The 2022 Leading Spas of Canada Aspire Spa & Wellness Conference: June 12 – 14 | Fort Garry Hotel | Winnipeg, MB
Leading Spas of Canada ASPIRE Spa & Wellness Conference Agenda
Sunday June 12
Time
Event
Location
12:00pm – 6:00pm
Arrivals and Registration (Eltraderm Welcome Bag pick-up, including lanyard pick-up for Thermea Spa Reception). Sign up for Conference Activities
Fort Garry Hotel Lobby
6:30pm
Depart for Welcome Reception from Fort Garry Hotel to Thermea Spa. Buses provided from the Fort Garry Hotel (Conference badge required to board)
7:00pm – 9:15pm
Outdoor Networking Welcome Reception (Attire: Casual)
Thermea Spa
9:30pm
Depart from Thermea Spa and return to Fort Garry Hotel (transportation provided)
Monday June 13
6:00am – 7:00am
5k Downtown Run (Optional)
Fort Garry Hotel
6:00am – 7:00am
Sunrise Yoga (Optional)
Fort Garry Hotel
8:00am – 9:00am
Networking Breakfast
Crystal Ballroom / Loggia / Foyer (Fort Garry Hotel 7th Floor)
9:00am – 10:30am
Conference begins. Welcome Address from the Chair, Keynote by Jean-Guy de Gabriac:
- Maximize Your Spa’s Revenue
- Drive Guest Satisfaction
- Increase Employee Engagement
Crystal Ballroom (Fort Garry Hotel, 7th Floor)
10:30am – 11:30am
Networking Break and Trade Show
Crystal Ballroom Loggia/Foyer
11:30am – Noon
Speaker: Sherina Jamal:
The Future of Holistic Healing in Spas to Support Recovery & Transformation.
Crystal Ballroom
Noon – 12:30pm
Speaker: Katherine Asmono
When You’re Understaffed and Over-Booked: 3 Surprising Lessons to Inspire Loyalty and Keep Your Staff Motivated.
Crystal Ballroom
12:30pm – 1:30pm
Networking Lunch and Trade Show
Crystal Ballroom / Loggia / Foyer
1:30pm – 2:30pm
Speakers: Dr. Brooke Grant Jeffy, and Karen Ballou
Healthy Skin, Healthy Body: Discovering Health at the Intersection of Medicine and Skin Care
Crystal Ballroom
2:30pm – 3:15pm
Networking Break and Trade Show
Crystal Ballroom / Loggia / Foyer
3:30pm – 4:30pm
Spa Industry Panel Discussion hosted by Pat Perdue, with panelists Kathryn Gallagher, Elena Zinchenko, Celine Tadrissi, Chris Ryall, and Karen Ballou:
The Big Shift: How Spas are Changing, and What To Do To Keep up!
Crystal Ballroom
5:00pm – 5:45pm
Outdoor Spin Class hosted by Wheelhouse (email registration here: mcefali@fortgarryhotel.com)
Outside – Front Parking lot
7:00pm – 9:30pm
Gala Dinner featuring:
- Awards by Spa Inc
- Canadian Spa Star Award, by MC College
- Lifetime Achievement Award
- Live Auction
- Live Entertainment
Crystal Ballroom
Tuesday June 14
9:00am – 3:00pm
Optional Spa Appointments at Winnipeg’s 3 leading spas (Please note, spa appointments require pre-booking. Please contact spas directliy to book your appointments – spa discounts available)
TenSpa / Riverstone / Thermea
9:30am – 10:00am
Leading Spas of Canada Annual General Meeting (continental breakfast served) (Optional – please confirm attendance in advance)
Inn at the Forks
10:00am – noon
Board Meeting (Board Members Only)
Inn at the Forks
Conference Ends – Free time in Winnipeg