You will be required to wear a mask indoors at all times, unless you are sitting down to eat. While it's not ideal that we'll have to wear masks during presentations, it's a simple health precaution that allows us to continue with the convention. Speakers will deliver their presentations behind the safety of a plexiglass podium, similar to what cashiers use in retail.

Our venue, at 1,500 square feet, can realistically accommodate 40 people while adhering to the 6-foot distancing requirement. For this reason we are only selling up to 40 tickets. If you are coming to HOWL with someone who is in your social bubble, make sure you contact us so that we can seat you within your bubble. We will share the seating plans with you in advance.

We will have assigned seating (determined in a random, non-biased way), and Howlers will have to return to their assigned seat for every presentation. If you intend on coming to the music nights, please contact us so that we reserve you an isolated seat at the Bongopix campfire.

HOWL will be 100% cash-less. Attendees buying drinks or merchandise will need to tap either a debit card or credit card. Drinks can also be purchased on a tab, and the tab can be paid remotely (credit card or e-transfer) by the conclusion of the convention.

Food service at HOWL will comply with provincial health guidelines. Due to the health situation we cannot have an elaborate buffet. Instead, howlers can expect outdoor take-out style food or indoor plate service. Food will be cooked and served at the Mad Musher Restaurant, a fully licensed, insured, and health-inspected establishment.

HOWL is only possible if we all buy into physical distancing. Unless it's someone in your personal social bubble, please do not invade someone's 6-foot radius of space. There is no shame if you are compelled to mask-up in a social situation. In fact, masks are a simple way to mitigate corona problems. Everyone gets a free HOWL mask, by the way!

HOWL 2020 will have more of an emphasis on outdoor time. It's healthier. Coffee breaks and live campfire music will be held outdoors, so bring a toque, a sweater, and an umbrella or rain jacket. If you're coming to HOWL to socialize, be prepared to do that mostly outside. If you're mostly interested in the lectures, you can sit (and eat takeout) in your car during breaks, or hang out with a mask indoors.

We believe in good hygiene. Hand sanitizer stations will be available at every entrance, exit, washroom, and at other key locations throughout the convention. Our facilities are commercially cleaned and operated in cooperation with the RCD Health Unit. If you forget a mask, don't worry, everyone gets a free HOWL mask!

We will broadcast an exclusive livestream of the convention which will allow you to watch all of the presentations and the panel. The cost of attending VIRTUAL HOWL, from the comfort of your own home, is $225+RSVP fee, 50% of the total ticket cost (the deposit). You would need a free Zoom account to attend virtually.

If you still feel unsafe despite our new health and safety policies, or if you consider yourself vulnerable, you have until September 15, 2020, to cancel and receive a full refund. Your health is your priority so we are offering a reasonable window of time for you to weigh your decision if you want to opt to cancel.