Ontario Girl Guides of Canada

• Friday 4 p.m. – Event registration
• Friday 7 p.m. – Evening activity
• Saturday a.m. – Keynote speaker and group activity
• Saturday p.m. – Break-out sessions
• Saturday before dinner – Marketplace, headshots and free time
• Saturday evening – Dance party
• Sunday a.m. – Group activities

The agenda will become more detailed as activities and presenters are confirmed.

Nadia Ladak is the Co-Founder and CEO of Marlow, a period care brand that is revolutionizing women’s health. She is passionate about advocating for entrepreneurs and inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders. She is a member of the G20 Young Entrepreneur Alliance and Startup Canada’s Women Advocacy Network. She has been recognized as one of Forbes 30 under 30 and as one of the top emerging leaders by the Peak. She’s also committed to giving back to her community through her role as co-chair of Hollard Bloorview Children’s Hospital Catalyst Council.

Sessions will run on Saturday afternoon and will be a round robin format. Topics will fall under the following streams

• Self-Care
• GGC Skill Sharpening
• Empowerment and Inclusivity

Stay tuned for more information about the breakout sessions!

In addition to the professional development sessions that are offered, the event will also include

• Special guests from within the Guiding community. 
• Event swag.
• A dance party on Saturday night in the Westin's Twenty-Two space.
• And opportunity to have a professional headshot taken.

Registration notes:

• All registrants must be members for the 2024-2025 Guiding year. Registrations will be cross-referenced in iMIS in the fall and any individuals that are not current members may have their registration cancelled.
• If you are registering as a Ranger delegate, please have your caregiver complete the form.
• The registration is payable by Visa or MasterCard only.
• You can pay the full $150 fee at time of registration or a deposit of $94.50 (50% deposit plus HST for the entire fee) with the remainder to be paid on July 10.
• It will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete this comprehensive registration form, but we promise you that Young Adult Summit 2024 will be one for the books!

The registration fee for this event is $150 plus HST. The registration fee contributes towards the cost of sessions, meals, snacks, accommodation, and transportation. Please know that the registration fee for this event is substantially subsidized by Ontario Council and no other discounts or subsidies are available.

All requests for a refund must be submitted via the Events – Request for Change to existing event registration form. A refund, less the deposit or 50% of total registration fee paid ($75 plus HST), will be issued up until September 16 – 60 days prior to the event start date. All deposits are non-refundable and non-transferrable. After this time no refunds will be provided without medical documentation, or if extenuating circumstances (e.g., death in the family) apply. Refunds are provided via the same method used to pay for the event. For this reason, if you have paid using a prepaid Visa or Mastercard, we recommend that you retain the card for any future transactions. If the event is cancelled by Ontario Council, a full refund will be issued.

Hotel accommodations are at the Westin Ottawa hotel. On the registration form, you can indicate if you would prefer a single or double room. If you choose double, please make sure that both you and your preferred roommate have indicated each other on your registration forms or indicate that you are open to anyone. If you choose single, you will be asked to provide a reason which may need to be taken into consideration when creating final room assignments.

Additional details

• Ontario Council reserves the right to determine final room assignments.
• Youth and adult members will not be placed together unless requested.
• Accessible rooms are available and you may note on your registration form if you require one.
• This hotel and conference centre is non-smoking facility.

Transportation to and from the event will be subsidized in part by Ontario Council.
The Westin is centrally located in downtown Ottawa, and as such, public transportation is an excellent option for those that are local to the Ottawa area.
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For those coming from further away, we suggest carpooling. Mileage is reimbursed to the driver only at $0.25/km. On the registration form, you will have an opportunity to indicate whether you are offering or would like carpooling. We will work with individuals who indicate that they would like or can provide carpooling to help facilitate with members in your community.
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If you live more than 400km from the event, you may be eligible to fly. There will be a spot on the registration form for you to indicate this selection. Staff will share your information with our Travel Agent who will contact you directly to make arrangements.
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The final option for transportation to and from the event is via VIA Rail. Individuals that select this option on their registration form will be contacted by our Travel Agent to make these arrangements.

The menu for Young Adult Summit will be healthy, filling and delicious! We are happy to accommodate food allergies and sensitivities, but we are not able to accommodate food preferences. Please tell us about any of your requirements on the registration form. Your registration fee includes the following meals

• Friday evening snacks.
• Saturday breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks.
• Sunday breakfast, with a lunch to go.

We will work with the hotel to accommodate all food allergies and intolerances. You will be contacted if the hotel has questions or cannot accommodate your dietary accommodation. We will ensure that you are provided a balanced meal, but you may not have access to the full range of options in the buffet.

You may choose not to stay overnight if you wish, but by doing so, you miss out on the opportunity to further connect with your sisters in Guiding. There is no discount for those that choose not to stay overnight.

Details about reimbursement will be provided closer to the event. All expenses will need to be submitted electronically. Please remember to keep any transportation receipts (i.e., public transportation pass).

Please contact on-eventregistration@girlguides.ca and a member of our staff team will contact you to facilitate these arrangements.

Whenever possible, we will try to facilitate having an adult member travel with the youth(s). Arrangements like this will be discussed once registration is complete and we know who/how many participants will be travelling. Before making any travel commitments, Safe Guide requirements related to travel will be followed and consultation with families will take place to make sure everyone is comfortable with the suggested arrangements.

If you are travelling by plane, Ontario Council will not be covering the cost of checked luggage. We suggest that you try to limit your luggage to carry-on only for the weekend. If you need to check a bag, you will be required to pay for this yourself upon check-in.
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Ontario Council is paying for your plane or train ticket. We are not covering the cost of seat selection.