See also a more detailed list in Planned Events
Updated: 2024 September 23
*Please e-mail Martin Stillman, chair, with corrections: canbic@uwo.ca
See Events menu items and FAQ for more details
Updated: 2024 September 23
*Please e-mail Martin Stillman, chair, with corrections: canbic@uwo.ca
See Events menu items and FAQ for more details
tuesday 20th may, 2025
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 (TBA) 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) 15:00 – 19:00 and at the Stockey Centre the next morning starting at 8:15 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 (TBA) 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) 15:00 – 19:00 and at the Stockey Centre the next morning starting at 8:15 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 21st may, 2025
06:00 Continental breakfast starts in Comfort Inn and Parry Sound Inn and Suites
07:00 – 10:00 Shuttle bus begins circuit every 15-20 minutes starting at the Microtel Inn
08:00 Stockey Centre Registration opens
08:40 Opening Ceremony
08:55 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
13:30 Talks begin in 3 rooms - Main Hall, Prelude Room and Festival Room
15:15 Coffee
16:45 – 19:00 Quick Dinner in Parry Sound
19:00 – 20:00 PLENARY LECTURE Main Hall
20:00 – 22:00 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
20:30 – 23:00 Shuttle bus operates to all hotels continuous – about a 20 minute cycle – please take the bus and don’t drink and drive
07:00 – 10:00 Shuttle bus begins circuit every 15-20 minutes starting at the Microtel Inn
08:00 Stockey Centre Registration opens
08:40 Opening Ceremony
08:55 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
13:30 Talks begin in 3 rooms - Main Hall, Prelude Room and Festival Room
15:15 Coffee
16:45 – 19:00 Quick Dinner in Parry Sound
19:00 – 20:00 PLENARY LECTURE Main Hall
20:00 – 22:00 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
20:30 – 23:00 Shuttle bus operates to all hotels continuous – about a 20 minute cycle – please take the bus and don’t drink and drive
thursday 22nd may, 2025
06:00 Continental breakfast starts in Comfort Inn and Parry Sound Inn and Suites
07:30 – 10:30 Shuttle bus begins circuit every 15 minutes starting at the Microtel Inn
08:15 Stockey Centre Registration opens
08:15 Speakers must load talks onto conference computer – better the night before
09:00 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
13:40 SPECIAL STUDENT AND POST DOC SYMPOSIA IN 3 ROOMS
15:00 Group Photo on the Patio – please don’t be late! (Rain day – Friday 5:20pm)
15:30 – 17:30 Island Queen Boat Ride - and Coffe Break
17:30 – 19:30 Quick Dinner in Parry Sound
19:30 – 22:00 Poster Session – Stockey Centre Foyer –
20:30 – 22:30 Shuttle bus operates to all hotels
07:30 – 10:30 Shuttle bus begins circuit every 15 minutes starting at the Microtel Inn
08:15 Stockey Centre Registration opens
08:15 Speakers must load talks onto conference computer – better the night before
09:00 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
13:40 SPECIAL STUDENT AND POST DOC SYMPOSIA IN 3 ROOMS
15:00 Group Photo on the Patio – please don’t be late! (Rain day – Friday 5:20pm)
15:30 – 17:30 Island Queen Boat Ride - and Coffe Break
17:30 – 19:30 Quick Dinner in Parry Sound
19:30 – 22:00 Poster Session – Stockey Centre Foyer –
20:30 – 22:30 Shuttle bus operates to all hotels
friday 23rd may, 2025
06:00 Continental breakfast starts in Comfort Inn and Parry Sound Inn and Suites
07:30 – 10:30 Shuttle bus begins circuit every 15 minutes starting at the Microtel Inn
08:30 Registration opens: Speakers should have loaded talks already on to conference USB chips
09:00 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
13:20 Talks begin in 2 rooms – Main Hall, and Prelude Room
15:00 Coffee
15:15 Talks begin in just the Main Hall
17:15 Closing ceremony
17:25 – 17:40 Rain Date: Group Photo on the Patio
17:30 Cash Bar
17:00 – 23:00 Shuttle bus operates to all hotels - starting at the Stockey Centre - returning to the Stockey Centre about every 15-20 minutes7:30 - 22:30 Banquet – Stockey Centre Main Hall - wine is served with the meal - ticket and conference badge required
17:00 – 23:00 Shuttle bus operates to all hotels starting at the Stockey Centre
07:30 – 10:30 Shuttle bus begins circuit every 15 minutes starting at the Microtel Inn
08:30 Registration opens: Speakers should have loaded talks already on to conference USB chips
09:00 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
13:20 Talks begin in 2 rooms – Main Hall, and Prelude Room
15:00 Coffee
15:15 Talks begin in just the Main Hall
17:15 Closing ceremony
17:25 – 17:40 Rain Date: Group Photo on the Patio
17:30 Cash Bar
17:00 – 23:00 Shuttle bus operates to all hotels - starting at the Stockey Centre - returning to the Stockey Centre about every 15-20 minutes7:30 - 22:30 Banquet – Stockey Centre Main Hall - wine is served with the meal - ticket and conference badge required
17:00 – 23:00 Shuttle bus operates to all hotels starting at the Stockey Centre
saturday 24th may, 2025
06:00 Continental breakfast starts in Comfort Inn and Parry Sound Inn and Suites
08:00 CanBIC Coach leaves Parry Sound Inn and Suites for Toronto Pearson Airport, arriving about 11:30.
Do not book departures before 14:30.
08:00 CanBIC Coach leaves Parry Sound Inn and Suites for Toronto Pearson Airport, arriving about 11:30.
Do not book departures before 14:30.