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Schedule


9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
  1. Registration & Breakfast

    Thursday, November 19 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM



10:00 AM - 10:05 AM
  1. Opening Remarks/Reflective Land Acknowledgement

    Thursday, November 19 10:00 AM - 10:05 AM

    Speaker(s)


10:05 AM - 10:35 AM
  1. Serious Illness Conversations

    Thursday, November 19 10:05 AM - 10:35 AM

    Speaker(s)


10:35 AM - 11:20 AM
  1. School & Life Re-Entry

    Thursday, November 19 10:35 AM - 11:20 AM

    Speaker(s)


11:20 AM - 11:50 AM
  1. Assessing Fear of Cancer Recurrence in Pediatric Survivors

    Thursday, November 19 11:20 AM - 11:50 AM

    Speaker(s)


11:50 AM - 12:35 PM
  1. Doing Tough Things the Right Way: Adapting Child Life Principles to Support Behavioural Patients

    Thursday, November 19 11:50 AM - 12:35 PM

    Speaker(s)


12:35 PM - 1:35 PM
  1. Lunch

    Thursday, November 19 12:35 PM - 1:35 PM



1:35 PM - 2:20 PM
  1. TBD

    Thursday, November 19 1:35 PM - 2:20 PM

    Speaker(s)


2:20 PM - 3:05 PM
  1. Comedic Relief: Exploring the Therapeutic Power of Play and Humour in Pediatric Oncology

    Thursday, November 19 2:20 PM - 3:05 PM

    Speaker(s)


3:05 PM - 3:20 PM
  1. Break

    Thursday, November 19 3:05 PM - 3:20 PM



3:20 PM - 4:20 PM
  1. A Guide to Assisting Newcomers: Navigating Canada's Healthcare and Legal Systems

    Thursday, November 19 3:20 PM - 4:20 PM

    Speaker(s)


4:20 PM - 4:50 PM
  1. Neurodiversity

    Thursday, November 19 4:20 PM - 4:50 PM

    Speaker(s)


4:50 PM - 5:00 PM
  1. Closing Remarks

    Thursday, November 19 4:50 PM - 5:00 PM

    Speaker(s)


5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  1. The Connection Reception

    Thursday, November 19 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM



8:00 AM - 8:05 AM
  1. Opening Remarks

    Friday, November 20 8:00 AM - 8:05 AM

    Speaker(s)


8:05 AM - 8:15 AM
  1. Land Acknowledgement

    Friday, November 20 8:05 AM - 8:15 AM

    Speaker(s)


8:15 AM - 8:20 AM
  1. CEO Remarks

    Friday, November 20 8:15 AM - 8:20 AM

    Speaker(s)


8:20 AM - 8:40 AM
  1. PWLE Perspective

    Friday, November 20 8:20 AM - 8:40 AM



8:40 AM - 9:25 AM
  1. Results & Note Release

    Friday, November 20 8:40 AM - 9:25 AM

    Speaker(s)


9:25 AM - 10:25 AM
  1. Trauma Informed Care

    Friday, November 20 9:25 AM - 10:25 AM

    Speaker(s)


10:25 AM - 10:40 AM
  1. BREAK

    Friday, November 20 10:25 AM - 10:40 AM



10:40 AM - 11:40 AM
  1. Session A: The Hospital is Larger Than Your Bed: Helping Children Move, Play & Participate During Cancer Treatment

    Breakout Session
    Friday, November 20 10:40 AM - 11:40 AM

    Speaker(s)


  2. Session B: Liquid Biopsy

    Breakout Session
    Friday, November 20 10:40 AM - 11:40 AM

    Speaker(s)


  3. Session C: One Team, One Child: Coordinating Naturopathic, Pharmacy, and Family Care in Pediatric Oncology

    Breakout Session
    Friday, November 20 10:40 AM - 11:40 AM

    Speaker(s)



  4. Session D: Beyond the Score: Using SSPedi to Recognize and Facilitate Conversations About Bothersome Nutrition Symptoms

    Breakout Session
    Friday, November 20 10:40 AM - 11:40 AM

    Speaker(s)


11:40 AM - 12:10 PM
  1. Research Quick Hits

    Friday, November 20 11:40 AM - 12:10 PM



12:10 PM - 12:30 PM
  1. POSTER VIEWING

    Friday, November 20 12:10 PM - 12:30 PM



12:35 PM - 1:30 PM
  1. Lunch

    Friday, November 20 12:35 PM - 1:30 PM



1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
  1. Doing Ethics in a Messy World: A Toolkit for Cases

    Friday, November 20 1:30 PM - 2:20 PM

    Speaker(s)
    Moderator(s)


2:20 PM - 3:20 PM
  1. Session A: The Hospital is Larger Than Your Bed: Helping Children Move, Play & Participate During Cancer Treatment

    Breakout Session
    Friday, November 20 2:20 PM - 3:20 PM

    Speaker(s)



  2. Session B: Brain Tumor Update

    Breakout Session
    Friday, November 20 2:20 PM - 3:20 PM

    Speaker(s)


