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Palmer Conference Info A - Z

Accommodation:

Andrew Hall, University of Prince Edward Island
1-877-734-7327
www.upei.ca/conference/new-residence

The Great George
1-800-361-1118
www.thegreatgeorge.com

The Islander Guest Rooms and Suites
1-800-268-6261
www.theislander.ca

 

Business Sessions

All business sessions will be held on the University of Prince Edward Island campus. Registration opens on August 26
at 1 pm on Schurman Market Street in McDougall Hall.  The evening reception and dinner will be held in Schurman
Market Square, McDougall Hall. On August 27, registration moves to Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) Day Lounge,
adjacent to the AVC Learning Commons, where the business sessions will be held.

Chatham House Rule

The Palmer Conference will operate under the Chatham House Rule. When a meeting, or part thereof, is held under
the Chatham House Rule, participants are free to use the information received, but neither the identity nor the
affiliation of the speaker(s), nor that of any other participant, may be revealed.

Conference Registration Desk

The registration desk is located in McDougall Hall (Schurman Market Street) and will be staffed from 1 pm to 6 pm on
August 26. Registration will continue on August 27 at the AVC Day Lounge, starting at 7:30 am.
Service in both official languages will be available.

Dress

Dress throughout the conference is casual. August evening temperatures may be chilly and a light jacket is recommended.

Expenses

Transportation to and from Prince Edward Island, accommodation costs, meals not included in the program and all
personal expenses are the responsibility of the delegates.

Format

The conference will begin with a reception, keynote lecture and dinner on August 26. On August 27, there will be
three expert panels of political leaders, media and public servants, with fully engaged discussion with delegates. The
conference will conclude with comments by Jeremy Leonard, rapporteur and conference chair, Kevin Lynch.  There
will be a short reception at the AVC immediately following the conference.

ID Badge

Conference participants will be provided with identification badges upon arrival at the registration desk and are
asked to wear them throughout the conference.

Internet Access

Wireless internet access is available on the UPEI campus.
username: upeiconfserv
password: upeiiskey

Local Activities

Extensive visitor information can be found at: www.tourismpei.com

Meals

Opening reception and dinner on August 26; and breakfast, lunch and nutrition breaks on August 27 will be provided.

Parking

Parking on the University campus is complimentary and a parking pass will be provided upon registration. We recommend
you arrive by the University Avenue entrance and turn right, to park in the reserved parking or metered areas.

Post-conference entertainment

The tentative performance at The Montgomery Theatre at North Rustico on Saturday, August 28th has been cancelled. 

Registration Fees

A registration fee of $200 will be charged for each delegate. You may register one additional “up and coming“ public
sector leader from your organization for only $100.

Translation

The conference is fully bilingual. The registration desk will be staffed with bilingual personnel. Translation services
will be provided during the business sessions.

Weather

Daytime highs for this time of year are in the low to mid-20s. Cool breezes are the norm and evenings can be chilly.

Website

Information about the conference can be found at  discoveryspace.upei.ca/palmer

Zone (Time)

Atlantic Daylight Time - one hour ahead of Ottawa.