Exhibitor Booths - 49th Annual Fall Conference

 The Annual Criminal Lawyers’ Association Fall Conference is Canada’s largest criminal law conference, attracting defence lawyers, members of the judiciary, educators, reporters and other prominent guests from across Canada. 

For the first time, and due to COVID-19 registrations, we are offering the Fall conference via a hybrid model. As such, we anticipate:

1. 350 to 500 in-person attendees
2. 200 to 500 live virtual attendees

We are offering exhibit opportunities for in-person attendees only. We understand COVID has had an impact on many businesses and people, and as such, we are offering special one-time pricing* for exhibiting at the 49th Annual Fall Conference:

• $200 plus HST: available to groups that are sponsoring the conference at a silver level or higher
• $500 plus HST: available to groups that are NOT sponsoring the conference at a silver level or higher

* Please note the usual price for exhibiting is $1,200 plus HST.

Please note the following pertains to ALL in-person registrants, volunteers, staff and exhibitor staff:

• As of September 22, 2021, you must be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination to access the conference in-person. You must also receive your final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days before providing the proof of being fully vaccinated.
  • October 22: use your vaccine certificate – An enhanced vaccine certificate, as well as a verification app to allow businesses to read the QR code, will be available. Details about this will be emailed to all in-person registrants closer to the date.
  • EXCEPTION: to those that have a valid document from a physician or nurse practitioner saying you have a medical exemption from full vaccination. Medical exemption must be provided seven days in advance to the CLA office and subject to evaluation. 
• We are holding the event at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, 123 Queen St W, Toronto.
  • We have the ENTIRE lower level reserved for the Conference.
  • This is a MUCH larger space than previous years, which will allow us to have up to 600 in-person attendees while maintaining a social distance of 6-feet apart.
  • Chairs/seating in the main conference room will be 6-feet apart with a hook on the back of the chairs in the case attendees prefer not to use coat-check.
  • All food/beverages will be served/packaged.
  • The exhibitor, beverage/food and live feed area will be located in an open area to help avoid congestion.
• All in-person attendees must wear a mask. This includes attendees, hotel staff, volunteers and exhibitors. Speakers will only remove their mask when presenting.

Please note the following exhibitor information:

1. The conference agenda can be viewed by going to https://criminallawyers.ca/events/49th-annual-fall-conference/
2. A listing of exhibitors, with a map with the placement of each, will be included in the Conference Materials. Email confirmations sent to all conference attendees will list confirmed exhibitors. The CLA website will also include a listing of confirmed exhibitors.
3. Food & beverages provided during scheduled CLA breaks are open to exhibitor staff to enjoy. Food circulated during the Friday social is also open to exhibitor staff to consume, but beverages will be at the expense of individuals (cash bar). Actual conference registration and luncheon attendance are NOT included with Exhibitor fee, but may be purchased separately.
4. The CLA will manage space allocations this year. Each exhibitor will be contacted with space allocation details and shipping instructions closer to the conference date.
5. We will provide a 10' x 10' space, six-foot table, two chairs and an electrical outlet for your use. Exhibitors MUST stay within their allotted 10' x 10' space due to firecode regulations and in safety/fairness to other exhibitors.
6. Shipping information for sending exhibitor materials will be provided shortly after confirmation of exhibit has been received.
7. We will print exhibitor staff name badges IF names are provided to the CLA office at least 48 hours in advance of the conference.
8. Set-up time will begin at 6:30 a.m., Friday, November 19, 2021. 
9. Take-down time will end at 4 p.m., Saturday, November 20, 2021. 
10. Security personnel will be on duty between 7 p.m., Friday, November 19 and 8 a.m., Saturday, November 21; however, the CLA is not responsible for any lost or damaged items. 
11. Wifi is included. However, exhibitors requiring telephone or hardwired high-speed lines will need to make arrangements directly with the hotel banquet office.