Online registration is now closed.
If you plan to join us, on-site registration is available at the Delta Grand Okanagan Resort and Conference Centre in Kelowna, BC from May 29 to 31

You may register, collect your badge and registration materials at the MRIA Registration Desk located at the Delta Grand Okanagan Resort in Kelowna, BC, outside the Okanagan Ballroom. Materials may not be picked up for another person.

Registration Hours

Sunday, May 29	3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Monday, May 30	7:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday, May 31	7:45 am to 4:00 pm

Category	Early Bird	Regular	Late Registration
Member	$875	$950	$1,025
Non-Member	$1,025	$1,100	$1,175
Student Registration Fee	$300	$300	$300

1 day Registration	Early Bird	Regular
Member	$375	$405
Non-Member	$450	$480

MRIA 2011 Conference Registration Deadlines

Early Bird Deadline	Regular Registration Deadline	Late Registration Deadline
April 20, 2011	May 25, 2011 at Noon PST	Online: Until noon PST May 25, 2011 Onsite: May 29 to 31, 2011

Registration

Terms and Conditions

Onsite Registration

The last day to pre-register for the Conference is May 25 at Noon. After that, registrations will only be accepted onsite. You may collect your badge and registration materials at the MRIA Registration Desk located at the Delta Grand Okanagan Resort in Kelowna, BC, outside the Okanagan Ballroom. Materials may not be picked up for another person.

Registration Hours *

Sunday, May 29	3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Monday, May 30	7:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday, May 31	7:45 am to 4:00 pm

* Hours of registration are subject to change.

Badges

Your MRIA 2011 Conference badge must be worn for admittance to all keynotes, concurrent sessions and non-ticketed events.

Registration Categories

Full Conference

This registration includes all plenary and concurrent sessions, breakfasts, lunches, refreshment breaks, and one ticket for the Welcome Reception, the Gala Dinner and the French, Funky & Fruity Party.

One Day Registration

This registration includes all plenary and concurrent sessions, breakfast, lunch and refreshment breaks for the day selected. One ticket for the Welcome Reception is included with the Monday pass. However, tickets the Gala Dinner and the French, Funky & Fruity Party are not included with the One day passes and can be purchased separately.

Student Registrations

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. This registration includes all plenary and concurrent sessions, breakfasts, lunches and refreshment breaks and one ticket for the Welcome Reception. However, tickets for the Gala Dinner and the French, Funky & Fruity Party are not included with the student passes and can be purchased separately.

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 Attn: 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 2011 Conference before May 25, 2011 at Noon. 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 25, 2011 at Noon. No refunds or credits will be granted to cancellations received after May 25 at Noon 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.

Payment Terms

Net 30 days or prior to the Final Registration Deadline for the Conference.

Privacy Protection

The MRIA 2011 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 2011 Conference and will collect further personal information if you participate in Conference evaluation surveys.

Consent

By registering, you are consenting to
i. the collection and use of your personal information for the purposes of registering and attending the MRIA 2011 Conference, including related administrative requirements, as well as for receiving additional information including news and surveys about MRIA Conferences.

ii. the publication of your name and Corporate affiliation in the printed program distributed at the MRIA 2011 Conference.

iii. the distribution of your electronic contact data to MRIA 2011 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 28, 2011 at Noon. 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 2011 Conference does not disclose your personal information to third parties.

Onsite Photography

A conference photographer will be onsite at MRIA 2011 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 2011 Conference website, on the MRIA main national site, or published in VUE magazine. By registering for MRIA 2011 Conference, you are consenting to the use of photographs which become the property of MRIA for use in Association collateral.

Securing Personal Information

MRIA 2011 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 2011 Conference administration or by third parties for evaluation purposes.

Miscellaneous

Dress Code

For the Welcome Reception on Sunday, May 29, the dress code is smart casual.
Conference session: the dress code is business casual.
For the Gala on Monday, 30, the dress code is semi formal or cocktail.
For the French, Funky & Fruity Party on Tuesday, May 31, the dress code is casual club wear.

Conference Location and Registration Desk

The conference is being held at the Delta Grand Okanagan Resort in Kelowna, BC.

The MRIA registration desk will be located in the lower foyer of the Conference Area at the Delta Grand Okanagan Resort. Please refer to the Registration hour’s section above for days and hours of registration.

Changes to the Programs or Social Activities

The Conference organizers reserve the right to adjust, change or cancel the programs and/or social activities as necessary.