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If I want to attend all UnITe events (educational sessions, meals and social events), do I need to register for both OHEIT/RUCD and TKF?
No. You only need to register for OHEIT/RUCD.
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What is the difference between OHEIT/RUCD and TKF?
Registrants of the OHEIT/RUCD conference will have access to more social and networking events as well as extra meal options.
The annual OHEIT conference brings together people from all across Ontario to network, discuss and share innovative ideas and knowledge on recent trends and developments in IT communications, solutions, management and leadership. This year, Ryerson is partnering with the University of Toronto (U of T) to host Ryerson University Cybersecurity Day (RUCD) − showcasing cybersecurity progress and hot topics to colleagues from across the province.
TKF is an annual internal event hosted by Information Technology Services at U of T for IT professionals, faculty and administrative staff. It is an opportunity to share ideas and collaborate, facilitating ongoing discussion between the higher education community.
View the specific schedule for each event here. Program is listed here.
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Is TKF an internal U of T conference?
Yes, TKF is an internal conference hosted annually by U of T’s ITS team. Its intended audience is U of T staff and faculty. However, external audience who register for OHEIT.RUCD may also attend TKF. Please note: external audiences should only register for OHEIT.RUCD.
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If I normally attend RUCD at Ryerson University, which stream should I register for?
To attend RUCD, you should register for OHEIT/RUCD.
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Can registrants of OHEIT/RUCD and TKF attend tracks, key note speakers and educational sessions at both events?
Yes, all presentations are available to both sets of registrants.
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Do OHEIT/RUCD and TKF speakers/presenters have to register for the event?
Speakers and presenters are required to register for the event (for OHEIT.RUCD or TKF [internal U of T employee conference]).
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What is the price to attend OHEIT/RUCD?
If you register before Monday, April 1, you will receive the early bird rate of $350 per ticket. After April 1, registration will be $400.
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Is TKF complimentary for U of T staff and faculty?
Yes, the TKF portion of the conference is complimentary for U of T staff and faculty. Please note: you still need to register for the event.
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How can I pay for my OHEIT/RUCD registration?
Only credit card payment is accepted.
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Why is the OHEIT conference (UnITe 2019) being combined with TKF and RUCD this year?
This year, OHEIT/TKF/RUCD 2019 offers triple the access, exposure and networking opportunities to the IT community. In fact, with the integration of these three events, we anticipate the largest attendance in the history of the OHEIT event.
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Who will attend UnITe 2019?
More than a thousand IT professionals from across Ontario — including chief information officers, technical specialists, directors and managers — are expected to attend.
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How many sessions will there be at the OHEIT/RUCD conference?
There will be approximately 60 high-quality sessions by the community, for the community.
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What are the sponsorship opportunities for this event?
This will be a unique opportunity to showcase products and services, engage with decision-makers and build meaningful partnerships. This three-day event is expected to attract more than 1,000 attendees.
Other benefits include:
- Association with Canada’s top-ranked university and the Times Higher Education 21st university in the world
- Event website, signage and promotions via social media channels
- Two passes to the event (extra passes at half price)
To learn more about becoming a sponsor, visit sponsorship page.
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What are the general benefits for attendees?
- To attend one of the largest and most respected professional networking events for the higher education IT community.
- Learn about the latest trends in technologies and services affecting Ontario’s higher education sector.
- Engage with an audience of more than 1,000, including including chief information officers, directors and managers.
- See keynote speakers, including artist, author and innovator Douglas Coupland.
- Choose from 60 high-quality sessions.
- Attend Ryerson University Cybersecurity Day (RUCD) and learn about the latest news and trends in the growing field of cyber security.
- Enjoy the best of culture, dining and activities − including planned OHEIT social events − available at your doorstep in this picturesque U of T campus location.