FAQs

The 2024 HBA Annual Conference will be held 23-25 September at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel in Ontario, Canada. 

As a member-driven organization, HBA’s Annual conference delivers what members seek: leadership development, global networking, recognition, and a link to its nearly 50-year legacy.  

HBA members and employees of our Corporate Partners are invited to attend. 

Not an HBA member? No problem! We've made it easy for you and you can add an annual membership to your conference registration.  

Our yearly gathering brings together industry peers, colleagues, and influencers at all stages of their careers to build business connections for a sustainable leadership advantage, learn from industry leaders to broaden perspective, and develop actionable insights.  

Provided breakfasts are buffet-style functions which will allow you to select foods to meet your needs. Dietary restrictions will be collected during the registration process, but you can also click here for instructions on how to update your dietary restrictions and preferences within your HBA profile. Email us to communicate any ADA needs. Dietary restrictions and ADA needs that are not communicated by 23 August 2024 cannot be guaranteed accommodation. 

Visit HBA's LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and X and participate in discussions. Use hashtags #HBAAC24 and #HBAimpact when posting about the 2024 HBA Annual Conference to connect with your peers!  

Registration opened for the 2024 HBA Annual Conference on 24 June 2024.

View our registration rates here. Be sure to register early to take advantage of savings.  

With the launch of HBA’s Inaugural Pitch Competition, a single-day pass is available for Wednesday, 25 September (only) at a discounted rate of $750/€702. 

This rate will increase on 25 July to $875/€818.

Confirmed registrants may cancel and receive a full refund (minus a $225/€209 administrative fee) until 6 September 2024. A completed cancellation form must be received no later than 6 September 2024. Registrants who do not cancel by 6 September 2024 and do not attend will be responsible for the full registration fee. If a portion of your registration fee is covering HBA membership dues ($249/€230), that portion is nonrefundable per the HBA refund policy. 

Confirmed registrants may transfer their registration by 6 September 2024. A completed substitution form must be received no later than 6 September 2024. Substitutions made between 6 September 2024 and 25 September 2024 are subject to a $175/€169 administrative fee. Substitution to a nonmember will require paid membership to the HBA in addition to the substitution fee. If a portion of your registration fee is covering HBA membership dues ($249/€230), that portion is nonrefundable per the HBA refund policy. 

Canada has diverse entry requirements based on your origin and travel method, so plan ahead to ensure you have all necessary documentation! Click here for more information. 

The 2024 Annual Conference will be held at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel. You can reserve your accommodations here.  Please note that HBA’s discounted rate for hotel rooms closes on Friday, 30 August.

We have negotiated several discounts with major airlines servicing the Toronto airports. Click here for more information and redemption instructions. 

No, the 2024 HBA Annual Conference is not a virtual event. After the conclusion of conference, #HBAAC24 registrants will have limited-time access to keynote and breakout session recordings via the conference App. 

Submit your information or a recommended speaker on the HBA speaker recommendation form. The HBA continuously reviews submissions to source speakers that meet our needs at the Annual Conference and throughout the year. While there is no guarantee of selection, this is the best way to get us your information.  

If you are interested in presenting a micro-session in the Empowerment Zone, a call for HBA Talks session proposals is currently open, with a submission deadline of 19 July 2024.