Register by the Early Bird Deadline of March 1, 2019 to enter the draw for a $500 gift card.
InterACTION 2019 takes place in Toronto on Friday, April 5 – Saturday, April 6, 2019. InterACTION is the Ontario Physiotherapy Association’s annual conference. It is a chance to learn about new evidence and innovations helping you make Ontarians stronger.
Questions about our conference? Email conference@opa.on.ca.
Keynote Speaker – Tina Varughese
50 Shades of Beige: Communicate with the Cross-Cultural Advantage
Find out more by clicking the Keynote Speaker tab.
Make a Team of 5 for your Chance to Win $1000
Make a team of 5 and register* your team by April 1, 2019. Find out more – click the Team UP Contest tab.
Register by the Early Bird Deadline of March 1, 2019 and you’ll be entered into the draw for a $500 gift card!
Registration Fees
Please note: Full conference registrants receive a discounted rate for the Award’s Dinner and Gala of $25. HST is added to all fees.
New Price for New Graduates! Enjoy a discount to InterACTION 2019 to connect with your physiotherapy colleagues.
15% discount for full conference registration for the following:
- Volunteers: Complete the volunteer form and receive a coupon code once your volunteer position is confirmed in 2019.
- Speakers: Check your email for the coupon code.
- Become a Voting Delegate: Read your OPA & District Updates for information about being a voting delegate for your District or contact your District President. Find your District.
Item | Category | Early Bird Rate | Regular Rate |
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Full Conference with Gala | OPA Member | $340 | $425 |
Full Conference | OPA Member | $315 | $400 |
Full Conference | Student (Member & Non-member) | $160 | $195 |
Full Conference | New Graduate (Member only) | $275 | $350 |
Full Conference | Non-member | $415 | $500 |
Awards Dinner and Gala Tickets | Early Bird Rate | Regular Rate |
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For full conference registrations | $25 | $25 |
Extra Ticket (Gala ticket only) | $85 | $85 |
Item | Category | Early Bird Rate | Regular Rate |
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Friday Evening Only | OPA Member | $90 | $110 |
Friday Evening Only | Student (Member & Non-member) | $60 | $70 |
Friday Evening Only | New Graduate (Member Only) | $75 | $95 |
Friday Evening Only | Non-member | $140 | $160 |
Time | |
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9:00am – 5:00pm | Wound Care Principles and Assessment – separate registration |
3:00pm – 9:00pm | Registration Open |
5:00pm – 6:30pm | Poster Presentations |
6:30pm – 7:45pm |
Official Welcome & Keynote Speaker |
7:45pm – 10:00pm | Exhibit Hall & Evening Reception |
10:00pm | Student Social |
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8:30am – 3:30pm | Exhibit Hall |
9:00am – 9:30am | Networking Coffee Break Exhibit Hall |
9:30am – 10:30am | Education Sessions – Breakout #1 |
10:30am – 11:00am | Networking & Nutrition Break Exhibit Hall |
11:00am – 12:00pm | Education Sessions – Breakout #2 |
12:00pm – 1:30pm | Lunch |
1:30pm – 2:30pm | Education Sessions – Breakout #3 |
2:30pm – 3:00pm | Networking & Nutrition Break | Prize Draws | Poster Awards |
3:00pm – 4:00pm | Education Sessions – Breakout #4 |
4:00pm – 4:15pm | Break |
4:15pm – 5:15pm | Innovation and Technology Panel – Plenary |
5:00pm – 6:00pm | Credentialing |
5:30pm – 6:30pm | Pre-AGM |
6:30pm – 7:15pm | Gala Reception |
7:15pm – Midnight | One World Awards Dinner & Gala |
8:00am – 9:00am |
Breakfast Presentation – Plenary Billing Fraud – Strategies to Protect Yourself The College is pleased to facilitate a conversation about the trends it is seeing related to billing. College staff and an insurance industry representative will answer your questions, talk about the current environment and update you on what PTs and their employers should consider in their workplaces. Come ready for a great breakfast and ready to chat! |
8:30am – 1:30pm | Poster Presentations |
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7:00am – 8:45am | Delegates Breakfast |
7:30am – 8:30am | District Presidents Breakfast |
7:30am – 8:45am | Credentialing |
9:00am – 11:00am | Annual General Meeting (AGM) |
Tina Varughese – Keynote Speaker
50 Shades of Beige: Communicate with the Cross-Cultural Advantage
When 20% of Canada’s population is foreign-born, communicating with the cross-cultural advantage is arguably one of the most important skills for health care professionals to develop. It is important for health care professionals to establish immediate trust to successfully diagnose and treat patients with knowledge, care and compassion. Being able to communicate cross-culturally in the workplace leads to enhanced productivity, positivity, and performance. Managing and mitigating cultural diversity leads to innovation, fosters employee engagement and promotes an inspiring workplace culture. Additionally, unconscious biases regarding culture affect and impact decision making. Recognizing, managing and mitigating unconscious bias promotes diversity and inclusion. In a fun, highly entertaining and thought-provoking manner Tina Varughese will offer attendees insights and strategies to communicate more effectively cross-culturally.
