Your conference registration includes: Friday Elevated Mixer and Keynote Address Full day of Saturday sessions Two 75‑minute breakout sessions and one 2‑hour workshop Saturday locally catered lunch, coffee, and snacks Registration package

Yes. Full‑time students may register for $50 with proof of full‑time status as of September 1, 2026.

No. Sessions will not be recorded.

Registration is available: Friday: 6:00pm–7:30pm at the St. John Centre for Arts and Culture Saturday: 8:00am–9:00am with coffee and networking at the venue

No. Add‑On sessions are optional experiences held at partner arts organizations on Friday afternoon. Each session costs $25.

St. John Centre for Arts and Culture 15 – 12 Street NW Calgary, AB T2N 1Y4

Coffee: Higher Ground Cafe Deville Coffee AGGÜDO COFFEE ROASTERS The Roasterie Alforno Bakery & Cafe Wander Coffee & Cocktails Food: PB and J YYC Winebar Kensington Hayden Block Smoke & Whiskey

The Kensington neighbourhood offers shopping, cafés, galleries, the Bow River pathway, and easy access to downtown Calgary. Some ideas include: Hexagon Board Game Cafe, Kensington Plaza Theatre, Kensington Kinkonauts Improv Shows Theatre Calgary Shows

The St. John Centre for Arts and Culture is not fully wheelchair accessible. Some breakout spaces can only be reached by stairs. If you have any accessibility concerns, please contact victoria.reid@fineartsata.ca and we will make every effort to support your needs.

We recommend parking at your hotel and walking to the venue. Kensington and the Bow River pathway make for a pleasant walk to the St. John Centre for Arts and Culture. Paid parking is also available on surrounding streets and in a paid lot at the venue.

Element Calgary Downtown (by Westin) — 5‑minute drive, 14‑minute walk The Westley Calgary Downtown (Hilton) — 6‑minute drive, 20‑minute walk Coast Calgary Downtown Hotel & Suites by APA — 6‑minute drive, 20‑minute walk

For all conference inquiries, please email: victoria.reid@fineartsata.ca