Partner Event: CCEO Annual Fall Conference 2026

It’s time to register for the annual Chamber of Commerce Executives of Ontario Fall Conference, September 14, 15, 16 in St. Thomas Ontario.

Located at the historic CASO Centre, former train station in St. Thomas, conference program highlights include keynotes from:

Darrell Keezer, who will do a custom session on AI for the Executive - focused on the daily work of Chamber Execs, Darrell will provide a clear-eyed look at how to leverage AI to boost efficiency, protect your market share, and change the trajectory of your Chamber’s growth. A member of the Oakville Chamber Board of Directors, Darrell understands the unique nature of what we do.

Roger Caesar, a World Champion Public Speaker, who will teach you how to stop presenting and start commanding the room. Whether it's your members, the media, your Board, your strategic partners, or Government and elected leaders, Roger will show you how to craft messages that land, delivered with confidence and authority.

Mary Rowe of the Canadian Urban Institute, who will showcase horizontal community development along with ideas for how Chambers can play a key role in connecting business, government, and community. Social issues are business issues...

Other highlights include recruitment and retention insights from the fastest growing Chambers in Ontario, tips and tricks on how to derail time poverty and regain control of your day, an epic table-topic session with discussions on events, board relations, dues vs non-dues revenue, and strategy, an open discussion with the OCC leadership team, and more.

We also have a train ride on the historic Port Stanley Terminal Rail on Tuesday night, the popular Hospitality Suite in the conference hotel, where friends are made and problems are solved.

Be sure to get your hotel room booked before August 14 to get the special conference rates. Here's the link.

Money a little tight this year? They have SIX generous bursaries available! Details on the conference page.

For full details and the link to get yourself registered, just click here https://www.chamberexecutives.on.ca/events/details/cceo-annual-fall-conference-2026-205