We’re incredibly excited to welcome you, and the world back to Toronto, and Canada, for this year’s Worldwide Partner Conference! On behalf of the entire Microsoft Canada team, we hope next week proves to be a great opportunity to reconnect with old colleagues and friends, while also making new connections to help you grow your business.
Before the event, be sure to:
Download the #WPC16 mobile app
The WPC 2016 mobile app integrates with your registration info and WPC Connect profile to bring the WPC experience to your mobile device. Build your personalized schedule, access conference maps, submit session evaluations, and keep the conference agenda in your pocket at all times.
Confirm your onsite meeting times
Connect with your colleagues before the conference, and make sure that everyone in your meetings has the same time and location on their schedules. If you’ve scheduled meetings through the WPC Connect Meeting Scheduler, make sure your attendees have accepted. Note that scheduled meetings that do not have accepted attendees are automatically canceled to free up tables for others to use.
Download the Conference Guide and the Know Before You Go document
The Canadian Conference Guide and the Know Before You Go guide are excellent resources for conference information, including transportation details, restaurant and dining options, Wi-Fi passwords, and building maps.
Get to know Toronto
The city is full of excellent options for evening exploration, refreshments, and relaxation. Visit the WPC Logistics page for details on deals and discounts. You can also learn more on what to do in Toronto from our “Is it your First Time in Toronto” or “Top 10 things to do in Toronto” blog posts.
View this interactive Bing map of the important WPC locations in Toronto and local restaurant options.
Once you’re with us in Toronto, you’ll want to:
Enjoy the Canadian Events
Canadian Keynote & Welcome Reception:
July 10th – 4:30pm to 7:30pm, at the Roy Thomson Hall
IMPACT Awards Dinner*:
July 10th – 7:30pm to 9:30pm
IAMCP Canadian Meet-Up:
July 11th – 9:00pm, at Marben,
Canadian Regional Party:
July 12th – 9:00pm to 12:00am, at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM)
*By invitation only.
Visit the Canadian Lounge
Make sure you’re getting the most out of your WPC meetings with other Partners. The Canada lounge is a great place to meet other partners, relax between sessions, and network!
Lounge hours:
Monday 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Lounge location:
The Commons, MTCC (in the Regional Lounges area)
Registration and Badge Pick-up
Please check in at any of the locations below upon your arrival to the airport or at the registration desks at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC). For more information, check the conference guide.
Toronto Pearson International Airport – Arrivals, Terminal 1 and 3:
Saturday, July 9 and Sunday, July 10th – 8:00AM to 8:00PM
Metro Toronto Convention Centre – Level 600, South Building:
Sunday, July 10: 8:00AM to 8:00PM
Monday, July 11: 7:00AM to 6:00PM
Tuesday, July 12: 7:30AM to 6:00PM
Wednesday, July 13: 7:30AM to 5:00PM
Thursday, July 14: 8:00AM to 11:00AM
Visit the Community Hub
Head to the Community Hub to engage with a range of partner communities, such as the International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners (IAMCP) and Women in Technology (WIT) communities, and find new ways to get involved in the Microsoft partner ecosystem.
Join the Conversation
Follow us on Twitter to get real-time updates – and don’t forget to add your voice by tweeting about your experience using #WPC16. If this is your first WPC, then make sure you hashtag #New2WPC! If you see the social team at any of the events, please feel free to say Hi! See you soon!