Contests

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I get on the waiting list?

You may email us your name, address and a daytime phone number, and we will be happy to add you to our waiting list.

Q: How do I order tickets?

Seats can only be purchased through the ticket office as a series subscription to all five events and are renewable from year to year. Renewing patron’s are given a protected period to purchase before public sale. On occasion, inventory permitting, single events and special packages may become available; check with your ticket office for details.

Q: How can I help bring SmartTalk to my city?

Email us and let us know why SmartTalk needs to come to your city. You might even be able to become one of our ambassadors and receive special benefits that ordinary subscribers don't receive.

Q: When do tickets go on sale?

On sale dates vary by city and season, however the general timeline is below:
October: Renewing patrons are given the first opportunity to renew their seats for the new season.
November: Should any seats open after the renewal period anyone on our mailing/wait list is sent new season information. On sale to public (some cities are sold out by this time)

Q: What are the Subscriber Benefits?

As a Renewing Subscriber, your loyalty is rewarded in the following ways:

• Purchase seats at lower price than new subscribers.
• The first to be informed of the new season lineup.
• Provided a protected purchasing period when only you can purchase the series.
• The option to keep your same seats, improve your seating location and add seats to your order prior to public sale (Space permitting of course!).
• Receive special offers and gifts from our generous partners.
• Priority seating for "added” shows before tickets go on sale to the general public.
• The chance to upgrade your seats to the VIP Package which includes passes to an exclusive reception to meet each of the speakers (Limited spaces so this is on a first come, first serve.).

Q: Are men welcome? Do men attend?

Men are indeed welcome and some do attend and enjoy the series but they are definitely outnumbered!

Q: When do I receive my tickets?

The date tickets are sent varies by city and season, the ticket office will usually confirm a send date at time of purchase. If you are concerned please contact the ticket office.

Q: Can I buy individual tickets?

Tickets are only sold as a series subscription to all five events in the fall. On occasion, inventory permitting, single events and special packages may become available; check with the ticket office for details.

Why?

Because selling tickets as a package ensures a more consistent audience throughout the season for you to build a meaningful rapport with fellow SmartTalk patrons. As well, you will enjoy the cumulative impact of experiencing all five evenings of our speakers in the series, not just one night. In other words, the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

Q: How long is each lecture?

The events last approximately 1.5 hours.

Format: 45 – 55 minute talk directly followed by a 30 minute moderated question and answer period. Bring a pen, questions cards will be provided in the evening program. No intermission.

Q: Can I make or get an audiotape, videotape or transcript of the talk?

Audio/Video recording as well as the taking of still photos by audience members is strictly prohibited. At this time we are not able to provide audiotape, videotape or transcript of the events but we’re working on it!