We are pleased to host Research Day in person at The Westin Edmonton and look forward to your participation.

Abstract submission and event registration opened on July 2, 2026, at 8 a.m.

Abstract Submission Deadline

The deadline for abstract submission was September 3, 2026, at 12 p.m.  All abstracts must be submitted using our WCHRI 2026 Registration and Abstract Submission Form.

Registration Submission

The deadline for registration submission is October 28, 2026, at 4 p.m.  All registrants must register using our WCHRI 2026 Registration Form (see below).

Registration is required for participation in WCHRI Research Day. Late and/or walk-in registration is not offered. 

Changes to Registration

Participants who wish to maintain their registration and amend any previous submissions must submit a new registration form. The most recently submitted form supersedes all previously submitted forms.

Cancellation Policy

Registrants who are unable to attend Research Day are required to cancel their registration no later than Monday, November 2, at 8 a.m.

Non-attendance without cancellation may result in restrictions on participation in future WCHRI events.

How to Cancel Registration 

If you registered but can no longer attend, cancel your registration by sending an email to WCHRI Grants () with the subject line: “WCHRI Research Day Cancellation Request”.

  • WCHRI Grants will respond within one business day with confirmation of your cancelled registration.

Please note the following regarding abstract promotion where event participation is cancelled:

  • The abstract may remain published on the WCHRI abstract posting page.
  • Requests to remove a published abstract must be submitted by the sponsoring supervisor.

Click here to access the WCHRI 2026 Registration Form