A list of Frequently Asked Questions can be found below. If you can’t find the answer to a question from the list, please contact us.
The Basics
1. What do I need to bring to the conference?
- Personal Identification (Photo ID)
- Business Formal Attire (required for both days)
- Semi Formal Attire (required for the Awards Gala)
- Laptop (if you specified on the registration form that you had one accessible)
- Pens, papers, calculators
- Spending money for social nights
See a detailed list of what to bring in the “Delegate Resources” section.
*LIVE reserves the right to remove any student from the conference who is found in possession with any of the following prohibited items on their property.
Do NOT bring: weapons, valuables, drugs or alcohol.
2. What type of Photo ID is acceptable?
Driver’s license is preferred, although any recognized photo ID will be accepted. Students who wish to receive a wristband, however, must bring one of the following pieces of identification as recognized by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario which include:
- Driver’s license with a photo;
- Canadian passport with a photo;
- Canadian citizenship card with a photo;
- Liquor Control Board of Ontario BYID photo card.
3. I see that the LIVE social will be held at a club but there is a wristband policy in effect. I would like to have a few drinks, how do I get a wristband?
Wristbands will be provided to individuals when proper ID (please see above) is shown at the time of registration on the morning of Thursday November 19th.
4. What time do I need to arrive on Thursday morning?
Registration will open at 7:30am sharp. Delegates should arrive at the hotel at this time.
5. What time is LIVE over on Saturday morning?
The social event is the last item on the agenda on Friday night, afterwards which delegates will return to their hotel rooms. Delegates must check out of their hotel rooms before 12:00pm.
6. The dress attire for the conference is Business Formal - what is that?
Business formal is how you would dress for an interview. This usually consists of:
For Men
- Dark colour full suit with dress shirt and tie
- Avoid extremely bright colours
- Avoid strong cologne and excessive jewellery
For Women
- Formal top or a dark colour suit blazer with dress shirt
- Dark colour knee length skirt or dress pants
- Avoid extremely bright colours
- Avoid strong perfume and excessive jewellery
7. Is there parking at the hotel?
Yes. The following options are available:
- On-site parking, fee: 25 CAD daily
Teams
8. I do not have a team. Can I still come?
Yes, of course! We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to meet students from across the country. If you do not have a team, that’s okay - LIVE will place you on a team.
9. How many people per team?
Five.
10. Can we register partial team (less than a full team of five)?
Yes, you can. Requests can be made on the registration form - just fill in as many team members as you have.
11. I did not request team members at the time of registration, but now some of my friends are also coming - can we be on the same team?
Yes, you can. If you want to team up with someone you know, simply contact us PRIOR TO Friday, October 29th with the names of your desired team members. Please note that no requests will be granted after this date. Also remember that teams consist of five delegates and delegates must be confirmed (paid) in order to be placed on your team.
Competition
12. I don’t have any experience in something like this. What do I do?
Don’t panic. We ensure that everyone is provided with the basic information they need to compete. Prior to the conference, every delegate will receive an information package. It is strongly advised that ALL delegates participating read this package PRIOR TO ARRIVING AT LIVE.
13. What can I do to prepare?
We recommend that every delegate read carefully through the information package that is sent beforehand. This will give you a foundation of the concepts you will need to use during the competition.
Hotel
14. I have friends I would like to room with. Is this possible?
Yes. You may request up to three roommates of the same gender on the registration form.
15. How many people are in each room?
All rooms are quad occupancy.
16. I did not request my roommates on the registration form - how can I request them now?
To request a roommate, simply contact us PRIOR to Friday, October 29th. Please note the closer to this date, the less chance you have of obtaining your request so please submit your request as soon as possible.
Additional Questions
If you have any further questions, please contact us.
