See also a more detailed list in Planned Events
Updated: 2023 Feb 20
*Please e-mail Martin Stillman, chair, with corrections: canbic@uwo.ca
See Events menu items and FAQ for more details
Updated: 2023 Feb 20
*Please e-mail Martin Stillman, chair, with corrections: canbic@uwo.ca
See Events menu items and FAQ for more details
tuesday 23rd may, 2023
17:00 The CanBIC coach departs Marriott Toronto Airport Hotel (NOT the Airport itself) at 5:00 pm -see the web for essential details.
– can’t be late - food and coffee are available on site if you are early.
Meet CanBIC-representative (Ms Lina Heinlein) in the CanBIC Conference Room at the hotel. See web for instructions on the shuttle bus from Pearson Airport (YYZ) to the Marriott Toronto Airport. Very important: Contact us from the airport if you are delayed inside the airport - use email - free WiFi is available.
Then 2½ hours drive to Parry Sound, expected arrival at the Parry Sound Inn and Suites (formerly Microtel Inn), Parry Sound is 7:30 pm.
Please have your talks ready for uploading on a USB stick at the Registration Desk if you are speaking on Wednesday.
15:00 Registration in the Parry Sound Inn and Suites (formerly Microtel Inn) 3:00 – 7:00 pm and at the Stockey Centre the next morning starting at 8:15 am Wednesday – Local Committee
Pick up Conference Bag and Programme (programme will also on the web)
The Stockey Centre is closed on Tuesday - please travel into Parry Sound for a food and drink. Check with us for advice.
Speakers: PLEASE load talks on to our conference computer today for Wednesday and later. We will have Windows 10 available – Mac users please bring your own laptop AND projector cable
– can’t be late - food and coffee are available on site if you are early.
Meet CanBIC-representative (Ms Lina Heinlein) in the CanBIC Conference Room at the hotel. See web for instructions on the shuttle bus from Pearson Airport (YYZ) to the Marriott Toronto Airport. Very important: Contact us from the airport if you are delayed inside the airport - use email - free WiFi is available.
Then 2½ hours drive to Parry Sound, expected arrival at the Parry Sound Inn and Suites (formerly Microtel Inn), Parry Sound is 7:30 pm.
Please have your talks ready for uploading on a USB stick at the Registration Desk if you are speaking on Wednesday.
15:00 Registration in the Parry Sound Inn and Suites (formerly Microtel Inn) 3:00 – 7:00 pm and at the Stockey Centre the next morning starting at 8:15 am Wednesday – Local Committee
Pick up Conference Bag and Programme (programme will also on the web)
The Stockey Centre is closed on Tuesday - please travel into Parry Sound for a food and drink. Check with us for advice.
Speakers: PLEASE load talks on to our conference computer today for Wednesday and later. We will have Windows 10 available – Mac users please bring your own laptop AND projector cable
wednesday 24th may
6:00 Continental breakfast starts in Comfort Inn and Parry Sound Inn and Suites
7:00 –10:00 Shuttle bus begins circuit every 15-20 minutes starting at the Microtel Inn
8:00 Stockey Centre Registration opens
8:40 Opening Ceremony
8:55 Talks begin in 3 rooms – Main Hall, Prelude Room and Festival Room
10:15 Coffee
12:15 Lunch is served in the Prelude Room Alcove for sponsoring the lunch today
Put up posters as early as possible – see on-line programme for Poster Board Number
Speakers load talks for afternoon and Thursday and Friday talks at the Registration/INFO Desk in the Foyer
1:30 Talks begin in 3 rooms - Main Hall, Prelude Room and Festival Room
3:15 Coffee
4:45 - 7:00 Quick Dinner in Parry Sound
7:00 – 8:00 PLENARY LECTURE Main Hall
8:00 - 10:00 Western Welcome Reception – Stockey Centre Foyer and Patio – Refreshments include finger food – use your beverage tickets here – we thank the University of Western Ontario for generous support for this reception
8:30 - 11:00 Shuttle bus operates to all hotels continuous – about a 20 minute cycle – please take the bus and don’t drink and drive
7:00 –10:00 Shuttle bus begins circuit every 15-20 minutes starting at the Microtel Inn
8:00 Stockey Centre Registration opens
8:40 Opening Ceremony
8:55 Talks begin in 3 rooms – Main Hall, Prelude Room and Festival Room
10:15 Coffee
12:15 Lunch is served in the Prelude Room Alcove for sponsoring the lunch today
Put up posters as early as possible – see on-line programme for Poster Board Number
