What time is the conference?

This conference will be held from 9:00am until 4:30pm on March 5, 2016. Full details about the day’s schedule will be made available soon

Can I come for only a portion of the day?

It is best for participants to stay for the entirety of the conference. This will ensure that participants gain the best possible experience. Depending on the amount of tickets sold payment at the door is possible, please check the website to stay updated. If you have specific concerns or questions, please feel free to contact us at self@utsc.utoronto.ca.

Who can attend this conference?

This conference is open to any youth. Our targeted age group is 17 to 24 years old.

Can I attend if I am not a student at UTSC?

Yes, this conference is open to youth from all over the Greater Toronto Area.

I’m a youth interested in the creative writing but I’m not currently enrolled in a university or college program. Can I attend?

Yes!

I’m a senior level high school student interested in pursuing creative writing. Can I still attend?

Yes!

Can I bring a guest?

Yes, as long as your guest also registers for the conference through the “tickets tab”.

What do I need to bring to the conference?

Please bring a printout of your ticket confirmation to the conference. Other than this, you don’t need to bring anything at all! Food and any needed supplies (pen, paper) will be provided. It is recommended that you bring your own water bottle as we will be going green for this conference! Also, if you wish to purchase books written by authors who will be at the conference, you should bring some money for that –if you don’t wish to purchase books, then you don’t need to do this.

Can I bring my own food?

A catered breakfast and lunch will be provided to participants. We ask that you please indicate any dietary concerns when registering for the conference and we will do our best to accommodate.

How do I get to the conference?

There are a limited amount of seats available on a bus that will travel from downtown Toronto to the UTSC campus. If these spots are filled, then participants will be responsible for their own transportation to and from the conference.

All non-UTSC students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the conference.

Is there a dress code?

Please come dressed business casual, jeans are allowed. Keep in mind that you will be interacting with professionals in their perspective fields.

I have a question that wasn’t answered here. What do I do?

Please feel free to contact us at self@utsc.utoronto.ca with any questions or concerns.