About this Event
IPAC SWO Annual General Meeting and Education Day: September 18, 2026
A 45th Anniversary Celebration Sponsored by PRIMED Medical Products, with Support from GOJO, Stryker & HealthConnex.
Join us for a day filled with learning and networking at Boler Mountain! Our IPAC SWO Chapter Annual General Meeting and Education Day will feature insightful discussions and presentations on the management of Antibiotic Resistant Organisms (AROs) within all healthcare settings. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with fellow professionals in the field and enhance your knowledge.
Check-in opens at 8:00 am with a hot continental breakfast. The IPAC-SWO Annual General Meeting will start at 9:00 am with voting for members only, followed by a morning of anniversary celebrations with speeches from a few of our past presidents, presentation from our lead sponsor, PRIMED Medical Products, and networking with colleagues and visits with our lead and industry vendors.
Please see the agenda below for a full list of educational topics and guest speakers.
Note: Registration closes September 10, 2026 at 11:59pm. Refunds cannot be processed after September 10, 2026. However registration transfers will be accepted. Refunds will be for the registration fee minus administrative and Eventbrite fees. No fee will be applied to transfers, however dietary restrictions may not be accommodated after this date.
Participants who purchase an IPAC SWO member ticket to this event will be validated against the current 2026 IPAC Canada chapter member list. If you are unsure if you are a current member please contact [email protected] before completing your registration.
Agenda
🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:45 AM
Check-In & Breakfast
Info: Hot continental breakfast will be available to all registered attendees
🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Annual General Meeting
Info: Chapter annual meeting and meet the new members of your SWO executive team!
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Past President Speeches
Info: Speakers: Betty Bannerman, Elaine Reddick, Cheryl Tung, Dori Taylor, Cara-Lee Coghill, with special video appearance by Francine Paquette
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
PRIMED Medical Products Presentation
Info: Thank you to our generous lead sponsor: PRIMED Medical Products!
🕑: 11:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Vendor Visits, Networking, New Membership Sign Up
Info: Stop by and visit our vendors: PRIMED Medical Products, GOJO, Stryker & HealthConnex! Or chat with one of your colleagues or our past presidents
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Lunch & Vendor Visits
Info: Sandwiches and beverages will be provided. Take the time to continue with your vendor visits and networking opportunities!
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:15 PM
CPE & Drain Cleaning
Info: Presenter: Tavia Caplan, Mount Sinai Hospital
🕑: 01:15 PM - 01:35 PM
ESBL Interactive Case Scenario
Info: Presenters: Grey Bruce IPAC Hub
🕑: 01:35 PM - 01:50 PM
Celebration Cake!
Info: Join us for anniversary cake and continue with your vendor visits
🕑: 01:50 PM - 02:10 PM
Candida auris Interactive Case Scenario
Info: Presenter: Erika Vitale, Windsor Regional Hospital
🕑: 02:10 PM - 02:30 PM
Communicating with External Service Providers
Info: Presenters: Sebrina Lam & Angela Cable, Cambridge North Dumfries IPAC Hub
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Closing Remarks & Raffle Prizes
Info: Don't forget to enter your name in our vendor raffle prizes!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Boler Mountain, 689 Griffith Street, London, Canada
CAD 108.08 to CAD 140.08
