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VCAA Conference and Ski Day

VCAA Conference and Ski Day

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 10:00 AM (MT)

Banff, AB


Ticket Information

Ticket Type Sales End Price Fee Quantity
VCAA Member (includes conference and ski day)   more info 1d 10h 13m CA$420.00 C$0.00
VCAA Non-Member (includes conference and ski day)   more info 1d 7h 58m CA$472.50 C$0.00
Other (advance approval required to use this category) 1d 10h 13m CA$0.00 C$0.00

Event Details

WHAT: Building on the success of last year, please join the Venture Capital Association of Alberta (VCAA) as we discuss Global Challenges & Opportunities in the Tech Sector. This is a unique by invitation only opportunity to network and experience high value sessions and speakers complimented by a full day of guided skiing at Sunshine Village.

 

The program will include:

*Keynote speaker Todd Hirsch, Senior Economist, ATB Financial, who will present an economic overview, focusing on Alberta and the tech industry, and how it all fits into the global environment.

*An A100 panel featuring local tech luminaries discuss their success stories and where they see opportunities going forward

* A US investment bank that specializes in tech company IPOs, discussing their view on the outlook for tech company "exits"

 

WHEN: Wednesday, February 29 (Conference) & Thursday, March 1, 2012 (Ski Day)

 

WHERE: Rimrock Resort Hotel: www.rimrockresort.com & Sunshine Village, Banff AB – www.skibanff.com

 

COST*: $400 + GST (VCAA members) and $450 + GST (non members), includes:

  • Full Day Conference, lunch and evening networking reception
  • Breakfast, ski day, lift ticket, guides and lunch

 *Hotel Accommodation, transportation to/from Banff and ski/snowboard rentals not included.

 

ACCOMMODATION: To receive the group rate of $179 + taxes at the Rimrock Resort:

  • Call 1.888.746.7625 or 403.760.6119  and state that you are with the VCAA Conference & Ski Day.
  • Deadline for hotel reservations is January 30, 2012 but all rooms are subject to availability so please make your reservation as soon as possible.
  • Rate includes the $9 daily porterage fee.
  • Rate is available 3 days pre and post event (subject to availability)

SESSION DETAILS (draft and preliminary):

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

10:00 - 10:55 am

Arrival & Networking – Salon A, Rimrock Resort

 

10:55 - 11:00 pm

Welcome Remarks:  Rod Charko, Alberta Enterprise


11:00 - 12:00 pm

Keynote Speaker


12:00 – 1:00 pm

Lunch


1:00 – 2:00 pm  

Session 1:  Todd Hirsch, ATB Financial


2:00 – 2:30 pm

Refreshment Break


2:30 – 3:30 pm

Session 2: TBD

 

3:30 – 4:00 pm

Refreshment Break


4:00 – 5:00 pm  

A100 Panel: Managing Global Opportunities in Turbulent Times


5:00 – 6:00 pm

Networking Reception


SKI DAY AGENDA:

Thursday, March 1, 2012

7:30 – 8:30 am

Hot Breakfast Buffet - Yarrow Room, Rimrock Resort


8:30 - 8:50 am

Bus transportation from Rimrock Hotel to Sunshine Village


8:50 – 9:15 am

Ski Rental pick-up (if required)


9:30 – 1:00 pm

Guided Skiing


1:00 – 2:00 pm

Lunch –  Lookout Lounge, Sunshine Village


2:00 – 3:30 pm

Guided Skiing


3:40 pm

Gondola


3:45 – 4:00 pm

Ski Rental Return


4:00 – 4:30 pm

Hot Chocolate Reception – Creekside Lounge, Sunshine Village


4:30 – 5:00 pm

Bus transportation back to Rimrock Hotel

 

EVENT SPONSORS:

The VCAA would like to thank the following sponsors for their support of this event.


CANCELLATION POLICY:

Refunds will be provided for registrations cancelled in writing and received by Wednesday, February 22, 2012.

A cancellation penalty of $75 CAD (including GST) will apply.

Substitutions can be made at any time, but will require advance written notice.

Payments made by credit card will be refunded to the same credit card used to secure the purchase.

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Registration/general: Danielle Hamstead, Impact Events Ltd., dehamstead@shaw.ca, 403.801.0888

Program/sponsorship: Rebecca Giffen, rebecca.giffen@alberta-enterprise.ca, 403.690.8204

 

When

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 10:00 AM (MT)

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Where

The Rimrock Resort Hotel
300 Mountain Avenue
Banff, AB T1L 1J2
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Please contact Rebecca Giffen: rebecca.giffen@alberta-enterprise.ca for information regarding the purchase of a VCAA membership.
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