Tina Varughese
For fifteen years Tina Varughese, B.A., B.Comm, worked with immigrants in her roles with the Province of Alberta’s immigration office as well as running her own successful relocation and settlement firm. She has been profiled in Alberta Venture Magazine as well as the Calgary Herald and is a contributing writer for the Human Resource Institute of Alberta’s Network magazine, Calgary Real Estate News, and Home to Home magazine. In 2018 she was named one of Canada’s 10 Notable Speakers in Ignite Magazine. She is the President of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (Calgary) chapter. Her interactive approach is insightful and her delivery is highly entertaining. She breaks down barriers to create a comfortable and fun space where people ask the questions they might otherwise be afraid to ask. Tina has been the face of diversity, literally, when she was chosen to be in Dove’s Campaign for Real Beauty representing beauty in diversity. With two kids, five fish and one husband, she resides in Calgary where she recently began hip hop classes.
Key takeaways
- Cultural differences in communication: Indirect vs. direct speaking styles
- Individualistic and collective cultures: How values change the way we communicate
- Effective day-to-day communication when English is a second language
- Non-verbal communication: Why the “unspoken” word is the most important of all
- How global companies lose millions in revenue due to a lack of understanding of cultural differences
- Why Creating a Culture of Inclusion affects Positivity, Profits and Purpose
2019 SPONSORS AND EXHIBITORS
Awards Dinner & Gala Sponsor – CBI Health Group | Hosted Breakfast Sponsor – College of Physiotherapists of Ontario |
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![]() We organize our teams and services to ensure the right professionals and caregivers provide the right service, at the right time, in the right place. In over 250 facilities, our services are provided by a dedicated team of more than 13,000 that include physiotherapists, occupational therapists, registered massage therapists, kinesiologists, chiropractors, speech-language pathologists, psychologists, physicians, nurses, caregivers, dieticians and behaviour therapists. The CBI group of companies includes CBI Health Centres, CBI Home Health, We Care Home Health Services, Monarch House, CBI Workplace Solutions, and CBI Assessment Services. Our expanding transitional and residential community care network now numbers more than 80 homes nationwide. |
![]() Physiotherapists, employers, students, PTAs, patients and anyone else is encouraged to make use of the College’s many supports and resources. These include the College website www.collegept.org/rules-and-resources, the Practice Advisor at 647-484-8800 or 1-800-583-5885 ext. 241 or advice@collegpt.org, the e-newsletter Perspectives, @CollegeofPTs and www.facebook.com/CollegeofPTs. |
Opening Night Keynote & Cocktail Reception Sponsor – pt Health | |
![]() pt Health is a Community Clinic Network with 230 corporate and network clinic locations across Canada. Our multi-disciplinary clinics offer a mixture of physiotherapy, massage therapy, acupuncture, chiropractic care and more. As a healthcare company, it is vital to us that our employees are as a happy as our patients and this past year our employees voted to support us in being certified as a Great Place To Work, through the Great Place To Work Institute Canada. This past year pt Health also joined in a partnership with The Arthritis Society to focus on helping patients living with arthritis realize the potential benefits of a drug-free treatment plan. We strive to make sure all team members live our values every day by going all hands in, learning and inspiring, going the extra mile and being open and honest. |
Celebrate the 2019 OPA Special Award Winners at InterACTION’s One World Awards Dinner & Gala on April 6, 2019.
