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Speaker Information Package Welcome to the 2016 Pacific Dental Conference in beautiful Vancouver, BC. This will be a great time for you to be in the city with spring blossoms and flowers dotting the landscape. Evenings will be longer and we encourage you to stroll the seawall outside the convention centre down to Stanley Park where you’ll get a first hand look at nature. There are plenty of restaurants with harbour views and wonderful seafood. We have put together this PDF to assist you in your stay and to point out things which you might want to consider doing in your free time. Thank you in advance for speaking at the Pacific Dental Conference and we hope the experience will be very positive for you. Canada Line Train - getting to downtown from the airport Speaker - Host information Social Event at the PDC Interesting things about the new convention centre
Canada Line Sky Train from the Vancouver International Airport to downtown Vancouver* minutes*
Vancouver Convention Centre Waterfront
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Who can I contact if I need to find out more about how the Canada Line YVR AddFare works? You can call 604-953-3333 to speak with a TransLink customer information representative. Information is also available online at translink.ca.
Speaker – Hosts Prior to the Conference
1) Your host should contact you at least 3 weeks prior to the conference to make arrangements to meet prior to your session. 2) Arrange a meeting place and time with your host. 3) Continental breakfast and lunch is provided in the Speaker’s Lounge in Ballroom D on Level 1 of the Vancouver Convention Centre. (This is an ideal meeting place)
Day of the Presentation
1) Arrive at the pre-determined meeting location well in advance. Meet and be escorted to the Speaker’s Lounge or your presentation room. 2) The speaker’s badge will be held at the registration area. It is necessary that you wear your conference badge to access meeting rooms and the Speaker’s Lounge. 3) When you arrive at the presentation room, review the room setup and audio-visual equipment immediately. Test your microphone for the adequate sound level.
After your Presentation
Speaker expenses? All speakers are aware of the expenses that are covered as per their contracts. The Pacific Dental Conference is not responsible for additional speaker expenses. Any questions relating to speaker expenses can be directed to Robyn Campbell at the registration desk. When and where are the honorarium cheques distributed? Where applicable, honorarium cheques will be distributed by Pacific Dental Conference staff in the registration area at the conclusion of the final session for each speaker.
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Continental breakfast, lunch and refreshments are provided for speakers and hosts in the Speaker’s Lounge at the Vancouver Convention Centre. You are encouraged to use the room for a meeting place or to join your host for breakfast and lunch on the day of your presentation. The Speaker Lounge is located in Ballroom D (Level 1) of the Vancouver Convention Centre - West Building will be open from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm Thursday and Friday and 7:30 am to 1:00 pm Saturday for speakers, hosts and special invited guests.
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4) If you have any questions about your speaking arrangements (A/V, room set up) please contact Robyn Campbell at (604) 714-2388 or robyn@pdconf.com.
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Thursday Night Social Event
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A Celtic Celebration Beer, Wine and Tiller’s Folly
Welcome to St. Patrick’s Day at the PDC. We kick off the first day of the 2016 Pacific Dental Conference with a party that celebrates Canada and Ireland all in one festive evening! First we start with a beer and wine tasting event. Parallel 49 Brewing is one of the fastest growing breweries in Canada and found its roots in our very own East Vancouver. Step up to the tasting bar to sample Jerkface 9000, Gypsy Tears Ruby Ale or Filthy Dirty IPA to name a few! The wines you will be sampling are from this great grape bearing country of ours – East to West! Wine Whisperer David Lancelot has worked his magic once again sourcing the best products from Canada’s top, talented winemakers! Enjoy the Celtic sounds of Tiller’s Folly as you sample the wide range of beverages and make your way to the various buffet stations. As the evening progresses, the band moves away from its Irish roots and gets the dance floor filled as the night changes to a party of PDC proportions! Get your shamrock on at the PDC!
Date: Time: Place: Dress: Tickets:
Thursday, March 17th 6:00pm–10:00pm Level 1 Foyer outside Ballroom D Casual $50.00 plus GST per person
Tiller’s Folly
A limited number of tickets are available at the Registration Desk
Note: Beer & Wine Tasting will take place from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. A cash bar will be available from 7:30pm to 10:00pm.
Co-sponsored by:
Interested in attending? Contact Robyn Campbell
Convention Centre Features
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Two lounges with magnificent views of the North Shore mountains make great venues to hold a reception.
Large ballroom with a capacity of 6,225 theatre seating can be divided into four smaller rooms. 52 meeting rooms configured for open sessions, hands-on sessions and board meetings.
Six acres of grass and wildflowers on the roof have been cultivated to be the perfect nesting ground for song birds, and is the home to four beehives. The unique lumber stacked interior walls are built from sustainable BC Hemlock, and were assembled by a robot named “Victoria� in Sannich, Vancouver Island. Above there are 45 km of sustainable BC fir Glulam beams.
The building foundation has been specially designed to recreate a natural shoreline and acts as a marine habitat for sea urchins and starfish.
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The Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel
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Pinnacle Hotel Vancouver Harbourfront
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Coast Coal Harbour Hotel
1038 Canada Place
Toll-free: 1-877-900-5350
300-999 Canada Place Toll-free: 1-800-663-1515 (Canada) Toll-free: 1-800-937-1515 (USA)
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The Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
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Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver
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Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel
900 Canada Place
791 West Georgia Street
Toll-free: 1-800-441-1414
Toll-free: 1-866-223-9333
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1133 West Hastings Street Toll-free: 1-844-337-3118 1180 West Hastings Street Toll-free: 1-800-663-1144
Hyatt Regency Vancouver 655 Burrard Street
Toll-free: 1-604-683-1234
Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver 645 Howe Street
Toll-free: 1-800-667-2300
Delta Vancouver Suites
550 West Hastings Street Toll-free: 1-888-663-8811
1128 West Hastings Street Toll-free: 1-800-207-4150
P Transportation and Parking Plenty of parking is available in multi-level lots and underground, throughout the downtown core. There are many efficient transit options including Sky Train, Sea Bus, and West Coast Express all with terminals conveniently located adjacent to the Convention Centre.
March 17-19
IN CONJUNCTION WITH
2016
Pacific Dental Conference Contact Information We can be reached at:
Pacific Dental Conference 305 – 1505 West 2nd Avenue Vancouver, BC V6H 3Y4 Telephone: 604-736-3781 Email us at: exhibits@pdconf.com website: www.pdconf.com
Future Conference Dates Vancouver Convention Centre March 9-11, 2017 March 8-10, 2018