IEP 2012 came and went, organized by PCPI Canada, this annual event saw 1700 registrations yesterday.
Silma Roddau and her team brilliantly organized yet another smooth operation that left every delegate breathless.
The day started early at 0830 hours with Christopher Alexander, the Chair of PCPI, opening the convention followed by an address by the key sponsors.
Then came the keynote speaker Lionel Laroche, who entralled the audience with his effective and humorous presentation. Lots of food for thought and sparkles were left behind for the audience. CBC Television captured the moment and broadcast a short clip the same evening.
AnneMarie and Dwight Drummond, entrees from CBC eminence, mCeed the day with their charm and eloquence. CBC rocks!
Then three IEP's were invited to share their journey and yours truly was one of them.
Samuel, Gautam and Vinod, 3 IEP's had our moment in the sun and shared our golden nuggets with the large audience. They hung on to every word as we represented their vision and their journey ahead.
Break time followed and the group then broke into the breakaway sessions. Eminent speaker panels led each session and the delegates divided themselves among the rooms to imbibe knowledge on their subject areas.
The marketplace was buzzing with over 50 booths representing agencies and colleges all aiming at enriching the newcomer experience in Canada.
The lunch boxes were a welcoming break after such intense sessions that they were devoured in an instance. Then, with satiated stomaches, the delegates ventured forth to attend the afternoon keynote address.
Donna Messer is no novice, she immediately had everyone up in their seats, buzzing with excitement and eagerly hanging on her every word. Truly an eventful day, no one wanted it to end and yet, there was another surprise, an afternoon breakaway session for skills building that delegates had difficulty deciding which one they wanted to attend.
Rhonda capped it all with her culture cover and some happy souls left with prizes for Their day of discovery.
The IEP convention gives every attendee some fresh food for thought, a few new contacts and hope in their hearts. Don't think they met their soul mates even if Valentines Day is around the corner but surely showed them the light at the end of the tunnel.
We welcome the first white weekend of the season, temperatures are ever so cold, love lies in the heart and good food in the stomach. We are proud to be snug at home and look forward to our new and beautiful life in Canada.
Thank you IEP for keeping us warm.
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