Embracing Excellence 2022

We’ve tried to cover lots of common questions in this list. If you don’t see an answer to your question in this list, please contact: Brent MacDonald at Brent.MacDonald@cme-mec.ca or (204) 949-1454

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO ATTEND the conference & pre-conference workshops?

For current conference registration pricing – click on the Registration tab.

Tours are included in the registration fee. TOURS ARE AVAILABLE – Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (June 6, 7, 8). Delegates can register for one (1) tour in advance. Additional tour spots may be available on-site, space permitting. Click here to register for Tours.

Pre-conference Workshops are available to conference delegates at a reduced fee ($195 for half day & $345 for full day) – use the promo code DELEGATE. Click here to register for Workshops. WORKSHOP ARE AVAILABLE - Monday, June 6.

WHAT IS THE DRESS CODE FOR THE CONFERENCE?

The dress at the conference is business casual, with some attendees leaning toward a more casual style and others leaning toward business attire. Whatever your preference, we suggest you consider layers; it is difficult to predict the temperature in a room when you have a large number of people together. Additionally, tour sites require closed-toe, non-heeled shoes and other requirements - so please make sure you review requirements here.

WHAT SHOULD I BRING WITH ME TO THE CONFERENCE?

• Appropriate footwear

• If you plan to participate in a tour, please check specific tour site here.

• Some tour sites require government issued ID (in some cases required in advance). Please check specific tour site information here.

• Information regarding: Travel to and from Manitoba

• Information regarding: COVID-19 vaccinated travellers entering Canada - Travel restrictions in Canada – Travel.gc.ca

IF I HAVE GENERAL QUESTIONS AT THE CONFERENCE, WHOM CAN I ASK?

• For general questions, look for anyone in a red vest (staff and volunteers) to help you.

• For registration and workshop questions, please visit the Registration Desk.

• For tour questions, please go to the Tour Desk.

WHAT other ACTIVITIES ARE AVAILABLE IN Winnipeg?

Winnipeg has lots to offer! Check out our Hotels & More tab and click on Where to Play! You can visit www.tourismwinnipeg.com for more ideas on what to do while you are in town.

IS WI-FI AVAILABLE AT THE CONFERENCE?

Yes, free Wi-Fi will be available in the meeting space. Enjoy free telus wi-fi at the RBC Convention Centre. Telus’ free and friendly wi-fi is open to everyone – not just telus customers. Turn on wi-fi — select the #telus network — open a browser — enter your first & last name and email — accept terms — click submit — access your email and confirm your guest account message from telus — happy browsing.

WHERE IS THE CONVENTION CENTRE?

All conference activities take place at the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg, 375 York Avenue in downtown Winnipeg. Phone Toll Free: 1-800-565-7776 or (204) 956-1720. Click here to access their website.

WHERE IS REGISTRATION DESK AT THE CONVENTION CENTER?

When you arrive at the Convention Centre, you must register at the Registration Desk to receive your name tag and program book. The Registration Desk is located on the Main Floor (South-East corner), RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg, 375 York Avenue.

WHERE CAN I PARK?

Here’s a link to a map of downtown that includes parking options.

IS THERE A HOTEL DISCOUNT FOR THE CONFERENCE?

Yes, there are options to choose from - click on the Hotels & More tab for more information. Additional hotel information can be found here.

IS THERE A CONFERENCE SCHEDULE?

Details on all the conference sessions and activities can be found on this website. There is a printable up-to-date schedule that you can view/print for an overview of the entire conference including tours and workshops – click on the Schedule tab.

WHAT TIME DOES THE CONFERENCE START AND END?

• MONDAY, June 6: Pre-conference Workshops & Tours:

8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. – Full-day workshops

8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. – Half-day workshops

Tours, various times – see Schedule tab

• TUESDAY – THURSDAY, June 7 – 9: Main Conference

Keynotes, practitioner sessions and tours

Tuesday, June 7, 8:00 a.m., through Thursday, June 9, 1:30 p.m.. Click on the Schedule tab for full details including breakfast/meal times.

