About the Event
We're excited to announce the return of the Administrative Professionals conference, only bigger and better than ever! This year's Inspire & Innovate Support Summit is taking place from May 7 to May 8, 2025 at Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel & Suites.
Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out at IPC, this is your chance to gain insights, connect with your peers, and develop best practices to help you become successful in providing an exceptional client experience.
Please note that Advisors without any support professionals are welcome to join and Advisors with support professionals will be added to a waitlist.
Information
Registration Instructions
Register in three steps:
- Step 1: Review the information below for further details.
- Step 2: Register online by using the Register button to confirm attendance.
- Step 3: Book your travel and accommodations once you’ve reviewed the details of the meeting.
*Please register by Friday April 25
Attire
Dress code for the program is business casual.
Attendee arrival and departure expectations
Attendees should plan to arrive at the Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel & Suites on Wednesday, May 7 for sessions beginning at 10:00 a.m. Light breakfast will be offered as of 8:30 a.m. The conference ends at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 8.
Agenda
*Although the agenda is 90% finalized, it may be subject to change.
Accommodations
Hotel Information:
Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel & Suites
5875 Airport Rd.
Mississauga, ON L4V 1N1
Website: Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel & Suites - Toronto Airport Hotels
Accommodations are available at Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel & Suites for the nights of May 6 & 7, 2025, on a first come first served basis. Accommodations booking link will be provided in the confirmation email.
Parking:
Self-parking is available at $15 plus HST per day, on a first come first serve basis.
Travel
Travel will be booked on own however you would normally arrange your travel. Attendees should plan to arrive at the Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel & Suites on Wednesday, May 7 for sessions beginning at 10:00 a.m. Light breakfast will be offered as of 8:30 a.m. The conference ends at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 8.
Keynote Speakers
Zahra Al-Harazi
Award-Winning Entrepreneur | Purpose-Driven Leadership Expert
The road to real leadership is rarely a straight one. Among Canada’s most successful entrepreneurs, few have faced more obstacles than Zahra Al-Harazi. With a no-holdsbarred attitude, Al-Harazi helps people and organizations realize their potential for success through finding their purpose. She draws on her experience as a pioneering woman in the business world with a unique approach to attitude, leadership, and success, as well as her experience as a refugee, immigrant, entrepreneur, and community-builder.
A survivor of two civil wars, Al-Harazi immigrated to Canada with her three children in 1996. She had no higher education or connections and very little understanding of the business world, but her entrepreneurial spirit quickly led her to start her first company Foundry Communications, an internationally recognized Canadian creative powerhouse. Al-Harazi details her incredible journey in her bestselling book, What It Takes.
Today, Al-Harazi is co-founder of the startup, Skillit, a marketplace for sharing knowledge and building skills. She is also a consultant who has worked with thousands of leaders on employee engagement, navigating disruption, leading change, shifting stakeholder values, corporate social responsibility, and brand transformations.
In recognition of her many accomplishments, Al-Harazi has been named one of Calgary’s Top 40 Under 40, Woman Entrepreneur of the Year by Chatelaine magazine, and one of Canada’s 100 most powerful women by WXN. She has also received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for contributions to Canada and the RBC Top 25 Immigrants to Canada Award and is a former Canadian Ambassador to UNICEF.
As a speaker, Al-Harazi has spoken to audiences in more than 20 countries, inspiring leading institutions such as Fortune 500 companies, entrepreneurs, government agencies, and professional organizations. Her clients have included The Royal Bank of Canada, Entrepreneurs’ Organization, Ernst & Young, Young Presidents Organization, WXN, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Great West Life, Telus, University of Toronto, and the Government of Canada, among many others. Her specialty is in understanding the complexities required for building a smart, skilled multi-generational workforce.
Michelle Hillier, B.Ed., OCT, CCAR, FIS
Michelle is on a fierce mission to ignite the limits of wellness—and she’s bringing you into the circle.
As a TEDx speaker, educator, and published author, Michelle has spent over two decades helping people unlock their hidden potential through movement, creativity, and radical self-discovery. But she’s not here for the status quo—she’s here to ignite something deeper.
Her mantra? "When you move YOUR way, you can't get it wrong." It’s that simple, yet that transformative. From captivating large crowds to intimate coaching sessions, Michelle’s message has sparked millions to reclaim their power and move beyond their limits. A certified yoga and breathwork teacher, movement specialist, and recovery coach, Michelle is a master alchemist, blending years of expertise with her own journey to create something unique.
With Michelle, it’s all about creating safe, transformative spaces for people to reconnect with their inner flame. Through tailored coaching, workshops, and immersive retreats, she leads you to live boldly in alignment with your deepest truth—your essence, your passions, your fire.
Ready to awaken your flame? Let Michelle show you how to light it up.