Submissions
No. The submission portal is different from your TAC online account.
TAC will issue abstract notifications by mid-March.
Panel organizers will contact panelist applicants by mid-March.
Yes. Paper authors should use this Microsoft Word Template to draft their paper.
Yes. Presenters may use the PowerPoint template TAC provides for their convenience.
Presenters may use their own organization’s template but it must follow Guidelines for Presenters and Authors: Preparing your Slide Decks and Papers.
Yes. Presenters may use their own organization’s template but it MUST follow TAC’s Guidelines for Presenters & Authors: Preparing Slide Decks & Papers
Ask the person who created the submission to submit it, or contact Christina Ghazal, to change the submission user.
Yes. If your draft deck is accepted and you are invited to present at the conference, you can make changes to your file up until September 23 when your final slide deck is due.
All submitters will be notified by mid-June if their submission is accepted for presentation at the conference.
September 4, 2026. Program changes cannot be guaranteed after this date.
These should be addressed in your final paper, due September 23.
No. The final paper and/or slide deck you submit by September 23 will be considered the final paper for publication and the final deck for presentation at the conference.
Before, during and after the Conference
Yes. All accepted presenters, panelists or moderators must register at a member or non-member rate for the conference by June 25. Registration fees and details will be posted in February.
Yes. TAC understands that an employer’s travel permission may not be obtained in some cases, and a refund/cancellation option will be available in those circumstances. See cancellation policy for more details when registration opens in April.
No. All presenters must present in person at the conference.
Panel organizers are responsible for the panel format and outline. Instructions and details will be provided to panelists by panel organizers.
Scheduling conflicts should be addressed in writing to Christina Ghazal.
Presenters will be notified of their scheduled presentation date and time in mid-June.
No. All presenters must use the laptop provided in their session room. The laptops will be pre-loaded with the final decks and setup with audio and presentation recordings.
Accepted presentations for a presentation session are allocated 25 minutes (including time for audience questions). Accepted presentations for a lightning session are allocated 8 minutes to present.
Your replacement needs to ensure they do not have scheduling conflicts in advance. Changes must be requested in writing to Christina Ghazal.
Yes. TAC recommends bringing your September 23 final presentation to the conference on a USB memory stick. It will only be used in the event the final file submitted on September 23 was corrupted or not received properly.
Yes. If you would like to present in French, please indicate your presenting language when completing your abstract submission. Simultaneous interpretation will be available.
Session rooms will have a laptop controlled by the session room volunteer, a remote control for advancing slides, a projector and screen, a podium with speaker microphone, a monitor to view slides with presenter notes and an audience microphone for Q&A.
Presenters will receive additional information from TAC in June with their acceptance email to help them prepare for their participation in the Conference.
Yes. Accepted papers will be published on TAC’s website after the conference.
No. A maximum of two (2) presenters per presentation is allowed.
FAQs for Exhibitors
Please review the Exhibitor Manual for all necessary information and requirements.
Yes, all booth staff participating in the exhibition must register for the conference to receive their full conference badge.
*If you are an exhibitor or sponsor, you were provided with a limited number of codes. Please contact the company representative responsible for arranging your booth or sponsorship package BEFORE registering, as codes must be used at the time of registration.
Yes, exhibitors are permitted to move in/out without assistance from Global Convention Services as long as the material is moved by hand without using any material-handling equipment.
Yes, exhibitors arriving in Personal Owned Vehicles (POV) can unload directly at the loading dock, but they must hand-carry all material to their booth to avoid material handling charges. They must also clear the loading dock immediately—no parking or unattended vehicles are allowed. Exhibitors may either park and return to retrieve their materials or request that Global Convention Services transport the material to their booth (material handling charges will apply).
No. The RBC Convention Centre, in coordination with Global Convention Services, does not permit the use of dollies or carts for moving goods from the parking garage to exhibit spaces. All unloading must occur at the loading dock in the personally owned Vehicle (POV) area. Additionally, dollies provided by Global Convention Services must remain at the loading dock and cannot be removed from that area.
Exhibitors should consult with Global Convention Services to determine charges/fees for weighed material. Charges will also apply if exhibitors require their materials to be moved by a forklift or manual pallet jack.
Yes, Global Convention Services accepts exhibitor materials shipped to their Advance Warehouse; this is a chargeable service by them. Materials MAY NOT be shipped directly to the convention centre.
The list of delegates is available through the conference app, which will be released a few weeks before the conference.
Yes, complimentary lead retrieval is available using your smartphone camera once you have downloaded and opened the app. Detailed instructions will be shared in the weeks leading up to the conference.
FAQs for Registration
Yes, to access the proper member or non-member pricing options, your TAC credentials are validated with our database. You can create an account HERE. Make sure to find out if your organization is already a TAC member.
Yes, those who book early will benefit from the early bird pricing until June 25. Please refer to the fees and dates noted on our conference website.
No, multiple “Single Day” passes cannot be purchased. You must purchase a “full event” pass to attend more than one day.
The Welcome Reception and Monday Night Event are not included with any “Single Day” pass, but tickets for both may be purchased separately. Please purchase tickets early, as onsite availability is not guaranteed.
Yes, late/onsite registration is available at the registration desk starting on Sunday, October 4. Please refer to the late/onsite fees noted on our conference website. However, there is no guarantee that the conference won’t sell out in advance. If you are booking travel to attend the conference, it is highly advisable to register in advance to guarantee access.
You can modify your registration by using the same link in your TAC online account to access the registration portal but select the “Modify your Registration” option. Enter the email address that was used for the registration and the Confirmation ID found on your receipt/invoice.
Registration cancellations and transfer requests must be sent in writing to conference@tac-atc.ca. More information can be found on the registration page of our conference website.
Promo codes are available in limited quantities to exhibitors and sponsors. Please contact your company’s representative responsible for arranging your booth or sponsorship package BEFORE registering, as codes must be used at the time of registration.
Yes, all booth staff participating in the exhibition must register for the conference to receive their full conference badge.
Technical tour registration will open Approximately 4-6 weeks prior to the conference.