2025 AGM - May 21 - 23 in Victoria, BC
Join senior management teams from fluid power companies across the country at the CFPA Annual General Meeting, taking place at the Delta Hotels Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort in Victoria in BC. Nestled on Victoria’s Harbour, the Delta is located on the waterfront within a short stroll to downtown Victoria.
As you might expect, CFPA will be paying close attention to the ever changing geo-political and economic issues faced by all Canadians, and the specific content of some of the keynotes may change as the time nears and we know more about what the future holds in this volatile environment.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 21
9:00 – 11:00AM – CFPA Board of Director’s Meeting (Directors only)
12:00PM – Welcome Lunch
1:00PM – AGM Begins – Welcome & Introductions
1:00PM – Spousal pedicab tour
1:15PM – Speaker 1: Stuart Ducoffe: “Employee Work Life Imbalance?”
2:15PM – Break
2:30PM – Speaker 2: Kyklo: “Exploring the B2B E-Commerce World”
3:30PM – Break
3:45PM – Speaker 3: CME: “Geopolitical and Economic Update”
5:00PM – End of Day
6:00PM – Opening Reception – Mixology Event
7:00PM – Group Dinner @ Delta Ocean Pointe Resort
THURSDAY, MAY 22
8:00AM – Breakfast for delegates
8:15AM – Committee Updates
9:00AM – Speaker 4: John Whitehead: “In Search of a Happier Workplace: an introduction to SOCIAL STYLE®”
10:00AM – Break
10:15AM – CFPA Workshops
12:00PM – Networking Lunch
1:00PM – Covered Vessel Whale Watching
1:30PM – Zodiac Whale Watching
6:00PM – Reception @ Ferris Oyster Bar
7:00PM – Group Dinner @ Ferris Oyster Bar
FRIDAY, MAY 23
7:30AM – Breakfast for delegates
7:45AM – Committee Updates
8:30AM – Speaker 5: Paul Wells: “Federal and International Politics”
9:30AM – Break
9:45AM – Speaker 6: Kate Arthur: “A[m] I Literate? Redefining Literacy for Responsible Innovation in the Age of Artificial Intelligence”
10:45AM – Break
11:00AM – Speaker 7: Nicholson Manufacturing Ltd: “Opportunities for Fluid Power in the Forestry Industry”
12:00PM – Group Lunch @ Delta Ocean Pointe Resort
12:00PM – Golf @ Highland Pacific (boxed lunch)
1:30PM – Victoria Highlights e-bike Tour
6:30PM – Closing Reception @ Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub
7:30PM – Closing Dinner @ Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub
9:00PM – Live Music @ Delta Ocean Pointe Resort
2024 AGM - June 5 - 8 in Blue Mountain, ON
A record number of delegates spent a very busy three days at the 2024 AGM in picturesque Blue Mountain, ON . Despite the forecast, mother nature co-operated once again and we were able to experience the absolute beauty of this location. Social activities included Minute to Win It, the Amazing Race, mountain top segway rides, golf and a closing dinner with live music and a whole hog roast. Click here for pictures from the event.
In 2024, a new format of three half days of meetings instead of two full days was introduced. This allowed members the opportunity to increase networking opportunities and ensure that we were better able to absorb the keynote presentations. Once again, we hosted a series of workshops and round tables to get member input into the future programs, events and overall goals of the association. All the committees will be meeting over the summer to start prioritizing and actioning some of the fantastic suggestions that came out of these sessions.
Our keynote speakers were truly outstanding. The presentations are now available on the members’ section of the website.
- Opening Keynote: Stuart Ducoffe, Recruitment, the Continuing Evolution
- Tony Stillo: Oxford Economics: Economic Forecast
- Stan Kleinikkink, ATS: AI
- John Zelec, U of W: AI
We also voted in our new CFPA Executive Team. After his two-year term, Ted O’Donnell of Bosch Rexroth ended his incredibly successful term as CFPA President. During his tenure, CFPA introduced a multitude of new programs and has grown substantially in size.
Phil D’Ercole of Stauff was elected as new CFPA President, and Stephanie Lamb of MP Filtri, was elected as CFPA V-P.
Market Insights
A hot topic at the AGM, and as a leader in your industry, you want to know about microeconomic trends that affect your fluid power industry, as well as the macroeconomic conditions affecting Canada, North America and the rest of the world. We will have more than one keynote speaker addressing market insight relevant to our specific industry and beyond.
AI
We will feature 2 AI keynotes. One will focus on adapting AI in your business and that of your customers, and will examine issues including predictive diagnostics, engineering applications and cost savings from increased productivity. The second will provide a more high-level look at AI and examine the many benefits of AI in all aspects of life while exploring potential pitfalls. This will be followed by an AI panel.
Networking
Networking is a key benefit of association membership and this is the perfect opportunity to form new relationships with senior leaders in the fluid power industry. Those who enjoyed the walkability of the Whistler Village will not be disappointed with Blue Mountain. With the right mix of business topics and networking you will leave the AGM better informed, connected, and engaged.