Mix & Mingle At Conference 2008

Health Work & Wellness™ Conference is an excellent venue to meet people, have fun and get your creative juices flowing! There are lots of opportunities to create a supportive community of like-minded individuals who can help each other to put ideas into action. Throughout the conference, you will find ample occasions to connect with new people and make friends. Featured networking opportunities include the following. Keep an eye out for our friendly Conference Ambassadors to network with!

Don’t forget to bring your business cards

APPOINTMENTS WITH EXHIBITORS	Wednesday, October 15 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
	For those who set up appointments via the website, this is the time for you to mingle with exhibitors of your choice before the Exhibit Show 2008 is open for all delegates of the conference.
WELCOME RECEPTION	Wednesday, October 15 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
	Whether you're a first timer or a regular attendee of the Health Work & Wellness™ Conference, please join us at the Welcome Reception! This informal event offers a great introduction to the conference and is a great place to meet some of people with whom you’ll be sharing time and ideas over the coming days. Meet old friends and new colleagues and find out what's happening at other organizations.
EXHIBIT SHOW - LUNCH ON OWN	Thursday, October 16 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
	During this free time, take the opportunity to network with exhibitors in the Exhibit Show Hall or choose to spend it at a venue of your choice.
EXHIBIT SHOW WINE & CHEESE RECEPTION	Thursday, October 16 4:45 pm - 6:00 pm
	After a full day of learning and sharing new ideas, it's time to unwind. Join us in for wine and cheese and a chance to chat with new friends and old. This is your last chance to visit exhibit booths to learn more about resources and suppliers who can help you enhance your organization.
GREEN THUMBS AND HAPPY BELLIES An Eco-Friendly Evening	Thursday, October 16 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
	Location: TELUS Convention Centre Consider tonight's event a green light. A crash course in every love-the-earth buzzword around. Be sustainable, buy local - but not in plastic bags - and, please turn off the lights. It's a heady assault on daily life and leaves many wondering: "carbon footprint what?" This event is a veritable feast of knowledge and good food, at low cost to the earth. Over a welcome cocktail, visit Chives, the sustainable community garden mime! Stop by "Compost This" to learn what can avoid the garbage and return to the soil. Whether guests have a large backyard or only a windowsill, these demonstrations will engage. Buffet Dinner follows. Tonight's special guest will be local life coach and author Tammy Robertson, delivering an inspiring case for simple, fulfilling changes in daily life. Seasonal and delicious food complements her message and tasty extras will include music and dancing. Happy bellies indeed.
TABLE TOPICS	Friday, October 17 7:30 am - 8:15 am
	Topic themes will be placed throughout the Keynote room so that you can connect with like-minded individuals and enjoy lively discussions over breakfast! If none of the topic themes below capture what you’d like to discuss, create your own! Tables with blank tent cards and markers will be available throughout the room. Meet an Ambassador Here Mental Health Healthcare Professionals Employee Retention Recruitment Work-Life Balance Aging Workforce Issues Small Business Government / Public Sector Francophones NOTE: The topics themes are simply suggestions to help promote networking. Please feel free to sit at a table even though you don’t want to discuss the topic at that particular table.

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