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Symposium 2024

Meet and Greet for Patient Organizations

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We invite patients and representatives of patient organizations to mingle with one another and meet members of our senior leadership team. Don’t miss this chance to network with others who are bringing the patient voice to Canada’s Drug Agency. A cash bar and light refreshments will be available.

Wednesday, September 4, 2024 
4:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. 
 

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Meet and Greet for Students

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We invite all students attending the Symposium to meet other student attendees and members of our senior leadership team. Don’t miss this chance to foster connections in the field of health policy and health technology assessment. A cash bar and light refreshments will be available.

Wednesday, September 4, 2024 
4:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. 
 

Welcome Reception

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Make our Welcome Reception the meeting point that helps you kick off Symposium 2024. Meet new colleagues, reconnect with old friends, and enjoy light food and drinks at our lively opening event. The Welcome Reception is open to everyone who has registered for the Symposium.

Wednesday, September 4, 2024 
5:15 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 
 

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Poster Exhib

Scientific Poster Exhibition

Poster Exhib

Held in conjunction with our Welcome Reception, the Scientific Poster Exhibition is an opportunity for researchers and others to present their latest innovative and original research. This is a great opportunity to meet authors and discuss their findings.

Wednesday, September 4, 2024 
5:15 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 
 

Symposium Dinner 

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Join us for an evening of casual networking and camaraderie at the Symposium Dinner. After a day of great speakers, engaging sessions, and insightful discussions, unwind and connect over a beverage and a good meal. Enjoy the food and the conversation and be inspired by our guest speaker – Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng. He is the Department Head of Critical Care at The Ottawa Hospital, host of the Solving Healthcare podcast, and the author of Unapologetic Leadership. His talk will focus on the need for change in health care and the important role of leaders in embracing change. The Symposium dinner is the perfect opportunity to forge new connections and deepen existing ones in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. See you there!  

Thursday, September 5, 2024
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.  
Registration Required ($125)

 

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Closing Reception

Join us for the grand finale of Symposium 2024 at the closing reception! Unwind and network with fellow attendees. Celebrate the culmination of insightful discussions and fruitful connections in a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. Don't miss this opportunity to toast the success of another memorable Symposium experience! Appetizers and a cash bar will be available.

Friday, September 6, 2024
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

 

2024 Recognition Awards

Recognition Awards

Every year we recognize leaders in Canada’s health technology assessment community. At the Welcome Reception, we will celebrate the 2024 recipients of the Dr. Jill M. Sanders Award of Excellence in Health Technology Assessment for career excellence, the Dr. Maurice McGregor Award for rising stars, and our Anniversary Medals.

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