  3. Session C: One Team, One Child: Coordinating Naturopathic, Pharmacy, and Family Care in Pediatric Oncology

    Breakout Session
    Friday, November 20 2:20 PM - 3:20 PM

    Speaker(s)


  4. Session D: Feeding Through Treatment: Understanding Multiple Perspectives on Nutrition Challenges and Support

    Breakout Session
    Friday, November 20 2:20 PM - 3:20 PM

    Speaker(s)


3:20 PM - 3:35 PM
  1. Break

    Friday, November 20 3:20 PM - 3:35 PM




3:35 PM - 4:15 PM
  1. Artificial Intelligence in Oncology

    Friday, November 20 3:35 PM - 4:15 PM

    Speaker(s)



4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
  1. The Next Chapter of Blinatumomab: Who Benefits, How We Deliver It, and Where We Go Next

    Friday, November 20 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM

    Speaker(s)



5:15 PM - 5:20 PM
  1. Closing Remarks

    Friday, November 20 5:15 PM - 5:20 PM

    Speaker(s)



8:00 AM - 8:05 AM
  1. Opening Remarks

    Saturday, November 21 8:00 AM - 8:05 AM




8:05 AM - 8:50 AM
  1. SSPedi Update

    Saturday, November 21 8:05 AM - 8:50 AM

    Speaker(s)



8:50 AM - 9:20 AM
  1. Indigenous Patient Care

    Saturday, November 21 8:50 AM - 9:20 AM

    Speaker(s)
    Moderator(s)



9:25 AM - 10:25 AM
  1. Session A: Oncological Dermatology

    Breakout Session
    Saturday, November 21 9:25 AM - 10:25 AM

    Speaker(s)



  2. Session B: Treating Fear of Recurrence in Pediatric Oncology: Survivors and Parents

    Breakout Session
    Saturday, November 21 9:25 AM - 10:25 AM

    Speaker(s)



  3. Session C: Guideline Implementation

    Breakout Session
    Saturday, November 21 9:25 AM - 10:25 AM

    Speaker(s)



  4. Session D: From Consultation to Co‑Leadership: Partnering with Patients and Families to Shape Pediatric Oncology Care

    Breakout Session
    Saturday, November 21 9:25 AM - 10:25 AM

    Speaker(s)



10:25 AM - 10:40 AM
  1. Break

    Saturday, November 21 10:25 AM - 10:40 AM




10:40 AM - 11:20 AM
  1. Oncology Medications:  The Price Is Right

    Saturday, November 21 10:40 AM - 11:20 AM

    Speaker(s)



11:20 AM - 12:25 PM
  1. Affirming Care for 2SLGBTQIA Patients and Families in Pediatric and AYA Oncology

    Saturday, November 21 11:20 AM - 12:25 PM

    Speaker(s)



12:25 PM - 12:30 PM
  1. Closing Remarks

    Saturday, November 21 12:25 PM - 12:30 PM

    Speaker(s)



Date

November 19-21, 2026

Location

Hamilton Convention Centre
1 Summers Ln,
Hamilton, ON
L8P 4Y2

Rates

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More Information

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Ontario Residents (Early Bird - ends Sept 30)

Psychosocial Pre-Symposium Only
Physicians $140 Nursing/Allied Health $140 Fellows and Students $55
Symposium Only
Physicians $465 Nursing/Allied Health $385 Fellows and Students $195
Psychosocial Pre-Symposium Day and Symposium Bundle
Physicians $595 Nursing/Allied Health $495 Fellows and Students $220
Awards Ceremony
Ticket (Attending Symposium) $35 Ticket (Not-Attending Symposium)$50

Ontario Residents (Regular)

Psychosocial Pre-Symposium Only
Physicians $165 Nursing/Allied Health $165 Fellows and Students $65
Symposium Only
Physicians $595 Nursing/Allied Health $495 Fellows and Students $215
Psychosocial Pre-Symposium Day and Symposium Bundle
Physicians $660 Nursing/Allied Health $550 Fellows and Students $245
Awards Ceremony
Ticket (Attending Symposium) $35 Ticket (Not-Attending Symposium)$50

Non-Ontario Residents

Psychosocial Pre-Symposium Only
Physicians $180 Nursing/Allied Health $180 Fellows and Students $180
Symposium Only
Physicians $585 Nursing/Allied Health $485 Fellows and Students $485
Psychosocial Pre-Symposium Day and Symposium Bundle
Physicians $750 Nursing/Allied Health $625 Fellows and Students $625
Awards Ceremony
Ticket (Attending Symposium) $35 Ticket (Not-Attending Symposium)$50

Non-Ontario Residents

Psychosocial Pre-Symposium Only
Physicians $210 Nursing/Allied Health $210 Fellows and Students $210
Symposium Only
Physicians $750 Nursing/Allied Health $625 Fellows and Students $625
Psychosocial Pre-Symposium Day and Symposium Bundle
Physicians $825 Nursing/Allied Health $695 Fellows and Students $695
Awards Ceremony
Ticket (Attending Symposium) $35 Ticket (Not-Attending Symposium)$50