Canadian Points University - Toronto - October 22nd
May 10, 2016, 9:32 pm
#1
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Join Date: Dec 2012
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Canadian Points University - Toronto - October 22nd
Canadian Points University Conference #PointsuYYZ - Sat, October 22,
What is it?
Canadian Points University is the first all Canadian conference series created by and for travel enthusiasts to come together and learn how to use their miles and points to maximize flights, hotel stays and trips. Presentations are exclusively focused on content for a Canadian audience
What's in it for me?
CPU offers the ability to network with fellow engaged and passionate travel addicts as well as a core group of Canadian Travel Bloggers
What is next?
After a successful launch event in Vancouver in January 2016, CPU is returning for an event in Toronto in October. Details will go up on flyertalk and http://www.pointsu.ca as it becomes available.
Here are a few recaps from the bloggers:
Pointshogger (http://pointshogger.boardingarea.com...niversity-yvr/), A Whistle And a Light (A http://www.awhistleandalight.com/blo...university-yvr) and MilesOpedia (http://milesopedia.com/category/informations/evenements).
Here's an example of some of the topics from the Vancouver event:
Primer on the Canadian credit card landscape
Getting US credit cards as a Canadian
Navigating the world of status matching for airlines and hotels
Hotel promotions for Canadians
Beyond Aeroplan: Maximizing your AMEX Membership Rewards transfers
Collecting and maximizing value from RBC Avion Rewards
Advanced techniques for booking economy and premium fares for Canadians
Most importantly - in spirit this is meant to be a community event and we want it to be created by Canadians and for Canadians. As such we’d like to get your feedback on what content you would like to see at the event. The more feedback the better!
We hope to see you there!
What is it?
Canadian Points University is the first all Canadian conference series created by and for travel enthusiasts to come together and learn how to use their miles and points to maximize flights, hotel stays and trips. Presentations are exclusively focused on content for a Canadian audience
What's in it for me?
CPU offers the ability to network with fellow engaged and passionate travel addicts as well as a core group of Canadian Travel Bloggers
What is next?
After a successful launch event in Vancouver in January 2016, CPU is returning for an event in Toronto in October. Details will go up on flyertalk and http://www.pointsu.ca as it becomes available.
Here are a few recaps from the bloggers:
Pointshogger (http://pointshogger.boardingarea.com...niversity-yvr/), A Whistle And a Light (A http://www.awhistleandalight.com/blo...university-yvr) and MilesOpedia (http://milesopedia.com/category/informations/evenements).
Here's an example of some of the topics from the Vancouver event:
Primer on the Canadian credit card landscape
Getting US credit cards as a Canadian
Navigating the world of status matching for airlines and hotels
Hotel promotions for Canadians
Beyond Aeroplan: Maximizing your AMEX Membership Rewards transfers
Collecting and maximizing value from RBC Avion Rewards
Advanced techniques for booking economy and premium fares for Canadians
Most importantly - in spirit this is meant to be a community event and we want it to be created by Canadians and for Canadians. As such we’d like to get your feedback on what content you would like to see at the event. The more feedback the better!
We hope to see you there!
Last edited by jason53; May 10, 2016 at 9:48 pm
May 10, 2016, 9:33 pm
#2
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: YVR
Programs: AS 75K, DL Plat, *G, OW G, Hyatt Diamond, Hilton Diamond, Fairmont Plat
Posts: 197
Registration
You can register to get tickets here: https://www.picatic.com/PointsUYYZ?code=FT40
The code FT40 will give you 25% off tickets.
The code FT40 will give you 25% off tickets.
Last edited by jason53; Sep 5, 2016 at 10:12 am
May 10, 2016, 9:34 pm
#3
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: YVR
Programs: AS 75K, DL Plat, *G, OW G, Hyatt Diamond, Hilton Diamond, Fairmont Plat
Posts: 197
Agenda
Oct 21-
19:00 - 20:00 - Arrival Reception with drinks and appies hosted by Fairmont @ Fairmont Royal York
20:00 - 21:00 - VIP tour of Royal Suite @ Fairmont Royal York
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Oct 22-
08:00 - 09:00 - REGISTRATION
09:00 - 09:15 - INTRODUCTIONS & WELCOME
09:15 - 10:00 - OPENING KEYNOTE - Dave & Deb - Http://www.theplanetd.com
10:00 - 10:10 - BREAK
10:10 - 10:50 - POINTS PROGRAMS FOR THE NON TRAVEL HACKER - Stephen Weyman - http://www.howtosavemoney.ca
10:55 -11:35 - CREDIT CARDS & CREDIT SCORES – EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW - Shirley Huang - http://www.pointshogger.com
11:35-11:50 - NETWORKING BREAK
11:50 -12:25 - MACGYVER YOUR MILES - Matt McLean - http://www.awhistleandalight.com
12:25 -13:15 - LUNCH (INCLUDED) KEYNOTE - JEFF FREDERICKS - RewardsCanada - http://www.rewardscanada.ca
13:15 -13:50 - HOW TO BOOK A COMPLEX AWARD – STEP BY STEP - Ari Charlestein - http://www.awardmagic.com
13:55 -14:35 - US CREDIT CARDS FOR CANADIANS - Avery Campbell - http://www.dcta.ca
14:35 -14:50 NETWORKING BREAK
14:50 -15:30 - SUPERCHARGE YOUR POINTS EARNING - Allen Chao
15:35 -16:15 EXTREME TRAVEL REDEMPTIONS – HOTEL AND AIR - Jeffrey Kwok - http://www.canadiankilometers.com
16:15 -16:30 NETWORKING BREAK
16:30-17:00 - CLOSING PANEL DISCUSSION & OPEN Q&A
