Great Ideas Conference
June 20-22, 2018 - Blue Mountain Resort, Collingwood, Ont.
Conference Preview (PDF)
Registration
Register online or download a Registration Form (PDF).
Accommodations
OVMA has negotiated special group rates for conference attendees from June 19-23:
Mosaic
Mosaic Studio - $174
Mosaic Bachelor - $189
Village
Village Studio - $169
Village Bachelor - $184
To book your accommodations, visit the Blue Mountain website or call 1.877.445.0231. The group code to receive the discounted rate is GB00000123.
What is the Great Ideas Conference?
The Great Ideas Conference is an information-packed event held at a fabulous venue, offering:
- Top-notch practice management and life skills continuing education.
- Opportunities to network with your colleagues and swap ideas on topics of interest.
- A variety of recreational facilities and activities to help you
relax and unwind at the end of the busy spring season.
Who should attend?
- Veterinarians
- Practice managers
- Anyone who wants to improve their practice management and life skills
What you'll learn
The Conference features informative “how-to” sessions on a wide range of practice and life management topics. Each session is designed to provide you with tangible skills you can take back to your clinic and implement immediately. Topics include:
- Communication
- Leadership
- Emotional intelligence
- Conflict resolution
- Health and wellness
- Human resources management
- Social media
- Personal finance
Plenty of activities to enjoy at Blue Mountain!
At Blue Mountain, you’ll enjoy access to the widest variety of recreational activities available anywhere in Ontario right at your doorstep. Activities include:
- Hiking
- Swimming
- Golfing
- Tennis
- Kayaking
- Treetop walking
- Mountain biking
- Caving
- Zip lining
Blue Mountain also offers team-building activities for you and your team. Prices and availability vary. Contact OVMA for more information.
Blue Mountain Village
Sunrise yoga with Dr. Gwen Jeun overlooking the Blue Mountain Village
What attendees had to say about their Great Ideas experience:
- "If you think you know it all - you don't! This conference provided enhancements to what is already being done in veterinary medicine and opened my eyes to what's changing in the future. It was well worth attending."
- "Great content for the whole veterinary team. Content that we all need. Great venue with lots of activities to participate in for the whole family! Will be attending next year for sure!"
- "The Great Ideas Conference was a GREAT IDEA. The venue was lovely. Quality speakers with interesting content. I would certainly attend again."
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