The CDTRP Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) is scheduled to take place on December 3-4, 2024 at the Alt Hotel Calgary University District in Calgary, AB. The meeting will be held in a hybrid format, which means that participants will have the option to attend in person or virtually. Note that on December 2^nd, there is a full day symposium on advances in pediatric transplantation at the nearby Alberta Children’s Hospital (registration is separate for the two events). To register for the symposium, click here.

In-person

We are excited to hold our 11th Annual Scientific Meeting in Calgary, AB! The ASM Program Planning Committee has built a robust program that maximizes interaction with past, present, and future collaborators.

Virtual

For those attendees unable to join us in Calgary, we are running most sessions in an interactive hybrid format (Zoom) allowing virtual attendees the opportunity to ask questions and fully participate in sessions in real-time.

The CDTRP ASM requires masking and regular rapid tests for attendees, and we will be monitoring air quality in the venue. You can consult the full Health & Code of Conduct Policies here. The most recent research shows that in solid organ transplant recipients, around 1 in 16 who are infected with COVID-19 results in a severe case requiring supplemental oxygen (Solera et al, 2024). Among the general population, 1 in 9 Canadians have experienced long term COVID symptoms, and most of these individuals continue to experience them (Statistics Canada, 2023). It is aligned with CDTRP values to protect the health and well-being of our attendees and provide an accessible meeting for those at high risk. If you have any questions, you can contact [email protected].

The Alt Hotel Calgary University District in Calgary is located at 482 Mclaurin St, NW. Located in the heart of the expanding University District, the brand-new property is just steps away from University Avenue and the Olympic Oval.

The deadline to get the discounted rate for hotel reservations is November 15^th, 2024. Be sure to book your hotel room before this date to take advantage of the savings!

All participants are responsible for booking their own travel (plane, train, car) and accommodation using the link provided, unless they have been directly contacted. This means that it is your own responsibility to use the provided link to book your accommodation.

Absolutely! However, please keep in mind that your guest will be responsible for booking their own accommodation and registering in order to participate in the event.

The meeting officially begins at 8:30 am MT on Tuesday, December 3^rd and will run for two days, with a Dinner & Networking event on Tuesday, December 3^rd. The meeting will end at 3:00 pm MT on Wednesday, December 4^th. Note that on Monday, December 2^nd, there is a full day Gairdner symposium on advances in pediatric transplantation at the nearby Alberta Children’s Hospital.

Please direct any questions concerning sponsorship to CDTRP Director of Partnerships, Katie Bain at [email protected]. 

To cancel your registration and receive a refund, a written request must be submitted to the Registration Coordinator at [email protected] on or before November 25^th, 2024. Cancellation requests received on or before this date will be refunded less $25 CA of the cost of the registration.

Any cancellations after November 25^th, 2024 will be reviewed on a case by case basis to determine the refund amount. The refund will be processed after the ASM. 

Please make sure you have carefully reviewed the registration categories before you register. Requests to change a registration category must be submitted via email to [email protected] by November 25^th, 2024. We are not able to change your registration after this date.