Terms and Conditions

Onsite Registration
The last day to pre-register for the Conference is May 21. After that, registrations will only be accepted onsite. You may collect your badge and registration materials at The Fairmont Hotel in Winnipeg. Materials may not be picked up for another person.

Registration Hours

Badges
Your MRIA 2008 Conference badge must be worn for admittance to all keynotes, concurrent sessions and non-ticketed events.

Early Bird Deadline
To qualify for discounted early bird rates, your registration must be processed and payment must be received by the MRIA office on or before April 18, 2008.

Registration Categories

Full Conference
This registration includes all plenary and concurrent sessions, breakfasts, lunches, refreshment breaks, the Sky is the Limit Awards Dinner, and the Manitoba Social. 

Student Rates
Students must be either MRIA student members or they must provide proof of full-time enrollment in a post-secondary institution to receive student rates.

Registration Confirmation

Processing of Registrations:
Upon your online registration, you will receive an immediate confirmation of your registration as soon your payment is processed. Payments by credit card are processed through MRIA's Office - as such your credit card statement will reflect a charge from MRIA. Please note: Your registration will not be confirmed until your payment has been received by MRIA. Cheques must be made payable to MRIA and be mailed to the following address: MRIA/ARIM Att: Conference Registration Department, 2600 Skymark Avenue, Building 4, Unit 104, Mississauga, ON, L4W 5B2.

Substitutions
If you are unable to attend the Conference after registering, you may send someone in your place by submitting the substitute person's name and contact information in writing to MRIA 2008 Conference before May 16, 2008. Fax (905-602-6855) and e-mail (events@mria-arim.ca) requests will be honored.

Cancellation Policy
A 50% refund of your paid registration will be granted for written cancellations received before May 16, 2008. No refunds or credits will be granted to cancellations received after May 16 or for no-shows. All requests must be made in writing. Fax(905-602-6855) and e-mail requests (events@mria-arim.ca) will be honored. MRIA will process all refunds/credits after the Conference. No exceptions will be made.

Privacy Protection

The MRIA 2008 Conference recognizes the importance of privacy and the sensitivity of personal information. As researchers and marketers, we have an obligation to manage your information consistent with professional practice. This privacy policy outlines how we use your personal information and safeguard your privacy.

What personal information do we collect?
Personal information is any information that identifies you, or by which your identity could be deduced. We collect personal information directly from you when you register for MRIA 2008 Conference and will collect further personal information if you participate in Conference evaluation surveys.

Consent
By registering, you are consenting to

1. the collection and use of your personal information for the purposes of registering and attending the MRIA 2008 Conference, including related administrative requirements, as well as for receiving additional information including news and surveys about MRIA Conferences.
2. the publication of your name and Corporate affiliation in the printed program distributed at MRIA 2008.
3. the distribution of your electronic contact data to MRIA 2008 Conference sponsors.

If you do not wish to consent to the publication of your contact data as described in paragraphs ii and iii above, you must check the Privacy Policy field included on the registration form or advise MRIA in writing before May 16, 2008. Fax (905-602-6855) and email requests (events@mria-arim.ca) will be honored.

By completing evaluation surveys, you are consenting to the collection and use of personal information for the purposes of administrative assessment of MRIA conferences.

Other than distribution for legitimate purposes as referenced in this section, MRIA 2008 Conference does not disclose your personal information to third parties.

Onsite Photography
A conference photographer will be onsite at MRIA 2008 Conference, and may take posed or candid shots of presenters, delegates and others during Conference-hosted events. These images may be posted on the MRIA 2008 Conference website, on the MRIA main national site, or published in VUE magazine. By registering for MRIA 2008 Conference, you are consenting to the use of photographs which become the property of MRIA for use in Association collateral.

Securing Personal Information
MRIA 2008 Conference will take all reasonable precautions to ensure that your personal information is kept safe from loss, unauthorized access, or disclosure, whether collected directly by the MRIA 2008 Conference administration or by third parties for evaluation purposes.

More Information or Questions?

A) For information on Conference Registrations only:

MRIA
Erica Klie, Member Services Coordinator
Phone: (905) 602-6854, ext. 8727 or
1-888-602-6742, ext. 8727
Email: events@mria-arim.ca

B) For any other Information or Question:

MRIA 2008 Conference
Phone: (204) 947-9766
Fax: (204) 947-9767
E-mail: conference@mria-arim.ca
Website: www.mria-arim.ca

Miscellaneous

Dress Code

• Wine Tasking Welcome Reception and the Manitoba Social:  the dress code is casual.
• Sky is the Limit Awards Dinner:  the dress code is formal (black tie optional). 
• Conference sessions and other meal functions:  the dress code is business casual.

Conference Location and Registration Desk
The conference is being held at The Fairmont Hotel in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

The registration desk will be located on the second floor foyer of the hotel. Please refer to the Registration hours section above for days and hours of registration.

Changes to the Program or Social Activities
The Conference organizers reserve the right to adjust or change the program and social activities as necessary.