HALIFAX, NS // OCTOBER 14 - 16, 2026
2026 Registration
REGISTRATION OPENING
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
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EARLY BIRD RATES END
Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 11:59pm ET
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Registration Rates
AEC
Associate &
Full Members
Early Bird Registration
Until September 1, 2026, at 11:59pm ET
$ 725.00
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Regular Registration
After September 1, 2026
$ 800.00
AEC
Students &
Emeritus Members
Early Bird Registration
Until September 1, 2026, at 11:59pm ET
$ 545.00
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Regular Registration
After September 1, 2026
$ 600.00
AEC
Non-members
Early Bird Registration
Until September 1, 2026, at 11:59pm ET
$ 900.00
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Regular Registration
After September 1, 2026
$ 990.00
INCLUDED IN REGISTRATION
Main Conference Registration Includes:
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3 full days of Programming (Wednesday, October 14 - Friday, October 16)
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Estimated 17+ educational contact hours (CECs/CEUs)
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Welcome Reception (Wednesday, October 14)
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Poster Presentations
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Morning Coffee & Tea and Refreshment Breaks each day
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Access to Exhibit Hall
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Access to Sponsored Breakfast / Lunch Symposia (not guaranteed)
Thursday Social Soirée Ticket Includes:
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A fun social evening out (location TBD)
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Delicious assortment of hot and cold appetizers
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One drink ticket per attendee and cash bar on site
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Cancellation Policy:
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If you would like to cancel your registration, an email to rabab@gemstone-events.com requesting a refund of the registration fee must be received by August 31, 2026. A $60 non-refundable processing fee will be deducted from the refund. After August 31, 2026 no refunds can be issued.
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