50th annual conference
Ottawa, Ontario • -- General information
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The 50th annual conference will take place on August 7-9, 2026 at the Rogers Convention Center, 55 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
The program starts at 3pm on Friday, August 7, and ends at 1pm on Sunday, August 9.
The conference is preceded by a number of thematic seminars taking place on Thursday and Friday (6-7 August). Participation in these seminars requires a separate application and registration.
Conference registration opens on 21 March 2026 and will close when capacity is reached or on 15 July, whichever comes first. Make your travel arrangements after registering as there will not be on-site registration or exceptions to the maximum number of registrations we can accept.
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