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2026 Call for Speakers

The Call for Speakers is now open!

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CALL FOR SPEAKERS DEADLINE EXTENDED!

Submit by Friday, March 27, 2026, 11:59pm ET

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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