The Southern Ontario Tourism Conference is a two-day event packed full of new experiences, expert speakers and inspirational moments with an optional pre-conference learning tour and welcome reception!
The "Conference Agenda Overview" serves as a compact yet comprehensive preview of the itinerary and key events scheduled throughout the conference. It provides attendees with a quick glance at the various sessions, presentations, workshops, and activities planned for the duration of the event. The agenda is subject to change without notice. We aim to keep this agenda updated leading up to the conference.
Take a look at this year's agenda
Pre-Conference -Tuesday, March 3, 2026
10:00am - 1:00pm
Pre-Conference Learning Tours (Limited Availability + Pre-Registration Required)
Tour A: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Local Bites and Culinary Delights
Tour B: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Aambe Baamaadzi Deshkan Ziibiing - Lets Go Travel to Antler River
Tour C: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Amplified: London's Music, History & Heart
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Day One -
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Welcome Remarks
2:00 AM – 3:00 PM: Tourism Industry Update Presented by Joanne Wolnik, Ontario’s Southwest And Maria Fortunato, RTO3 - Hamilton Halton Brant
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Keynote Presentation: Branding the Logo: Building a Brand People Remember by Brent Colmer
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Free Time
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Welcome Reception
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM: 2025 Ontario’s Southwest and RTO3 Hamilton Halton Brant Industry Awards Gala
8:30 PM – 10:00 PM: SOTC SoSocial
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7:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Hot Buffet Breakfast
9:00 AM – 9:15 AM: Welcome Remarks
9:15 AM – 10:15 AM: Keynote Presentation: Presented by Kevin Eshkawkogan, President & CEO of Indigenous Tourism Ontario
10:15 AM – 10:45 AM: Networking Break
10:45 AM – 11:45 AM: Breakout Sessions 1A - 1C
11:45 AM – 12:45 PM: Lunch
12:45 PM – 1:45 PM: Breakout Sessions 2A - 2C
1:45 PM - 2:00 PM: Networking Break
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Closing Keynote: Presented by Peter Katz
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM: Closing Remarks
3:15 PM: Safe Travels Home
Day Two -
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