2019 OPA SPECIAL AWARD WINNERS |
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![]() Greg SpadoniINNOVATION AND ADVANCEMENT The Innovation and Advancement Award recognizes a member who has been a trailblazer within physiotherapy and advances the science of the profession through innovating approaches in clinical practice, research, technology and education. |
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![]() Derek DebassigeLEADERSHIP AND ADVOCACY The Leadership and Advocacy Award recognizes a member who has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to the profession by increasing the awareness and value of physiotherapy to the public and/or health care community. |
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![]() Robert CusinatoOUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER The Outstanding Volunteer Award is given to an individual in recognition of their significant contribution to the profession, in a volunteer capacity, at a national, provincial or district level. |
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Trudy MasonOPA SPECIAL BOARD AWARD Occasionally, the OPA Board of Directors considers awarding a special award to a member in recognition of their service/leadership to the Association and profession that is beyond expectations. The recipient can be an individual (member or non-member) or organization (external to the Association) or component of the Association (such as a District, Division or Committee). The Board is pleased to award Trudy Mason with this honour in recognition of her endless efforts as an outstanding volunteer spanning several years at the District level and her involvement with multiple OPA committees. This award acknowledges Trudy’s volunteerism, passion and energy related to Association activities and her positive and enthusiastic professional spirit. |
Venue
Delta Hotels by Marriott Toronto Airport & Conference Centre
655 Dixon Rd, Toronto, ON M9W 1J3
Special Rate Applies from April 4, 2019 to April 7, 2019
Discounted rate: $129 CAD per night
Travel
Air Canada
Discount
10% on applicable fares to InterACTION within Canada (does not apply to Standard fares – Flex and higher only).
Travel dates
Friday, March 29, 2019 to Saturday, April 13, 2019
Coupon code: 3G2A8UD1
To book a flight with your promotion code, access aircanada.com and enter your promotion code in the search panel
Westjet
Discount
5% off Econo* and 10% off Flex and Plus fares for travel within Canada
2% off Econo*, 5% off Flex and 10% off Plus base fares for guests travelling Trans-border** into and out of Toronto.
Travel dates
March 30, 2019 to April 6, 2019
Coupon code: 2F3W6GL
Visit www.westjet.com/conventions to make a booking online.
*Travel Agent use only WBB88
Porter
Discount
Porter Airlines is proud to offer a 10% discount on available base fares (with the exception of the lowest class fare during a public seat sale) for travel to and from the InterACTION 2019 conference.
Travel dates
From anywhere in Canada or US to Toronto: April 3, 2018- April 7, 2019
From Toronto to anywhere in Canada or US: April 5, 2019-April 7, 2019
Please book online at flyporter.com/Flight?culture=en-CA&promocode=INTA19 or through your travel agent using promo code “INTA19”.
Via Rail
Discount
10% off the best available fare in Economy, Economy Plus, Business, Business Plus, Sleeper class. “Subject to the conditions and restrictions of the fare plan to which the additional discount is being applied.”
Exception: Discount does not apply in any Escape fares and Prestige Class.
Travel Dates
April 3, 2019 to April 8, 2019
Territory: From all stations throughout the VIA system to Toronto, Ontario and return.
Restrictions: Fare applies to a maximum of two passengers per booking. One complimentary stopover is allowed at no additional charge.
For travel on all fare plans in Business class, the first stopover is allowed at no additional charge, provided that this stopover takes place in Toronto, Montréal or Ottawa only.
Coupon code: 13813
Win for your School Contest
Win $300 towards your school’s year-end social event. Get 20 students to register for the full InterACTION 2019 conference. The first three schools to register 20 students each win!
Complimentary Bus
Take the complimentary coach bus to conference*, meet students from across the province, check out educational sessions and have fun at our One World Awards Dinner & Gala. Buses leaving from: Ottawa through Kingston, London and Hamilton.**
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*you must be registered for conference to board the bus **alternative arrangements will be offered if numbers are insufficient |
Student Bus Sponsored by Neurofunctional Acupuncture.
Friday Night Student Social
Join students from across the province for the InterACTION Student Social following the keynote speaker on Friday, April 5. Food will be provided.
Student Social sponsored by Lifemark.
