CPCA’s Annual Conference & AGM offers attendees the opportunity to network, learn, and celebrate with industry peers.

• Network with Canadian coatings executives
• Learn from global industry professionals
• Discuss coatings technology, innovation, R&D, & business development,
• Celebrate Industry’s brightest at the Annual Chair’s Award Dinner

The content presented at the conference covers a wide range of topics from regulatory developments in Canada to economic updates. Those working in the industry sectors and roles detailed below will benefit most from our program of speakers.

• Manufacturer, Supplier, and Distributor Professionals
• R&D, Business Development, Sales, Marketing, and Regulatory Officers
• Supply Chain Specialists & Affiliated Industry Associations
• Government Officials & Trade Representatives
• Coatings Industry Consultants & Relevant Industry Stakeholders
• C-Suite Executives seeking better clarity on Canadian regulatory issues

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

1:30 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.

• Board of Directors Meeting
  Loyalist Room

7:00 p.m. — 10:00 p.m.

• Welcome Reception
  Atrium and Exterior Deck

Thursday, May 25, 2023

7:30 a.m. — 9:00 a.m.

• Buffet Breakfast
  Tiara Restaurant

9:00 a.m. — 11:30 a.m.

• Plenary Session and Discussion Panel
  Grand Georgian Ballroom

11:30 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.

• AGM — CPCA Members Only
  Grand Georgian Ballroom

11:30 a.m. — 1:00 p.m.

• Buffet Lunch
  Tiara Restaurant
  *Non-members can enjoy lunch early.

1:00 p.m. — 4:30 p.m.

• Plenary Session and Discussion Panel
  Grand Georgian Ballroom

5:30 p.m. — 11:00 p.m.

• Shuttle Bus Service Available
  Queen’s Landing to Château des Charmes

6:30 p.m. — 7:30 p.m.

• Chair’s Award Reception
  Château des Charmes

7:30 p.m. — 11:00 p.m.

• Chair’s Award Dinner
  Château des Charmes
  Including Awards Presentation and Entertainment by Lady be Good

Vintage Hotels
Queen’s Landing

Niagara-on-the-Lake
155 Byron St, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0

Welcome to Queen’s Landing Hotel in beautiful Niagara on the Lake. The hotel features 140 well-appointed contemporary rooms with services and amenities. Room bookings are now available.

A block of guestrooms are being held for all those wishing to reserve a room at a group contracted rate of $249.00 per night in Canadian dollars plus tax on the evenings of Wednesday, May 24th, 2023, and Thursday, May 25th, 2023.

Book Now, as these rooms will be held until Saturday, April 8th, 2023, after which time Queen’s Landing does not guarantee availability.

• Services Include
  • Concierge
  • Dog-friendly accommodations
  • Wifi
  • Daily newspaper delivery
  • Evening turndown service
• Health and Wellness Amenities include
  • Indoor pool
  • Steam room
  • Cedar sauna
  • Fitness room
  • Fitness classes
  • Resort activities
• Formal, casual, and patio dining options
  • Tiara Restaurant
  • Bacchus Lounge

Driving Directions

Directions from Ottawa
Directions from Toronto Pearson Internation Airport

Plan your flight

Air Canada

May 24, 2023

Upon arrival, members are greeted by the hotel staff and any assistance required at check-in is provided. Check-in is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. The Welcome Reception begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Atrium in front of the Grand Georgian Ballroom. Attendees will enjoy beautiful vistas, premium bar service, and conversation with colleagues into the evening.

May 25, 2023

The business session and student poster presentation will be located in the Grand Georgian Ballroom. Business sessions are opened at 9:00 a.m. with a message from our Chair of the Board of Directors and run until 4:30 p.m.

More details to follow in the program which will be released by March, 2023.

Château des Charmes
From the Bosc Family

Niagara-on-the-Lake
1025 York Rd, St. Davids, ON L0S 1P0

Our Annual Chair Awards Dinner will take place at Château des Charmes. Sprawling vineyards in picturesque, verdant surrounds offering tours, tastings & light fare.

CPCA’s Award Dinner is our opportunity to celebrate the industry’s finest and honour their excellence in coatings innovation, technological advances, regulatory support on EHS, ESG, and Chemicals Management files, and celebrate the achievements of those whose long-standing careers have come to a close.

Shuttle Service will be provided from Queen’s Landing to Château de Charmes, details to follow.

Attendees can easily register online.

Regular Member Registration $1,350

Non-members can register for $1,600

CPCA has had the honour of hosting our Annual Conference & AGM for more than a century, and it would not be possible without the loyal support of our membership — the organizations that make CPCA what it is today. CPCA offers four conference sponsorship levels, Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum. Each level provides members with unique advertising opportunities via media releases, CPCA Conference Program, Monthly Newsletters and Social Media and/or Blog Posts to put their organization in the spotlight.