Ancillary Event Application deadline is Monday, January 15, 2018
Benefits of holding an Ancillary Event at CAHR 2018
Upon approval of your event:
- CAHR will post your ancillary event information on the CAHR Conference website
- CAHR will mention your ancillary event in select Conference marketing emails
- CAHR will include your ancillary event information in the CAHR 2018 Onsite Program
- CAHR may provide complimentary meeting space (if available) at the Westin Bayshore Hotel
- You will receive recognition associated with holding your event at the CAHR Conference
Responsibilities of holding an Ancillary Event at CAHR 2018
Upon approval, the organizer of the ancillary event is required to:
- Provide the full title of the event
- Provide an electronic copy of the event synopsis (up to 100 words), including the nature of event, its purpose, the target audience, key participants, and any other information of value and interest
- Provide information on any restrictions regarding participation from Conference attendees (i.e. by invitation only, for members only, only for researchers from a specific geographical region, etc.). The organizer is responsible for Pre-Registration. CAHR encourages organizers to allow ancillary events to be open to all Conference attendees if appropriate.
- Communicate room set-up, audio visual and food & beverage requirements to the venue directly. Please note that CAHR is not responsible for any costs associated with your Ancillary Event.
- Submit a one page summary of the event that can be posted on the CAHR website post-Conference
Ancillary Event Application
To apply to hold a CAHR 2018 ancillary event, please email the following information to conference@cahr-acrv.ca:
- Organization hosting the event
- Organizer name with full contact information
- Date requested and length of event in hours
- Topic or title of ancillary event
- Brief description of ancillary event
- Speakers (if confirmed)
- Preferred meeting room set up, for example rounds, theatre style or board room
- Expected number of attendees
- Attendance details (open to all delegates, or by invitation only). If by invitation only, please describe who is invited and the invitation process
