APRA Canada's 10th Anniversary Conference
Toronto 2010:
Advancing Research, Inspiring Innovation
October 13 - 15, 2010

Welcome from Co-Chairs, Stephanie Jonescu & Julia Sutherland
Whether you are looking for a new idea to rejuvenate your research program, or help getting started, APRA Canada's conference Toronto 2010: Advancing Research, Inspiring Innovation will meet your expectations.

Expect three-days of relevant, inspiring and practical education for Canadian research and fundraising professionals. Expect to debate and discuss best practices with colleagues from educational, healthcare, social service, arts and environmental organizations. Expect to push the boundaries and tackle some of the emerging topics and issues facing Canadian researchers today. Expect to be inspired with new ideas to solve your everyday challenges.

The conference will open with what we're sure will be an engaging and entertaining keynote address from Diane Francis (author of Who Owns Canada Now? and editor-at-large at the National Post). Inspiring ideas from reputable and experienced speakers continue on day two when we'll have a chance to hear from plenary speaker David Palmer (Vice-President & Chief Advancement Officer at the University of Toronto), and then in our third general session, David Lamb, a prospect researcher since 1989 and frequent speaker at AFP, CASE and APRA International conferences will contribute his insight on a leading issue in research today.

This year we are also pleased to be able to offer expanded programming with over 12 sessions covering such topics as international prospecting, social media, and private company valuation. In addition, we're trying something new on the third day with longer, workshop style sessions that offer an opportunity to explore issues in greater depth. If you're seeking ideas around datamining, you won't want to miss an expanded session with renowned datamining expert, Peter Wylie. And if you're new to the profession, you'll want to join the workshop for new researchers and take away strategies, including how to present research information effectively and how to get the most out of your resources.

Finally, an important element of any conference is the chance to meet and network with professional colleagues. Expect many opportunities to do just that. Meet and discuss important topics during roundtable sessions and then continue the conversations more informally during a variety of social events, including a celebration party for APRA Canada's 10th anniversary.

We hope we'll see you there,

Stephanie & Julia

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