BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Exware Solutions Inc.//ExSite v3.8//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ExSite-EvtCal-65-@cuccoa.org DTSTAMP:20260412T064009 DTSTART:20260218T170000 DTEND:20260220T140000 SUMMARY:2026 Central Regional Winter Meeting DESCRIPTION:-- 2026 Central Regional Winter Meeting --\n\n-- 5:00 PM Feb 18 - 1:00 PM Feb 20, 2026 --\n\n-- February 18-20, 2026 --\n\n-- Toronto Metropolitan University --\n\n--   --\n\n-- Theme: Together Under One Roof: Building Community for a Stronger Campus Experience --\n\n \n\n  \n\n-- Hotel information --\n\nChelsea Hotel\n33 Gerrard Street West\nTo ronto, Ontario\nM5G 1Z4 \n\nRate: $209 plus tax, Queen Bed\n\nRate dead line is Monday, January 19, 2026.\n\nContact at the Chelsea should any q uestions arise: Justine Davidson justine.davidson@chelseatoronto.com\n\n * The rate is available only for individual reservations either made by the booking link or by the guest calling in directly to the hotel's rese rvation department.\n\n* Guests calling in must identify themselves as p art of CUCCOA Regional Conference or Group ID: TMU021826 to take advanta ge of your special rate. The telephone number is toll free 1-800-CHELSEA (243-5732) or 416-595-1975.\n\n* A valid credit card must be provided a t time of reservation to guarantee the room.\n\n* All reservations must be cancelled 48 hours (2 days) prior to arrival by 1600 hours (4PM EST). Cancellations made within 48 hours of arrival will result in charges of 1 nights' stay plus taxes.\n\n* Check In: 3:00pm Check Out: 11:00am\n\n Booking Link: Please click the link to CUCCOA Regional Conference\n\n \ n\n-- Program --\n\n \n\nWednesday, February 18 (Pre-Conference)\n\n5:0 0 PM – 8:00 PM | Registration\n\n6:30 PM – 9:30 PM | Welcome Dinner Location: Joey's Eaton Centre Kick off the conference with great food an d even better company at one of downtown Toronto's staples.\n\n \n\n-- Thursday, February 19 (Day 1) --\n\n8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Registration & Welcome Breakfast\n\n9:00 AM – 9:15 AM | Opening Remarks An overview of our theme, “Together Under One Roof,” and the goals for the next two days.\n\n9:15 AM – 10:15 AM | Keynote Address Topic: All Under One Roof: Why Collaboration Breaks Before It Starts\n\nSpeaker: Dr. Mathieu Yuill, Founder, Leading With Nice\n\nEven in organizations where teams share the same mission, collaboration across departments can be surprisi ngly difficult. In this keynote, Dr. Mathieu Yuill explores why silos fo rm and how everyday behaviors shape trust. Through reflection and table discussion, participants will surface practical insights to improve coll aboration across housing, food, and conference services.\n\nAbout the Sp eaker: Dr. Yuill is the founder of Leading With Nice, a Toronto-based st rategy firm. He holds a doctorate in leadership (2025) and brings a prac tical perspective shaped by experience in journalism, marketing, and hig her education.\n\n10:15 AM – 10:30 AM | Networking Break\n\n10:30 AM 12:30 PM | Round Tables: Housing, Food & Conferences Connect with pee rs in an open-forum setting focused on the core pillars of campus operat ions. These collaborative sessions use guided prompts to explore shared challenges and solutions in a relaxed environment.\n\n12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Hot Lunch\n\n1:30 PM – 2:30 PM | Panel Discussion: Navigating the Future of Campus Communities Housing, Food Services, and Conference Man agement are the operational engines of campus life—but too often, they operate in isolation. Join us for a candid discussion on how integrated leadership can drive revenue, streamline operations, and elevate the st udent experience.\n\n* Valerie Bruce, Director, Student Housing & Strate gic Partnerships (TMU)\n\n* Marwan El-Chaei, Director, Hospitality Servi ces & President, CUFFSA (TMU)\n\n* Sabrina Coccagna, Assistant Director, Conference & Event Services (UTM)\n\n2:30 PM – 3:30 PM | The Innovati on Hour Stay ahead of the curve in this dedicated session exploring emer ging trends and disruptive technologies. Discover the latest tools desig ned to drive operational efficiency and elevate the guest experience.\n\ n3:30 PM – 4:45 PM | TMU Campus Tour (Optional) Explore how Toronto Me tropolitan University integrates dynamic event spaces into the heart of downtown. Highlights include the iconic Mattamy Athletic Centre (formerl y Maple Leaf Gardens), key conference locations, and residence hubs.\n\n 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Networking Reception\n\n \n\n-- Friday, February 20 (Day 2) --\n\n8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Breakfast & Networking\n\n9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Central Regional Business Meeting\n\n10:00 AM – 10:45 AM | Central Region Check-in Share what is happening on your campus. In this open forum, members provide brief updates on triumphs, challenges, and upcoming projects. Whether you are navigating new leadership or tack ling a renovation, this check-in fosters connection across the region.\n \n10:45 AM – 12:15 PM | Round Tables: Housing, Food & Conferences A co ntinuation of our pillar-based discussions, allowing for deeper dives in to specific operational case studies and knowledge sharing.\n\n12:15 PM – 1:30 PM | Closing Lunch & Networking\n\n1:30 PM – 1:45 PM | Closin g Remarks Review of key takeaways, thank you notes, and next steps for C UCCOA.\n\n \n\n \n\n-- Transportation --\n\nRail: VIA Rail to Union St ation. Union is 2km from TMU.\n\nTravel time options\n\n* Subway (TTC):\ n\n* Line 1 northbound from Union Station → Dundas Station\n\n* ~5 min utes on the subway + a short walk\n\n* Walking:\n\n* ~20–25 minutes\n\ n* Taxi / Uber:\n\n* ~10–15 minutes (traffic dependent)\n\nBy Car: Par king available at hotel\n\nBy Air: Closest airport is Billy Bishop Toron to City Airport (YTZ) - 3.5 km (about 2 miles) from TMU LOCATION:Toronto Metropolitan University END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR