Professional
Development
Week 2022

Frequently Asked Questions

Package Options

Package Options for 2022:

 

With PD Week 22 returning to in-person for the first time since 2019, the option to select single or multiple day packages (max 4 days ) is available. Packages can include in-person only, on-demand only, or our best value packages which includes the in-person and on-demand bundle.

1. In-Person Only Pass for each day(s) selected includes:

                    Opening and Closing Keynotes

                    Choice of 3 concurrent sessions

                    Breakfast & lunch

                    Networking breaks and receptions

                    Access to the exhibit hall

                    Complimentary Speed Mentoring

                    A special Delegate Thank-You package (some restrictions apply)

                    Maximum of 5 CPD hours

2. On-Demand Only Pass for each day(s) selected includes:

                    Opening and Closing Keynotes

                    9 concurrent sessions

                    On-Demand access to selected sessions from Nov 28, 2022 to Feb 28, 2023

                    Maximum of 11 CPD hours

3. In-Person and On-Demand Pass **BEST VALUE** for each day(s) selected includes:

                    Opening and Closing Keynotes

                    9 concurrent sessions

                    Breakfast & lunch

                    Networking breaks and receptions

                    Access to the exhibit hall

                    Complimentary Speed Mentoring

                    A special Delegate Thank-You package (some restrictions apply)

                    On-Demand access to selected sessions from Nov 28, 2022 to Feb 28, 2023

                    Maximum of 11 CPD hours.

 

Registration Process

How can I register for the PD Week 2022?

 

We recommend that attendees verify whether their employer is organizing a group purchase of conference passes. If that’s the case, please contact the group coordinator who will be able to complete the registration in your name. 

As an individual buyer, an attendee may complete the registration online.

If you are a group coordinator, please review the step-by-step registration process here.

 

Can I purchase a pass for more than one day?

 

Attendees can purchase 1, 2, 3, and 4 day passes for this year’s event. They may also select one of the following formats to attend:

1) In-person only

2) In-person and on-demand bundle  – access sessions starting Nov 28, 2022

3) On-demand only – access sessions starting Nov 28, 2022

 

Do names of registrants need to be provided at the time of registration?

 

If an attendee is purchasing an individual pass for themselves, they will need to provide their contact details at the time of registration.

If purchasing passes for a group, you don’t need to provide each registrant’s info when you buy the block of passes, they can be input later on. See important dates and deadlines.

 

Can login information be shared between individual registrants? 

 

Login access rights are specific to the registered individual; only the person whose name is tied to the registration will receive the CPD certificate.

 

Group Registration

How do I qualify for Group Registration?

 

To qualify for Group Registration you must register a minimum of 5 participants. Typically there are known Group Coordinators established in the larger departments, however, anyone can be a group coordinator.  

For more information on group registration, please contact our team at registrar@fmi.ca.

 

What is the group registration process?

 

Please contact us at registrar@fmi.ca; our team members will provide you with a step-by-step group registration guide.

 

Payments

What are the important dates to know related to registration, payment and changes and cancellations?

 

          Early bird Deadline – August 31 2022 – please reference the pricing grid for additional details.

          Registration Deadline: You may register right up until the final day of the conference.

          Program Selection Deadline: The deadline to select which day(s) you are attending is Nov 11 2022 – *please note* sessions typically reach capacity early, so it’s recommended to complete this earlier if possible. A registrant after Nov 11 will be required to select their day(s) at time of registration.

          Cancellations– all cancellations are required in writing to registrar@fmi.ca before Sept 30, 2022 to qualify for a refund (less processing fees). After this date passes can be transferred, but only until Nov 4. There can be no changes to pass types or transfers made after Nov 4.

          On-Demand access deadline:  Registrants will have access to the program content specific to their pass type for 90 days following the event – November 28, 2022 – Feb 28, 2023

 

How to register?

 

All individual registrants can self-register HERE.  

If you are a Group Coordinator, or an individual who wishes to coordinate the purchase of five or more registrations, please contact us at registrar@fmi.ca to discuss the process and payment options. 

 

Are tickets refundable, if they are not required? 

 

Purchases are refundable before September 30, 2022, less the processing fee. After this date, tickets can be transferred to another user until Nov. 4 only, but not refunded. After Nov 4 there can be no changes to pass types or transfers.

 

Is tax added to the posted registration cost?

 

Yes, 13 % HST is added in addition to the cost of each registration.

 

Program

What is the format of PD Week 2022?

 

PD Week 2022 will be in-person at the Ottawa Shaw Centre Nov 22-25. In addition, there will be the opportunity to access the conference sessions on-demand starting Nov 28, 2022 – Feb 28, 2023.

Our 2022 program will include our exclusive Executive session on Wednesday Nov 23,  as well as our popular CFO/CAE Speed Mentoring program happening throughout the week. Speed Mentoring sessions are available to all registrants’ packages (please note space is limited for Speed Mentoring so this is offered on a first come basis). If interested please send an email to registrar@fmi.ca to hold your spot while the program details are finalized.

Each day of the 4 day conference will contain several sessions focused on one of the following themes (one theme per day of the conference):

  1. Hot Topics, e.g.: Post-Pandemic World, Environment, Future of Work
  2. Leading Practices in Comptrollership, e.g.: Internal Audit, Costing, Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Reporting
  3. Technology, Innovation, and Experimentation, e.g.: Data Analytics, Blockchain, Automation
  4. Mobilizing People, e.g.: Mental Health, Diversity and Inclusion, Communication, Hybrid Work

 

CPD Credits

Will CPD certificates be issued?

 

Yes, CPD certificates will be available after attendees have attended/viewed their registered sessions, up to the end of the on-demand period: February 28, 2023.

CPD hours for one pass cannot be split between 2 or more people – they are allocated to the person whose email is assigned to the pass in the system.  

 

How many CPD hours can be completed each day of the conference?

 

By purchasing a Day Pass, attendees have access to a minimum of 5 hours of CPD credits (in-person only), and a maximum of 11 CPD credits (on-demand-only or the best value option – in-person /on- demand bundle)

With the 4 Day All Access Pass, attendees can earn up to 44 hours of CPDs.

 

How will attendees access their earned CPD information?

 

Our system will generate CPD Certificates based on in-person attendance and/or online login and check in acceptance for on-demand viewing. Certificates will be available through the portal from November 28, 2022 until February 28, 2023 to accommodate  those with on-demand passes.

 

What are CPD credits used for?

 

If you are a member of a professional designation (like CPA or CIA), where you are required to take a certain amount of learning and development annually as part of retaining your professional designation, the Career Professional Development hours certification is your proof of the learning hours earned through FMI events.

If not a member of a professional designation, the Certificate can simply be used to show your employer that you attended the learning they paid for.