Join us for the 11th Annual Scientific Meeting
February 1-4, 2027
Banff, AB
The meeting is presented virtually and in-person.
Agenda coming soon!
A special CEDRN townhall is scheduled for the afternoon of February 1, 2027. We encourage all NCER members to attend to gain deeper insight into CEDRN and the services they offer.
CEDRN Townhall Agenda
NCER Annual Scientific Meeting Agenda
Overall Learning Objectives:
- Exemplify international leadership in the conduct of high-impact emergency care research by modelling excellence in collaboration, innovation and dissemination (Scholar)
- Practice effective collaboration with colleagues and interdisciplinary partners across Canada and beyond to advance shared healthcare goals (Collaborator)
- Develop and lead initiatives that strengthen research capacity in Canadian emergency care (Leader)
- Evaluate and apply knowledge translation and exchange strategies to effectively disseminate research findings, ensuring meaningful impact on clinical care, education scholarship, policy decisions, outcomes, and systems of care (Scholar)
- Provide mentorship to research fellows and early career investigators to help develop the next generation of Canadian emergency medicine researchers (Collaborator)
- Develop a comprehensive Strategic Plan that supports the continued growth, sustainability, and impact of NCER by establishing clear priorities, strengthening engagement and collaboration, fostering innovation in emergency medicine education and research, and guiding future initiatives, and opportunities (Collaborator/Professional)
Learning objectives for the protocol reviews:
- Develop and refine the study’s methodology and analytical plan (Scholar)
- Deliver education to potential sites on the proposed study and participation requirements (Collaborator/Communicator)
- Incorporate written feedback from NCER to obtain formal endorsement (Professional)
- Explain the role of the Canadian Emergency Department Research Network (CEDRN) and its role with NCER (Scholar)
Learning objectives for the lectures:
- Network presentations: describe the potential and process of collaborating with each network to conduct a clinical trial in emergency medicine (Collaborator)
- Education or QI: Explain how the NCER network facilitates research in education/quality improvement (Scholar)
- Identify opportunities to collaborate with other research networks (e.g., CEDRN, PERC) (Collaborator)
NCER Membership
All meeting attendees must be a member of NCER (the membership fee is $150). NCER membership must be purchased before you can register for the meeting.
Click here for more information about NCER membership.
Registration
All EM researchers interested in emergency medicine research, including multi-centre trials, education research, and quality improvement (QI) research are encouraged to attend the meeting.
The meeting registration fee includes 3 breakfasts (Tuesday – Thursday), and dinner on Wednesday, February 3rd, courtesy of CAEP. Spouses and children are invited to attend the dinner, but they must purchase a ticket in advance.
Registration closes January 10, 2027 at 11:59PM ET.
NCER 2027 Meeting Fees
| Physician – in-person attendee | $400 (+ NCER membership fee) |
| Physician – virtual attendee | $400 (+ NCER membership fee) |
| Fellow/Trainee – in-person attendee | $200 (+ NCER membership fee) |
| Fellow/Trainee – virtual attendee | $200 (+ NCER membership fee) |
| Non-physician – in-person attendee | $100 (+ NCER membership fee) |
| Non-physician – virtual attendee | $100 (+ NCER membership fee) |
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received in writing by January 9th, 2027 will be refunded minus a 25% administration fee. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after January 9th, 2027. Only cancellations received in writing (gsnook@caep.ca) will be processed.
Protocol Presentations
Protocols will be selected for presentation based on: relevance to EM, appropriateness for a multi-centre trial, and experience level of the presenting author. Protocols accepted for presentation may receive feedback in advance of the meeting to assist in preparation. Please find an example of a protocol presentation here: Sample NCER presentation.
Note: You must be a CAEP and NCER Member in order to present a protocol, and you must be registered for the meeting.
Click here to submit a protocol.
Protocol submission deadline is December 27, 2026 at 11:59PM ET.
Accommodation & Travel
IMPORTANT: Please do not book online through the hotel reservation portal (Moose Hotel & Suites). All room reservations must be requested through this form. Once your booking has been processed, a confirmation email with your reservation details and room selection will be sent to you.
Deadline for submitting a room reservation or cancellation is January 9, 2027.
Transportation from/to Calgary Airport
Information will follow shortly.
QUESTIONS? Please contact Ginette Snook (gsnook@caep.ca).