CAGC 2026 Call for Speakers - CAGC AEC 2026 - Call for Speakers Submission

The CAGC Scientific Planning Committee (SPC) is actively inviting proposals for in-person sessions for the 2026 AEC in Halifax, NS. We are looking for stimulating and informative presentations in all areas of interest to genetic counsellors.

Collaborative submissions are encouraged, including industry/public, multidisciplinary, provider/patient, multi-centre, and multi-company. Presentations and submissions may be in French or English.

The deadline to submit your proposals is Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 5pm ET.

Please note there will be a separate call for abstracts opening mid-March.

SUBMITTER DETAILS

Note: The session submitter will be the primary contact for the session/submission unless advised otherwise.

Submitter's First Name *

Submitter's Last Name *

Submitter's Organization *

Submitter's Email *

SESSION DETAILS

Tentative Session Title *

Note: Please submit your title with each letter capitalized. For example, “This is my Abstract Presentation Title”.

Session Description (200 words or less) *

What language are you most comfortable presenting? *

English

French

Either

Please include three learning objectives for this session. For info on Learning Objectives, click HERE.

Learning Objective #1

Learning Objective #2

Learning Objective #3

What is the ideal proposed length of time for this session?

The types of sessions include:

Plenary sessions - typically runs 45 - 60 minutes, with all attendees present. Topic should be applicable to the majority of attendees.
Educational breakout sessions - typically runs 75 minutes. Topics may be applicable to a subset of the attendees. A minimum of 15 minutes of questions and discussion is recommended for every 45 minutes of learning content.

Session topics may be related to clinical, specialty, research, or professional issues. Presentations and submissions may be in French or English.

Please note that all presentations must be educational in nature and not include any sales, product, or marketing information.

45 - 60 Minutes / Plenary Session

75 Minutes / Educational Breakout Session

Either

Note: We'll take your choice into consideration, but cannot guarantee the exact session type requested.

SPEAKER DETAILS

List the names and organizations of the other presenters: *

List the emails of the other presenters: *

ADDITIONAL INFO

Is there any additional information you would like to add about this submission?