We’re so hungry we can hardly stand it! How’s your appetite?

At Home Office, we’re just brimming with excitement about sharing our appetite for success with you at Conference! 

To help you get ready for the big event, please review the following information about the schedule, what to wear, what to expect, and what to look forward to!

Let’s begin with a few updates and requests:

Be prepared to pitch in! At Conference, you’ll be able to get a set of four Business Opportunity buttons with any qualified donation of $10 or more to the Epicure Foundation, with all proceeds going to community initiatives supported by the Foundation. Tax receipts will be given for any donation of $10 or more, so show your support! Click here for details.

Be a contender for the RAV4! Don’t forget that you still have time to Qualify for the Keys in July – use this month’s specials to get you there. Imagine the excitement if your ballot is drawn and your name is announced onstage as the BIG WINNER!
Here’s a look at the day-by-day details to help you pack and plan:

Tuesday, August 6 – Directors’ Day
We’ll be spending the afternoon with Directors and above for an afternoon of level-specific training and exciting updates.
  • Location: Pier 4 Room (Convention Level)
  • Registration: Noon–1:00 PM
  • Directors’ Session: 1:00–5:00 PM (nutritional snacks provided) •Dress: Business professional*
Wednesday, August 7 – Leaders' Day 
Our Leaders and above will participate in training, recognition, and announcements designed just for them. They’ll also have their portraits taken! 
  • Registration and Portraits: 8:00–10:00 AM in Harbour Ballroom A
  • Leaders’ Session: 10:00 AM–4:30 PM in Harbour Ballroom B/C (nutritional snack and lunch provided; seating will be assigned)
  • Group Photo: 4:45–5:15 PM in Frontenac Room •Dress: Business professional*
A note about portraits: Leaders, please come portrait-ready in neutral colours (black, white, or gray). Do bring your beautiful and shiny Thunderbird pin and wear it for the entire Conference. It’s best to avoid large patterns and bright colours for portraits. Hair and makeup touch-ups will be available so that you look your very best.

Wednesday evening – Wine & Dine event (by invitation only)
Please join us in the hotel lobby by 6:15 for transportation to the venue. The preferred style of dress is 'little black dress', or you may choose to wear a cocktail dress. Invitations have been the mailed.
Thursday, August 8 – First Time Attendees Assembly
  • Registration: 9:00–10:00 AM in Harbour Ballroom Foyer
  • Session: 10:00–11:00 AM in Harbour Ballroom  •Dress: Business casual*
Thursday – General Sessions
Thursday is all about people and community. You’ll learn about creating your personal brand, discover how to sponsor from the heart, cheer as Epicure’s Executive Directors and National Directors are honoured, and hear exciting updates from Home Office.
  • Registration: 10:00–11:30 AM in the Harbour Ballroom Foyer
  • Sessions: 12:30–5:45 PM in Metro Ballroom (nutritional snack provided) •Dress: Business casual*
Thursday evening – Recognition Rally, followed by fun, food, and drinks
We’ll be recognizing Consultants’ super achievements over the past year. Cheer on our Quick Start to Success superheroes, first-time attendees, Movers & Shakers, Sales & Sponsoring Club heroes, and many more. After that…KAPOW! You’ll have a chance to mingle, dance, nosh, and sip with other superheroes. 
  • Session: 7:30–10:00 PM in Metro Ballroom (cash bar and light appetizers)
  • Dress: Casual attire (costumes if you wish!)
Friday, August 9 – General Sessions 
Friday, we shift our attention to Business and Development. From speed training and the Compensation and Rewards Plan, to marketing and upcoming incentives, you’ll leave Friday equipped to make the most of fall.
  • Sessions: 8:30 AM–3:30 PM in Metro Ballroom (lunch and light snack will be served)
  • Dress: Business casual*
Friday evening – Annual Awards Gala Night
Get ready to celebrate and be celebrated in EPIC style! Remember: You can sign up your significant other as your guest by modifying your registration at www.epicconference2013.com. 
  • Pre-Gala Reception: 6:00–6:30 PM in Metro Ballroom Foyer
  • Awards Gala: 6:30–9:00 PM in Metro Ballroom (light snacks and refreshments provided)
  • Seating: Assigned seating for all
  • Dress: Semi-formal to formal
Friday evening – Sweet Success After Party (VIP access only – Golden Ticket required)
Quite simply, this post-Gala soiree is THE event of the summer. Hors d’oeuvres, a sweets table, and other delectable refreshments will be served to our golden ticket-holding achievers. How do you earn your Golden Ticket? Be a top achiever with the Annual Conference Recognition program. We’ll unveil the attendees that night! Click here for more info! Gala guests of Party VIPs are also invited to this event to dance the night away!


Saturday, August 10 – General Sessions
It’s all about food on Saturday. Our visionary Founder and President Sylvie Rochette will share her game-changing perspective on trends, highlighting how Epicure is poised to take the market by storm. This presentation is a Conference exclusive and will not be seen anywhere else – don’t miss out! Then…drum roll, please…our Innovation, Research, and Development team will launch new and returning products you’ve been waiting for, with lots of tasting and tips!
  • Sessions: 9:30 AM–4:30 PM in Metro Ballroom B/C (lunch and nutritional snack provided)
  • Dress: Business casual*
A couple of additional notes:
  • Interpretation will be available in all sessions for Francophone attendees.
  • Conference (like all Epicure gatherings) is a fragrance-free event. Participants are asked to avoid perfumes and other fragrances that could affect persons with environmental illnesses or chemical sensitivities.
  • Conference is planned for adults and does not provide a comfortable atmosphere for infants or small children. Therefore, we ask that you make alternative arrangements for your children.
  • *Dress code expectations – come dressed as your professional self:•Business casual: For women, dressing 'business casual' means staying professional with full coverage and neutral colors, though it also leaves room for something more expressive, like a jewel-toned shawl or a piece of statement jewelry. Jeans are not considered business casual. For men, business casual can be a polo shirt or shirt with a collar and/or sweater, khakis or dress pants, and dress shoes. No tie is required. For footwear, make sure they’re comfortable though not too casual. Please avoid rubber or plastic flip flops and sneakers.
  • Business professional: For women, this means a business suit or pants suit, or dress, or skirt with blouse and jacket (jacket optional). For men, a business suit or a blazer is optional, though dress pants, button-up dress shirt, and tie are mandatory.
If you need additional information, please see our Conference FAQs. We look forward to learning and celebrating with you in Toronto!