Conference Information
Frequently Asked Questions
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1. What is included in the registration?
Registration includes all events and the reception on
Thursday, and all events and meals on Friday.
2. When can I register?
Registration will be available online by April
2011.
3. What is the registration cut off date?
Although there is no cut-off date, registration will close
once the Forum reaches maximum capacity. Register soon, as last
year's forum was sold out.
4. Is there any criteria that presenting companies will have to
meet?
Investors make up the majority of the selection committee. The
applications are evaluated on a number of criteria including
'fundability', market pain, management, completeness of proposal,
etc. Our goal is to bring the best companies that have the highest
chance of being funded in contact with the investors.
5. Will any equipment be made available to
presenters?
The Banff Venture Forum will provide an overhead projector,
computer, microphone, etc. The presenting companies must submit the
presentation to the organizers prior to the conference so all the
presentations can be loaded on one computer.
6. Which industries are included in the Banff Venture Forum's
Energy Track?
The Energy Track is inclusive of the following industries;
renewable and distributed energy, oil & gas energy, advanced
materials, transportation, and water purification and
management.
7. My company is located in the United States, can I still
participate in the forum?
Yes, the Forum is open to all international companies as
well.
8. What is the best way to get to Banff from the Calgary
Airport?
The most efficient way is to rent a car from the airport and
drive. The Fairmont Banff Springs hotel is on the outskirts of
Banff with a 15 minute walk to the downtown area.
Alternatively, the town offers a shuttle service to and from the
hotel.
9. How do I get to the Fairmont Banff Springs
Hotel?
Google Maps link
Directions from Highway 1
- 15 minutes passed the park gates exit at the Banff/Lake
Minnewanka exit.
- At the stop sign turn left on Banff Ave.
- Follow Banff Ave to the end and over a bridge.
- After the bridge, turn left and stay in the left lane onto
Spray Ave.
- This street will take you directly to the front doors of the
hotel
10. If the Fairmont Banff Springs is fully booked, what
is the next closest hotel?
The closest hotel is the Rimrock Resort Hotel. For more
information and reservations, visit the
Rimrock
website.
If you still have questions, Contact Us to get them answered.