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Canadian Public Health Association

Frequently Asked Questions

Presenters

Can presenters use slides?

Presenters may use slides. Each session room is equipped with a projector, laptop, screen, podium, and microphone. Additional equipment such as flip charts and simultaneous interpretation will be available at the presenter’s expense.

Do presenters need to register?

All presenters are required to register for the conference. We encourage presenters to register for the full conference but if presenters are unable to participate all three days, two-day, daily rates are available. 

How long is an oral presentation?

An oral presentation is 10 minutes followed by a 5-minute discussion period. Each session will have five presenters grouped together by similar presentation topic.

When are posters presented?

Poster presentations will be on display Tuesday 25 April and Wednesday 26 April. Presenters will engage with delegates during two dedicated poster session on Tuesday 25 April and Wednesday 26 April from 13:50 - 14:50. Presenters will be required to remove their poster presentation by 17:00 on Wednesday 26 April.

Push pins or velcro will be provided on-site.

Registration

When does registration open?

Registration is open.

Sessions

Will simultaneous interpretation be provided?

Simultaneous interpretation will be provided for all plenaries and select concurrent sessions marked in the final program. 

Will live streaming be available for the conference?

Live streaming is not available for CIC2023. Unfortunately the audio visual costs to facilitate remote participation are prohibitive to offer a high-quality service.  

Will sessions be recorded and available post-conference?

Plenary sessions will be recorded and available for viewing post conference. Concurrent sessions will not be recorded, however, presentation slides will be available for review by registered participants. 

Speakers can request their slides not be made publicly available by emailing secretariat@cic-cci.ca.

Participants

What food and beverage are provided?

  • Tuesday 25 April: morning coffee, AM nutrition break, lunch
  • Wednesday 26 April: morning coffee, AM break, lunch
  • Thursday 27 April: morning coffee, AM nutrition break, lunch

Is CIC 2023 accredited?

We will seek accreditation from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada for section 1 credits. Certificates will be issued upon request after completing the evaluation form following the conference.

Will Wi-Fi be available during the conference?

Free Wi-Fi will be provided. 

CAN INTERNATIONAL DELEGATES REGISTER?

International delegates may require a visa to enter Canada. Visit Citizenship and Immigration Canada Opens in a new window for a list of countries for which visa restrictions apply and other pertinent information you may require to complete. The visa application can take several months. We will not issue formal letters of invitation for visa purposes.

Once your registration is paid, you will receive an electronic confirmation of your registration. We will confirm receipt of payment but this does not represent an invitation for visa purposes.

Didn’t find the answer to your question?

Contact us at secretariat@cic-cci.ca or 613-725-3769, extension 126.