2025 Conference and Tradeshow

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Conference Check-In & Registration

Thursday February 20
- Renaissance Edmonton Airport Hotel
- - Delegate Check-in from 11:00pm to 8:00pm
  - Tradeshow and Vendor Check-In from 5:00 to 6:00pm
  - Alberta Wildlife Federation Store 6:30 to 9:30pm
Friday February 21
- Renaissance Edmonton Airport Hotel
  - Delegate Check-In from 8:00am to 12:00pm
  - Speaker Check-In from 8:00am to 3:00pm
  - Alberta Wildlife Federation Store 8:00am to 3:00pm

Early Bird Registration Now Extended To January 10, 2025

Thursday February 20, 2024

Pre-Conference Workshop 1: Range Forum 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Workshop includes speakers and discussions on issues impacting ranges along with range management best practices

Pre-Conference Workshop 2: Membership Workshop from 1:00 - 4:00pm

Discussion Topics will include:
- Outdoor Canada West Magazine
- Fundraising opportunities
- Membership Update

Welcome Reception and Tradeshow 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Welcome to conference
Tradeshow with booths from zones and vendors in the main ballroom
Open to conference delegates, companion program delegates and youth program delegates

Friday February 21, 2024

Educational Sessions 8:30am - 4:00pm

2 streams of concurrent educational sessions will be available throughout the day
The detailed event schedule and educational program will be released in January

Companion Program 9:00am - 4:00pm

Activities include: To be Announced
Includes tradeshow admission, lunches, ticket to conference dinner, ticket to Presidents dinner
The detailed program schedule will be released in January

Youth Program 8:30am - 4:00pm

Activities to be determined.
Includes lunch and ticket to conference dinner
The detailed event schedule and educational program will be released in early January

AFGA Conservation Conference Dinner and Silent Auction 6:30pm - 11:00pm

All conference delegates will be provided with 1 ticket to the conference dinner on Friday night.
Silent auction items will be on display most of the day. Items will begin to be pulled starting at 9:00pm

Saturday February 22, 2024

Annual General Meeting (Note there is a separate registration process for voting delegates)

Open to appointed AGM delegates and invited guests only.

Companion Program 9:00am - 4:00pm

Activities include: To be determined
Includes lunch and ticket to presidents dinner

Youth Program 9:00am - 4:00pm

Activities to be determined.
Includes lunch and ticket to presidents dinner
The detailed event schedule and educational program will be released in January

Presidents Dinner & Awards Banquet

All conference delegates, companion program participants, and youth program participants will be provided with 1 ticket to the Presidents dinner on Saturday night.

Host Hotels

Renaissance Edmonton Airport Hotel, Edmonton

Block booking room rate: $179.00 + Fees and GST

Hotel bookings must be made by 5:00pm on January 24, 2024 to guarantee the block booking rate.

2025 Conference and Tradeshow

February 20 - 22, 2025
4236 36 St. E.
Edmonton International Airport
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada
T9E 0V4

Event Workshops

Range Forum

February 20, 2025 13:00 - 16:00
Fee: $0.00
Seats Remaining:24

The Alberta Fish and Game Association is hosting a pre-conference workshop.

Range Forum
1-4pm

Attendee's will hear from a series of speakers and will participate in topic discussions relevant to the operation and management of ranges in Alberta.

Affiliated Club Workshop

February 20, 2025 13:00 - 16:00
Fee: $0.00
Seats Remaining:47

The Alberta Fish and Game Association is hosting a pre-conference workshop.

Club Membership Workshop
1-4pm

Workshop for Affiliated Club representatives. Topics will include:
- Outdoor Canada West Magazine
- Fundraising
- Membership Update

No Workshop

February 20, 2025 13:00 - 16:00
Fee: $0.00
Seats Remaining:124

Select this if you are not planning on attending a workshop.

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