I’M NOT RECEIVING ANY CONFIRMATION EMAILS, WHAT SHOULD I DO?

Please contact:

Brent MacDonald at Brent.MacDonald@cme-mec.ca or (204) 949-1454

OR

Lee-Anne Carter at Lee-Anne.Carter@cme-mec.ca or (204) 229-9117

CAN I SHARE MY REGISTRATION?

Yes! You can share your registration for each of the four days of the conference (1 delegate per day). Any individuals that are sharing are also entitled to the ‘conference attendee’ discounted rate for Workshop Registrations. If you plan on sharing your registration with a company colleague, there are a few important things you need to remember to avoid challenges at the conference:

• Name Tag Holder MUST be always worn and visible while at the conference.

• Name Tag Holder MUST be left at the Registration Desk, at the end of the day.

• Replacement delegate must check in at the Registration Desk to register/pick up the Name Tag Holder.

IF I BOUGHT A GROUP OF REGISTRATIONS, HOW DO I ASSIGN THEM TO PEOPLE?

Ensure all original registrations have been assigned names by emailing lee-anne.carter@cme-mec.ca if you have not done so already. You will be provided with a spreadsheet to enter all required information. If you have any questions, please contact Lee-Anne at (204)229-9117 or Lee-Anne.Carter@cme-mec.ca.

WHEN WILL THE REGISTRATION DESK BE OPEN AT THE CONFERENCE?

The registration desk hours are as follows:

• Sunday, June 5: 4:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.

• Monday, June 6: 6:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m.

• Tuesday, June 7: 6:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

• Wednesday, June 8: 6:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

• Thursday, June 9: 6:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

WHAT MEALS WILL BE COVERED AT THE CONFERENCE?

• Monday full-day workshop participants: Breakfast and lunch are included.

• Monday morning workshop participants: Breakfast is included.

• Monday afternoon workshop participants: Lunch is included.

• Monday morning tour participants: breakfast at the convention centre is included.

• Monday afternoon tour participants: lunch at the convention centre is included.

• Tuesday through Thursday: Breakfast and lunch are included each day. (If you go out on a morning tour and are not back in time for lunch at the convention centre – a boxed lunch will be provided. All afternoon tour departures allow time for lunch at the convention centre before you leave for the tour site).

• Monday (Welcome Reception – snack and drink ticket) & Wednesday (Consortia Event – snack and drink ticket) evening events are included in your conference registration.

I HAVE DIETARY RESTRICTIONS – WILL THEY BE ACCOMMODATED?

The convention centre can accommodate most dietary restrictions. If you did not include your dietary considerations when you registered, please contact us so that we can inform the convention centre. As there is open seating during the conference, you will need to identify yourself to your table server so that your special meal request will be served.

WHEN CAN I SIGN UP FOR A TOUR?

Tours are included in the registration fee. Delegates can register for one (1) tour in advance. Additional tour spots may be available on-site, space permitting. You can register for Tours here.

HOW CAN I TELL IF A TOUR IS FULL?

If a tour is full, the registration system will indicate this and you will not be allowed to register. At the conference, there will be a visual board indicating which tours are full.

IF A TOUR IS FILLED, IS THERE ANY CHANCE I CAN STILL ATTEND THIS TOUR?

Typically, there are a few people who do not show up for their tour. If a tour is full, you can have your name added to a waiting list at the Tour Desk once you have arrived at the Convention Centre. Once your name is on the list, you would simply show up to the tour departure room and wait to hear if your name is called. Some tours will be more popular than others, therefore we cannot predict how long the waiting lists will be. In order to go on your first-choice tour, we recommend that you sign up as soon as registration opens.

CAN I ATTEND MORE THAN ONE TOUR?

Paid conference registrants may sign up for one tour prior to the conference start.

