AFGA Conservation Conference & Tradeshow 2024

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Conference Check-In & Registration

Thursday February 22
- Holiday Inn & Suites
  - Delegate Check-In from 12:00pm to 4:30pm
- Medalta Lobby
  - Tradeshow and Vendor Check-In from 5:00 to 6:00pm
  - Delegate Check-In from 6:00 to 9:00pm
Friday February 23
- Medalta Lobby
  - Delegate Check-In from 8:00am to 4:00pm
  - Speaker Check-In from 8:00am to 3:00pm

Thursday February 22, 2023

Workshop 1: Range Forum 1:00pm - 4:00pm

At the Holiday Inn & Suites (Room to be confirmed)
Workshop includes speakers and discussions on issues impacting ranges along with range management best practices

Workshop 2: Membership Workshop from 1:00 - 4:00pm

At the Holiday Inn & Suites (Room to be confirmed)
Workshop on club member recruitment, retention, and administration

Welcome Reception and Tradeshow 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Tradeshow with booths from zones and vendors at Medalta
Open to conference delegates, companion program delegates and youth program delegates

Friday February 23, 2023

Educational Sessions 8:30am - 4:00pm

2 streams of concurrent educational sessions will be available throughout the day
The detailed event schedule and educational program will be released in early January

Companion Program 9:00am - 4:00pm

Activities include: Tour of Medalta, demonstrations, clay projects, wine tasting, and pottery class
Includes lunch and ticket to conference dinner
The detailed program schedule will be released in early January

Youth Program 8:30am - 4:00pm

Activities include attending keynote welcome and address, wildlife and conservation focused presentations, tour of Medalta, and clay projects.
Includes lunch and ticket to conference dinner
The detailed event schedule and educational program will be released in early January

AFGA Conservation Conference Dinner and Silent Auction 6:30pm - 10:00pm

All conference delegates will be provided with 1 ticket to the conference dinner on Friday night.
Silent auction will start at 6:00pm. Items will begin to be pulled starting at 9:00pm

Saturday February 24, 2023

Annual General Meeting (Note there is a separate registration process for voting delegates)

Open to appointed AGM delegates and invited guests only.

Companion Program 9:00am - 4:00pm

Activities include: Tour of Medalta, demonstrations, clay projects, wine tasting, and pottery class
Includes lunch and ticket to conference dinner
The detailed program schedule will be released in early January

Youth Program 9:00am - 4:00pm

Activities include attending keynote welcome and address, wildlife and conservation focused presentations, tour of Medalta, and clay projects.
Includes lunch and ticket to conference dinner
The detailed event schedule and educational program will be released in early January

Presidents Dinner & Awards Banquet

All conference delegates will be provided with 1 ticket to the Presidents dinner on Saturday night.

Host Hotels

TownePlace Suites By Marriott

Block booking room rate: $129.00 + Fees and GST
AFGA block booking link

Holiday Inn Express and Suites

Block booking room rate: $129.00 + Fees and GST

Hotel bookings must be made by 5:00pm on January 20, 2024 to guarantee the block booking rate.

AFGA Conservation Conference & Tradeshow 2024

February 22 - 24, 2024
713 Medalta Ave SE
Medicine Hat, Alberta
Canada
T1A 3K9

Event Workshops

Range Forum

February 22, 2024 13:00 - 16:00
Fee: $0.00
Seats Remaining:0

The Alberta Fish and Game Association is hosting a pre-conference workshop.

Range Forum
1-4pm
Holiday Inn & Suites (note this is not hosted at Medalta)

Attendee's will hear from a series of speakers and will participate in topic discussions relevant to the operation and management of ranges in Alberta.

Club Membership Workshop

February 22, 2024 13:00 - 16:00
Fee: $0.00
Seats Remaining:10

The Alberta Fish and Game Association is hosting a pre-conference workshop.

Club Membership Workshop
1-4pm
Holiday Inn & Suites (note this is not hosted at Medalta)

Workshop on Affiliated Club member recruitment, retention, and administration. Will discuss and share strategies to help build our member clubs.

No Workshop

February 22, 2024 13:00 - 16:00
Fee: $0.00
Seats Remaining:51

Select this if you are not planning on attending a workshop.

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