, you qualify for:

• Free hotel parking
• Complimentary wifi
• Automatic late check-out on Wednesday, June 14

If booking by phone, delegates can call 1-866-873-9829 with the special AMCTO booking code: DAMCTO.

FOR REGISTERED SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS, please note that we have a separate room block available! Please use the following online booking tool to secure your preferred accommodations. 
 

Event schedule subject to change

Time	Activity	Speaker(s)
Sunday, June 11
7:30 AM - 2:00 PM	Golf Tournament (Legends on the Niagara)
12:00 - 9:00 PM	Conference Registration Open (Hilton Hotel)
5:00 - 6:00 PM	AMCTO President’s Volunteer Appreciation Mixer (Private Event)
5:30 - 6:30 PM	New Conference Attendees & Scholarship Recipients Reception
6:00 - 7:00 PM	AMCTO Zone Executive & Board of Directors Reception (Private Event)
6:45 - 9:30 PM	Exhibitor Tradeshow Reception & Opening Night Party
6:45 - 8:00 PM	Exhibitor Challenge: Battleship
8:00 - 8:15 PM	Exhibitor Challenge: Battleship Winner Announcement
8:30 - 9:30 PM	Yuk-Yuk’s Comedy Hour: Evening Comedy Show	Scott Faulconbridge
Monday, June 12
7:00 - 7:30 AM	Morning Yoga	Rachel Rogers
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM	Quiet Room Open
8:00 - 9:00 AM	Breakfast Session: A Single Register for Ontario's Electors	Greg Essensa
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Conference Registration Open
9:00 - 9:30 AM	Coffee Break with Exhibitors
9:30 - 10:45 AM	AMCTO 2023 Conference Opening Ceremonies	David Arbuckle, Elana Arthurs, Jim Bradley, Wendy Strugeon, Jim Diodati, Pam Sharp, Tara McKendrick, Matthew Rae
10:45 - 11:45 AM	Opening Keynote Presentation: The Unauthorized Biography Series	Shaun Boothe
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM	Lunch
12:00 - 1:00 PM	Exhibitor Challenge: Bingo
12:30 - 1:00 PM	Municipal Associations Meet & Greet (Private Event)	Elana Arthurs
Afternoon Concurrent Sessions Block 1
1:00 - 2:00 PM	Harnessing Productive Conflict	Ryan Smith & Matthew Savino
	Preparing for the Development Charge Process	Gary Scandlan & Daryl Abbs
	Transitioning to the Role of CAO	David Cribbs, John Norton, Marnie Cluckie
	Navigating the Supply Chain Evolving Landscape: Lessons, Best Practices, and Resilient Procurement Strategies	Jim Hadjiyianni
Afternoon Networking Sessions
2:00 - 2:45 PM	Clerks Networking Session	Danielle Manton & Nina Lecic
	Chief Administrative Officers Networking Session	Kyle Pratt & Annette Gilchrist
	Treasurers Networking Session	Kimberley Goyette
2:45 - 3:00 PM	Coffee Break with Exhibitors
	Exhibitor Challenge: Bingo Winner Announcement
Afternoon Concurrent Sessions Block 2
3:00 - 4:30 PM	-	-
	Meeting Mastery: What’s Your Parliamentary IQ?	Debi Wilcox
	You Have a DEI / Anti-Racism / Accessibility Action Plan…Now What?	Julie Fraser, Linda McCurdy, Evelina Baczewska
	Setting your Integrity Commissioner Up for Success	Laura Pettigrew, Joanna Bull, John Mascarin
5:20 - 9:30 PM	A Night Out in Niagara Wine Region: Evening Excursion (Wayne Gretzky Estates)
9:30 - 11:00 PM	An Evening-In: Movie Night (Hilton Hotel)
Tuesday, June 13
7:30 AM - 3:00 PM	Quiet Room Open
7:30 - 9:15 AM	Exhibit Hall Open
8:00 - 9:00 AM	Breakfast Session: Positive Public Participation - The Power of Livestream Council Meetings	Diana Baker Freeman
8:00 - 9:00 AM	Breakfast Session: MPAC Update and a Look Back at the 2022 Enumeration Event	Jason Hagan & Shannon Long
8:00 - 9:00 AM	Breakfast Session: The Cost of Doing Nothing - Carrying Legacy IT Infrastructure - Navigating the Financial Complexitites of Software Investment in the Transformation Age	Richard Freeman, Erin Amirault, Ryan Beckwith
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM	Conference Registration Open
9:00 - 9:15 AM	Coffee Break with Exhibitors
Morning Concurrent Sessions Block 1
9:15 - 10:15 AM	-	-
	How to Revitalize Municipal Meetings	Tara Astbury & Debi Wilcox
	Best Practices in Reporting on Investments to Council	Colin MacDonald & Keith Taylor
	How Often Does a Public Misunderstanding Sidetrack your Entire Day?	Nicole Graham-Shank & Jennifer Cross
10:15 - 10:30 AM	Coffee Break with Exhibitors
Morning Concurrent Sessions Block 2
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Municipal Case Law Update 2023	John Mascarin & Tom Halinski
	Clerks Rule 2.0: Finding Your People	Krista Power, Danielle Manton, Jeffrey Abrams, Patty Robinet
	Ontario’s Strong Mayors Legislation a Year Later: Impacts on Municipal Administration and What’s Next	Sabine Matheson, Michael Fenn, Stacy Hushion
	How to Achieve Electronic Recordkeeping Compliance in a Modern Municipality	Bruce Millar
12:00 - 1:00 PM	Lunch
	Exhibitor Challenge: Scavenger Hunt
12:00 -2:00 PM	AMCTO Past Presidents Luncheon (Private Event)	Sandra MacDonald
Afternoon Concurrent Sessions Block 1
1:00 - 2:00 PM	The Ultimate Paradigm Shift	Rob Adams
	Filling the Housing Information Gap: Data Solutions for the Affordable Rural Housing Shortage	Iian Storosko
	So, You Want to Be a CAO?	Laurie Kennard & Jeff Lees
	New Things in New Ways, or Same Old Things in Old Ways?	Danielle Manton & Jennifer Shaw
2:00 - 3:00 PM	Coffee Break with Exhibitors
2:00 - 2:15 PM	Exhibitor Challenge: Scavenger Hunt Winner Announcement
2:10 - 2:45 PM	AMCTO Session: Roadmap to Accreditation - Achieving Municipal Excellence	Annette Gilchrist & Becky Jamieson
	AMCTO Session: Advocating for You	Alana Del Greco & Charlotte Caza
Afternoon Concurrent Sessions Block 2
3:00 - 4:30 PM	Long-term Financial Planning: Not Just for Finance Staff	Donna Herridge & Jennifer Hess
	I've Got 99 FOI Problems	Else Khoury & Shaun McIver
	Electronic Elections: Politics, Administration, and Internet Voting	Zachary Spicer, David Fulford, Nicole Cooper, Kimberley Kitteringham, Helen Hayes, Nicole Goodman
	Judicial Inquiries: What are They? When Do they Arise? And Who’s Next?	Rick O’Connor
6:00 - 6:45 PM	AMCTO Board of Directors & Past Presidents Pre-Gala Reception (Private Event)	Elana Arthurs
6:45 - 7:30 PM	Pre-Gala Reception
7:30 PM - 12:00 AM	AMCTO 2023 Awards Gala Dinner	Elana Arthurs
Wednesday, June 14
7:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Quiet Room Open
8:00 - 10:00 AM	Conference Registration Open
8:30 - 9:30 AM	Breakfast & AMCTO Annual General Meeting	David Arbuckle, Tyler Cox, Elana Arthurs, Stephen O'Brien
9:30 - 10:30 AM	Closing Keynote Presentation: How to Build Resilience, Boost Happiness, and Thrive (Even During Uncertain Times)	Dr. Gillian Mandich
10:30 - 11:45 AM	AMCTO 2023 Conference Closing Ceremonies	Elana Arthurs & Stephen O'Brien
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	AMCTO 2023-2024 Board of Directors Meeting (Private Event)	Elana Arthurs & Stephen O'Brien