Registrants can attend additional tours, space permitting, once on-site by going to the Tour Desk and have your name added to the waiting list. At the time of the tour, report to the tour departure room and seeing if there is standby room available. CME will allow official sign-up for a second tour beginning at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 5 when conference registration is open.

DO I NEED TO BRING MY OWN SAFETY GEAR FOR THE TOURS?

Please review restrictions and requirements regarding Tours here. If the tour you are attending requires safety glasses, they will be provided to you by CME or the host facility.

IF A TOUR REQUIRES GOVERNMENT ISSUED ID, WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

If the tour you have signed up requires that government issued ID be presented prior to your tour, bring your passport, driver’s license or other government issued ID.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO ATTEND A WORKSHOP IF YOU ARE REGISTERED?

• The charge for a full-day workshop with conference registration is $345.

• The charge for a half-day workshop with conference registration is $195.

Note that if you are sharing your badge/registration – all individuals are entitled to ‘conference attendee’ discounted rates (per above) – use promo code DELEGATE. You can register for a Workshop here.

I AM REGISTERED FOR A WORKSHOP – WILL I BE PROVIDED LUNCH?

• Monday full-day workshop participants: Breakfast and lunch are included.

• Monday morning workshop participants: Breakfast is included.

• Monday afternoon workshop participants: Lunch is included.

CAN I ATTEND A WORKSHOP BUT NOT THE WHOLE CONFERENCE?

• Yes, you can register for a workshop only.

• The charge for a full-day workshop without conference registration is $445.

• The charge for a half-day workshop without conference registration is $245.

HOW DO I SIGN UP FOR VALUE STREAM PRACTITIONER SESSIONS?

There is no need to sign up or register for Value Stream Presentations.

Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis, and some sessions will fill up more quickly than others. We recommend that you get to the room early to ensure you get a seat.

HOW DO I KNOW WHICH VALUE STREAM PRACTITIONER SESSION IS BEST FOR ME?

Descriptions of presenting companies, the expected learning points and session highlights are noted in the Program book and online – click on Practitioner Sessions tab for details. We recommend that you read through the expected learning points and find sessions that will best suit your needs.

ARE SPEAKER HANDOUTS AVAILABLE FOR VALUE STREAM SESSIONS?

Value Stream Presentation speakers generally do not provide handouts, but all presentations will be available immediately following the conference; go to EMBRACINGEXCELLENCE.CA

DO I NEED TO ATTEND ALL THE PRESENTATIONS IN A PARTICULAR VALUE STREAM?

No; you should select the presentations sessions that most interest you.

At any given time during the conference, you will have four value stream session from which to choose (or you may elect to leave the building and go on a tour). You should move around among the sessions in order to maximize your learning.

IF YOU CAN’T FIND THE ANSWER TO YOUR QUESTION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Brent MacDonald at Brent.MacDonald@cme-mec.ca or (204) 949-1454

OR

Lee-Anne Carter at Lee-Anne.Carter@cme-mec.ca or (204) 229-9117

EVENT FACILITIES – COVID REGULATIONS & RECOMMENDATION

Following the current Manitoba Public Health Orders below, masks and vaccine confirmation are not required to attend the event. We will continue to be mask friendly and ask that you respect everyone’s choices and personal preferences. The serving staff at the RBC Convention Centre will continue to wear masks.

Effective March 15, 2022

Event Facility - The RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg: Please be advised that in accordance with Manitoba Provincial Health guidelines, face masks and proof of vaccination are not required to enter any event space at the Centre.

Rules and restrictions at public gatherings are determined by Manitoba Public Health officials. As such the Centre reserves the right to change or modify rules and regulations associated with these gatherings.

Plant Tour Host Facilities: In addition to Manitoba Provincial Health orders and guidelines, company policies may vary. For Plant Tour registration and company requirements please visit the Tours page on this website.

Information regarding: Travel to and from Manitoba

Information regarding: COVID-19 vaccinated travellers entering Canada - Travel restrictions in Canada – Travel.gc.ca