Registration Information

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Will there be a pre-conference Institute?

Yes. A pre-conference Institute will be held in London Hall at the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario on October 14, from 1:00 – 5:00pm. The Institute will focus on the potential, design, and management of multi-site studies of occupation. For more information about the pre-conference Institute, please click here.

How much will it cost to attend the pre-conference Institute and what is included in this cost?

The cost of attending the pre-conference Institute is $65 USD per person. This cost includes transportation between the Ivey Spencer Leadership Centre and London Hall before and after the Institute, and light food and drinks for those attending the Institute.

PLEASE NOTE: Only one 24-person continuous shuttle will be providing transportation between the Ivey Spencer Leadership Centre and London Hall. We therefore ask that you plan ahead and arrive well before the Institute begins. Transportation before the Institute will start at 11:30am, so if you arrive early there will be plenty of time to explore the university campus. Transportation after the Institute will run until 6:30pm.

When will the conference officially start?

The conference will officially start at the Ivey Spencer Leadership Centre on October 14 at 7:00pm. At this time opening remarks will be given by the conference co-chairs, Dr. Lynn Shaw and Dr. Elizabeth Francis, over a plentiful assortment of hors d'oeuvres. Opening remarks will be followed by poster presentations from 7:45 – 9:30pm to conclude the opening day of the conference.

When will the full schedule for the conference be available?

The full schedule for the conference (October 14-16) is anticipated to be available on the CSOS and SSO:USA websites no later than August 2010.

How much is my registration fee for the conference?

How can I pay my pre-conference Institute and conference registration fee?

Registration fees are to be paid through the SSO:USA using one of the two available payment methods:

1. PayPal: Please follow instructions provided on the SSO:USA website
2. Cheque or Money Order: Please complete the Mail-In Conference Registration & Payment Form available on the website and send with your cheque or money order to the address provided on the form.

 What does my conference registration fee include?

• Access to All Conference Sessions October 14 – 16
• Access to the Coffee Break Area October 15 – 16
• Heavy Hors D'oeuvres  the Evening of October 14
• Lunch & Dinner on October 15
• Welcome Reception on October 15 (includes 1 glass of wine and snacks)
• Lunch on October 16
• On-Site Activities (e.g. Guided Walks, Obstacle Course, etc.)

What does my conference registration fee NOT include?

• Guest Room at the Ivey Spencer Leadership Centre (If you would like a guest room at the conference centre, please complete the Guest Room Registration Form)
• Breakfasts (included only for those staying in a guest room at the conference centre)
• Access to the Pre-Conference Institute
• Alcoholic Beverages
• All Meals on October 13
• Lunch October 14
• Dinner October 16 (if staying after conference ends)
• Off-Site Activities (e.g. Stratford Festival, etc.)

What is there to do in London and the surrounding area?

• For a detailed list of things to do while in London, please visit the London Tourism website. The CSOS and SSO:USA websites will also have more detailed information on specific activities closer to the date of the conference.
• Information will also be available at the Ivey Spencer Leadership Centre for partners of conference participants staying in London and wishing to do things off site during the day.