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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.
The in-person conference registration fees are as follows (all in USD funds):
Company upgrades are not available for in-person registrations as expenses, such as meals and meeting space rental, apply per person.
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.
For an additional upgrade fee, spouses/guests may also choose to attend all breakfasts and lunches.
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:
1.If you know your FGIA username, use that information to reset your password here.
2.If you do not know your FGIA username, use this link to request it via your email address and follow the instruction in the email to reset your password.
If you are unable to reset your credentials, contact us at website@FGIAonline.org.
Attendees are required to make their own hotel reservations. This should be done prior to the hotel cutoff date since reservations made after this date may not be confirmed at the group rate. If you must cancel your room reservation, it is suggested that you first contact events@fgiaonline.org.
Often conference participants are put on a waiting list if they are unable to confirm a reservation at the meeting hotel.
You must be a Category 1, 2, or GPC-only member to exhibit at the Product Showcase. For further exhibitor details, visit the exhibitor information page.
For planning purposes, it is preferred to have participants register in advance; however, on-site registrations are welcome.
Non-members are welcome to attend an FGIA conference at the non-member rate. However, after attending two events, non-members are expected to join the association before attending future conferences.
Non-members must submit a paper registration form to sign up for FGIA events.
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.