Registration & Accommodation Information

Registration

Early-Bird Registration (Open to OCA Members only):

  • Friday, November 1, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. – Friday, November 22 at 5:00 p.m.

Regular Registration (Open to all)

  • Friday, November 22 at 5:00 p.m. – Monday, January 20, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.

The last day to register for the conference is Monday, January 20, 2025! In-person/walk-in registration will not be available.

About Your Ticket

All ticket types are priced per person. To view an overview of all ticket types, please click here. If you have a question about the best ticket type for your professional development goals or if you have questions about financial assistance, please contact events@ontariocamps.ca.

If you are an administrator for your organization and are registering for others, please include the delegates’ information during registration to ensure they receive future communications about the OCA Connects 2025 Conference. You can amend your attendee information anytime before registration closes on Monday, January 20, 2025.

If you are interested in participating in the OCA Exhibit Show, brought to you by Gallagher, click here.

How to Use Your 10% Membership Renewal Discount

If you completed your Membership Renewal by September 30, 2024, you can use your 10% discount for this event. You will receive your discount/promo code via email.

This discount cannot be applied after payment, no refunds will be given. Please do not distribute this code beyond members of your organization. If you have questions about the discount, including if you are eligible, please email events@ontariocamps.ca.

Refunds

All refund requests will be reviewed by the OCA. Refund requests must submitted in writing before January 15, 2025. Any refund requests submitted January 16, 2025 or later will incur a 40% administration fee. If you have any questions about refunds, please email events@ontariocamps.ca.

Eventbrite Resources

The OCA Office team have prepared tutorials on how to use Eventbrite. Our Eventbrite Tutorial Video will walk you through the steps to purchase your tickets. We recommend saving this video to help guide you through registering. Click here to watch the Eventbrite Tutorial Video, or read through our Eventbrite User Guide PDF

We also have a document filled with Eventbrite FAQs, including how to use a discount code, how to reset your password and more! Click here to view the Eventbrite FAQs document

If you need any assistance during registration, Eventbrite has 24/7 Customer Service available, or you can reach out to the OCA at events@ontariocamps.ca

 About Hilton Markham Suites Conference Centre

Hilton Markham Suites Conference Centre is located in the heart of Markham’s high-tech hub. The hotel has a dedicated conference centre designed to hold meetings and events. The hotel has amenities including an indoor pool, fitness center and space. It can be reached by local transit, rise-share and taxi services. Close to HWY 404 and HWY 407.

Parking is included in all ticket types. More information about parking passes will be shared with all delegates before the conference. Explore the Hilton Markham Suites Conference Centre before the conference by clicking here.

Dining Options

Lunch is included for all delegates. Breakfast is included for Thursday (Member and Non-Member) Day Pass and Full (Member, Student/HLM, Non-Member and Non-Member Student) Passes. All delegates will have access to coffee and tea throughout the conference.

Full Passes (Member, Student/HLM, Non-Member and Non-Member Student) include the OCA Banquet with their ticket. OCA Banquet tickets can also be purchased separately.

Please indicate any dietary restrictions during your registration process.

Accessibility

OCA strives to provide an inclusive and accessible event for all delegates. If you require any accommodations, please reach out to events@ontariocamps.ca.

Accommodations

All on-site accommodations can be booked directly through the hotel. To book your stay at Hilton Markham Suites Conference Centre, click here. The final day to book is January 24, 2025.

OCA Connects 2025