ShowCanada 2022
ShowCanada 2022
ShowCanada 2022 welcomes you to the charming and historical Québec City, May 31 – June 2.
A UNESCO World Heritage site and the only walled city north of Mexico, Québec is the home of poutine, maple syrup and the largest winter carnival in the world.
Join us for an exciting conference along with the studios, theatre chains and a number of independent theatres for three days of presentations, learning, promotion, networking and plenty of exquisite French food and style!
We are back at the Guinness Book of World Records’ most photographed hotel in the world, the majestic Le Château Frontenac. Book your room today!
We can’t wait to see you there.
Partners
Registration
Registration
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR SHOWCANADA 2022
* The registration fee does not include accommodations. Take advantage of the ShowCanada delegate rate at Le Château Frontenac; book your online reservation HERE.
REGISTRATION FEES
| GST 5% | Total | ||
| Early Bird (register by March 31, 2022) | $995.00 | $49.75 | $1,044.75 |
| After March 31, 2022 | $1,100.00 | $55.50 | $1,155.50 |
ON-SITE REGISTRATION
| GST 5% | Total | ||
| General | $1,350.00 | $67.50 | $1,417.50 |
HST# 888546124 RT0001
CANCELLATION POLICY
In order to provide increased flexibility and safety for all delegates for 2022, registration will be fully refundable through May 20th. A 10% processing fee will be applied. No refund will be provided after May 20, 2022.
Your health and safety is a priority. We continue to monitor the guidelines and recommendations set out by the province of Québec, the city of Québec City and public health officials. All ShowCanada delegates will be required to show proof of double vaccination.
Schedule
Schedule
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE - PLEASE CHECK WEBSITE REGULARLY
ShowCanada Registration
| Monday, May 30 | 11:00am - 6:00pm |
| Tuesday, May 31 | 7:30am - 5:00pm |
| Wednesday, June 1 | 7:30am - 4:00pm |
| Thursday, June 2 | 7:30am - 12:00pm |
Location: Château Frontenac, Place-D'Armes, Lobby Level
Monday, May 30th
Join Landmark Cinemas for a drink at the hotel bar as we kick off ShowCanada 2022
Concessions graciously provided by:
ShowCanada screenings supported by:
Following the screening, buses will be available for travel to the Warner Bros. party
your backstage pass brings you to the heart of Memphis for an unforgettable event! Pack your blue suede dancing shoes for a night of rock'n'roll and exclusive ELVIS prizes!
Return shuttles to the Château Frontenac will be available starting at 11:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 31st
Salute the sun and join Sarah for an invigorating Vinyassa Flow class; all levels welcome. Mats will be provided.
Continental breakfast and coffee will be available for delegates in the foyer outside the grand ballroom.
What to think about for your cinema of the future
As the cinematic landscape continues to evolve and technology progresses, what should theatres be thinking about to stay current and deliver the best experience for moviegoers?
Raffaele Papalia, President, Les Cinémas Ciné Entreprise Inc. and Chairman of the Board of MTAC will lead this discussion joined by an industry panel.
Panelists:
Jackie Bellerose, Vice President - People Services, Carey Management Inc.
Max Bunzel, Senior Business Development Manager, Vista
Matt Garelik, Vice President, Business Development & Studio Relations, Cinionic
Simultaneous French translation will be available
FUTURE PROOF YOUR BUSINESS
The future is unknown. Though many of us are skilled in our respective crafts, those who achieve long standing success know that relying on past experience alone is akin to driving while looking in the rearview mirror. So, how do we accelerate toward new horizons when visibility is limited? In this talk, Kelsey explores how even the most talented naturally become latent though no fault of our own and how we can each untangle our binds to stasis. From your seat, you will develop an inspired practice that allows you to drive into your future with greater certainty and agency. Futureproof.
About Kelsey:
Kelsey Ramsden has been twice named Canada’s Top Female Entrepreneur for her ability to identify opportunity, found and scale businesses across multiple industries. She has brought to life businesses building bridges and highways, master planned communities, subscription boxes and psychedelic drug development. Her career has been varied with a common through line - creation and innovation in the face of turbulence. As the bestselling author of Success Hangover and past professor of MBA courses in Design Thinking at Western University, Kelsey shares insights and stories from the frontiers of re-invention.
Simultaneous French translation will be available
Concessions graciously provided by:
ShowCanada screning supported by:
Following the screening, buses will be available for return to the Château Frontenac
Welcome old and new friends, toast our theatre honourees and celebrate in style.
Dress Code: Festive
Hosted by: PostMedia
A memorable celebration awaits as we honour an exceptional group of theatre managers.
