FAQs

Early bird registration are available for a limited only until December 1, 2023. We encourage delegates to purchase tickets early before certain items sell out and for ease of managing travel requirements.

Lunch will only be provided at the Day 1 and Day 2 lunch panel sesssions. Delegates are able to purchase separate lunch panel tickets through the registration portal, in addition to their general conference ticket. With the built-in convenience of the conference venue location, please see a shortlist of restaurant/eateries recommendations in the area

The conference this year will be held for all delegates to attend in-person at the Sheraton Centre and Hotel, Toronto, Ontario. The conference will not be livestreamed to encourage in the room discussions as part of the conference overall experience. Delegates would gain more value and opportunities with live interactions amongst other delegates, speakers, and exhibitors.

At the conference, light breakfast snacks will be offered an hour before the plenary sessions of each day begins, along with several coffee breaks scheduled throughout the program. The Opening and Closing Receptions includes a cash bar with light canapes offered complimentary.

“We encourage all attendees to register for the conference in advance. This allows us to plan accordingly for the appropriate number of attendees and manage any accommodations needed. As a bonus, early-bird discounts are available until December 1, 2023.

However, we know sometimes plans are made at last minute. If you arrive at the conference and still need to register, please see the conference team at the registration desk for assistance.”

Yes, there will be a Q&A for each panel session. Participants can ask quesitons during the conference or in advance of the conference on the CVENT platform.

The preliminary conference agenda will be released by November 2023. A more detailed agenda will be released in early 2024.

We welcome all suggesstions! If you have a speaker or session suggesstion, please reach out to allie@sedgwickstrategies.ca

The target audience for this year’s conference includes a diverse range of individuals, organizations, and partners who have a vested interest in the intersection of Indigenous rights, economic development, and sustainability in Canada. We welcome you to join us alongside industry leaders and executives, investors and financial institutions, government representatives, Indigenous leaders and representatives, as well as, legal and compliance experts.

Dressing professionally and basic hygiene shows respect for the event and the people you’ll be interacting with. We encourage delegates to dress according to business casual to business professional guidelines. If you’re uncertain about the dress code, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us for assistance.

“Yes, we have negotiated exclusive rates with Sheraton and Air Canada to provide cost-effective options for our attendees to make your travel and stay as convenient and affordable as possible.
 
To access these special rates, please visit the “”Travel & Accommodations”” page. There, you will find details with instructions on how to book your accommodations or flights at the discounted rates. We highly recommend booking your hotel and flight early to secure the best rates and availability, as these special arrangements are subject to availability and may have booking deadlines.
 
Delegates are also welcome to book with other hotel and flight providers preferred.”