Registration is open! Register here.

Price

CPRS/IABC members: $255
Non-members: $345

Student rates
CPRS/IABC members: $100
Non-members: $125

Cancellation/Refund Policy

A refund of the Take the Leap 2012 registration fee, less an administrative fee of $50, will be made if written notice by email of cancellation is received no later than February 11, 2012.

Substitute attendees will be permitted (with appropriate documentation) until February 11, 2012.

Photography Notice

Please be aware that by participating in the Take the Leap 2012 Forum, you are automatically authorizing the Canadian Public Relations Society, Ottawa/Gatineau Chapter (hereinafter “CPRS-OG”) and its agents and assigns to use your name, photograph, voice, or other likeness for purposes related to the mission CPRS-OG, including but not limited to publicity, marketing, websites, other electronic forms or media, and promotion of CPRS-OG and its various programs.

Frequently Asked Questions

We've gathered answers to a few frequently asked questions. Don't see the question you're looking for? Contact us.

When and How do I register?

Registration for Take the Leap 2012 opens December 15, 2011. Online registrations only. Cancellation is possible until February 11, 2012. A $50 fee will be charged for all cancellations and will be billed directly to you.

What does my registration include?

Your forum registration includes admission to the day’s sessions, snacks during breaks, catered lunch, and admittance to the #PRMixer following the event, as well as planned giveaways.

I only want to attend the afternoon session, can I pay for half a day?

Sorry, no. We are not offering half-day pricing. We hope you will take advantage of the entire program and the opportunity to network with colleagues throughout the day.

I am having difficulty with the registration site, who do I call?

Please email us and a member of the organizing committee will get back to you shortly.

I have allergies/food sensitivities, who do I contact?

Please email us and specifiy what are your allergies and a member of the organizing committee will get back to you shortly.

Will speaker presentations be available at the event? After the event?

Speakers will be asked in advance for a copy of their presentation materials. If shared, we hope to have presentations made available shortly after the forum.

I am now unable to attend the event. Can I obtain a refund?

A refund of your Take the Leap 2012 registration fee, less an administrative fee of $50, will be made if written notice by email of cancellation is received no later than February 11, 2012.

Substitute attendees will be permitted (with appropriate documentation) until February 11, 2012.

Do you offer discounted rates for students?

Yes! Please see Registration form for more information.

Do you know the dates of future forums?

We hope to host another Take the Leap Forum in 2014, but no dates have been confirmed yet. Also note that Ottawa-Gatineau will be the host city for the CPRS National conference in June 2013. Visit the Canadian Public Relations Society Ottawa-Gatineau website for more information.

I’d like to volunteer at the forum, who do I speak to?

Please email us and a member of the organizing committee will get back to you shortly.