An Evening of Recognition Supported by: MPA Canada, Telefilm & Spotify
Hector Ross Box Office Award presented by: comScore
Evening Emcee courtesy of: Rogers Sports & Media
Wednesday, June 1st
Salute the sun and join Sarah for an invigorating Vinyassa Flow class; all levels welcome. Mats will be provided.
Concessions graciously provided by:
ShowCanada screenings supported by:
Following the presentation, buses will return to the Château Frontenac
With two-thirds of Gen Z’s (62%) believing that streaming platforms have significantly shaped how they discover and connect with the broader culture, movie franchise fans naturally flock to Spotify to connect, listen and learn.
Hear from Ivan Pehar, Head of Canada Sales at Spotify on how audio provides a unique opportunity to engage fans and extend franchise storytelling in screenless moments.
About Ivan:
Ivan Pehar is the Head of Canada Ad Sales at Spotify. He is an accomplished strategic digital marketing professional with over 20 years’ experience in brand building, media innovation and technology for some of the world’s most respected brands. Ivan is responsible for developing the Spotify Canada go-to-market strategy that assists brands to harness the power of audio. Audio is in the midst of a generational shift and its important that brands establish and showcase their voice in this storytelling medium with authenticity and purpose.
Simultaneous French translation will be available
Join us for lunch and an opportunity to meet with this year's tradeshow exhibitors
Apex Mobile Media
Cinematronix
Cinionic
comScore
Eomac Ltd.
Encore Performance Seating
GDC Technology
Jaymar Furniture
Omniterm
Projectech
Ricos Product Company
Strong/MDI
Hospitality provided by: Strong/MDI
Developed in Japan from the idea of "talk less, show more," PechaKucha is a popular storytelling format where presenters show 20 slides for 20 seconds of commentary each; 6 minutes, 40 seconds total.
A first at ShowCanada, we anticipate fun and efficient presentations from our inaugural participants who have all been asked to answer the same question: IS ANYONE PAYING ATTENTION?
The presentations will be followed by a Q&A moderated by
Greg Mason, President & CEO, Mason Marketing Solutions
Simultaneous French translation will be available
Supported by Apex, Branded Cities, Fandom, Pelmorex, Twitter
Presented in IMAX
Concessions graciously provided by:
Following the screning, buses will be available for travel to the Universal party
Following the special screening of Jurassic World Dominion, join Universal Studios Canada and IMAX for a post-premiere celebration
Return shuttles to the Château Frontenac will be available starting at 10:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 2nd
Join our esteemed panel as they comment, prognosticate, and provide insights on what is taking shape across the cinema landscape. To introduce a unique approach to the annual discussion, this year’s conversation will be steered by the results of a recent national study designed to understand what movie-goers are thinking, how their habits and perceptions have changed, and how theatrical films can create value in this content-is-everywhere market.
Gary Faber, President of ERm Research will present the study’s findings and guide a conversation joined by industry leaders:
Participants:
Ellis Jacob, President & CEO, Cineplex
Laurie May, Co-President, Elevation Pictures
Jim Smith, EVP & General Sales Manager, Paramount Pictures.
Bill Walker, CEO, Landmark Cinemas
Prior to the panel, hear the latest update on box office trends with
The State of The Box Office presented by
Simultaneous French translation will be available
Concessions graciously provided by:
ShowCanada screnings supported by:
Following the presentaion, buses will return to the Château Frontenac
"We Can't Find Staff"
The reopening of business and theatres has punctuated the always difficult task of recruiting and retaining employees. Giselle Kovary, a human resources consultant and generational expert, joins us at ShowCanada to discuss what exactly is happening 'out there' and to offer some insight on building strategies and programs that help to target, motivate and engage employees.
About Giselle:
As president and co-founder of n-gen People Performance, Giselle Kovary is a sought-after resource to industry leaders, having worked with 26 of the top Fortune 500 companies and reached over 65,000 people globally through n-gen workshops or presentations. With more than 20 years of experience in learning and development, Kovary has devoted more than 18 years to researching the impact that generational differences have on organizational performance.
Kovary has created solutions and programs in five practice areas: sales and customer service, leadership, team building, Millennials and Gen Zs, and human resources. She has co-authored two books: Loyalty Unplugged: How to Get, Keep, and Grow All Four Generations and Upgrade Now: 9 Advanced Leadership Skills.
