The AMMI Canada – CACMID Annual Conference provides an interactive venue where experts in the fields of diagnostic microbiology, antimicrobial stewardship, infectious diseases, infection prevention and control, and public health meet. The conference attracts attendees from across Canada and internationally.
The conference will be in-person only at the Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto, Ontario. Toronto is a world-class city with great restaurants, cultural offerings in theatre, music and art, and many sports venues.
The pre-meeting Blood Operator One Health Session and Trainees’ Day will kick off the conference on Tuesday, March 28 with the Scientific Program taking place Wednesday, March 29 through to and including Friday, March 31.
In addition to the scientific component, delegates will have the opportunity to network with key industry partners, nurture existing relationships and build partnerships, discuss opportunities, and discover how to overcome obstacles I today’s complex health and care environment. Delegates will see firsthand what new tools, processes, and methods are available.
Exhibit Hall will be open for lunch on Wednesday, March 29 and Thursday March 30.
The Welcome Reception will take place in the Exhibit Hall, Wednesday March 29 following the awards and special lecture. This is a great opportunity for attendees to network, exchange ideas, and reconnect with colleagues.
We look forward to seeing you in March.
Program at a Glance
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Tuesday March 28
Blood Operator OneHealth Workshop
Trainees’ Day
AMMI Canada Council Meeting
CACMID Board Meeting
Wednesday March 29
Masterclass: New TB Guidelines
Masterclass: Lab Validation and Verification
Plenary: Emerging Endemic Pathogens
in Canada
Exhibit Hall and Lunch
Poster Presentations and Lunch
AMMI Canada AGM and Sections Meeting
State of the Art Clinical Lecture: Travel and Refugee Infectious Disease Update
AMMI Canada – CACMID Special Lecture
Merit and Association Awards Presentation
Meet and Greet Reception
Thursday March 30
Masterclass: Genomics – Impact on Infection
Prevention and Control and Public Health
Masterclass: Updates on HIV
Plenary: Susceptibility Testing Update
Exhibit Hall and Lunch
Poster Presentations and Lunch
CACMID AGM
State of the Art Clinical Debate:
Oral vs IV Antibiotics
Oral Presentations
Case Report Symposium
Friday March 31
CFID Bug Run
Masterclass: Research Methods and Networking
Masterclass: Communication with the
Public and Social Media
State of the Art Clinical Lecture:
Laboratory Stewardship
Oral Presentations
Poster Presentations and Lunch
CCM AGM
State of the Art Clinical Lecture:
Nuclear Medicine in Infectious Disease
Plenary: What’s Hot in Medical Microbiology, Infectious Disease, Infection Prevention and Control and Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs
Important Dates
Submission Deadline:
NOW CLOSED
Preliminary Program Available:
January 2023
Abstract/Case Report acceptance
communicated by email:
on or around January 31, 2023
Early Bird /Presenting Author Registration Deadline:
February 21, 2023
Room rate expiration:
February 21, 2023
Withdrawal Deadline:
on or before February 21, 2023
Poster Judging:
Week of March 6 and 13, 2023
Planning Committees
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Central Planning Committee (CPC)
Co-Chairs
Agatha Jassem
Deborah Yamamura
Scientific Planning Committee Co-Chairs
Robert Kozak
Susan Poutanen
Co-Treasurers
Carmen L. Charlton
Christopher Lowe
Sponsorship Committee
Co-Chairs
Jeff Fuller
Shariq Haider
Abstract Committee
Co-Chairs
Danielle Brabant-Kirwan
Christian Lavallée
Committee Members
Tanis Dingle
Sarah Forgie
Yves Longtin
Prameet M. Sheth
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Scientific Planning Committee (SPC)
Co-Chairs
Robert Kozak
Susan Poutanen
Committee Members
Morgan Alford
Danielle Brabant-Kirwan
Marthe Charles
William Connors
Ramzi Fattouh
Jessica Forbes
Catherine Hogan
Agatha Jassem
Jennie Johnstone
Farhan Khan
Philippe Lagacé-Wiens
Christian Lavallée
Vivian Loo
Vanessa Meier-Stephenson
Esther Nagai
Samir Patel
David Patrick
Glenn Patriquin
Peter Pieroni
Earl Rubin
Prameet M. Sheth
Vanessa Tran
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Sponsorship Committee
Co-Chairs
Jeff Fuller
Shariq Haider
Committee Members
Dwight Ferris
Don Vinh
Titus Wong
Payment Policy
Conference registrations are not considered confirmed until full payment is received. All conference registration fees must be paid prior to commencement of the commencement of the AMMI Canada – CACMID Annual Conference, March 29, 2023. This includes payment for all optional events.
Payment Policy
Conference registrations are not considered confirmed until full payment is received. All conference registration fees must be paid prior to commencement of the commencement of the AMMI Canada – CACMID Annual Conference, March 29, 2023. This includes payment for all optional events.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation request must be submitted in writing. Those received on or before February 21. 2023 – 100% refund; those received on or before March 15, 2023 – 50% refund; those received after March 15, 2023, cannot be refunded. An administration fee of $50 will be charged with all cancellations. Registrations may be transferred at any time without penalty.
General Information
Conference Secretariat
192 Bank Street
Ottawa, ON K2P 1W8, Canada
Tel.: (613) 260-3233 ext. 105
Toll-free: 1 (888) 467-1215 ext. 105
meetings@ammi.ca
Registration Information
Unconventional Planning
38 Auriga Drive, Unit 200
Ottawa, ON K2E 8A5, Canada
Tel.: (613) 721-7061
Toll-free: 1 (888) 625-8455
registration@unconventionalplanning.com