Make a Team for your Chance to Win $1000
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INNOVATE, LEARN AND ACHIEVE WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES AT INTERACTION 2019 |
How to Enter:
- Make a team of 5 and register* your team by April 1, 2019.
- Register for the full conference. Registration now open; click the Register tab.
- More chances to win!Each team member who has not been to InterACTION in the last three years (InterACTION 2018, 2017 and 2016) qualifies your team for an extra entry. Maximum number of entries per team is six (one for the team, and one for every member who has not attended in the last three years).
*Teams can be submitted to OPA prior to registering for full conference. Once all team members are registered for full conference, the team name will be entered into the draw. If you have already registered for full conference, you are still eligible to join a team.
The winners will be announced on April 6, 2019 at the One World Awards Dinner and Gala. Questions? Contact Leigh Anne Butler.
Rules
- Registrants can only be on one team.
- All team members must register for full conference by Monday, April 1, 2019 at 11:59pm to be entered into the draw.
- The contest is open to all paying, non-student registrants of InterACTION 2019 including award winners, speakers, exhibitors, sponsors and delegates.
- Those registered at student pricing are not eligible to participate.
- The prize will be split equally among all five team members.
Call for volunteers
We welcome all OPA members to volunteer for InterACTION 2019. Complete the form to indicate your area(s) of interest. You will be required to register for InterACTION 2019 in order to volunteer at the event. All volunteers receive a 15% discount. Volunteers will be selected in early 2019 and given a discount code at that time.
Sponsor InterACTION 2019
Check out new sponsorships available in the InterACTION 2019 Sponsorship and Exhibit Prospectus. Contact Diane at 416-322-6866 xt 227 with any questions or to plan your sponsorship.
PLATINUM SPONSORSHIPS
Awards Dinner and Gala – Exclusive – $6,500 + HST – sold
- VIP table at awards dinner (8 guests)
- Opportunity to address attendees at dinner (max 5 minutes)
- 10’x10’ exhibit area including advance reservation of preferred location (valued at $1,845)
- Designated sponsor area at awards dinner including 6’ draped table
- Two all access conference passes
- Two exhibitor passes
- Delegate kit bag insert (valued at $375)
- Top ranked sponsor logo on all conference signage
- Logo with 150 word description in online conference program & conference site
- Logo in Physiotherapy Today print newsletter – distributed to over 5,700 members in Ontario
- Sponsor acknowledgement on OPA’s Twitter and Facebook
Opening Night Keynote & Cocktail Reception – $5,500 + HST – sold
- Opportunity to address attendees at reception (max 5 minutes)
- 10’x10’ exhibit area and advance reservation of preferred exhibit location (valued at $1,845)
- Two exhibitor passes
- Two all access conference passes
- Delegate kit bag insert (valued at $375)
- Top ranked sponsor logo on all conference signage
- Logo and 150 word description in online conference program & conference site
- Logo in Physiotherapy Today print newsletter – distributed to over 5,700 members in Ontario
- Sponsor acknowledgement on Facebook and Twitter
Hosted Breakfast – $5,500 – sold
- Opportunity to provide the headline (or main) breakfast speaker (subject to approval by OPA)
- 10’x10’ exhibit area and advance reservation of preferred exhibit location (valued at $1,845)
- Two exhibitor passes
- Delegate kit bag insert (valued at $375)
- Logo and 150 word description in online conference program & conference site
- Logo on conference signage
- Logo in Physiotherapy Today print newsletter – distributed to over 5,700 members in Ontario
- Sponsor acknowledgement on Twitter and Facebook
GOLD SPONSORSHIPS
Delegate T-shirt Sponsor – $2,500 + HST
- Logo on the back of delegate conference t-shirt (1 colour logo)
- Two exhibitor passes
- Logo on conference site & online conference program
- Logo on conference signage
- Logo in Physiotherapy Today print newsletter – distributed to over 5,700 members in Ontario
- Delegate kit bag insert (valued at $375)
Delegate Bag Sponsor – $2,000 + HST – sold
- Logo on all delegate conference bags
- Two exhibitor passes
- Logo on conference site & online conference program
- Logo on conference signage
- Logo in Physiotherapy Today print newsletter – distributed to over 5,700 members in Ontario
