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2004 QNET Conference:
Innovative Attitudes...
Choose Your Tomorrow!

DATE: Wednesday, November 17, 2004
TIME: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Winnipeg Convention Centre

View the conference brochure here! Early Bird Deadline: October 27th!

The 2004 QNET Conference provides a full day of learning and networking, including an Executive Breakfast, eight morning sessions divided into four tracks, a luncheon featuring the Quality Champion Awards, mini-sessions highlighting best practices and a closing plenary.  This year’s conference theme is: “Innovative Attitudes... Choose Your Tomorrow!”

Please click here for SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES.  To see a list of sponsors confirmed to date, please scroll down.

Conference Agenda:
View morning session descriptions here.
View afternoon mini-session descriptions here.

8:00 a.m. – Registration, Continental Breakfast, Visit Exhibits

8:30 a.m. – Executive Breakfast: Research in Motion (RIM)
QNET is pleased to announce that the Keynote Speaker for the Executive Breakfast will be from Research in Motion - the organization that developed the Blackberry.   Don't miss Benson Tendler, Vice President of Quality at Research in Motion talk about how RIM keeps on the edge of innovation and stays ahead of the times!

9:30 a.m. – Break

9:45 a.m. – Breakout Sessions
Choose one session from the following four sessions:
1) Leadership Crisis
2) The Journey to Good Governance
3) Why Should I Care About Environment, Health & Safety at My Workplace?
4) The "What" and "Why" of Quality and Excellence

10:45 a.m. – Break

11:15 a.m. – Breakout Sessions
Choose one session from the following four sessions:
1) Innovation: Get it Started... Keep it Going!
2) Why Boards Fail...
3) How to Develop a Health & Wellness Model for Your Workplace
4) Quality Behind the Tools: The People Side of Lean

12:30 p.m. – Luncheon Presentation
NEW THIS YEAR - The luncheon presentation will feature the Quality Champion Awards!  Do you know someone who exhibits the qualities of a Quality Champion?  Nominate them for this year's Quality Champion Awards.  Click here for a nomination form and details.

1:45 p.m. to 3:35 p.m. - Mini Session Presentations
The afternoon will feature presentations from local organizations highlighting their best practices and success stories.  This energizing afternoon is sure to keep you on your toes as you visit three mini-sessions!

Call for Presenters!  We need you!  If you are interested participating as part of our afternoon Mini-Sessions Presentations - please click on the attached "Call for Presenters"!

3:50 p.m. – Closing Plenary Session
After a full day of learning and networking, the 2004 QNET Conference will conclude with a light, motivating, and entertaining presentation by Al Rae, Comedian and Director of the CBC Winnipeg Comedy Festival. 

Thank you to the following 2004 QNET Conference Sponsors!

Please visit our sponsor's website by clicking on the company name.

Platinum
-Deloitte
-Industry Training Partnerships, Manitoba Advanced Education & Training
-kisquared

Gold
-Cangene Corporation
-Manitoba Hydro
-University of Manitoba

Silver
-CMA Canada - Manitoba Partner
-Manitoba Industry, Economic Development & Mines
-Pro-Active OT & Ergonomics
-Service Manitoba
-The Salvation Army Grace General Hospital

Bronze
-Addictions Foundation of Manitoba
-Dixon Bayco
-Dunn-Rite Food Products Ltd.
-Health Care Products Association of Manitoba
-Herzing College
-Pulse Engineering
-University of Manitoba, Continuing Education

FEES (please add g.s.t. to all fees):

Conference Fees:
(includes Executive Breakfast & Awards Luncheon)
Register by Wednesday, October 27, 2004 and receive the Early Bird Rate!
Early Bird Rate for QNET Members: $139.00
Early Bird Rate for Non-Members: $159.00

Regular Conference Fee for QNET Members: $164.00
Regular Conference Fee for Non-Members: $184.00

Attend just the Executive Breakfast (8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.): $35.00
Attend just the Awards Luncheon (12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.): $40.00

To register, please click on the "Register Now" button located on the left hand side of the menu bar (scroll up to the top of the page).  Or phone (204) 949-4999.

Promotional Partners - Thank you to the following promotional partners:
Canada/Manitoba Business Service Centre
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) - Manitoba Division
Central Plains Inc.
CMA Canada - Manitoba Partner
Health Care Products Association of Manitoba
Human Resource Management Association
Industry Training Partnerships, Manitoba Advanced Education & Training
Manitoba Aerospace Human Resouces Coordinating Committee
Manitoba Chamber of Commerce
Manitoba Fashion Institute
Manitoba Food Processors Association
Service Manitoba
University Industry Liason Office (UILO)