Frequently Asked Questions – Conference 2021
- Published: 19 March 2021
1. Is there sub-cover?
The Department of Education have not granted us sub-cover for the conference this year.
2. How does it cost to register for the event?
Registration fee is €130 for the full day event and access to the materials for 12 months. Access to the event platform will only be provided once the registration fee is paid in full.
3. Does that mean teaching principals cannot go or can we use our principal days?
This is a decision for you and your Board of Management to decide on how best to approach this, of course Teaching Principals can attend conference. The conference is a continuous professional development event, and is classed as a BoM expense and can be taken as one of your principal release days.
4. Can I change my choice of seminars?
You will be asked to select 2 of the 7 seminars that will be available. All seminar presentation/videos will be available 5 working days after the event ends
5. Is the conference fee a legitimate BoM expense?
Yes, the conference is a continuous professional development event and is classed as a BoM expense.
6. Do we have to be a member to attend?
Yes
7. What happens if I’m unable to attend the event on the day?
All Event materials i.e. recordings of keynote speakers and seminar, along with delegate bag and Exhibitor details will be available on our event platform for 12 months.
8. Cancellations
Cancellations can be sent by e-mail to jennifer.mccarthy@ippn.ie up to April 25th. Cancellations will incur a fee of €40, which is 30% of the conference fee. Refunds cannot be made after this date under any circumstances
9. How will I access the event?
You will receive an email directly from ‘Full House Events’ who are managing our online event this year 3 days prior to the event going ‘Live’ with instructions on how to access the platform.
10. Will there be an Education Expo?
The Platform will have an Exhibition hall were our exhibitors and sponsors will be available to chat to you on the day. Once you have your login details, you can go to the virtual expo hall and view all of the exhibitors and sponsors stands.
11. Will Exhibitors see my contact information on the platform?
The only information that will be visible on the platform will be your name, unless you decide to share your information directly with an exhibitor regarding a product.
