The 2009 Northwest Mathematics Conference has now come to a close. Thank you to the many who made it all possible, with a special thank you to the organizing committee who gave up so much of their time and talents to make the conference a success!

For those who attended the conference, we'd love to hear your feedback! Please click here to submit your ratings and/or comments online.

As indicated during the conference, some of the handouts from presenters will become available over the next while. Check this page often for updates.

 

Conference At A Glance:

Thursday, October 22
12 noon: Registration opens
2pm-5pm: Sessions
5pm-7pm: Exhibits open
7:30pm-9pm: Keynote

Friday, October 23
7am: Registration opens
7am-6pm: Exhibits open
8:30am: Sessions
11:15am-12:45pm: Lunch
4:30pm: BCAMT AGM
9pm-midnight: Dance (Motown Cruisers)

Saturday, October 24
7am-8:20am: Breakfast & Keynote
8:30am: Sessions start
8:am-11:30am: Exhibits open
11:30am: closing keynote

Exhibit Site:
Fairmont Chateau Whistler

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Featuring

Conference News Updates
  • Online feedback form now available! Click here.
  • Presenter's handouts can be found here
  • View the conference program here.
  • Download our promo poster.
Registration
2009 Northwest Conference Registration

Same rates as Whistler 2003 NW Conference!!!

Online registration is now closed.

Onsite registrations are available at the Regular Rate. Credit Cards accepted.

For Registration related questions, please contact the Registrar

 
Regular Rate
Member (BCTF, WSMC, OCTM, PSCTM)
$185
Non-member of above
$205
Student/Retiree
$80

The online registration deadline has now passed.

 

Cancellations and Refunds

If you must cancel for any reason, the registrar must receive notice of cancellation by October 17, 2009.  Cancellations after October 17, 2009 and No-Shows are non-refundable. 

The BCAMT cannot make exceptions to the Cancellation and Refund Policy for any reason, including personal emergencies. 

The Reservation and Cancellation Policy applies to all registrations regardless of whether payment has been approved. If you qualify for a refund, the registrar will send you a confirmation of the cancellation by email and refund the amount of the reservation less a 45 CAD cancellation fee to the previously provided credit card.


You may notify our registration department in writing by email.

Program

Click here to view the program (Session Speakers, Titles, Descriptions, Times, Locations)

Sessions & scheduled times subject to change

 

Accommodations

Visit the Accommodations page for rates, links to online booking, and information on how to obtain FREE internet access while staying.

Please note, the special reduced rates at the Fairmont Chateau have now all been filled. There are still more special rate rooms available at the Westin.

The Conference Hotels are:

Westin Resort & Spa Whistler

Fairmont Chateau Whistler

Child Care

For delegates that have children, child care services can be arranged through Whistler Babysitters. Please contact them via the links below or by calling 1.888.906.2229

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Exhibitors

Interested in exhibiting?

Click here to download the Invitation to Exhibit form
Contact person: Selina Millar

Exhibit Hours:

Thursday, October 22 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Friday, October 23 7:00am - 6:00pm

Saturday, October 24 8:00am - 11:30am

Exhibit Site:

Fairmont Chateau Whistler

 

Events

Friday, October 23, 2009
Mathematics & Culture (10:30am - 12:10pm)
Location: Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre, Whistler, BC

The Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games will take place in the shared tradional territories of the Squamish and Lil'wat Nations. In this session participants will be taken on a tour of the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre (walking distance from Chateau Whistler, the conference centre). The participants will be greeted by members from the Aboriginal Ambassador Program and led through activities relating to mathematics and artifacts from Squamish and Lil'wat Nations. Activities and resources will be provided to the participants.
This session will be limited to the first 40 registrants

Cost: $25 (covers admission, tour, and resources)


Friday, October 23, 2009
Mathematics & Sports (2:30pm - 4:10pm)
Location: Whistler Sliding Centre, Whistler, BC

Note: This event has now sold out, but you can add your name to a waiting list when you register. Alternatively, participants who are interested in touring the sliding centre, but would prefer not to miss conference sessions, or were unable to secure a seat to the Math and Sport Event, will be given the option of joining a separate tour at 5pm with Whistler Connections for a conference rate of $35 + tax. This is not a part of our conference but is being offered by Whistler Connections for any delegates interested in visiting the Sliding Centre and observe the Canadian Olympic Team's Bobsleigh team in training for the Olympic Games in February. Sign up will be at the Fairmont Hotel during the conference.

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The Whistler Sliding Centre will be the site for the Bobsleigh, Luge and Skeleton events during the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. This sliding centre is unique in the world as it...

  • is one of only 15 international competition sliding tracks in the world
  • has the highest vertical drop of any track in the world: 152 metres
  • has a track G-force expected to reach 5.02 Gs (men's luge)
  • has a thin, 2 - 5 cm ice surface that is produced and maintained by hand

This session will be limited to the first 35 registrants.

Cost: $25 (covers admission, tour, transportation, and resources)


Friday, October 23, 2009
Friday Night Entertainment (9pm - midnight)
Location: Fairmont Chateau Whistler

Featuring the Motown Cruisers!

The Motown Cruisers were formed in 1998 and have been performing throughout the Northwest. The band is know for their lively presentation and play a blend of classic and contemporary Motown dance music of songs from the 60's, 70's, and early 80's that reflect the Motown tradition, from artists such as Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, The Four Tops, and the Temptations.

Cost: $10 (covers admission; no host bar available)


Saturday, October 24, 2009
Breakfast & Keynote (7:00am - 8:20am)
Location: Fairmont Chateau Whistler

Enjoy a fabulous hot breakfast and the inspiring words of Carole Saundry-Fullerton

Cost: $30

Getting There

Perimeter Bus Lines offer shuttles from Vancouver International Airport to Whistler. The cost for a return trip including taxes is 102.90 CAD.

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Contacts
Conference Contacts
Title Name
Chair Marc Garneau
Treasurer Denis Davis
Registration Dawn Driver
Program Tom O'Shea
Ron Coleborn
Sandra Ball
Exhibitors Selina Millar
Promotions/Events John Pusic
Kanwal Neel
Registration Package Andrew Wong
Website/AV Sam Muraca