2026 Northwest SPOR Collaborative Forum

Schedule

Tue, 12 May, 2026 at 07:30 am to Wed, 13 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Chateau Lacombe Hotel | Edmonton, AB

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The 2026 Northwest SPOR Collaborative Forum brings together professionals, students, patients and more to discuss patient-oriented research.
About this Event

2026 Northwest SPOR Collaborative Forum

Join us in-person in Calgary from Tuesday, May 12 to Wednesday, May 13 at the 2026 Northwest SPOR Collaborative Forum on Patient-Oriented Research, hosted by the Alberta SPOR SUPPORT Unit. This yearโ€™s theme is โ€œPeople and Partnerships: Powering the Future of Health Research.โ€ This hybrid (in-person and online) event will include plenary panel sessions, workshop presentations, networking activities, a poster session, highlighted oral abstract presentations, and much more! The full program will become available on Whova app (subject to slight changes).

(subject to change)

Live streaming of all sessions will be hosted on the Whova app.



Included in your ticket
  • 2 full in-person conference days with meals
  • Social event with snacks
  • Special hotel rates
  • Expert speakers, sessions, workshops, + MORE


We have a limited number of Super Saver discounts available for students and Patient, Family, or Community Research Partners. Please fill out form to be considered. Deadline is April 2nd, 2026.


May 12

๐Ÿ•‘: 07:30 AM - 08:30 AM
Registration and Breakfast
๐Ÿ•‘: 08:20 AM - 08:30 AM
Opening Remarks
๐Ÿ•‘: 08:25 AM - 09:35 AM
Keynote: AI & Complex Health Data
๐Ÿ•‘: 09:40 AM - 10:40 AM
Conference Programming
๐Ÿ•‘: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Conference Programming
๐Ÿ•‘: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch
๐Ÿ•‘: 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Conference Programming
๐Ÿ•‘: 02:40 PM - 03:10 PM
Conference Programming
๐Ÿ•‘: 03:20 PM - 04:20 PM
Poster Sessions
๐Ÿ•‘: 04:20 PM - 05:50 PM
Networking Reception
May 13

๐Ÿ•‘: 07:30 AM - 08:15 AM
Registration and Breakfast
๐Ÿ•‘: 08:15 AM - 09:25 AM
Opening Remarks and Keynote
๐Ÿ•‘: 09:35 AM - 10:35 AM
Conference Programming
๐Ÿ•‘: 10:50 AM - 12:00 PM
Conference Programming
๐Ÿ•‘: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch
๐Ÿ•‘: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Conference Programming
๐Ÿ•‘: 02:10 PM - 02:55 PM
Plenary
๐Ÿ•‘: 03:00 PM - 03:40 PM
Closing Remarks and Prizes
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Where is it happening?

Chateau Lacombe Hotel, 10111 Bellamy Hill Road Northwest, Edmonton, Canada

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Tickets

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