NPAC 2009 Photojournalism Conference April 24, 2009

2009 NPAC Photojournalism Conference at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (April 24, 25 & 26).

How to register:

Anyone can register for this inspiring three-day annual event at https://www.plimus.com/jsp/dev_store1.jsp?developerId=85842

There are a several weekend pass options to choose from and there are greatly reduced rates for NPAC members and students. If you can only attend for a single day, you can get a One day Pass. Also available here are tickets to the NPAC Gala Awards Night taking place Saturday night.

Hotel Info:

We have secured a block of rooms at the Intercontinental Hotel at a greatly reduced rate of $159 per night. You need to call them at 1.800.422.7969 and quote the booking code: NPB to make your reservations.

Trade Show and Portfolio Reviews:

On Friday, the weekend begins with a Meet and Greet mixer at the Gladstone Hotel located at 1214 Queen Street West. Also featured at this event will be a Trade Show showcasing the latest innovations from our industry suppliers.

THE PROGRAMME

Friday April 24, 2009

Events at Gladstone Hotel 1214 Queen Street West

5:30 pm Registration Desk pick-up

6 pm - Free Trade Show and Portfolio Reviews for conference attendees.

Trade Show Reps:

Beau Photo
The Camera Store
Canon
Leica
Nikon
PhotoSensitive
Vistek
Walkstool

The following is a list of the people who have agreed to be on hand beginning at 7 pm to review portfolios during the Trade Show. At 6 pm, you can sign up for a 15 minute block of time with any reviewer but keep track of when you see who .... NO double booking!

2009 Portfolio Reviewers

Tom Braid - The Edmonton Sun
Bob Carroll - Photo Editor - rtd.
Andy Clark - Reuters
Moe Doiron - The Globe and Mail
Eric Draper - The White House
Ken Faught - The Toronto Star
John Hayward - The Canadian Press
Jocelyn Bain Hogg - VII Network
Peter Jones - Reuters
Clare Jordan of ROB magazine
John Lehmann - The Globe and Mail
Dave Lucas - The Globe and Mail
Lucas Oleniuk - The Toronto Star
Graeme Roy - The Canadian Press
Steve Russell - The Toronto Star
Phill Snel - The National Post
Jayson Taylor - The Globe and Mail
Jeff Wasserman - The National Post
Don Weber - VII Network
Adrian Wyld - The Canadian Press

****Please be aware this roster can change at any time****

Appetizers served and a cash bar.

Saturday April 25, 2009

Events at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre - 255 Front Street West

7:45 am - Coffee / Tea / Juice & pastries served - SPONSOR - SAIT: Frank Shufletoski

8:00 am - Camera Clinic drop off - Canon and Nikon

9 am - Jocelyn Bain Hogg - VII Network

10 am - Break - SPONSOR - The Camera Store

10:15 am - Kimberly Hubbard - Audubon Magazine

11:15 am - Danny Wilcox-Frazier - documentary photographer (Mother Jones)

12:15 noon - NPAC General Meeting

12:30 pm - Lunch

2 pm - Lucas Oleniuk - Toronto Star

3 pm - Break - SPONSOR - Beau Photo

3:15 - Brian Storm - MediaStorm

5:15 - Camera Clinic pick-up - Canon and Nikon

Event at CN Tower - 301 Front Street West

7 pm - NPAC 2009 National Pictures of the Year Gala
Announcing Canada's 2008 Photojournalist of the Year sponsored by The Canadian Press & Photograph of the Year sponsored by Reuters

Appetizers served with cash bar.

Sunday April 26, 2009

Events at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre

8 am - Coffee / Tea / Juice & pastries served - SPONSOR - PhotoSensitive

8:45 am Door Prizes

Red Raven Marketing: Camera Speed Straps

Photolife:
5 subscriptions

Benvista:
5 licenses to PhotoZoom Pro 2

Cradoc fotoSoftware license

Mountain Equipment Co-Op
Camera packs

Daymen Photo:
Camera packs

Think Tank:
60 prizes

Walkstool:
Various items

Booth Photgraphic:
Various items

Camera Bits:
PhotoMechanic licenses

Delkin Devices:
Various items

9:00 am - Andrew Stawicki - PhotoSensitive announcement

9: 15 am - Peter Raymont - White Pine Pictures

10:30 am - Break - SPONSOR - Vistek

10:45 am - Eric Draper - Photographer for President George W. Bush

12 noon - End.