FAQ

Q&A for Delegates and Attendees

Here are a series of questions and answers that you might be having about CUTC and what to do. The answers all found elsewhere on the website, but we thought it would be nice to summarize them all for you here. The CUTC blog, it's all about making your life easier! Do you have a question that isn't answered here? Email me at dinu.nesan@cutc.ca, and I'll get you the info you need.

When/where is the conference?

CUTC 2005 is taking place January 20 - 22, 2005 at the Holiday Inn on King in the heart of Downtown Toronto.
Address: 370 King St. West Toronto, Ontario M5V 1J9 Canada

If you would like to stay at the Holiday Inn, CUTC has arranged for special discount rates with the Holiday Inn on King.
Due to hotel safety regulations, the maximum number of delegates per room is 4.

Hotel Room Information
Standard Room - 2 double beds
Number of delegates staying in room: 4
Price per person, per night: $32.50
Note: Prices include tax

Reservations (N. America) 1-800-263-6364 or Call 416-599-1987

Call in reservations directly to the hotel prior to the cut-off date by January 7, 2005 and quote the following code: UNDER to ensure you receive our group rate, as well as mention that you are with CUTC when making the reservation. CHECK-IN TIME IS 4 PM, CHECK-OUT TIME IS 12 NOON.

Additional info on other rates can be found here

If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at registration@cutc.ca

How much does the conference cost? Is there an early bird price?

The early-bird registration price is $99 CDN, if you pay before Monday, December 20, 2004.

If you choose to pay after this date, the fee will be $119.00 CAD. However, several programs/universities have generously offered to subsidize some or all of the registration fee. You can check to see your eligibility for a subsidy at the Main Registration Page. Here you will be prompted to enter your school/program information to calculate your registration cost. Your subsidy will be included in the calculation of your registration cost and will be displayed with the result of the calculation.

Additional funding that is not posted on this website may also be available. For more information on this, as well as transportation and hotel arrangements of students coming from your school, please contact your school's ambassador.

Registration for CUTC 2005 is now open.

What does the registration fee cover?

The registration fee gives you access to all the events of conference – Seminars, TechShow, TechPanels, Keynotes, TechTours, TechExpo, ThinkTank, CareerExpo, the Banquet and Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner where identified on the schedule. Unfortunately, the registration fee does not cover accommodation for the conference duration.

How do I register and select my seminars?

In order to register for the conference, you have to fill our online Registration Form. The process is broken down into 5 steps as you will see.

Seminar registration will occur closer to the date of the conference, this is to ensure that the information about timing and various speakers will be as reliable as possible. New speakers can sometimes sign on for the conference later than expected, so we try to be prepared for this.

How can I find out if I'm eligible for a subsidy?

You can check to see your eligibility for a subsidy at the Main Registration Page.

Here you will be prompted to enter your school/program information to calculate your registration cost. Your subsidy will be included in the calculation of your registration cost and will be displayed with the result of the calculation.

Additional funding that is not posted on this website may also be available. For more information on this, as well as transportation and hotel arrangements of students coming from your school, please contact your school's ambassador.

What can I do for accomodations?

CUTC 2005 will be held at the Holiday Inn on King.

Our Accomodation Recommendations:
Wednesday Night - Out of town delegates are encouraged to stay.
Thursday Night - Social and networking events at night.
Friday Night - Social and networking events at night.
Saturday Night - Delegates attending the final banquet are encouraged to stay.

Unfortunately, the registration fee does not cover accommodation for the conference duration. In order to best accommodate the needs of all delegates (i.e. roommate preference, number of nights at hotel, size of room, etc.), the CUTC is requesting that delegates deal with the hotel directly for booking their rooms.

If you're looking for potential roommates, be sure to check out the CUTC Forum. Register for the forum and post that you're looking for roommates, it's a great way to contact other CUTC2005 Delegates!


How do I get to the conference?

CUTC 2005 will be held at the Holiday Inn on King.
370 King St. West Toronto, Ontario M5V 1J9 Canada

You can check this interactive Map to plan your route or input your starting address and get driving directions to this location.

For those taking the TTC/Subway
The closest subway station to the Hotel is St. Andrew's, from there you can take either Bus# 504 or 508 (depending on scheduling time) traveling on King St. West to get within walking distance of the hotel.

From the Airport (Driving Directions)
Take Highway 401 east into the city, until you reach the Don Valley Parkway (DVP)
Take the DVP south to the Gardiner Expressway.
Take the Gardiner west to Spadina Avenue.
Exit the Gardiner at Spadina and go north.
Continue on Spadina to King St.
Turn right onto King St.
The hotel is 370 King St. W.


What is the registration refund policy?

* Full refund permitted if request is sent to registration@cutc.ca 10
days prior to conference.

* If refund is requested within 25 days of payment a full refund
will be reimbursed to credit card used

* If refund is requested 26 days or later after payment, refund
minus 25% cancellation fee will be reimbursed through delivery of a
cheque
* Full refunds requested 26 days or later after payment will only
be issued under extenuating circumstances

* Regardless of payment date, requests for refunds lodged within
10 days of the conference will be subject to a 50% cancellation fee
($49.50 refund)