Speakers load talks for afternoon and Thursday and Friday talks at the Registration/INFO Desk in the Foyer
1:30 Talks begin in 3 rooms - Main Hall, Prelude Room and Festival Room
3:15 Coffee
4:45 - 7:00 Quick Dinner in Parry Sound
7:00 – 8:00 PLENARY LECTURE Main Hall
8:00 - 10:00 Western Welcome Reception – Stockey Centre Foyer and Patio – Refreshments include finger food – use your beverage tickets here – we thank the University of Western Ontario for generous support for this reception
8:30 - 11:00 Shuttle bus operates to all hotels continuous – about a 20 minute cycle – please take the bus and don’t drink and drive
thursday 26th may
6:00 Continental breakfast starts in Comfort Inn and Parry Sound Inn and Suites
7:30 – 10:30 Shuttle bus begins circuit every 15 minutes starting at the Microtel Inn
8:15 Stockey Centre Registration opens
8:15 Speakers must load talks onto conference computer – better the night before
9:00 Talks begin in 2 rooms – Main Hall, and Prelude Room
10:40 Coffee
12:35 Lunch is served in the Prelude Room Alcove - can visit Parry Sound
1:40 SPECIAL STUDENT AND POST DOC SYMPOSIA IN 3 ROOMS
3:00 Group Photo on the Patio – please don’t be late! (Rain day – Friday 5:20)
3:30 - 5:30 Island Queen Boat Ride - and Coffe Break
5:30 - 7:30 Quick Dinner in Parry Sound
7:30 – 10:00 Poster Session – Stockey Centre Foyer –
8:30-10:30 Shuttle bus operates to all hotels
7:30 – 10:30 Shuttle bus begins circuit every 15 minutes starting at the Microtel Inn
8:15 Stockey Centre Registration opens
8:15 Speakers must load talks onto conference computer – better the night before
9:00 Talks begin in 2 rooms – Main Hall, and Prelude Room
10:40 Coffee
12:35 Lunch is served in the Prelude Room Alcove - can visit Parry Sound
1:40 SPECIAL STUDENT AND POST DOC SYMPOSIA IN 3 ROOMS
3:00 Group Photo on the Patio – please don’t be late! (Rain day – Friday 5:20)
3:30 - 5:30 Island Queen Boat Ride - and Coffe Break
5:30 - 7:30 Quick Dinner in Parry Sound
7:30 – 10:00 Poster Session – Stockey Centre Foyer –
8:30-10:30 Shuttle bus operates to all hotels
friday 26th may, 2023
6:00 Continental breakfast starts in Comfort Inn and Parry Sound Inn and Suites
7:30 – 10:30 Shuttle bus begins circuit every 15 minutes starting at the Microtel Inn
8:30 Registration opens: Speakers should have loaded talks already on to conference USB chips
9:00 Talks begin in 2 rooms – Main Hall, and Prelude Room
10:15 Coffee
12:10 Lunch is served in the Prelude Room Alcove
Take down posters – Foyer – volunteers to help pack up poster boards welcome
1:20 Talks begin in 2 rooms – Main Hall, and Prelude Room
3:00 Coffee
3:15 Talks begin in just the Main Hall
5:15 Closing ceremony
5:25 - 5:40 Rain Date: Group Photo on the Patio
5:30 Cash Bar
5:00 - 11:00 pm Shuttle bus operates to all hotels - starting at the Stockey Centre - returning to the Stockey Centre about every 15-20 minutes7:30 - 10:30 Banquet – Stockey Centre Main Hall - wine is served with the meal - ticket and conference badge required
5:00 - 11:00 Shuttle bus operates to all hotels starting at the Stockey Centr
7:30 – 10:30 Shuttle bus begins circuit every 15 minutes starting at the Microtel Inn
8:30 Registration opens: Speakers should have loaded talks already on to conference USB chips
9:00 Talks begin in 2 rooms – Main Hall, and Prelude Room
10:15 Coffee
12:10 Lunch is served in the Prelude Room Alcove
Take down posters – Foyer – volunteers to help pack up poster boards welcome
1:20 Talks begin in 2 rooms – Main Hall, and Prelude Room
3:00 Coffee
3:15 Talks begin in just the Main Hall
5:15 Closing ceremony
5:25 - 5:40 Rain Date: Group Photo on the Patio
5:30 Cash Bar
5:00 - 11:00 pm Shuttle bus operates to all hotels - starting at the Stockey Centre - returning to the Stockey Centre about every 15-20 minutes7:30 - 10:30 Banquet – Stockey Centre Main Hall - wine is served with the meal - ticket and conference badge required
5:00 - 11:00 Shuttle bus operates to all hotels starting at the Stockey Centr
saturday 27th may, 2023
6:00 Continental breakfast starts in Comfort Inn and Parry Sound Inn and Suites
8:00 CanBIC Coach leaves Parry Sound Inn and Suites for Toronto Pearson Airport, arriving about 11:30.
Do not book departures before 2:30.
8:00 CanBIC Coach leaves Parry Sound Inn and Suites for Toronto Pearson Airport, arriving about 11:30.
Do not book departures before 2:30.