Terms & Conditions

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for registering for Invest Canada 23, hosted by CVCA. Regardless of whether your registration is submitted by you or your proxy, the following Conferences Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) apply to you and your participation in any CVCA event, both in-person and virtual. Attendee” for purposes of these Terms will include all participants at the Conference, including Sponsors, Partners, and Attendees. By participating in this Conference, you agree to these Terms so please read them carefully. These Terms include and incorporate CVCA’s privacy policy. This Conference is organized by the CVCA, which reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to limit or deny access to any entity or individual.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Cancellation/​Refunds:

There is no refund for canceling your Invest Canada registration. Substitutions are permitted.

For Substitutions: If you’re unable to attend Invest Canada, you may send someone in your place. Substitutions may be made on or before Thursday, May 25, 2023, with written confirmation from the person registered. Note: If you are a CVCA member and your replacement is a non-member, that person must pay any outstanding balance because of the difference in fees. 

INFORMATION PUBLICATION

By completing an Invest Canada 23 registration, you consent to receive communications from the CVCA.

As an attendee, you consent to be able to receive and send personal messages, and/​or video call invitations.

You also grant the CVCA, its representatives, and employees the right to take photographs, videos, and any relevant screenshots, which may or may not include your name, in reference to Invest Canada 23. You agree that CVCA may use such photos, videos, or screenshots with or without your name and for any lawful purpose including for example such purposes as publicity, illustration, and web content.

Any secondary individual recordings from IC23 attendees are not permitted.

We understand that there are for-profit event organizers in the industry who have flexible ticket terms and conditions. As a not-for-profit trade association, please know that CVCA does do not fall into that category. We take the privacy of our members and event attendee information seriously. Invest Canada 23 will keep your personal information strictly confidential and will not sell to or share your info with event affiliates unless otherwise disclosed.

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS COMMITTEE (YPC) SPECIAL PRICING

Please note: Special Pricing is only available to members of the YPC and intended for junior positions, at the sub-partner level in their organization, who were a part of the YPC on or before April 10, 2023. Those who register using this ticket type incorrectly will be refunded and will need to register using the appropriate ticket type. Price adjustments will not be permitted, for any reason including but not limited to, any special promotions or special ticket pricing. Spaces are limited.

Due to the overwhelming interest in the Invest Canada conference this year, the number of passes available to qualifying YPC individuals is extremely limited. Please be advised that discounted pricing is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Members of the YPC will receive an email with information on how to register using this discount.

It is important to note that CVCA reserves the right to determine who qualifies for YPC discounts, and discounted entry will not be guaranteed.

INVEST CANADA 23 CODE OF CONDUCT

At CVCA, we believe in equality for all. As such, we are committed to creating event environments that are diverse, inclusive, safe and free from discrimination, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, transgender status, age, disability, marital status or any other classification protected by law.

We ask that all attendees, speakers, sponsors and other guests of Invest Canada 23 behave respectfully, harassment, discrimination, bullying and other unacceptable behaviour will not be tolerated. If you’re asked – whether by an Invest Canada 23 organizer or another attendee – to stop your behaviour, you’re expected to do so immediately and respectfully.

If you have a complaint or concern about harassment, discrimination, bullying or any other conduct, we encourage you to tell event staff or security personnel immediately. If you witness this happening to someone else, please report that, too. You may request that your report remain completely confidential.