Meet & Greet Activities
Take part in different structured icebreaker activities and networking receptions (Zone, new professionals, role-specific) to get to know your peers in the sector. 

Opening Kick-Off Party
Join us in the evening on Sunday, June 11 at our conferece kick-off party! Have fun and unwind with friends and exhibitors before the conference professional development sessions begin. 

AMCTO Annual General Meeting (AGM)
The AMCTO AGM will take place on Wednesday, June 14. Have your voice heard as an AMCTO member, celebrate our 2022-2023 successes, and learn more about upcoming Association programs and services.
 
AMCTO Information (Power) Sessions
Discover how you can make the most out of your AMCTO membership by joining us for our information (power) sessions - this is your opportunity to connect with staff and learn more about specific Association programs and services. We'll discuss topics such as how to earn your AMCTO accreditation, how to take advantage of education, mentorship, and volunteer opportunities, and how to get involved in our advocacy efforts.
 
Conference App
Connect with your fellow delegates virtually through our conference app! Download the app to access important conference updates and information all in one place. Create your own unique user profile, build out your own personalized conference schedule, see who’s attending, send one-to-one or group messages, check into sessions, learn about conference sponsors and exhibitors, and more! Stay tuned for details TBA including important instructions on how to access our virtual conference livestream via the app (for those who purchased the virtual registration option or add-on). 

Golf Tournament
Join us at our annual AMCTO Golf Tournament at the stunning Legends of Niagara, Ussher's Creek course. This tournament includes fun golf challenges and activities followed by a seated, catered lunch on the beautiful clubhouse outdoor terrace overlooking the course!

Exhibitor Challenges
Meet with our exhibitors during the conference tradeshow hours to get the organizational tools, services and support you need to succeed. Plus, from Sunday - Tuesday, we'll be hosting fun exhibitor challenges like bingo, battleship, and a scavenger hunt where you'll have the opportunity to network and play for the chance to win some amazing prizes!

