First annual IDC/IIDA Vancouver Leaders Breakfast nearly sold out!

Thursday, February 24, 2011
7:30 to 10 a.m.

IDC is pleased to announce its first annual IDC/IIDA Vancouver Leaders Breakfast on Thursday, February 24, 2011 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. The event, hosted by IDIBC, will coincide with Buildex Vancouver. Robert Ledingham, president of Ledingham Design Consultants, will receive the 2011 Leadership Award of Excellence. Trevor Linden, former NHL all-star, Olympian and active community volunteer, will be the keynote speaker.

The IIDA (International Interior Design Association) Leaders Breakfast series began as a single event, launched in New York in 1989. In 2001, the series expanded into what is now an international program in conjunction with IDC. Vancouver is the second stop of the 2011 breakfast series. More than 300 interior designers, architects, media, government representatives, and some of BC’s most influential business leaders are expected to attend.  

Featured Keynote Speaker: Trevor Linden, former NHL All-star and Olympian Trevor Linden will be a recipient of the Order of Canada 2010, recognized for his ongoing sportsmanship and community engagement as a respected leader both on and off the ice. Throughout his career, Trevor Linden has been recognized as a respected leader on and off the ice. Trevor has built his stellar reputation on his excellent hockey skills and diplomatic demeanour. He played centre and right wing with four different NHL teams, in addition to appearing in two NHL all-star games. Linden was a member of the 1998 Canadian Olympic Hockey team in Nagano, Japan, and participated in the 1996 World Cup of Hockey. He has been awarded the King Clancy Memorial Trophy and NHL Foundation Player Award for his immense contribution to charitable causes. Come and hear Trevor speak about leadership and community involvement. For a full bio, please click HERE.

Honouree: Robert Ledingham, BID, LLB, RID, FIIDA, FIDC President of Ledingham Design Consultants Robert Ledingham of Ledingham Design Consultants, Vancouver, is one of Canada’s most celebrated interior designers. He has been widely recognized by his peers and the design community, locally, nationally and internationally throughout his distinguished career. Bob is a Fellow of International Interior Design Association (IIDA) and Interior Designers of Canada (IDC) and a past president of IDC. In 2006, Bob was awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Manitoba for his leadership in the field of interior design. Colleagues have praised Bob as a consistent, committed supporter of the profession. In addition to his capability as a designer, his ability to assess an issue, think it through and propose a clear resolution is cited as one of many reasons he is so deserving of this leadership award.  For a full bio, please click HERE.

If you are looking for an opportunity to enhance your relationship with key business decision makers, then becoming a sponsor of the IDC/IIDA Vancouver Leaders Breakfast should be at the top of your list. 

Please click HERE to view the complete sponsorship package. If you are interested in sponsoring this event, please contact Debora Abreu, marketing coordinator, IDC.


Details

Location:	Vancouver Convention Centre West 1055 Canada Place, West Meeting Room #211 - 214 Vancouver, BC Click HERE for a map of location.
Date:	Thursday, February 24, 2011
Time:	Breakfast and Keynote: 7:30 to 10 a.m.
Cost:	Individual tickets: $125 To purchase your tickets today, please click HERE. Registration deadline is one week before the event. A $20 fee will be charged for cancellations received less than one week prior. Substitutions are permitted at any time prior. No refunds will be made after the event has occurred.
Event Contact:	Debora Abreu dabreu@idcanada.org
Phone: Fax:	416.649.4428 or toll free at 877.443.4425 416.921.3660
CEU:	1 self-directed CEU
Note:	You must file your points with your association.

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Thank you to our Patron Sponsors:

Be sure to attend BUILDEX Vancouver. Click HERE to find out more.