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[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1751976891898{background-color: #05A376C4 !important;}”][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section i_position=”right” i_icon_fontawesome=”” add_icon=”true” title=”Can I register in person at the event?” tab_id=”1751897869156-970a3a6f-81c6″ el_class=”faq_sec”][vc_column_text css=””]Yes, registration can be done onsite, however we encourage you to register early to receive valuable conference information and the early bird special.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_position=”right” i_icon_fontawesome=”” add_icon=”true” title=”Can I register in person at the event?” tab_id=”1751897869156-85a4b503-99f4″ el_class=”faq_sec”][vc_column_text css=””]Yes, registration can be done onsite, however we encourage you to register early to receive valuable conference information and the early bird special.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_position=”right” i_icon_fontawesome=”” add_icon=”true” title=”Do I get discounts for on-site registration?” tab_id=”1751897869157-53c4ffd8-d395″ el_class=”faq_sec”][vc_column_text css=””]No, discounts apply to early-bird registration pricing.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_position=”right” i_icon_fontawesome=”” add_icon=”true” title=”Is a group discount available?” tab_id=”1751897869157-82299036-2afe” el_class=”faq_sec”][vc_column_text css=””]Yes, for every 11 attendees registered at once, you pay for only 10 attendees.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_position=”right” i_icon_fontawesome=”” add_icon=”true” title=”What is included in my registration fee – Onsite?” tab_id=”1751897869157-9cf23519-9a96″ el_class=”faq_sec”][vc_column_text css=””]On site, the registration fee allows access to all events and social functions during the event and includes conference materials, networking events, presentations and meals as specified in the GovTech Conference programme.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_position=”right” i_icon_fontawesome=”” add_icon=”true” title=”How is my registration confirmed?” tab_id=”1751897869157-2d8c6617-1682″ el_class=”faq_sec”][vc_column_text css=””]At completion of the registration the attendees will receive a confirmation email with a reference number and the registration information.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_position=”right” i_icon_fontawesome=”” add_icon=”true” title=”What forms of payment do you accept for the conference?” tab_id=”1751897869157-e8338225-52f9″ el_class=”faq_sec”][vc_column_text css=””]Credit card, EFT, Government order (PO).[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_position=”right” i_icon_fontawesome=”” add_icon=”true” title=”If I can\u2019t attend, can I transfer my registration?” tab_id=”1751897869157-b5c2fdb6-69d3″ el_class=”faq_sec”][vc_column_text css=””]Yes, 30 days before the conference.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_position=”right” i_icon_fontawesome=”” add_icon=”true” title=”What if I want to cancel?” tab_id=”1751897869158-b969a46e-a53a” el_class=”faq_sec”][vc_column_text css=””]Cancelation must be in writing and within the 30 days before the conference will be accepted, 10% admin fee will be deducted from your refund.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_position=”right” i_icon_fontawesome=”” add_icon=”true” title=”Does the registration fee include travel costs for the conference and accommodation?” tab_id=”1751897869158-279b9a22-7792″ el_class=”faq_sec”][vc_column_text css=””]No, travel and hotel accommodation are at the attendee\u2019s cost.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_position=”right” i_icon_fontawesome=”” add_icon=”true” title=”How do I book a reservation at the host hotel?” tab_id=”1751977128928-e0cb0879-984a” el_class=”faq_sec”][vc_column_text css=””]Your conference registration confirmation email contains a link to online hotel reservation and arranged hotel \u00a0discount (conference discount) GovTech has secured a discounted fee at these\u00a0 hotels\u00a0https:\/\/be.synxis.com\/?chain=24151&arrive=2022-09-12&dest=Govtech&rate=Gov&themecode=sshi&configcode=grp<\/a><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_position=”right” i_icon_fontawesome=”” add_icon=”true” title=”I only want to attend one day of the conference, is that possible?” tab_id=”1751977221199-40f78c30-8451″ el_class=”faq_sec”][vc_column_text css=””]Yes, one-day conference registration is available. Please note that your registration is valid for one day only. The badges will be actively checked throughout the conference to ensure that participants have registered properly. For virtual attendance you will get the access code valid for one day only.