Montréal Moments
If you’re not already planning to explore Montréal beyond the conference, we urge you to reconsider! This city is bursting with charm, culture, and adventure. From its world-class art and lively festivals to hidden green spaces and a mouth-watering food scene, Montréal has something for everyone. Check out the printable guide to help plan your trip!
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Attendee Experience Highlights
Nobody does experience planning like a donor relations professional. This year’s international conference is no exception. Get ready!
1. Launch Party: Kick-off your conference experience at our launch party Tuesday evening, September 16, in the Sheraton ballroom! Reconnect with old friends and meet new ones over a Canadian-specific cocktail (free drink ticket provided).
2. Networking Reception: Mix and mingle with attendees, industry sponsors, and vendors. Plus, join a spirited, donor relations-specific speed networking session. Need a new headshot? We’ve got you covered, free of charge (first come, first served)!
3. Chez Soi Breakroom: This year’s breakroom is all about making you feel like you are chez soi – “like home”. This will be a quiet space to check email, charge your devices or enjoy a crossword, word search, or Montréal coloring page. If you’re looking for a more relaxed Thursday night, we’re also hosting a movie night-in.
4. Service Project: The Refugee Centre – Le Centre de Réfugiés is a non-profit organization that facilitates the settlement and integration of newcomers into the broader Montréal community. Learn more about contributing to this year’s service project onlie.
5. Excursion: A trip to Montréal would not be complete without a visit to the Old Port and Old Montréal, so let us take care of that for you! Join the wait list for an evening excursion on Thursday, September 18, and experience the charm of Montréal’s bustling waterfront via guided tours.
6. Dine Arounds: Poutine. Bagels. Smoked Meat. International Cuisine. Montréal’s restaurant game is on point! Don’t miss the chance to eat and connect with your ADRP colleagues at some of the city’s best dining establishments. Sign up for Dine-Arounds today!
You'll find more details on the conference website shortly and in email reminders to registrants. Get excited!
Air Canada Flight Winner
ADRP partnered with Air Canada to giveaway a FREE roundtrip economy flight for one lucky winner to attend the 2025 international conference. As unintentional luck would have it, we get the pleasure of making a second (this time, final) announcement of the sweepstakes winner, Shandy E. Smith from The Bahamas! We extend sincere appreciation once more to Air Canada for this amazing collaboration.
Shandy E. Smith is a seasoned professional at the University of The Bahamas (UB). Her two-year journey as the first director of stewardship and donor relations has been nothing short of amazing! A newly established department since 2023 continues to evolve as a result of her ADRP membership
