AGD Convocation Ceremony and Reception
2025 Convocation Information
The AGD2025 Convocation Ceremony will take place at Palais des Congresde, in Montreal, QC, on Saturday, July 12, 2025.
Complimentary General Meeting Registration
As a reminder, AGD is pleased to provide awardees and LLSR Recipients with complimentary general registration and one complimentary ticket to the 2025 Convocation Reception. Both must be secured through the AGD annual meeting registration process. If you need assistance with the registration process, please contact Meetings at meetings@agd.org.
Cap and Gown Orders (Fellows and Masters Only)
All 2025 Fellow and Master Awardees must reserve a cap and gown to wear during the 2025 Convocation Ceremony. Reservation information will be emailed to all approved applicants in April 2025. Fellows and Masters can pick up your reserved cap & gown onsite at AGD2025 on Friday, July 11 and Saturday, July 12.
Note: LLSR recipients do not wear caps and gowns. LLSR recipients should dress in business attire to accept their pin and honor stole onstage.
Convocation Rehearsal
Rehearsal for awardees and LLSR recipients will be Saturday, July 12, 2025, at AGD2025. It is recommended that awardees/LLSRs do not make any plans after 12:30 pm.
Convocation Ceremony
The Convocation Ceremony will be on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Palais des Congresde, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The ceremony is expected to last anywhere from 2 to 2.50 hours. Doors will open for guest seating approximately 15 minutes before the ceremony begins. Ample, non-reserved seating will be available. Tickets are not needed to attend the Convocation Ceremony. All guests are welcome.
The AGD photographer will take photos of all awardees as they cross the stage. Family members may take photos from their seats; Please remind your family members that they will not be allowed to enter the aisles or approach the stage to take pictures.
Guests at the Convocation Ceremony
Guests attending only the Convocation Ceremony are NOT required to register for AGD2025 for the Convocation Ceremony. There will be ample seating available. Please encourage your guests to arrive no more than ten minutes before the doors are scheduled to open.
Pins, Certificates, Plaques and Crystals
All 2025 Awardees and LLSR Recipients will receive a pin during the ceremony. 2025 LLSR Recipients will also receive an academic stole. FAGD Certificates, MAGD Plaques and LLSR Crystals will be shipped to all 2025 recipients four to eight weeks after the Convocation Ceremony.
Convocation Reception
Following the Convocation Ceremony, join AGD leaders and members, along with families and friends, for a congratulatory reception. This is a ticketed event. Awardees and LLSRs must register to receive one complimentary Convocation Reception ticket. Additional guest tickets can be purchased through the registration system. If you have already registered for AGD2025, please use the link in your confirmation to access your registration and add guest Convocation Reception tickets to your event.
Convocation Portraits
Awardees, LLSR recipients, and their families are invited to have a formal portrait taken at the AGD2025 Photo Studio. This is an ideal time to take a formal portrait in your cap and gown, update your professional head shot, or take family photos. Caps, gowns, ribbons, and pins will be available in the studio, you will not need to bring your caps and gowns with you.
Regional Group Photos
Many regions will schedule times for group photos on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Please contact your regional director or constituent executive early July 2025 You should arrive for your group photo dressed in your cap and gown. Extra caps and gowns will not be available for group photos.