18:00-19:00- Reception hosted by SPG @ Sheraton Centre Toronto
19:00 - 20:00 - Arrival Reception with drinks and appies hosted by Fairmont @ Fairmont Royal York
20:00 - 21:00 - VIP tour of Royal Suite @ Fairmont Royal York
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Oct 22-
08:00 - 09:00 - REGISTRATION
09:00 - 09:15 - INTRODUCTIONS & WELCOME
09:15 - 10:00 - OPENING KEYNOTE - Dave & Deb - Http://www.theplanetd.com
10:00 - 10:10 - BREAK
10:10 - 10:50 - POINTS PROGRAMS FOR THE NON TRAVEL HACKER - Stephen Weyman - http://www.howtosavemoney.ca
10:55 -11:35 - CREDIT CARDS & CREDIT SCORES – EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW - Shirley Huang - http://www.pointshogger.com
11:35-11:50 - NETWORKING BREAK
11:50 -12:25 - MACGYVER YOUR MILES - Matt McLean - http://www.awhistleandalight.com
12:25 -13:15 - LUNCH (INCLUDED) KEYNOTE - JEFF FREDERICKS - RewardsCanada - http://www.rewardscanada.ca
13:15 -13:50 - HOW TO BOOK A COMPLEX AWARD – STEP BY STEP - Ari Charlestein - http://www.awardmagic.com
13:55 -14:35 - US CREDIT CARDS FOR CANADIANS - Avery Campbell - http://www.dcta.ca
14:35 -14:50 NETWORKING BREAK
14:50 -15:30 - SUPERCHARGE YOUR POINTS EARNING - Allen Chao
15:35 -16:15 EXTREME TRAVEL REDEMPTIONS – HOTEL AND AIR - Jeffrey Kwok - http://www.canadiankilometers.com
16:15 -16:30 NETWORKING BREAK
16:30-17:00 - CLOSING PANEL DISCUSSION & OPEN Q&A
18:00-19:00- Reception hosted by SPG @ Sheraton Centre Toronto
Last edited by jason53; Oct 16, 2016 at 9:28 pm
May 10, 2016, 9:34 pm
#4
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: YVR
Programs: AS 75K, DL Plat, *G, OW G, Hyatt Diamond, Hilton Diamond, Fairmont Plat
Posts: 197
Event Sponsors
Sponsors are:
American Express
AwardWallet
ExpertFlyer
SPG
Fairmont
More announced shortly...
American Express
AwardWallet
ExpertFlyer
SPG
Fairmont
More announced shortly...
Last edited by jason53; Sep 9, 2016 at 7:10 pm
Jul 17, 2016, 9:42 am
#5
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 31
July 21 Meetup in Toronto
Leading up to the conference PointsuYYZ we will be hosting monthly meetups for miles, points and travel enthusiasts.
Meet at Starbucks @ Hilton Toronto on July 21st @ 6pm.
http://www.meetup.com/Canadian-Point...nts-Education/
Meet at Starbucks @ Hilton Toronto on July 21st @ 6pm.
http://www.meetup.com/Canadian-Point...nts-Education/
Aug 23, 2016, 10:39 pm
#7
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 31
We have posted the majority of the sessions, but might expand further should there be a demand from the fellow travel enthusiasts.
What would you like to lean?
Sep 9, 2016, 7:11 pm
#8
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Join Date: Dec 2012
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Sep 21, 2016, 10:31 pm
#9
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 31
As we are getting closer to the conference... just 30 days to go this could be a great place to discuss and coordinate travel plans whether you are flying in or driving. people are travelling from all over Canada, so let's get the party started in lounges enroute to PointsuYYZ.
this could be a great place to discuss and coordinate travel plans whether you are flying in or driving. people are travelling from all over Canada, so let's get the party started in lounges enroute to PointsuYYZ.
Sep 22, 2016, 8:53 am
#10
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Posts: 4,300
I will be attending the meet & greet at the Fairmont the evening of the 21st.
Right now I am Planning to take the TTC (I have two tokens left over from FanExpo
) as I am staying at the Airport Hilton unless anyone has a ride as I fly in at 6PM Friday night!
I have rented a car for the seminar the following day and will be returning to YYZ after the seminar to catch a flight if anyone else needs a ride back to the airport?
Right now I am Planning to take the TTC (I have two tokens left over from FanExpo
) as I am staying at the Airport Hilton unless anyone has a ride as I fly in at 6PM Friday night!I have rented a car for the seminar the following day and will be returning to YYZ after the seminar to catch a flight if anyone else needs a ride back to the airport?
Last edited by HerpaYvr; Sep 24, 2016 at 12:34 pm
Sep 23, 2016, 5:41 am
#11
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: HKG, KUL
Programs: MH, CX Marco Polo Silver
Posts: 179
not sure if it is a proper place to share something: I accidentally got two additional Sheraton downtown centre rooms from Friday - Sun at 130 per night plus tax.
I will cancel it on Oct 18 if no one needs it
I will cancel it on Oct 18 if no one needs it
Sep 23, 2016, 7:36 am
#12
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 31
Also, Sheraton is offering a room block at $239 until Sep 30th. Here is the booking link - https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/CJ18AC
Sep 23, 2016, 7:45 am
#13
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 31
This is the best place! Somebody should jump on it.
Also, Sheraton is offering a room block at $239 until Sep 30th. Here is the booking link - https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/CJ18AC
Also, Sheraton is offering a room block at $239 until Sep 30th. Here is the booking link - https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/CJ18AC
SPG has been awesome. They are hosting the reception on Sat night and giving away 25,000 and 10,000 Starpoint certificates! ^
Sep 23, 2016, 9:28 am
#14
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: HKG, KUL
Programs: MH, CX Marco Polo Silver
Posts: 179
