Tickets are now on sale. Head here to get yours.

Super-early bird prices are available until 30 May. Then early-bird until 31 July. Full price applies from 1 August.

IAGR members receive significant discounts on ticket prices. 

It’s essential to look into the rules of visiting Canada from your jurisdiction well before you travel.

Most people need a visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to travel to Canada – not both. The only exception is US Citizens, who require only their passport.

All international travellers must carry acceptable identification and a valid visa (if necessary) when entering Canada. A passport is recommended because it is the only reliable and universally accepted travel and identification document for the purpose of international travel.

International transport companies, such as airlines, must make sure that travellers have proper, valid travel documents. If you do not have the proper documents, you may be refused entry into Canada. What you need will depend on where you are from, how you are travelling, and what documents you are travelling with.

• Consult entry requirements by country
• Find out if you need a visitor visa or eTA

The entry document you need depends on:

• the type of travel document you plan to travel with
• the country that issued your travel document
• your nationality
• your method of travel to Canada for this trip

Travellers requiring a VISA will need a VISA Letter of Invitation to provide with their VISA Application.

Please fill out this form, and we’ll prepare the letter for you.  

There is also a biometric requirement for persons coming from a country that requires a visa. 

The biometric must be collected at a Visa Application Centre (VAC) overseas, and as it forms part of the visa application, it must be provided before a visa application can be decided upon. The biometric must be given in person at any of the 139 VACs in 53 countries around the globe. The biometric cannot be collected at the airport overseas, OR upon arrival OR in Canada.

• Citizens of the U.S. who are members of the NEXUS program may present their membership card as proof of identification and as a document that denotes citizenship, when arriving by air (when coming from the U.S.), land, or marine modes.
• Citizens of the U.S. who are members of the FAST program may use their cards as proof of identity when arriving by land and marine modes only.
• Permanent residents of the U.S. who are members of the NEXUS or FAST programs must travel with a passport and proof of permanent residence, and may be asked to present these documents to the officer upon arrival at the border.
• All visitors arriving from or transiting through the U.S. are encouraged to visit the U.S. Customs and Border Protection website for information concerning the U.S. Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, and the requirements to enter or return to the U.S.

Visa–exempt countries and Electronic Travel Authorizations:

An eTA can be applied for on your smartphone or computer. Most applications are approved within minutes, but we recommend applying a few months before scheduled travel in case you need to provide additional documents. The only exception are US Citizens, who require only their passport. Persons who require an eTA do not need to provide a biometric.

Apply here: eTA

Find current information on entry requirements on the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) website.

Requirements may vary depending on the country you’re travelling from — or transiting through.

The conference will take place at the Westin Harbour Castle in downtown Toronto, Canada.

You can enjoy special conference rates if you wish to stay at the Westin. Head to the accommodation page to book.

To learn about the culture, attractions, dining and nightlife, events, shopping and sporting matches you can experience here in Toronto, head to this Destination Toronto website.

On the site, you’ll also find practical information on getting here from both airports, getting around the city, weather, currency and more.

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The conference is running from Monday 20 to Thursday 23 October, 2025. Exact timings TBC.

Please contact us on iagr@iagr.org to discuss sponsorship opportunities.

We recommend bringing your laptop if you’re the kind of person who likes to type up notes. Bring your mobile phone so you can access the conference app and share your conference highlights on social media. Water, lunch and refreshments will be provided.

The dress code for the conference and the Opening Reception is smart casual.

The Gala Dinner is formal, we suggest cocktail wear.

No. We’ll have a list of who’s coming at the conference desk, and we’ll give you a name badge to wear throughout the conference.

Yes, complimentary WiFi access will be available to all attendees. Details will be provided at the conference.

Your conference ticket includes access to the full four-day conference.

This includes refreshments and lunch each day and access to the networking events including the Opening Reception and Gala Dinner.

Yes, there is a ticket option available for travel partners to attend the social events. Head here to grab yours.

We’d love you to share key insights, photos and ‘aha!’ moments through your social media, particularly on LinkedIn.  Please use #IAGR2025

Yes. We will give ticketholders the details closer to the conference date.

Yes, the conference app includes the option to share your details with other attendees. You can use this to view other attendees and arrange your own meetings or chats.

The Westin Harbour Castle is the IAGR2025 conference venue. However, Toronto offers various accommodation options to suit different preferences and budgets.

We recommend booking your stay close to the conference venue.

To access special conference rates at The Westin, click here.

Morning, afternoon tea breaks with refreshments and lunch will be provided during the conference.

Refreshments will be available at the joint Opening Reception and a sit-down formal meal will be served at the Gala Dinner.

You can provide your dietary requirements when you register, and then feel free to reach out to us at iagr@iagr.org if anything changes.

No, this year we won’t be video recording the sessions.

If you can’t attend for any reason after buying your ticket, you can exchange your ticket with a colleague or get a refund.

Cancellations must be requested in writing to mquinn@iagr.org per the following guidelines:

• 90+ days prior – Full refund
• 60–90 days prior – 50% refund
• 30–60 days prior – 25% refund
• Less than 30 days prior – No refund

Please contact Carla Ellerby, IAGR’s Communications Manager, in the first instance.

In Canada there are two plug types, types A and B.

Plug type A is the plug which has two flat parallel pins and plug type B is the plug which has two flat parallel pins and a grounding pin. Canada operates on a 120V supply voltage and 60Hz.

Find out more about electrical outlets and voltage in Canada here.

October marks autumn in Toronto. Early in the month, you may still enjoy mild days, but it can turn quite chilly towards the end of October.

The foliage typically reaches its peak colour in the first half of October.

Average daytime temperature:

• Around 14°C (about 57°F).
• Night-time temperatures can fall to roughly 6°C (around 43°F).

Rainfall:

• On average, Toronto sees about 60–70 millimetres of rainfall in October.
• This often falls over roughly 10–12 rainy days throughout the month.

During the conference, we suggest you come and see us on the registration desk if you have any questions.

Before the conference, you can contact us on iagr@iagr.org.

Or to find out more about visiting Toronto, we suggest you start here.