Deans Conference

Event and Hotel Location

Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel
123 Queen Street West
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5H 2M9

Hotel Reservations

• AACSB Group Block Rate: 389 CAD per night, single/double occupancy, plus applicable taxes and fees per room per night. Hotel reservations can be made by calling +1 888 627 7175.  Mention AACSB in order to receive the group block rate.
• Group Block Cut-Off Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025. Sleeping rooms are based on availability and may sell out prior to the cut-off date. Each delegate is responsible for making their own hotel reservation. The cost of the hotel room is not included in the registration fee.
• Guest Room Changes: Any guest room changes, cancellations, etc., are the delegate’s responsibility and must be made directly with the hotel according to the guidelines below in order to avoid financial penalty.

• Cancelation: All reservations must be guaranteed by a credit card or deposit check. Individuals with guaranteed reservations must cancel their reservation 48 hours prior to the scheduled day of arrival to avoid a one-night cancellation charge. When making arrangements through travel websites or an agent, the negotiated AACSB rates may not always be available.

• Travel Agents: Please request that your travel agent book your room in the AACSB-negotiated room block for the event.
• Third-Party Companies: We have been made aware that third-party companies, including Hotel Reserving, Exhibitor Housing Services (EHS), Global Expo Travel, Exhibitor Travel Bureau, and Business Travel Management, are contacting our attendees, introducing themselves as the official ‘housing bureau’ for the event. This is not the case; AACSB does not engage third-party housing companies for its events. If you booked through these companies, we believe that your information may be compromised and we would strongly recommend that you do not give any personal information, including credit card details to any unknown vendor. If you receive an e-mail from these companies, please forward to it to [email protected]. 

Local Guides

• Local Parking and Transportation
• Local Dining and Entertainment

Visa Invitation Letters

AACSB International’s policy requires attendees be registered and paid in full or invoiced (balance due prior to start of event) to receive a visa invitation letter. If you are registered for an event in which you are requesting an Invitation Letter, please complete the Request for Invitation Letter Form. Please allow up to three business days for a response. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

Entering Canada: Tips for Travelers

All international travelers must carry acceptable identification and a valid visa (if necessary) when entering Canada. A passport is recommended because it is the only reliable and universally accepted travel and identification document for the purpose of international travel.

International transport companies, such as airlines, must make sure that travelers have proper, valid travel documents. If you do not have the proper documents, you may be refused entry into Canada. What you need will depend on where you are from, how you are travelling, and what documents you are travelling with. Consult entry requirements by country.

• Citizens of the U.S. who are members of the NEXUS program may present their membership card as proof of identification and as a document that denotes citizenship, when arriving by air (when coming from the U.S.), land, or marine modes.
• Citizens of the U.S. who are members of the FAST program may use their cards as proof of identity when arriving by land and marine modes only.
• Permanent residents of the U.S. who are members of the NEXUS or FAST programs must travel with a passport and proof of permanent residence, and may be asked to present these documents to the officer upon arrival at the border. 

All visitors arriving from or transiting through the U.S. are encouraged to visit the U.S. Customs and Border Protection website for information concerning the U.S. Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, and the requirements to enter or return to the U.S.

In addition to a Passport, you may also need a visitor visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization. The only exception are US Citizens, who require only their passport. Find out if you need a visitor visa or ETA. The entry document you need depends on:

• the type of travel document you plan to travel with
• the country that issued your travel document
• your nationality
• your method of travel to Canada for this trip

Travelers requiring a VISA should contact their meeting organizer to obtain a VISA Letter of Invitation to provide with their VISA Application. There is also a biometric requirement for persons coming from a country that requires a visa.

• As of 2018 – applicants from Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia, Asia Pacific and the Americas who would normally require a visa will also need to give their biometric as part of their visa application. 

The biometric must be collected at a Visa Application Centre (VAC) overseas, and as it forms part of the visa application, it must be provided before a visa application can be decided upon. The biometric must be given in person at any of the 139 VACs in 53 countries around the globe. The biometric cannot be collected at the airport overseas, OR upon arrival OR in Canada.

Visa – exempt countries and Electronic Travel Authorizations: All other countries will require an eTA (along with your passport). An eTA can be applied for on your smartphone or computer. Most applications are approved within minutes, but we recommend applying a few months before scheduled travel in case you need to provide additional documents. The only exception are US Citizens, who require only their passport. Persons who require an eTA do not need to provide a biometric.

Apply here: eTA

Find current information on entry requirements on the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) website. Requirements may vary depending on the country you’re travelling from — or transiting through.

Flights and Border Services: For everything you need to know to prepare for a flight to or in Canada, please visit the Government of Canada website - this resource includes information about airports, requirements, proof of vaccination and more.