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2026 ACHRI Research Symposium

Submit abstract by Oct. 26 at noon Register by Nov. 10 at noon

Bringing together ACHRI members, trainees, research staff and partners to share impactful child health and wellness research across disciplines. 

Thursday, Nov. 19, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 20, 8:30 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
MacEwan Hall & Ballroom, UCalgary

Questions about the symposium? Email r4kevents@ucalgary.ca

Submit abstract by Oct. 26 at noon Register by Nov. 10 at noon

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Program

Subject to change; more details to come.

Thursday, Nov. 19

8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Check-in, Breakfast & Poster Setup  

9:00 - 9:45 a.m. Opening Remarks & Indigenous Blessing

9:45 - 10:45 a.m. Keynote #1

10:45 - 11:00 a.m. Coffee Break & Connection

11:00 - 11:30 a.m. Trainee Oral Talks

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Panel Discussion: What Does Transdisciplinarity Mean for Child Health Research?

12:30 - 2:30 p.m. Lunch, Poster Session & Booths  

2:30 - 4:00 p.m. Concurrent Workshops

4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Award Presentations, Closing Remarks & Reception

Friday, Nov. 20

8:30 - 9:00 a.m. Breakfast

9:00 - 9:30 a.m. Opening Remarks & Indigenous Blessing

9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Keynote #2

10:30 - 11:00 a.m. Trainee Oral Talks

11:00 - 11:15 a.m. Coffee Break & Connection

11:15 am - 12:45 p.m. Concurrent Breakout Science Sessions  

12:45 - 1:45 p.m. Lunch

1:45 - 2:45 p.m. Keynote #3

2:45 - 3:15 p.m. Trainee Presentation Awards & Closing Remarks

Abstract Info

  • Abstract submissions are open to ALL UCalgary graduate students and postdocs doing maternal and child health & wellness research
  • Please note that abstract submission and symposium registration forms are separate
  • Those selected to present orally and/or a poster will be contacted on or by Monday, Nov. 2 with additional details/instructions.
  • Abstract Deadline: Oct. 26 at noon
  • Submit abstract

Poster Presentations

  • Poster Sizes: All sizes and orientations are acceptable as long as they do not exceed the poster board space of 3.9 feet wide x 3.9 feet high.
  • Poster winners will be announced on Nov. 20.
  • Please acknowledge your funding source on posters. If your research is funded by ACHRI, please use the ACHRI logo found here. 

Oral Presentations

  • Students should prepare their presentations for a broad audience outside of their field of study who may know little about the research area.