Comedy Show
Enjoy a fun evening full of laughs on Sunday, June 11. As part of our conference kick-off party, we'll be joined by Scott Faulconbridge from Yuk Yuk's Comedy who will share his unique, yet relatable personal stories and signature songs. Nationally, Scott has toured theatres coast to coast in the Just For Laughs Tour, The Investors Group National tour and opened for Howie Mandell at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. His stories, jokes and emotional outbursts and have been heard on CBC and he has written for CBC’s Still Standing series. Scott has has been featured on numerous specials including CTV’s Comedy Now, CBC’s Comics, The Winnipeg Comedy Festival, The Halifax Comedy Festival and over a dozen appearances at the internationally acclaimed Just For Laughs Festival. 
 
Evening Excursion
Niagara is known for its amazing wine and during this evening excursion, you'll have the chance to experience some of the region's best reds, whites, and rosés at the famous Wayne Gretzky Estates. Join us for 2.5 hours of wine and food pairings, outdoor games, networking under the stars, and live entertainment from DJryen. Round-trip transportation from the Hilton hotel included. 

Movie Night
Looking for a more low-key, fun evening activity? Join us in the AMCTO cinema for movie night! We'll be screening the hilarious comedy, Bridesmaids, complete with popcorn and refreshments to enjoy with your peers. 

Awards & Gala Dinner
Join us for a formal night of fun celebrating your peers in the sector on Tuesday, June 13! Enjoy the Pre-Gala reception with mocktails and hors d'oeuvres to start the evening festivities, then experience our Awards & Gala Dinner featuring a delicious, three-course plated dinner, our 85th annual awards ceremony, and live entertainment from DJryen and the James Blonde band!
 
Quiet Room
Get away from the noise and bright lights of the conference floor in a quiet, safe space. Drop-in to take a break, unwind, rest and recharge. Yoga mats, comfortable chairs and other amenities will be available for all conference delegates to use at their leisure throughout the event.

We are proud to award up to 12 conference scholarships to eligible AMCTO Student and New Professional members to attend our 2023 conference. The conference is a great opportunity to meet other like-minded professionals and expand your network, gain valuable insights and practical skills and knowledge on the latest municipal best practices, trends, research and more.
 
What's Covered:

• One (1) conference package
• Three-night hotel stay (Sunday - Wednesday) at the Niagara Hilton
• Invitation to private scholarship recipients' welcome reception

 
Eligibility & Application Requirements:

• Must be a current AMCTO New Professional Member or a 2022 or 2023 AMCTO Student Member
• Must be a first-time conference attendee
• Application must demonstrate how attending this year’s conference will be a valuable experience for continued learning and professional development
• Application must include a copy of your résumé along with a letter of recommendation from a professional contact (a current or former workplace supervisor or colleague); for Student Members currently in full-time studies, an academic contact such as a professor is acceptable

Thank you to all those who applied! All 2023 applicants will be notified of the success of their submission at the beginning of May by e-mail. We encourage those who do not recieve a scholarship this year to apply again next year!

We had an overwhelming response for this year's tradeshow and all booth spaces are now officially SOLD OUT! 

If you are interested in adding your name to our 2024 exhibitor interest list, please contact us and a member of our team will follow-up with you once further event information becomes available. 

Interested in making an impact beyond the Tradeshow?
Connect with us to learn more about our available 2024 sponsorship opportunities. 

We are proud to offer a virtual livestream of the conference sessions through our AMCTO conference app (SCHED). Take part in this year’s event from the comfort of your own home or office at a reduced rate and be part of the conference action as it happens in real-time! 

This package includes access to all conference professional development and special livestream sessions and is ideal for those who may not be able to travel to Niagara Falls, those who may only wish to partake in the conference professional development workshop sessions, or those who may not be able to attend the in-person event.

• Participants can ask questions in real-time during each session's Q&A period
• Connect with colleagues, sponsors and exhibitors via the conference app and session chat features in real-time or after the event
• Retain access to all conference livestream session recordings following the event for several months

 
New this year: Virtual Livestream Multi-Key Discounted Registration
Available for a limited time only until May 26, 2023

Like our popular 2022 Municipal Elections Training Program, we are offering a multi-key discount to municipalities who want to access only the virtual conference. This special discount offer only applies to groups to access the virtual conference livestream and does not apply to groups who wish to attend the in-person event.

To qualify for this offering, the lead registrant must be an AMCTO member and must provide a valid member ID on our sign-up form. Municipalities have the option of purchasing 3 or 5 keys to provide access for 3-5 individuals. For those interested in purchasing more than 5 keys, please contact Manjit Badh (mbadh@amcto.com) for a custom quote.

LEARN MORE & SIGN-UP HERE
 
Attending the event in Person? Add-on livestream access at a discounted rate.
 
For an additional $40 + HST (AMCTO member rate), in-person conference delegates can add-on the Virtual Conference Lite package for the opportunity to access all conference livestream session recordings within the AMCTO conference app. Re-watch favourite your sessions, see sessions you might’ve missed, and continue building your connections online!