About this Event
2026 Northwest SPOR Collaborative Forum
Join us in-person in Calgary from Tuesday, May 12 to Wednesday, May 13 at the 2026 Northwest SPOR Collaborative Forum on Patient-Oriented Research, hosted by the Alberta SPOR SUPPORT Unit. This year’s theme is “People and Partnerships: Powering the Future of Health Research.” This hybrid (in-person and online) event will include plenary panel sessions, workshop presentations, networking activities, a poster session, highlighted oral abstract presentations, and much more! The full program will become available on Whova app (subject to slight changes).
(subject to change)
Live streaming of all sessions will be hosted on the Whova app.
Included in your ticket
- 2 full in-person conference days with meals
- Social event with snacks
- Special hotel rates
- Expert speakers, sessions, workshops, + MORE
We have a limited number of Super Saver discounts available for students and Patient, Family, or Community Research Partners. Please fill out form to be considered. Deadline is April 2nd, 2026.
May 12
🕑: 07:30 AM - 08:30 AM
Registration and Breakfast
🕑: 08:20 AM - 08:30 AM
Opening Remarks
🕑: 08:25 AM - 09:35 AM
Keynote: AI & Complex Health Data
🕑: 09:40 AM - 10:40 AM
Conference Programming
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Conference Programming
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Conference Programming
🕑: 02:40 PM - 03:10 PM
Conference Programming
🕑: 03:20 PM - 04:20 PM
Poster Sessions
🕑: 04:20 PM - 05:50 PM
Networking Reception
May 13
🕑: 07:30 AM - 08:15 AM
Registration and Breakfast
🕑: 08:15 AM - 09:25 AM
Opening Remarks and Keynote
🕑: 09:35 AM - 10:35 AM
Conference Programming
🕑: 10:50 AM - 12:00 PM
Conference Programming
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Conference Programming
🕑: 02:10 PM - 02:55 PM
Plenary
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:40 PM
Closing Remarks and Prizes
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Chateau Lacombe Hotel, 10111 Bellamy Hill Road Northwest, Edmonton, Canada
CAD 0.00 to CAD 290.00
