Frequently Asked Questions

Call for Submissions

When will the call for submissions open?

The call for submissions will open on Thursday 5 February.

When is the deadline for submission?

The call for submissions will close on Thursday 19 March.

Can I submit data / research previously presented at another conference?

Abstracts presented at a previous conference can be submitted. During the submission process you will be prompted to indicate where the abstract was previously presented and if new data will be presented at CIC 2026.

When will I know if my Submission is accepted?

All communications will be with the submitting author as indicated on the submission. Submitters will be notified of the results of the peer review by Thursday 21 May.

Presenters

Can presenters use slides?

Presenters may use slides. Each session room is equipped with a projector, laptop, screen, podium, and microphone. Additional equipment such as flip charts and simultaneous interpretation will be available at the presenter’s expense.

Do presenters need to register?

All presenters are required to register for the conference. We encourage presenters to register for the full conference but if presenters are unable to participate all three days, two-day, daily rates are available.

How long is an oral presentation?

An oral presentation is 10 minutes followed by a 5-minute discussion period. Each session will have five presenters grouped together by similar presentation topic.

When are posters presented?

Presenters will engage with participants during two dedicated poster session on Tuesday 17 November from 11:00 - 12:15 and on Wednesday 18 November from 14:00 - 15:00. Presenters will be required to remove their poster presentation by 17:30 on Wednesday 19 November.

Registration

When does registration open?

Registration will open on Thursday 12 February. Early-bird rates are available until Thursday 8 October.

Sessions

Will live streaming be available for the conference?

Live streaming is not available for CIC2026. Unfortunately the audio visual costs to facilitate remote participation are prohibitive to offer a high-quality service.

Will sessions be recorded and available post-conference?

Sessions will not be recorded, however, presentation slides will be available for review by registered participants. Speakers can request their slides not be made publicly available by emailing cic-cci@cpha.ca.

Participants

What food and beverage are provided?

Tuesday 17 November: morning coffee, AM nutrition break, lunch. PM nutrition break
Wednesday 18 November: morning coffee, AM nutrition break, lunch
Thursday 19 November: morning coffee, AM nutrition break, lunch

Is CIC 2026 accredited?

We will seek accreditation from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada for section 1 credits. Certificates will be issued upon request after completing the evaluation form following the conference.

Will Wi-Fi be available during the conference?

Free Wi-Fi will be provided.

CAN INTERNATIONAL DELEGATES REGISTER?

International delegates may require a visa to enter Canada. Visit Citizenship and Immigration Canada Opens in a new window for a list of countries for which visa restrictions apply and other pertinent information you may require to complete. The visa application can take several months. Once your registration is paid, you will receive an electronic confirmation of your registration. We will confirm receipt of payment but this does not represent an invitation for visa purposes.

Formal letters of invitation for visa purposes, will only be issued to accepted presenters.