AFGA 2024 Conservation Conference, Tradeshow and AGM Location:
Medalta in the Historic Clay District in
Medicine Hat, AB
Registration:
Direct Members and Members of AFGA Affiliated Clubs have access to a discount on their conference registration fee. The event registration pricing for members has the discounts incorporated.
Note: when registering you may have to input your email address and check your junk folder for the confirmation for your password before you can complete the registration process for the conference.
- Tradeshow & Conference (Early bird, Member) – $350+ GST
- Tradeshow & Conference (Early bird, non-Member) – $390+ GST
- Tradeshow & Conference (Early bird, Post-Secondary Student) – $275+ GST
- Conference Companion (Early bird) – $325+ GST
- Youth Program Participant Ages 12 – 17 (Early bird) – $245+ GST
Early bird pricing for the event is available until December 22, 2023
Registration for the event closes on February 9, 2024
- Thursday: Access to our Tradeshow Welcome Reception (dinner included)
- Friday: Conference educational sessions, including lunch and dinner
- Saturday: Tickets to the President’s Dinner (lunch will provided for AGM delegates at Medalta; all other conference attendees will receive a $25 food voucher to be used at a participating location in Medicine Hat)
- A conference tote bag with items from event sponsors
Host Hotels:
This year will feature two host hotels, both located right next to one another to ensure all of our guests will have the same ease of access to our events throughout the weekend.
TownePlace Suites by Marriott
7 Stober Bay SE, Medicine Hat, AB, T1B 4Y2
+1 403-487-5131
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
9 Strachan Bay SE, Medicine Hat, AB, T1B 4Y2
+1 403-504-5151
Note: To book at Holiday Inn, please call the hotel and quote code ABF or AB Fish and Game Convention for our discounted rates.
Conference Program:
Our conference program is available by clicking the link below.
We are also excited to present two pre-conference workshops on Thursday, Feb. 22 at the TownePlace Suites by Marriot and Holiday Inn Express.
Please click the link below to view the conference program and find out more about the presentations and events for our 2024 Conservation Conference.
Transportation Schedule:
Optional busing will be provided by the Alberta Wildlife Federation throughout the conference weekend.
Please click the link below to view the transportation schedule.
Note: There is parking at Medalta if you choose to drive between your hotel and the venue.
Youth and Companion Schedules
Both Youth and Companion Programs will have a short Meet & Greet session on Thursday evening during our tradeshow. Bring your Smartphone (or partner with someone who has one) for the chance to participate in a digital Goose Chase!
Youth Program
The youth will attend this year’s keynote address at the conference on Friday morning. Medalta programs they will participate in include a tour of the facility and a hands-on clay workshop. Other offerings include a Field to Fork presentation, learning about some of the AFGA programs in Alberta, building survival kits, and a presentation on bear safety. We will also enjoy an afternoon of swimming at the Holiday Inn Pool.
Companion Program
The Companion program will enjoy a tour of Medalta, a Field to Fork presentation, and a Pottery class on Friday (bring an apron and/or old clothes!). On Saturday, we will participate in a planting workshop with a local greenhouse and participants will also take part in a wine tasting. Companion Program participants will also attend the Conference Banquet on Friday Night and the President’s Dinner on Saturday.
Sponsorship Opportunities:
A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available at a conference level and title event level.
Standard Benefits for all sponsors include:
- Sponsor company name, logo, description, and website links on the conference website
- Prime location in exhibit hall (booth purchase is in addition to the cost of sponsorship)
- Preferred / tiered logo placement on conference website
- Preferred / tiered logo placement on conference materials
- Recognition in the monthly Alberta Fish and Game Association member newsletter Hook & Bullet-in
- Logo placement on screens during the conference
- Identification as a sponsor in a social media post by the Alberta Fish and Game Association
Auction Item Donation:
Tradeshow Booths:
Our Welcome Reception will kickoff with our Tradeshow at Medalta from 6 p.m to 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 22, 2024.
Each AFGA Zone will be permitted one free tradeshow booth to highlight exciting activities from the various clubs located in their zone.
There are an additional 20 Tradeshow booths available to purchase for a vendor-friendly price of $500 per booth plus GST.
Every registration in our open-concept tradeshow includes one table and two chairs for the two booth exhibitors who will be present at their exhibit. Standup banners within your exhibit space are encouraged to promote your organization!
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