How long do presentations last?
Sessions are 90 minutes — longer than at most conferences so everyone has time to share their insights (though we’re flattered to see other conferences have started offering longer sessions).
Speakers are asked to prepare remarks for only 45 minutes to ensure there is ample time to engage in conversation with delegates. Attendees ought to be prepared to ask thoughtful questions and engage in meaningful discussion.
Will presentations be available?
We encourage speakers to leave their PowerPoint presentations at home, unless a video presentation will genuinely add value to the session. That lets everyone focus on the discussion, not a screen.
We ask speakers to allow their presentations and papers they refer to during the Congress to be available to delegates.
Will I get a receipt for my registration fee?
If you completed your payment through bank transfer, your bank will provide proof of the transfer. (As a non-profit organization, our preference is that payment be made by bank transfer — so that we don’t lose a portion (which can be substantial) to credit card processing.)
If you registered and processed your payment online, or by phone, a receipt of your payment will be emailed to the address provided at the time of payment. We do not issue individually-addressed invoices or receipts.
If payment was made using another person’s credit card, our records will reflect that person’s name, instead of yours. Be sure to indicate — when registering and paying — who it is that will be attending.
Does registration include meals or hotel accommodations?
Registration fees include meals at the Congress, but do not include hotel, accommodations, travel or other expenses.
Where are delegates staying?
Ottawa has a wide range of top-tier hotels and accommodations close to the University. A block of 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom suites at Les Suites Hotel Ottawa has been reserved at a special PACC Preferred Rate for this edition of the Privacy & Data Governance Congress.How do I get there?
What is the common language spoken at the Congress?
The official language of the conference is English. All presentations and Congress-related materials will be in English.
Invitation letter requests
Confirmed presenters and registered delegates who require an invitation letter may contact us to request one.
Invitation letters are issued in the name of the person who registered. Requests for other people (supervisor, travel companion, relative, mentor, etc. are not considered). We do not assist with visa applications.
Event Cancellations
PACC reserves the right to reschedule, cancel, or relocate the Congress, or reassign some or all presentations to online sessions, in the event of a natural disaster, terrorist event, illness or other circumstances as determined solely at PACC’s discretion.
PACC reserves the right to modify, add to, or delete its policies and procedures at any time. Any such change shall not be considered a violation of the relationship between the PACC and conference participants, contributors, or sponsors. The PACC reserves the right to refuse service or entrance to anyone.
