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Welcome to CPERC 2026

June 16-19, 2026

Reconnect with your colleagues and friends in Edmonton for AFPC’s Canadian Pharmacy Education and Research Conference (CPERC), June 16-19, 2026, at the Westin Edmonton Hotel.​ CPERC 2026 is co-hosted by the University of Alberta and the University of British Columbia.

CPERC Program

The CPERC program will consist of educational sessions for pharmacy educators and researchers on June 17 & 18. They include keynote presentations, mini and concurrent sessions, a workshop, faculty updates and poster presentations. Social events include an opening reception on June 16, an awards gala on June 17 and the Alberta-British Columbia fun night on June 18.

Pharmacy Practice Research Symposium

For the second year, a full day symposium (9:00-16:00) on pharmacy practice research is being organized by AFPC on Friday June 19. The symposium will bring the best research in this discipline from across the country, with an emphasis on Western Canada advances in pharmacy practice driven by research.

Use of Coupon Codes

Some Faculties are using coupon codes to allow their members to register without paying with their credit card. Some Faculties have separate coupons for CPERC and for the symposium registration. Before registering, please check with your Faculty to use the codes directly during the application process. If more than one code is available from your Faculty to register to the main conference and a satellite symposium, apply each code one at a time.

Supporting AI Literacy in Students and Leveraging AI for Case-Based Learning Symposia:

A second symposium will be offered in the morning (9:00-12:00) of Friday June 19 2026 on the use of Artificial Intelligence in pharmacy education. The symposium will address, with hands-on experience and examples, how we can support AI literacy for our students and how AI can be used to deepen case-based learning.

Conference Hotel - Book Now!

CPERC 2026 will be held at the Westin Edmonton, located at 10135 100th Street, NW, Edmonton. The special group rate for CPERC delegates is $209 per night (excluding taxes). This rate is available for room nights between June 14 to June 19, 2026. Use this link to get the discounted rate. Please note that you must book by May 15, 2026 in order to receive the special conference rate. We expect rooms to book quickly so we recommend that you reserve your room as soon as possible.

CPERC Registration Fees
Early Bird Regular
Full Conference
Member
$750
Non-Member
$850
Student
$350
Single Day
Member
$350
Non-Member
$400
Student
$150
Guest Tickets
Opening Reception – June 16
$60
Awards Gala – June 17
$125
Fun Night – June 18
$40

Registration Details

  • Full Conference (member/non-member/student):
    This registration package includes the Opening Reception, Awards Gala Banquet (includes 3 course meal and reception) and the Alberta-British Columbia Social Event tickets. Full conference registrants have the option to "opt-out" of the Awards Gala Banquet which will result in a $50 discount to the full registration cost. Student rate applies to full time students only.
  • Single day (member/non-member/student):
    This includes access to educational sessions only. All other event tickets must be purchased separately.
  • Pharmacy Practice Research Symposium:
    This is a separate event fee which is not included in the full conference registration fee for CPERC. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Symposium-only attendees do not need to register for CPERC to attend the symposium, however symposium-only attendees must purchase event tickets if they would like to attend the opening reception or the Awards Gala Banquet.
  • Supporting AI Literacy in Students and Leveraging AI for Case-Based Learning Symposia:
    This is a separate event fee which is not included in the full conference registration fee for CPERC. Breakfast and lunch will be provided for those registering to this half-day event. Symposium-only attendees do not need to register for CPERC to attend the symposium, however symposium-only attendees must purchase event tickets if they would like to attend the opening reception or the Awards Gala Banquet.

Other Details

  • AFPC Member Criteria:
    AFPC members include pharmacy faculty at the eleven Canadian faculties of pharmacy. Members usually receive our e-mail communications directly (see AFPC Faculty Member Criteria for each university). AFPC Associate or Affiliate members are also considered members.
  • Accessibility:
    AFPC strives to host inclusive, accessible CPERC events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To be respectful of those with allergies and environmental sensitivities, we ask that you please refrain from wearing strong fragrances. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact AFPC administrative assistant at admin@afpc.info.
  • Cancellation Policy:
    Notice of cancellation must be made in writing by emailing the AFPC administrative assistant at admin@afpc.info. A $50 cancellation fee will apply for CPERC registrations cancelled until May 15, 2026. After this date, no refunds will be issued. No refunds will be made for non-attendance at the conference.
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AFPC Member Criteria

AFPC members include pharmacy faculty at the eleven Canadian faculties of pharmacy (see AFPC Faculty Member Criteria for each university) and 2025 AFPC Associate or Affiliate members.

Additional Information

Cancellation Policy
Notice of cancellation must be made in writing by emailing the AFPC administrative assistant at admin@afpc.info. A $50 cancellation fee will apply for CPERC registrations cancelled until May 15, 2026. After this date, no refunds will be issued. No refunds will be made for non-attendance at the conference.

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