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_position=”right” i_icon_fontawesome=”” add_icon=”true” title=”Will there be social networking opportunities?” tab_id=”1751977343471-9153e7ed-be29″ el_class=”faq_sec”][vc_column_text css=””]The GovTech Conference offers many opportunities to network, and socialize with fellow attendees. Relax with your colleagues and newfound friends at a variety of functions. Refer to the conference program for times and locations.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_position=”right” i_icon_fontawesome=”” add_icon=”true” title=”What services are available for special needs and requests?” tab_id=”1751977403334-9555a64b-9c09″ el_class=”faq_sec”][vc_column_text css=””]GovTech Conference encourages persons with disabilities to participate in the programs and activities.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_position=”right” i_icon_fontawesome=”” add_icon=”true” title=”Will the conference accommodate people with disabilities?” tab_id=”1751977445534-ec5773a4-cc87″ el_class=”faq_sec”][vc_column_text css=””]Yes, the venue is easily accessible for people with disabilities. The conference will have the sign language interpreter.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_position=”right” i_icon_fontawesome=”” add_icon=”true” title=”How do I get access to the list of attendees?” tab_id=”1751977494294-a2b3f3b6-1c2d” el_class=”faq_sec”][vc_column_text css=””]Networking with other conference attendees is available through the attendee platform which will be open to all registered attendees approximately 3 weeks prior to the start of the event. From the platform you will have access to a list of registered attendees who have opted into the networking platform. The attendee list is searchable by a number of different criteria. You can view a list of companies currently attending on our conference site.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_position=”right” i_icon_fontawesome=”” add_icon=”true” title=”Is there a dress code?” tab_id=”1751977538301-416d7a45-7a0d” el_class=”faq_sec”][vc_column_text css=””]Yes, We suggest business attire as appropriate for conferencing, Black tie\/ traditional Wear for Gala dinner, and Smart Casual for closing event.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_position=”right” i_icon_fontawesome=”” add_icon=”true” title=”What if I lose my badge (Conference Credentials)” tab_id=”1751977579677-312616b1-dcf9″ el_class=”faq_sec”][vc_column_text css=””]You will receive a conference badge at your arrival and the badge is your “ticket” into all conference activities (sessions, exhibitions, meals and receptions). Badges must be worn at all times and are not transferable at any time. Contact Help desk for re-issue at a cost.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_position=”right” i_icon_fontawesome=”” add_icon=”true” title=”Will speaker presentations be available after the event?” tab_id=”1751977625965-a3f75057-1c29″ el_class=”faq_sec”][vc_column_text css=””] Yes, Speaker presentations will be available post-conference on the \u201cMyGovTech: Conference portal\u201d. the speaker’s permission to post their presentation.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_position=”right” i_icon_fontawesome=”” add_icon=”true” title=”I’m a presenter – is there a PowerPoint template I should be using?” tab_id=”1751977678870-08484cac-7a0a” el_class=”faq_sec”][vc_column_text css=””]Yes it will be sent to you via the speaker facilitator.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_position=”right” i_icon_fontawesome=”” add_icon=”true” title=”How can I become an exhibitor?” tab_id=”1751977890644-6b784fa5-1e13″ el_class=”faq_sec”][vc_column_text css=””]Exhibitor information can be found on the\u00a0Sponsor & Exhibit<\/a>\u00a0page\u00a0of the GovTech Conference website.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_position=”right” i_icon_fontawesome=”” add_icon=”true” title=”How do I travel from the Airport to the conference?” tab_id=”1751977945444-9626b213-7314″ el_class=”faq_sec”][vc_column_text css=””]GovTech provides transport from the Airport to the Conference and back.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_position=”right” i_icon_fontawesome=”” add_icon=”true” title=”Will there be transport available from the Conference to the Hotels?” tab_id=”1751977990964-3e798ff4-41aa” el_class=”faq_sec”][vc_column_text css=””]During peak hours transport to and from the Conference and earmarked hotels will be available on 30 minutes intervals.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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