- Is it possible to register just for the keynote presentation or for a single day?
- Will you accept a late proposal/workshop for presentation at your conference?
- How can I find out more about what kind of presentations might be at the conference?
- Do you provide child care?
- I have lost my registration receipt - can I get another one?
- Are you planning to publish the proceedings of the Imagination & Education Conference, 2005?
- Does the Coast Plaza have special room rates for conference participants?
- Are the rooms at the conference venue easily accessible to people with disabilities?
- How can I get in touch with other presenters at the conference?
- Is there a place for me to make photocopies at or near the conference venue?
- I'm not staying at the Coast Plaza Hotel. Will there be a space there that I can access to do some work?
- I have special dietary needs; can I make arrangements for this?
- How can I arrange a meeting with someone at the conference?
- Can I register on-site?
- I might not be able to make it until the second or third day of the event. Will the conference/registration desk be open only on the first day of the conference?
- Are there restaurants at or near the conference venue?
- Will there be information on the work of the IERG available on site?
Q. Is it possible to register
just for the keynote presentation or for a single day?
A. The value of the entire conference is such that registration for a single
presentation is not offered. There are no reduced fees for presenters/participants
wishing to attend only part of the conference.
Q. Will you accept a late proposal/workshop for presentation at your
conference?
A. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept late proposals for the conference.
However, we do hope that you will consider participating in the conference as
a delegate.
Q. How can I find out more about what kind of presentations might be
at the conference?
A. The abstracts are now available here. You can also review the papers submitted from the 2003 and 2004 conferences
which can be found here.
Q. Do you provide child care?
A. Delegates are responsible for making their own childcare arrangements
Q. I have lost my registration receipt - can I get another one?
A. You may request a lost receipt by emailing ierg-2005@sfu.ca.
Q. Are you planning to publish the proceedings of the Imagination &
Education Conference, 2005?
A. Yes. As papers are submitted by the presenters they will be made available
online at http://ww3.educ.sfu.ca/conferences/ierg2005/papers.php..
Q. Does the Coast Plaza have special room rates for conference participants?
A. Yes. Please refer to the accommodations link for rate information.
Q. Are the rooms at the conference venue easily accessible to people
with disabilities?
A. There are elevators to the conference level available from both the parking
level and the lobby level. The rooms will be set up a variety of formations
such as roundtables, row seating etc. If you require particular or specific
types of access, please contact the Coast Plaza
Hotel and confirm any arrangements that need to be made for you.
Q. How can I get in touch with other presenters at the conference?
A. A list of participating delegates is included in the registration package.
Delegates may choose to be excluded from this list when they register.
Q. Is there a place for me to make photocopies at or near the conference
venue?
A. The hotel has a business centre. Arrangements to make photocopies
can be made there.
Q. I'm not staying at the Coast Plaza Hotel. Will there be a space
there that I can access to do some work?
A. There is no formal space offered for people not staying at the Coast Plaza.
However, it is likely that the hotel you're staying at might offer such services.
Q. I have special dietary needs; can I make arrangements for this?
A. Please indicate this during the registration and arrangements will be made
accordingly.
Q. How can I arrange a meeting with someone at the conference?
A. Contact them directly or leave a message on the message board that
will be located near the registration desk, at the hotel.
Q. Can I register on-site?
A. Unfortunately there will be no onsite registration this year. Please
register in advance.
Q. I might not be able to make it until the second or third day
of the event. Will the conference/registration desk be open only on the first
day of the conference?
A. Conference staff will be available to help you with such issues throughout
the conference. Registration hours are:
Wednesday (13th): 3:00 - 6:00 pm
Thursday (14th): 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday (15th): 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday (16th): 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Q. Are there restaurants at or near the conference venue?
A. Yes, there are many excellent restaurants near the conference venue. Information
about some such choices will be enclosed in your registration folder.
Q. Will there be information on the work of the IERG available on site?
A. Yes, information on the IERG and its work will be available at the
conference. There will be pamphlets, our newsletter, etc. available at the registration
desk. You could also talk with various IERG associates at the conference if
you like.
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