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The POGO Multidisciplinary Symposium on Childhood Cancer
The POGO Symposium is POGO's signature educational event, bringing together healthcare professionals to share knowledge, best practices, and emerging developments in the field of childhood cancer care. Through plenary lectures, interactive workshops, and poster presentations, the POGO Symposium supports learning and collaboration among members of multidisciplinary care teams. We look forward to seeing you!

Psychosocial Pre-Symposium Day – Thursday, November 19, 2026
The POGO Psychosocial Pre-Symposium Day is a dedicated day of learning that highlights the essential role of psychosocial professionals in pediatric oncology care. Designed for pediatric oncology psychosocial and allied health professionals, this event offers rich, focused programming on current and emerging issues, including mental health services and behavioural support strategies. On November 19, we will welcome over 100 psychosocial and allied health professionals from across Ontario for a day of connection, education, and collaboration. This day is open to all healthcare professionals.

2026 Learning Objectives:

Participants will gain knowledge about:

  1. Emerging advances in pediatric brain tumor diagnosis and treatment, including the role of precision medicine and novel therapeutics.
  2. Current bench-to-bedside approaches in acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and their impact on patient outcomes.
  3. Supportive care advances in pediatric oncology, including symptom screening tools (e.g., SSPedi) and fatigue/rehabilitation strategies.
  4. Best practices for delivering culturally safe and inclusive care, including care for Indigenous populations and 2SLGBTQ+ patients.
  5. Trauma-informed care principles for healthcare professionals and their application in pediatric oncology settings.
  6. The therapeutic role of humour and medical clowning in supporting pediatric oncology patients and families.
  7. Psychosocial strategies to enhance emotional well-being and resilience among children with cancer and their care teams.
Register
Returning Registrant

Date

November 19-21, 2026

Location

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

Rates

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More Information

education@pogo.ca

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