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    25th Anniversary Gala Dinner

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    25th Anniversary Gala Dinner - Sunday, April 2, 2023

    On April 1, 2023, the Ontario Principals’ Council (OPC) will celebrate our 25-year anniversary. We will mark this milestone through March 2024 with several events and initiatives that celebrate and build on 25 years of quality leadership in public education. 

     

    We will host a Gala Dinner on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto as we celebrate the organization we have today, representing close to 5,400 principals and vice-principals in every English public school board in Ontario. Planning for this exciting event is underway and more information will be added to this page as it is confirmed. Follow #OPC25 to stay informed.


    Schedule of events

     

    Time Agenda
    6:00 p.m. Registration and Reception (cash bar and Hors D'oeuvres)
    6:45 p.m. Gala entry to the Canadian Room (open seating)
    7:00 p.m. Presentations
    7:20 p.m. Leadership … 25 Years Later Panel
    7:45 p.m. Seated three-course dinner and Milestone Video
    9:15 p.m. Performance by Shaundell Parris, Durham District School Board
    9:30 p.m. DJ and Dancing
    11:00 p.m. Gala Closing

     

    This event is taking place during Ramadan, and therefore some guests may be fasting. We have scheduled the dinner to begin after sunset so that all guests are able to dine together. Visit this website for more information about Ramadan.

    Location and Hotel Reservation Information

     

    Hotel

    Location 

    Nightly Rate

    Fairmont Royal York Hotel

    Fairmont Royal York Hotel

    +1-800-257-7544

    100 Front Street West, Toronto
    Canadian Room & Foyer

    $349 + taxes

    A group rate has been arranged at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel for Gala Dinner guests. There are still limited rooms available at the group rate of $349 plus taxes per night and reserved for Gala Dinner guests. Please contact OPC at summit2023@principals.ca. 

     

    Gala tickets


    Ticket cost:
     $150 plus HST

    RSVP: Tickets available!

    Dress: Semi-formal 

     SOLD OUT!

     Cancellation policy:  Full refund less $75 admin fee more than two weeks prior, 50 % refund 7-14 days prior and 0 refund in the 7 days prior.

    Thank you to our sponsors

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    Sponsorship$1000 investment opportunity

    There are many advantages to sponsoring this milestone event: 

    Reach a broad audience! This is your opportunity to strengthen your brand and build recognition for your company with vice-principals and principals throughout the province, key stakeholders in education and summit participants, who represent anyone with a vested interest in education. Approximately 400 guests will join us to celebrate this milestone.

    Networking – Opportunities to collaborate with exposure to an audience, including educational leaders.

    Brand Awareness and Competitive Advantage - Exposure to potential new clientele that could provide a competitive advantage. Through your support, your brand will be recognized which will increase your corporate visibility and exposure.  

    Dinner table, computer screen, podium with microphone, blue Twitter bird, retractable sign with explanations below

    Exposure - Your investment matters. In exchange for supporting the event, companies can get their name or logo on the following:

    • OPC Twitter to spread awareness to over 16,000 followers  
    • Your logo featured on the Gala Dinner webpage
    • event signage  
    • acknowledgement during opening remarks and
    • a seat at the Gala Dinner event, valued at $150 plus HST.

     

    *The Gala Dinner will only be accepting sponsorships of $1,000 per organization

     

    If you are interested in sponsoring or would like to invest today, please contact sponsorship@principals.ca. 

     

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