April 13, 2023
Snowposium 2023

Hosted by Landscape Ontario's Snow and Ice Sector Group, Snowposium is an annual gathering of snow and ice professionals, suppliers, manufacturers and more. The event features displays of exciting new products as well as popular snow removal equipment and technology, plus a full-day conference to keep you up-to-date on the latest government regulations, insurance issues and best practices to help you make your operations more efficient and cost-effective.

Who should attend?

  • Snow and ice contracting professionals
  • Municipal snow and ice managers
  • Commercial and multi-unit residential property managers
  • Landscape and snow removal business owners and managers
  • Technical staff
  • Snow and ice management suppliers and distributors

Registration

  • Conference & Tradeshow Pass $140
  • Tradeshow Only Pass $35
  • Lunch is provided with both conference and tradeshow registration
  • Earlybird discounted pricing, valid until August 15, 2023 / midnight
    • Conference & Trade Show use promo code EARLYBIRD
    • Tradeshow Only use promo code TRADESHOW
 
  • Online registration closes Sunday, September 17, 2023 / Midnight
  • In-person registration for Conference and Tradeshow passes may not be available due to capacity restrictions. 
  • In-person registration for Trade Show Only will be available throughout the day

Lunch Provider

 
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CONFERENCE & TRADESHOW REGISTRATION

Agenda 

TIME TOPIC/PRESENTER
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM REGISTRATION & EXHIBITS
8:30 AM - 8:40 AM Welcome
Joe Salemi, Landscape Ontario
8:40 AM - 9:10 AM The Insurance Crisis - Part II The Remedy Update
Warren Kinsella, Daisy Consulting Group
9:10 AM - 9:30 AM Boost Your Business with Temporary Foreign Workers
Charolette Cascioli, Nextra Consulting
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM DEMO: Know Your Numbers - Salt Edition
Raqib Omer, Viaesys
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM BREAK & EXHIBITS
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM How To Handle Claims Do’s and Dont’s
Ian Mair, Moodie Mair Walker LLP & Chris Morrison, Morrison Claims and Risk Services
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Best Practices For The Next Generation
Brian Perras, B.P. Landscaping & Snow Removal
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM LUNCH & EXHIBITS
1:00 PM - 1:10 PM SIMA Update
Evan Newman, SIMA
1:10 PM - 1:30 PM Get To Know Your Weather Service
Kyle Smith, KSMI Weather Inc.
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM Liquids And Realities
Christopher Thacker, Mr. Mow It All Corp.
Raqib Omer, Viaesys
2:15 PM - 2:30 PM Digital Pre-Trip Inspections
Chad Vance, ReadyChek Inc.
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM BREAK & EXHIBITS
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM Snow & Ice Sector Group Closing Remarks
Gerald Boot, Boots Landscaping
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM DEMO: Good, Better, Best MTO Practices
Sergeant Mark Taraso, Constable Shane Barnes, Halton Regional Police Service

Sponsors:
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Presenting Sponsor:
Jim Pattison Lease

Supporting Sponsor:
BOSS Snowplow
GB Stone Inc

Contributing Sponsor:
BFL Canada
BP Landscaping
HortProtect
Innovative Surface Solutions
Kerr and Kerr Landscaping
Select Stone Supply Ltd.
Snow & Ice Management Association (SIMA)

Sprucewood Leasing Limited
Sunbelt Rentals
Tire World Inc.

Truck Salter Calibration Suppliers:
Nuimage
Unique Landscapes
Pristine Property Maintenance Ltd.

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Exhibitors:
 

Sponsorship Opportunities

A. PRESENTING SPONSOR | $2,500
  • Exclusive, maximum of 1
  • Choice of either indoor or outdoor exhibitor space (see Exhibitor Opportunities below)
  • 4 complimentary Conference & Trade Show Passes including lunch
  • Company name acknowledged on event publications, including website, and signage at the event
  • Mention in digital communications
  • Mention in presentation and introduction by MC
  • Opportunity to address audience (maximum 5 minutes)
  • First right of refusal for 2024
SOLD!
B. SUPPORTING SPONSOR | $1,500
  • Non-exclusive, no maximum
  • 2 complimentary Conference & Trade Show Passes including lunch
  • Opportunity to supply a door prize (minimum value of $25)
  • Company name acknowledged on event publications, including website, and signage at the event
  • Mention in digital communications
  • Mention in presentation and introduction by MC
  • First right of refusal for 2024
Closed
C. CONTRIBUTING SPONSOR | $500
  • Non-exclusive, no maximum
  • 1 complimentary Conference & Trade Show Pass including lunch
  • Company name acknowledged on event publications, including website, and signage at the event
  • Mention in digital communications
  • Mention in presentation and introduction by MC
  • First right of refusal for 2024
Closed

Exhibitor Opportunities

A. OUTDOOR EXHIBITOR | $800
  • Non-exclusive, maximum of 12
  • 1x 20’ wide x 40’ deep
  • 2 complimentary Conference & Trade Show Passes including lunch
  • Company name acknowledged on event publications, including website, and signage at the event
  • Mention in digital communications
  • Mention in presentation and introduction by MC
SOLD OUT
 
B. INDOOR TABLETOP EXHIBITOR | $250 Member | $500 Non-Member
  • Non-exclusive, maximum of 18
  • 1x 8’ wide x 6’ height x 6’ depth tabletop display space, in adjoining room to conference room
  • 1 complimentary Conference & Trade Show Pass including lunch
  • Company name acknowledged on event publications, including website, and signage at the event
  • Mention in digital communications
  • Mention in presentation and introduction by MC
SOLD OUT
 

Event Questions

For more information about the event, partnership opportunities and our exhibitor spotlight please contact:

Karri Bylsma
Landscape Ontario Membership Events Specialist, Chapter & Sectors
Tel: 1-800-265-5656 or 905-875-1805, ext. 2342
E-mail: kbylsma@landscapeontario.com

Hotels Nearby

Home2 Suites By Hilton
8490 Parkhill Drive, Milton
289-878-3800
 
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Milton
2750 High Point Drive, Milton
905-876-4955
 
Best Western Milton
161 Chisholm Drive, Milton
905-875-3818
 
 
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Landscape Ontario members have been called upon by Daisy Group to contribute their input on a few questions regarding the snow insurance crisis. This will help to propel the process of succession forward.

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