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2026 Call for Speakers

The Call for Speakers is now open!

CALL FOR SPEAKERS CLOSES

Sunday, March 15, 2026

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The CAGC Scientific Planning Committee (SPC) is actively inviting proposals for in-person sessions for the 2026 AEC in Halifax, NS.

We are looking for stimulating and informative presentations in all areas of interest to genetic counsellors.

Collaborative submissions are encouraged, including industry/public, multidisciplinary, provider/patient, multi-centre, and multi-company.

 

Presentations and submissions may be in French or English.

 

Please note there will be a separate call for abstracts opening mid-March.

DETAILS FOR PRESENTATIONS

  • The types of sessions include:

    • Plenary sessions - typically runs 45 - 60 minutes, with all attendees present. Topic should be applicable to the majority of attendees.

    • Educational breakout sessions - typically runs 75 minutes. Topics may be applicable to a subset of the attendees. A minimum of 15 minutes of questions and discussion is recommended for every 45 minutes of learning content.

  • Session topics may be related to clinical, specialty, research, or professional issues.

  • Presentations and submissions may be in French or English.

  • Please note that all presentations must be educational in nature and not include any sales, product, or marketing information.

  • For more information, please contact cagcconference@gmail.com.

INFORMATION NEEDED TO SUBMIT

  • Session Title
    Session Description (200 words or less)
    3 Session Learning Objectives (for more info, click HERE)
    Names and emails of presenters
     

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