The Conference

1. What is the 2010 National Conference?

The Impact National Conference is the first student entrepreneurship event in Canada. It attracts student leaders and budding minds with a passion for entrepreneurship from the Secondary and Post-Secondary levels. At the Impact National Conference, the best and brightest students learn, discuss, and network with peers and distinguished members of the entrepreneurial community.

2. How many delegates will be attending?

There will be 250 post-secondary delegates and 50 high school delegates.

3. What is the price of this year's conference?

This year's fee for the 2010 Impact National Conference is to be determined.

4. Is there a way to make speaker proposals?

Yes, if you have a speaker you’d like to see at our conference please make the suggestion by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

5. What time should I come and register?

We advise you to arrive at the Westin Harbour Hotel between 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. on Friday, November 12th, 2010 for registration.

6. What's the dress code for the events and workshops?

Business Formal

Registration Information

1. How do I apply/register for the 2010 National Conference?
Those who would like to apply to the Impact National Conference must visit our website and register online.

2. What is the registration process?
Once you visit our website, you will be asked to create an "Impact account". After confirming your account, you may then login and apply for the conference. Once you submit your application, you will receive an email within the next couple of weeks as to whether you have been accepted or not. If you have been accepted, you will be asked to log back into your "account" to pay and customize your conference experience.

3. When is the deadline for registration?
The deadline for registration is Oct. 23rd, 2010.

 4. How and when will I know that I have been chosen to attend the Conference?
You will receive an email from the Impact team indicating whether or not you have been accepted to the conference.

5. How does the Impact team narrow down the field to only 300 delegates (criteria)?
The National Conference team will spend the last few months handpicking each student, thus making sure that the best of the best are selected. We look for students who are leaders in their community and possess a competitive advantage.

6. What are your payment/cancellation policies?
All payments will be made online via PayPal. Due to the nature of the conference, the delegate fee is NON-REFUNDABLE. We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause.

7. Can I send someone in my place, if I can no longer attend?
No. If you are unable to attend the event, you may not send someone else in your place.

8. What essentials should I bring?
All delegates should bring:
-Valid photo identification
-Credit Card for room deposit (or $50 deposit if no credit card is available)
-Business formal clothing
-Suits/Dresses (for the Gala)
-Toiletries (Toothbrush, razor, etc.)

9. What if I have dietary restrictions for the meals?

You will be able to state these during registration.

Accommodations

1. What kind of accommodations will I have?
You will be staying 2 nights at the Westin Harbour Hotel. There will be 4 guests to a room. There are no co-ed arrangements.

2. Is staying over at the Westin Harbour Hotel mandatory?
Yes. We feel that by staying overnight at the hotel, you will better experience the atmosphere of the conference. It also saves from having to commute to the hotel.

3. Where is Westin Castle Harbour Hotel located?
Westin Harbour Castle Hotel is located at:

1 Harbour Square ·
Toronto, Ontario
M5J 1A6 · Canada

4. Why do I need to provide a $50 deposit or a credit card?

The hotel requires each individual delegate to bring a $50 cash deposit (or a credit card) for damage purposes. The deposits will be returned in full by the hotel, provided that no damage was sustained to the room.

5. Parking Information for the Westin Harbour Castle
- Self parking at The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto is $17.00 USD per day at an outdoor lot just two blocks away from the Hotel, between Young and Harbour Street.
- Valet parking is located on-site and costs $30.00 USD per day.
- Contacts have recommended the public parking lot directly east of the hotel on the south side of Queens Quay.

6. How do I get from the Toronto airport to the Westin Harbour Castle?

Airport Express shuttle (http://www.torontoairportexpress.com/) leaves Toronto Pearson International Airport every 20 minutes and drops off directly in front of the hotel. You can purchase tickets from the driver or the ticket window located at every terminal. You can also purchase tickets from the hotel concierge.

7. I'm an out of province delegate coming in on Thursday night, are there any special accommodations for me?

In terms of special accommodations for delegates coming from outside of Ontario, we have a group discount rate with the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel that you can use to book a room on Thursday night. This is not part of the delegate fee, thus you will be responsible for this cost.

Gala Information

1. When and where will the gala be held?
The gala will be at the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel on Friday, November 12th, 2010 in the Grand Metro Ballroom. It will start at 7:00pm and the Silent Auction beforehand will start at 6:30pm.

2. Is there a dress code for the gala?
Men: Business formal meaning tie and suit.

Women: Short/long, elegant dresses or dressy evening attire.