2020 NLN Annual Conference Event Details
Thank you for accepting our invitation to participate at the 2020 NLN Annual Conference. The conference which will take place at the:
Pan Pacific Hotel Toronto (formerly the Westin Prince)
900 York Mills Road
Toronto, ON M3B 3H2.
Here are some important dates and additional information.
Event Agenda
The full agenda is posted on the NLN website https://www.nln.on.ca/2020conference/2020-agenda.
Bedroom Reservations
Cut Off Monday, February 24, 2020: Special conference rates are available for the 3 days prior and post the conference dates of March 25 and 26, 2020 at the rate of $179 single or double occupancy and $199 triple occupancy and $129 for quad occupancy. The Hotel’s Reservations Office is available Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM and can be reached at 416-444-2511 x 5290 and x 5120.
At any time guests may submit their reservation requests via the special web link or via email to reserve.pptor@panpacific.com using the code NLN.ON.
Speaker Presentations
Due Date: Monday, March 16, 2020
Send your PowerPoint presentation to mirissa@fsel.ca. We need to test to ensure that the presentation retains its integrity. If you have embedded videos or very large files (larger than 2MB), please contact Mirissa for alternate instructions.
Poster Sessions
Set up time: Set up for posters will be Thursday, March 26, 2020, between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM. No set up will be allowed after 8:00 AM on Thursday morning. Tear down will be after 12:00 PM on Friday, March 27, 2020.
Teardown time: Teardown for the posters will take place immediately after the closing keynote speaker which is anticipated to be 12:00 PM on Friday, March 27, 2020.
Poster Size: This year we have changed the size of the poster so please check the dimensions carefully. The poster boards are 6 feet wide by 4 feet high. As there is a metal frame around the edge, the live area that you must work with is 69 inches wide by 45 inches high. Posters can be attached either with push pins or Velcro.
What else to bring: We suggest you bring some handouts for people to take away if they want to review your topic after the conference. This could be anything from a business card with your contact details to a page or two summary of the project which should also contain your contact details.
What NLN will provide:
Table space if requested in your contract for your handout materials
Poster board per specs above
Dedicated poster reception on Thursday afternoon
Exhibitors
Set up time: Set up for exhibitors will be Thursday, March 26, 2020, between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM. No set up will be allowed after 8:00 AM on Thursday morning. Tear down will be after 12:00 PM on Friday, March 27, 2020.
Teardown time: Teardown for the exhibitors will take place immediately after the closing keynote speaker which is anticipated to be 12:00 PM on Friday, March 27, 2020.
Exhibit Size: Exhibit space is 10 feet wide by 8 feet deep. The area is carpeted. Table, chairs and electricity will be provided if requested via the exhibit form.
Shipping: The venue is not set up to store freight. They will accept items shipped as of Wednesday, March 25, 2020. Please address your shipment as follows:
Pan Pacific Hotel Toronto
900 York Mills Road
Toronto, ON M3B 3H2
Canada
Attn: Leslie Wong
Hold for NLN conference, Thursday, March 26, 2020, Prince Ballroom
What NLN will provide:
Table chairs and electricity if requested in advance
10’ wide x 8’ deep carpeted exhibit space
Still have questions?
Contact Mirissa Caldarola at mirissa@fsel.ca or Alison Toscano at alison@fsel.ca 905-415-2220 ex 257