Marketplace FAQ

Those who have attended our event in the past may be able to envision the virtual version that 2020 has demanded, while others may have a difficult time envisioning it. Below are some answers to common questions. If you have any additional questions, please contact info@omca.com.

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When is the deadline to register?

Ideally, you want to be registered before the online event portal goes live on September 11th. Appointment requests begin October 7th.

What is a marketplace style conference?

A marketplace conference is a bit like speed dating for businesses. Everyone has an appointment schedule of what time they will be meeting and with who. Each appointment is timed as the seller highlights their product or service and the buyer asks questions.

How long are the appointments?

The appointments are each 8 minutes in length, which includes the travel time from one appointment to the next (less than 1 minute).

Will I have the ability to share information?

During your appointments, you can visually demonstrate your product with a brochure, one-pager, or tablet device. You will also have the opportunity to upload an information sheet to your online event profile.

Will meals be provided?

All delegates are invited to both breakfast and lunch. Each meal is a sponsorship opportunity and will include a presentation and entertainment from the meal sponsor.

Will we have breaks?

Tour operators (buyers) have the fullest schedules due to the buyer-seller ratios. Every buyer has two breaks each morning and afternoon, which can be specified during appointment requests or can be assigned randomly.

Sellers will have natural breaks in their schedule for personal breaks. OMCA also blocks a short time frame each day for sellers to attend the education sessions onsite.

What is the cost to attend?

Buyers attend Marketplace for free. Accommodations and travel costs may also be covered under the Buyer Incentive Program.

Seller members can register to take appointments for $995 CAD or $895 USD. Additional delegates can attend for $500 CAD or $550 USD.

Non-members pay a higher rate than members.

See the full pricing details at https://omca.com/events/marketplace/registration-and-pricing/

Will I be fed at evening events?

OMCA's evening events always offer beverages and food options to satisfy our delegates. The amplitude of food depends on the venue, the host, and the number of delegates attending. Most delegates find events satiating, while some need to find a bit more to eat before or after the event.

Do I have to be an OMCA member to attend?

No, you do not have to be an OMCA Member to attend. HOWEVER, membership will save you hundreds of dollars and allow you to bring more than one representative to the show. Non-member buyers do not qualify for the Buyer Incentive Program.

Besides the above-mentioned, Non-Member delegates receive the same event access as Members.

Will my food allergies be accommodated?

Please contact info@omca.com to inform the OMCA team of any food allergies or major dietary restrictions (eg. vegetarianism). We will submit a special request to the venue(s) for an allergy-safe option.

When/where can I request appointments?

Appointment requests can be made online through the OMCA Event Portal from October 7th to October 18th.

How many appointments can I expect to have?

OMCA Marketplace prides itself on its quality buyers and appointments. Based on historical data, sellers can expect between 20-25 appointments*. The intimate nature of this event makes it easy to connect with prospects even when you don’t have a scheduled appointment.

**Multiple factors play into the number of appointments in your schedule, most of which require specific action from the delegates. It is important to read all Marketplace communications closely to effectively maximize your schedule for a successful event.