Events

This month at Brew & Banter, we’re putting the spotlight on the Association of Administrative Professionals (AAP) and the many benefits designed to help you learn, grow, and thrive in your career.

**What resources are available to you?

**How can you truly maximize your membership?

**Are you taking full advantage of professional development, networking, and leadership opportunities?

Whether you’re a long-time member, newly joined, or a student member just beginning your journey, this session will help you better understand the value of belonging and how to make your membership work for you.

We’re also honoured to welcome a few of our Life Members, who will share their experiences and what inspired them to remain committed to the association for over 30 years. Their stories are a powerful testament to the impact, connection, and growth that membership can bring.

Bring your coffee (or favourite beverage), your curiosity, and your questions.

Date: Friday, March 20
Time: 3:00 PM EST
Where: Virtual | Google Meet | Free and open to all

Register here: https://AAPTCBBrewnBanter.eventbrite.ca

Join your administative professional peers for an opportunity to connect in a small group setting for great conversation.

Date: March 21, 2026 (Saturday)

Time: 9:30am MDT

Location: Calgary Farmers’ Market South

Details & Registration Here

Register here to attend Edmonton’s AGM on April 14, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.

Join us on April 20th at 11:00am EST as Beverly Beuermann-King takes us through “Effective Communication and Communication Bias: Fostering Collaboration and Wellbeing.”

Is poor communication affecting your team’s collaboration and wellbeing? Bridging Communication Bias offers clear strategies to overcome communication barriers, manage biases, and foster trust.

Register today for this informative session. You won’t want to miss it!!

Registration Link

We invite all members of  the Barrie/Simcoe Branch for its 2026 Annual General Meeting and to celebrate Administrative Professionals Day!

Date: April 22, 2026

Time: 6:00pm.

Location: TBD

More details to come…

The AAP Calgary Branch is excited to welcome you to our signature, annual event!

DATE: Thursday, April 23, 2026

LOCATION: Hotel Arts (Calgary, AB)

Tickets are selling fast! Don’t miss out!

REGISTRATION & DETAILS

Date: April 24, 2026

Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Location: Ferndale Banquet Hall, Barrie ON.

Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1984637744920?aff=oddtdtcreator

Event Description:

Administrative professionals are the backbone of every successful organization — and this dynamic, full-day experience is designed to help you fully own that power.

Power & Presence: The Admin Advantage is an empowering professional development event created specifically for administrative and business support professionals who are ready to elevate their impact. This immersive day combines practical AI skills-building with confidence-driven personal branding to help you work smarter, stand taller, and position yourself as an indispensable strategic partner.

Session One: Future-Ready Admin: Building AI Skills for Productivity, Confidence, and Career Growth

Speaker: Emily Baillie

This customized session is designed exclusively for administrative and business support professionals, with a strong focus on building AI skills, increasing confidence, and boosting productivity in real workplace settings.

As workplaces evolve, administrative professionals are increasingly expected to understand how AI tools can support productivity, communication, and decision-making. This session focuses on helping admins build practical AI skills they can use right away, while strengthening the professional judgment that makes their roles indispensable.

Through real-world examples, live demonstrations, and simple prompting strategies, participants will learn:

• how to use AI to save time
• improve consistency
• support teams more effectively
• the session also addresses ethical use, privacy considerations, and how to maintain accuracy and professionalism when working with AI.

Attendees will leave with a clearer sense of where AI adds value, where human expertise remains critical, and how to confidently position themselves as future-ready professionals.

Session Two: Personal Branding & Professional Presence

Speaker: Michelle Vella – Career Strategist & Educational Content Designer

Your skills are powerful — but your visibility and presence determine how that power is recognized.

In this interactive, hands-on session, attendees will:

• Clarify their unique strengths and professional value
• Define key elements of their personal brand
• Practice communicating their expertise with clarity and confidence
• Align their visual presence with their professional goals

This workshop is intentionally designed to complement the professional headshots included for every attendee. Participants will refine their personal brand ensuring their headshot authentically reflects their confidence, credibility, and career aspirations.

Throughout the day, participants will gain practical tools, strategic insight, and renewed confidence to step fully into their professional influence.

Step into your power. Strengthen your presence. Maximize your advantage.

We look forward to seeing you on April 24, 2026 for a transformative day of growth, strategy, and connection.

*For group registrations of 5 or more people, please reach out to Dania Chacaltana at [email protected].

The Association of Administrative Professionals – Toronto Charter Branch is proud to celebrate 75 years of volunteer leadership in the administrative profession. Join us for a special day of learning, recognition, and connection at our Annual General Meeting featuring guest speaker, Dr. Sanja Cancar-Todorovic.

Event Highlights

• Keynote session with Dr. Sanja Cancar-Todorovic: Be Bold & Brilliant – Unlocking Your Personal and Professional Potential
• Special Recognition for CCAP/CCAPa Graduates and Life Members
• Administrative Professionals’ Day Celebration
• Toronto Charter Branch Annual General Meeting (AGM)

Venue: Holiday Inn Downtown Centre, 30 Carlton St. Toronto ON M5B 2E9 | First Floor – Rosedale Room

Registration Link: https://AAP-TCB_AGM2026.eventbrite.ca

Registration Fees

• AAP Members: $50
• AAP Student Members: $30
• Non-Members & Guests: $65

What’s Included in Your Ticket

• Keynote session
• Lunch, celebration and networking opportunities
• Swag, giveaways, door prizes and more…

BONUS FOR ATTENDEES!
12 lucky attendees will receive a signed copy of the second edition of BE BOLD and Brilliant: Unlocking your Personal and Professional Potential by Dr. Sanja Cancar-Todorovic.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from Dr. Sanja and take home a signed copy of her inspiring book.

AAP Members and Student Members: Please contact [email protected] to receive your discount code.

Save the date for Calgary Branch’s Annual General Meeting!

In-person and virtual participation will be available.

DATE: May 11, 2026

Details coming soon!

AAP National AGM and Conference