- Delegate kit bag insert (valued at $375)
Key Cards Sponsor – $1,695 – sold
- Logo on conference key card for all delegates’ hotel rooms
- Two exhibitor passes
- Logo on conference site & online conference program
- Logo on conference signage
- Logo in Physiotherapy Today print newsletter – distributed to over 5,700 members in Ontario
Photo Booth Sponsor – $1,500 + HST – sold
- Signage at Photo Booth as sponsor
- Sponsor logo on printed takeaway pictures
- Logo on conference site & online conference program
- Logo on conference signage
- Logo in Physiotherapy Today print newsletter – distributed to over 5,700 members in Ontario
Lunch Sponsor – $1,250 + HST
- Signage in lunch area visible for duration of lunch break
- Two exhibitor passes
- Logo on conference site & online conference program
- Logo on conference signage
- Logo in Physiotherapy Today print newsletter – distributed to over 5,700 members in Ontario
- Mention in pre-conference email messaging to over 5,000 members
Lanyard Sponsor – $1,250 – sold
- Logo on conference lanyard for all delegate badges
- Two exhibitor passes
- Logo on conference site & online conference program
- Logo on conference signage
- Logo in Physiotherapy Today print newsletter – distributed to over 5,700 members in Ontario
Mobile App Sponsor – $1,150 – sold
- Logo and 150 word message on welcome splash screen with daily sign on of online conference program
- Two exhibitor passes
- Logo on conference site
- Logo on conference signage
- Logo in Physiotherapy Today print newsletter – distributed to over 5,700 members in Ontario
STUDENT SPONSORSHIPS
Student Bus Sponsor – $2,500 – sold
Transportation is offered complimentary to students traveling from University of Ottawa, Queen’s University, McMaster University and Western University
- Delegate kit bag insert (valued at $375)
- Company logo & link to sponsor website included in all conference emails to OPA student members
- 200 word email message to OPA student members
- Logo on student page & sponsor page of conference site
- Logo in online conference program
- Logo on conference signage
- Logo in Physiotherapy Today print newsletter – distributed to over 5,700 members in Ontario
Student Social Sponsor – $1,500 – sold
- Logo on student & sponsor page of online conference site & conference program
- Logo & one 100 word email message to students
- Signage at event as sponsor
- Two exhibitor passes
- Logo on all conference signage
- Logo in Physiotherapy Today print newsletter – distributed to over 5,700 members in Ontario
SILVER SPONSORSHIPS
Refreshment Breaks Sponsor – $750 + HST – 1 of 2 sold
- Signage in break area for duration of sponsored refreshment break
- Logo in pre-conference email messaging to over 5,000 members
- Logo on conference site & online conference program
- Logo on conference signage
- Logo in Physiotherapy Today print newsletter – distributed to over 5,700 members in Ontario
AGM Delegates Breakfast Sponsor – $750 – sold
- Signage in breakfast area during AGM
- Logo in pre-conference email messaging to over 5,000 members
- Logo on conference site & AGM agenda page of site
- Logo on conference signage
- Logo in Physiotherapy Today print newsletter – distributed to over 5,700 members
- Recognition and introduction from OPA President
Exhibit at InterACTION 2019
Check out exhibit opportunities available in the InterACTION 2019 Sponsorship and Exhibit Prospectus. Contact Diane at 416-322-6866 xt 227 with any questions or to pre-reserve your exhibit space. View the Exhibit Hall Layout.
Limited exhibit space is still available.
Standard Exhibit – $1,595 + HST
- 10’x10’ exhibit area, 6’ draped table, two chairs
- Exhibitor may express a preference for up to three locations
- Space will be allocated on a ‘best available basis’ in order received
- Includes delegate kit bag insert (valued at $375)
- Logo on sponsor page of OPA website and conference program
- Logo in Physiotherapy Today print newsletter – distributed to over 5,700 members
Double Exhibit – $2,895 + HST
SAVE $300! (limited availability)
- Premium location at entrance inside exhibit hall
- Includes all Standard Exhibit features
Advanced Reservation – $250 + HST
Advance reservation of exhibit location. NOTE: If you choose not to reserve your booth location in advance, your booth location will be assigned to you closer to the date of the conference.
Delegate Bag Insert – $375 + HST
Promote your product or service to all delegates by including one promotional item and/or one brochure. Catalogues will not be accepted.