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!

Registration
 

You can register to get tickets here: https://www.picatic.com/PointsUYYZ?code=FT40
The code FT40 will give you 25% off tickets.

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

Event Sponsors
 

Sponsors are:
American Express
AwardWallet
ExpertFlyer
SPG
Fairmont
More announced shortly...

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/

:)

Will you be offering the option of using PayPal to purchase tickets?
Also when do you anticipate posting the schedule/workshop info?

At this moment we only accept cc through the website. If you wish to paypal, plz PM me.
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?

The schedule is now live and included at the top of this thread.
Did you end up getting a ticket?

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.

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 :D) 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?

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:)

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

Actually, the rooms are bookable after Sep 30, but just subject to availability.

SPG has been awesome. They are hosting the reception on Sat night and giving away 25,000 and 10,000 Starpoint certificates! ^

One taken, one left

I'm flying in from SFO on the Friday (7am flight).

Great! Will you make it in time for the Fairmont reception?

Absolutely! That's why I'm taking the 7am flight :p

I also got an extra room at the Sheraton, $135+tax per night for 2 nights (Oct 21 and Oct 22)

Friend is not coming anymore, so let me know. See everyone at the Conference!

I'll do my best to make it to this event too.

CPU, I hope to learn a lot from this event so don't disappoint me :p

I was there for the CPU in YVR and I was not disappointed. Lots of good content and networking there!

You will not be dissapointed! ^

Hey everyone, has anybody received any communication from PointsU regarding rundown? Or do we just show up at the Fairmont with our ticket on Friday night? I will be attending, already purchased my ticket. Thanks!

Hi Keith, we will be sending something shortly. But, yes, just show up at the Fairmont at 7pm on Friday. Looking forward seeing you soon!

I entered the code but at checkout it doesn't show the discount applied? :confused:

Hi yyznomad - what price are you getting? Regular ticket prices are $159 so you should be seeing $119...

I just checked and the code still seems to be active

Ok, let me try again.

Were you able to get it working? If not - feel free to e-mail us at [email protected] and we'll get it sorted for you!

We are T-4. Exciting!!!!

Who is staying where?

Hilton Garden Express at the airport

I fly in at 6 PM - Unless i get a ride I will miss the reception Friday night! Anyone coming in at that time or staying near the airport?

Take the UPX.

That's what I'm doing. Though several hours earlier :p

both taken:) but I know a fellow attendee may also have some rooms he BRGed

me and three other guys will be staying at Sheraton Downtown

Points U Ticket !
 

Hello, Unfortunately I cannot make it to the Points U , due to financial situation in Alberta. I am in Calgary . I purchased my ticket in April, and would like someone to take it over for only $60. Please message me if you would like it, and I can email it to you ! thaak you to all !

Susan S.

T-1. I get in only at 7:00pm yyz, hope to make it to the reception by 8pm. Hold that free cert for me ;) See you guys tomorrow :) Staying at IC...

What's happening at the reception? Do we get a free drink ticket and appetizers?

I don't recall seeing a Friday itinerary....must have missed it.

Can someone enlighten me?

Friday Night Reception
The Welcome Reception will be held at the Fairmont Royal York in the Upper Canada Room starting at 7pm on Oct 21st. There will be drinks and passed hors d’oeuvres courtesy of our hospitality sponsor Fairmont President’s Club and the Fairmont Royal York.
Let us know if you’d like to bring a plus one or if you have any dietary restrictions. Fairmont has provided us with a free night certificate that we’ll give away at the reception. You’ll have to be present to win!
http://www.pointsu.ca/2016/10/pointsuyyz-conference-details/

Thanks! As luck would have it, I received an event email 5 minutes before my post too.

I'll see you all at the reception tomorrow. I'm heading to the ROM Friday Night Live party following it and have an extra pair of comp'ed tickets if anyone would like to go. PM me.

Thanks for a great conference everyone. So many familiar and new faces today. Great topics with so much to learn!

So sorry i could not stay and enjoy the fun afterwords, but still a great lunch and a great conference with so many talented guest speakers.

Thanks again ^

A couple of us have moved to Quinn's in the lobby.