Simultaneous French translation will be available
Concessions graciously provided by:
ShowCanada screnings supported by:
Following the presentation, buses will be available for travel to Closing Night dinner and party
The ideal spot to bid farewell to Quebec City, Montmorency Falls Park is a spectacular historic site with stunning views and an 83 meters high water fall. Enjoy dinner, drinks and take a walk to the suspension bridge for the perfect selfie! OR if you’re feeling daring, sign up for a thrilling Zip Line ride. (Limited spots available. First come, first serve. Email carrie@showcanada.ca to reserve your spot)
Zip Line Adventure courtesy of Landmark Cinemas
Return shuttles to the Château Frontenac will be available starting at 9:00 p.m.
Awards
2022 Evening of Recognition
To reflect the reality of the past two years, the annual showmanship awards will change this year; our opening night celebration will feature an ‘evening of recognition’ honouring theatre managers whose outstanding efforts helped to navigate and positively contribute to challenging circumstances.
Cineplex Entertainment, Landmark Cinemas and Les Cinémas Ciné Entreprise will all be part of this special evening and ShowCanada will also be honouring three independent theatres whose efforts and creativity inspired us.
Independent theatre honourees will be selected by an industry committee. If you would like to be considered or would like to nominate a theatre owner/manager, please send us an email at carrie@showcanada.ca and include:
- name of the owner/manager as well as the theatre
- a short explanation as to why you feel this person should be recognized.
The three selected honourees will receive roundtrip flight to Québec City, hotel accommodation for the duration of ShowCanada and a full complimentary registration for the conference
Selection criteria will consider:
- cost-savings initiatives
- innovative programs
- community engagement
- employee retention/recruitment
- grassroots marketing initiatives to re-engage movie-goers
- industry involvement/support
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: FEBRUARY 28, 2022
Honourees will be notified by March 14
Trade Show
ShowCanada 2022 Trade Show
Registration is now open for Tradeshow participation.
Please note schedule is tentative and subject to change.
We are committed to helping raise the profile of our participating partners. If you are interested in being featured in an eblast or discussing additional exposure through the conference, please contact carrie@showcanada.ca.
We look forward to seeing you in Québec City!
SCHEDULE
Wednesday, June 1
| TBC | Move In |
| TBC | Trade Show open |
| TBC | Move out |
Exhibit Booths are approximately 8’x10’. Upon registering for your booth, a ShowCanada representative will be in touch with further details including a floor plan so you can choose your preferred positioning. Booths will be available on a first come, first serve basis.
PRICE
Early Bird Rate by March 31, 2022:
$1250.00 + 5% GST = $1312.50
Registration and full payment must be received by deadline to take advantage of discount.
Registration on or after April 01, 2022:
$1325.00 + 5% GST = $1391.25
Each Booth will include:
- 8’ high drape back wall consisting of registered flame retardant material
- 3’ high drape side wings consisting of registered flame retardant material
- one (1) – 120 volt, 750 watt electrical outlet approved and installed by licensed electrician
- one (1) 2’x6’ covered and skirted display table
- two (2) chairs
Not included:
- Drayage and placement of display equipment
- Storage – tradeshow service rates will apply
- Customs – standard brokerage rates will apply
NOTES:
- All registration must be accompanied with full payment
- Trade Show Registration includes one (1) full complimentary registration to ShowCanada 2022
- Individual meal tickets or day passes are also available for purchase
BOOTHS WILL BE ALLOCATED ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS
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How to get there
TRAVELING TO QUÉBEC CITY
Convenient road, air, and rail connections provide multiple options for travel to Québec City
By Plane
Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport, 16 km (10 miles) away from downtown Québec City, can be reached via boulevard Wilfrid-Hamel (138) or autoroute Duplessis (540).
Phone: 418-640-3300 or 1-877-769-2700
Direct flights from many major cities in Canada and US are provided to Québec City including Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver and New York.
For all flight options from and to Québec City, please refer to the list of destinations served by Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport.
By Car
Highway 20 (autoroute Jean-Lesage) runs along the south shore of the St. Lawrence River, and Highway 40 (autoroute Félix-Leclerc) is the north shore access to the city.
By Train
VIA Rail Canada
Daily VIA Rail Canada service between Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal and Québec City.
Phone: 1-888-842-7245
Visitors travelling by train from the USA come into Montréal via Amtrak, then transfer to VIA Rail Canada trains for Québec City.
Amtrak
Phone: 1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245)
Québec City Train Stations
Gare du Palais (Central Station)
450, rue de la Gare-du-Palais, Québec
1-888-842-7245
Gare de Sainte-Foy
3255, chemin de la Gare, borough of Sainte-Foy–Sillery–Cap-Rouge
1-888-842-7245
ACCOMMODATION
Special ShowCanada rates are available at our host hotel; Le Château Frontenac
Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
1 rue des Carrières
Québec City – Quebec
G1R 4P5
Tel +1 418 692 3861
chateaufrontenac@fairmont.com