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Presentation will be available to registrants of the summit via a password protected link on Vimeo. This link and password will be provided to all registrants closer to the event (not to be shared with others that are not registered for the event).
Chats among participants are highly recommended throughout the day, however we recommend questions for presenters to be submitted through the event platform Q&A function. For more interaction, participants are encouraged to unmute their mics and ask their questions live.
There will not be task group or committee sessions at the Summer Virtual Summit.
The format will be completely different from a typical conference. Task group work will not be included. This two-day event (Tuesday/Wednesday) experience will include:
Contact events@fgiaonline.org for more information on the Summer Virtual Summit.
The Virtual Summit registration fees are as follows (all in USD funds):
Non-member companies that are eligible for FGIA membership (i.e. prospective members) may attend a maximum of two FGIA meetings (per company).
FGIA is committed to helping you make the most of your time at all of our events. In the week prior to the summit, a link will be provided to join the sessions, where expert speakers will share their insights.
In addition, tips for staying connected will also be shared, including how to ask questions, connect with other participants and how to access meeting materials. Beyond your participation at the summit, an online resource provides information on committee participation and balloting procedures, as well as other useful information. However, if you need more information, please contact Events@FGIAonline.org.
Yes, FGIA offers a robust sponsorship package tailored to the needs of FGIA members, whether they are small or large businesses. Visit the FGIA Sponsorship page or contact sponsorship@fgiaonline.org to secure your sponsorship level.
Summer Virtual Summit registration allows access to all sessions and meeting materials.
Event fees for all registrants (regardless of their location) for events hosted in Canada, including virtual registration for hybrid events broadcasted from a venue in Canada, are subject to Canadian federal sales tax. For events hosted in British Columbia (BC), the 5% GST will be applied to the total event fees.
FGIA is committed to helping you make the most of your time at the conference. Therefore, the resources below are provided to give you materials for the conference and to aid in networking.
Based upon feedback from other new conference participants, an online resource was created with information on conference materials, committee participation and balloting procedures, as well as information on attire and badges. However, if you need more information, please contact events@FGIAonline.org.
Optional events are non-refundable.
Refunds will be issued (less a $100 service charge per registration) if submitted prior to the deadline listed on the event registration form and website.
If you are not able to login, please complete one of the following options to retrieve/reset your login credentials before registering for this event:
For planning purposes, it is preferred to have participants register in advance; however, all registrations are welcome. Different fees may apply.
Non-members are welcome to attend an FGIA event at the non-member rate. However, after attending two events, non-members are required to join the association before attending future events.
Non-members must submit a paper registration form to sign up for FGIA events.
Based on past experiences, virtual sessions can be challenging to network, so we are focusing on education content for the Virtual Summer Summit.
World Vision is a humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. Your contribution will provide a new backpack filled with school supplies for underserved children. Each kit helps build self-esteem and frees up family resources for other essentials such as food, medicine, and utilities. With these essential tools comes the opportunity to learn, setting the foundation for a brighter future. View the World Vision Backpack Sponsorship Form for further details.
The schedule for in-person events will follow the event venue’s time zone.
All participants will receive an email containing their unique link to connect to the event.