Personal Decorum

At all meetings, receptions, activities, and interaction with other AGA members and guests during the conference, attendees are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and be responsible for personal behavior respectful of others and the esteem and reputation of the Association and our great industry. Upon completion of your registration, you agreed to abide by the AGA's Statement on Personal Conduct.

Getting Around

The Toronto Marriott City Centre is a 20-30 minute drive from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). There is the UP Express train that runs every 15 minutes to and from the airport to Union Station with a short walk to the hotel. There is plenty of access to taxis, Ubers or Lyfts as well. The AGA strongly discourages renting a car.

Cities across Canada as well as Boston, Chicago, DC and Newark offer direct flights into Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport on Porter Airlines. You can take the ferry to the mainland or use the 853-foot pedestrian tunnel connecting the mainland and terminal. It is then a 5 minute drive or a 20 minute walk to the Toronto Marriott City Centre.

Toronto Marriott City Centre Hotel
1 Blue Jay Way
Toronto, ON M5V 1J4, Canada
+1 416-341-7100

Canada Travel/Covid/Passport Info

According to the US Department of State, no Covid precautions or vaccines are required for travel. A passport must be valid at time of entry (but no visa is required for stays less than 180 days).

Time & Temperature

Expect temperatures to range from high 50s to low 60s during the day and 40s at night. Toronto is on Eastern Time. Please note, all times for TechForum are listed in Eastern Time.

Dress Code

Please wear your nametag to ALL TechForum events and tours. Attendees will be visiting Valmont Coatings - Pure Metal Galvanizing Mississauga and AZZ Galvanizing - Galvcast.

• Plant Tour: Pants, close-toed shoes (safety equipment will be provided)
• Sessions/MarketPlace: Business Casual

Available Activities

Ripley's Aquarium of Canada & The CN Tower

Starting on Tuesday Morning at 8:30am, attendees will meet in the lobby of the Toronto Marriott City Centre and will walk over to the Aquarium and CN Tower. Attendees can choose to go to one or both activities and decide which order they would like to visit the attractions. Both are right next to each other and are a 5 minute walk from the hotel. Attendees are on their own for lunch, but just be sure to be back at the hotel for registration and Technical Sessions starting at 1pm.

Happy Hour at The Rec Room

Join us Wednesday evening for food, drinks and fun! We will be taking attendees to The Rec Room for games and a networking happy hour. Light appetizers and drinks will be served. It is about a 10 minute walk from the hotel.

For more details, please check the Schedule, Hotel/Area Info, or Dining pages.