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=== <big><strong>Frequently asked Questions</strong></big> ===

=== <big><strong>Frequently asked Questions</strong></big>===

==== What are the themes / What is the purpose of the event? ====

====What are the themes / What is the purpose of the event?====

You can find this information on the about page, [[Research and Innovation Symposium 2024 About|linked here.]]  

You can find this information on the about page, [[Research and Innovation Symposium 2024 About|linked here.]]  

==== Is there a cost to attend the event? ====

====Is there a cost to attend the event?====

There is no cost to attend the event, nor for any of the sessions. This free, bilingual event will gather participants from government, the private sector, academia, and non-profit organizations, focusing on housing, infrastructure, and communities. Our aim is to spark innovation and policy opportunities through the sharing of innovative research and ideas, and fostering of connections among leading thinkers, advisors, and practitioners.  

There is no cost to attend the event, nor for any of the sessions. This free, bilingual event will gather participants from government, the private sector, academia, and non-profit organizations, focusing on housing, infrastructure, and communities. Our aim is to spark innovation and policy opportunities through the sharing of innovative research and ideas, and fostering of connections among leading thinkers, advisors, and practitioners.  

==== Is the event bilingual (English and French)? ====

====Is the event bilingual (English and French)?====

Simultaneous interpretation between English and French will be available for all plenary sessions, that is, all opening and closing remarks, keynotes, and panels, as well as plenary workshops, which are all taking place<s>,</s> and being broadcasted from the Outaouais room. For workshops taking place in breakout rooms, bilingualism will be facilitated through the use of Real-Time translation, that automatically translates a person’s speech into captions in a language of each participant’s choosing.  

Simultaneous interpretation between English and French will be available for all plenary sessions, that is, all opening and closing remarks, keynotes, and panels, as well as plenary workshops, which are all taking place<s>,</s> and being broadcasted from the Outaouais room. For workshops taking place in breakout rooms, bilingualism will be facilitated through the use of Real-Time translation, that automatically translates a person’s speech into captions in a language of each participant’s choosing.  

==== How do I access simultaneous interpretation? ====

====How do I access simultaneous interpretation?====

'''In Person:'''  

'''In Person:'''  

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==== How do I access Real-time translation? ====

====How do I access Real-time translation?====

Each participant can select their own preferred caption language for translations. The preferred caption language can be chosen by selecting the '''“show closed captions” button'''[[File:CC Icon.jpg|frameless]] at the bottom left of the screen once in the meeting. Then, simply select '''Caption language''' and choose the desired language.  

Each participant can select their own preferred caption language for translations. The preferred caption language can be chosen by selecting the '''“show closed captions” button'''[[File:CC Icon.jpg|frameless]] at the bottom left of the screen once in the meeting. Then, simply select '''Caption language''' and choose the desired language.  

==== How do I navigate between sessions? ====

====How do I navigate between sessions?====

You should continue to refer to the event [[Research and Innovation Symposium 2024 Agenda|web page]] for information and the program and weblinks for virtual sessions.  

You should continue to refer to the event [[Research and Innovation Symposium 2024 Agenda|web page]] for information and the program and weblinks for virtual sessions.  

Virtual participants may access each session through the unique links posted on the agenda page.  

Virtual participants may access each session through the unique links posted on the agenda page.  

==== Am I required to attend all the sessions on a given day? ====

====Am I required to attend all the sessions on a given day? ====

No, we recognize that not everyone will be able to attend all sessions of a two-day event. We have shared and continued to update the event program, to enable all attendees to decide which sessions they would like to attend.  

No, we recognize that not everyone will be able to attend all sessions of a two-day event. We have shared and continued to update the event program, to enable all attendees to decide which sessions they would like to attend.  

==== I was invited to attend the event in-person, how do I get to the venue? ====

====I was invited to attend the event in-person, how do I get to the venue?====

The event will take place at '''Place du Portage Phase IV, 140 Promenade du Portage, Gatineau, QC J8X 4B6.''' There are two entrances, one on Promenade du Portage, and the other on Rue Laurier.  

The event will take place at '''Place du Portage Phase IV, 140 Promenade du Portage, Gatineau, QC J8X 4B6.''' There are two entrances, one on Promenade du Portage, and the other on Rue Laurier.  

[[File:Entré bureau de poste.jpg|887x887px]]  

[[File:Entré bureau de poste.jpg|887x887px]]  

* The following STO buses stop nearby Place du Portage:  

*The following STO buses stop nearby Place du Portage:  

** 20, 23, 25, 26, 27, 29, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 40, 41, 45, 47, 48, 55, 59, 67, 85, 87, 93, 94, 95, 98, 371, 400, 437, 734, 740  

**20, 23, 25, 26, 27, 29, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 40, 41, 45, 47, 48, 55, 59, 67, 85, 87, 93, 94, 95, 98, 371, 400, 437, 734, 740

* The following OC Transpo buses stop nearby Place du Portage:  

*The following OC Transpo buses stop nearby Place du Portage:  

** 15,61,63,66,75  

**15,61,63,66,75

==== Is there any parking nearby? ====

====Is there any parking nearby?====

Yes, view the attached file [[:en:images/d/d3/Parking_-_Stationnement_(1).pdf|here.]]  

Yes, view the attached file [[:en:images/d/d3/Parking_-_Stationnement_(1).pdf|here.]]  

Once inside the venue, you should follow signs for Phase IV, Conference Centre. There will also be INFC staff on site to help direct you.  

Once inside the venue, you should follow signs for Phase IV, Conference Centre. There will also be INFC staff on site to help direct you.