General
Where will the conference be held?
The conference will take place at the Vancouver Convention Center West.
Vancouver Convention Centre
1055 Canada Pl
Vancouver, BC
V6C 0C3
https://www.vancouverconventioncentre.com/
Scholarships
What is the yearly World Council Scholarship Program for attendees 40 years or younger?
The World Council Young Credit Union Professionals (WYCUP) program is an annual scholarship and event to promote and engage the next generation of credit union leaders in the international credit union movement. The scholarship is awarded to five outstanding nominees who have made significant contributions to their credit union systems and have the potential to make a global credit union impact.
To learn more please click here.
Hotels
Registration
What is the registration cancellation policy?Registrations cancelled on or before 16 June 2023 are subject to a $100 USD cancellation fee. Registration fees are non-refundable after 16 June 2023. Cancellations and refund requests must be requested in writing to Kassandra Schroeder, at
kschroeder@woccu.org. Refunds are not provided for attendees who do not attend the conference.
What if I need to send someone else in my place?Substitutions are accepted at any time prior to the start of the program at no additional cost. It is highly recommended that any substitutions are completed by 5 July 2023 to ensure that conference credentials are ready upon start of the conference.
Guest Information
How do I register a guest?Guests can be registered during the attendee conference registration process. Register
here.Attendees may also login to their registration profile at a later time and select “Modify” and then click the “Add Guest” button.
At the Conference
What is the conference dress code?
The following dress code is suggested.
Opening Ceremony and Welcome Reception
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Men
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Women
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National dress: attire that is representative of your homeland or culture; or business suit or sport coat and slacks with collared shirt and necktie.
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National dress: attire that is representative of your homeland or culture; or suit, dress or blazer with skirt or tailored slacks.
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General Sessions & Breakout Sessions
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Men
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Women
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Business casual: collared shirt and slacks. No necktie or jacket required.
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Business casual: similar to men, including slacks or skirt with blouse or sweater.
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Closing Party
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Men
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Women
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Elegant Casual
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Elegant Casual
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How do I get my headset for simultaneous interpretation?Headsets will be provided to attendees who have requested translation during their registration. The attendees will keep their headset for the entire duration of the conference. Headsets must be returned after the final sessions on Wednesday. Attendees who do not return their headsets will be subject to a fee.
Do I have to wear my name badge credentials each day?Yes, security requires that all registered participants wear their name badge in order to gain admission to conference events/sessions. Those without a name badge may be denied entrance. See the on-site registration desk if you misplace your name badge.
Travel
Do I need a travel visa?Entry requirements differ depending on what country you are a resident and citizen of. Check
here to find out the necessary documentation you will need to ensure a smooth entry into Canada.
Please review the Visa Requirements by April 14, 2023.
If you do not apply for your Visa by April 14, 2023, you will not be eligible for a refund if you do not receive a Visa in time for the event.
Review our
Visa Information page for more details.