2022 PCI SSC North America Community Meeting: What to Know Before You Go

What To Know Before You Go

Meeting Location
Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC)
South Building
222 Bremner Blvd
Toronto, ON M5V 3L9, Canada

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IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING

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PREPARING FOR THE TRIP
	Attire Casual attire is encouraged for the event.
	Weather The weather during the Community Meeting will be about 73° F / 23° C for a high during the day and about 55° F / 13° C in the evenings.
	Electrical Compatibility Toronto runs on 120 V / 60 HZ electricity. If you are traveling from outside the region, remember to bring an adaptor and/or converter.
	Currency and Exchange Rates The currency of Canada is the Canadian Dollar (CAD), and the symbol is $. For exchange rate information, please click here.
	Time Zone Toronto is in the Eastern Daylight Time Zone (EDT). Convert to your local time, please click here.
	Mobile Phone Service If you are traveling from outside of Canada, we recommend that you contact your mobile service provider to confirm your service plan will work while in Toronto – and be aware of applicable data and roaming charges.
ABOUT THE VENUE
	The Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) Widely recognized as top-of-class by meeting and event organizers around the world, the MTCC has hosted over 21,000 events in our nearly four-decade history.
	Transportation and Directions to the Community Meeting Our downtown location is easy to access from anywhere in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), via a number of different transportation options. For directions to the MTCC, please click here. Taking the Metro? Click here to take advantage of the discount code: PCIToronto22
	Hotel Check-In and Check-Out Times The Delta Hotel Toronto, Toronto Marriott City Centre Hotel, and The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto have standard check-in times of 3:00 PM and standard check-out times of 12:00 PM. If you require an earlier check-in or late check-out, please contact your hotel directly.
AT THE MEETING
	Badge Pick-up Badge Pick-up will be located on Level 800 at the PCI SSC Registration Desk in the South Registration Area East at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC). Payment must be made in full for entry to the conference. Badges must be worn at all times for sessions and receptions. Registration will be open: Tuesday, September 13 from 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM Wednesday, September 14 from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursday, September 15 from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
	Engagement Opportunities: We’ve always been a community and while here in Toronto, this is our hometown. That’s why when you visit the Vendor Showcase, you’ll be “Downtown.” Enjoy a bite at the “Farmer’s Market” before you head to one of our “Community Theaters” to watch the sessions. Want resources? Stop by the “Bookstore” and talk to representatives at the PCI SSC booth. Meet up with colleagues and friends at the “Town Green” while you play some games or grab a coffee at the “PCI Café.
	Welcome Reception - Sponsored by: Tuesday, September 13 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM The Pilsner & Locomotive Hall and The Steam Whistle Brewery 255 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, ON M5V 3M9, Canada Finally together again! The Welcome Reception, will provide attendees with networking opportunities, live music, entertainment, and refreshments. Immediately following the last session, please head down to the ground floor of the MTCC where you will be directed across the street to the Steam Whistle Brewery. *Badges Required for Entry
	Networking Reception in the Vendor Showcase Wednesday, September 14 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM The Council invites all attendees to join us "Downtown" in the Vendor Showcase for a Networking Reception. Refreshments will be served. *Please remember to bring a sufficient number of business cards for networking opportunities.
	Brand and PCI SSC Office Hours Have questions? Representatives are available to meet with you. Check each individual office for their specific hours.
	Meals Stop by the "Farmers Market" for lunch on Wednesday and Thursday. Coffee will be provided along with refreshments in the afternoon. Please refer to the Mobile App for times and locations. Dietary needs indicated during registration will be noted and accommodated. Please reach out to pcicm@pcisecuritystandards.org with any questions.
	Meeting Room Internet Access Attendees will have access to a Wi-Fi network in all meeting spaces. Network Name: PCI2022 Password: Toronto2022
	Live Streaming Community Meeting sessions will be live streamed for PCI SSC stakeholders (PO, ASV, CPSA, ISA, PCIP, PTS Labs, QIR, QPA, QSA and SSF) . You must register for access.
	Social Media Use of social media tools at Community Meetings to discuss and share non-confidential information is welcome. The Council will be sharing updates via Twitter @PCISSC and the #PCICM hashtag and encourages the use of #PCICM for related posts.
	Questions If you have any questions about the conference, please visit the 2022 Community Meeting Website or email pcicm@pcisecuritystandards.org.

We look forward to seeing you in Toronto!