It’s time to start preparing for the upcoming CAPL Annual Conference! With a record of 200 participants this year in Montreal, the 30th edition in 2026 in Calgary promises to be even more memorable!
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
On behalf of the CAPL 2026 Annual Conference organizing committee, I am excited to announce that the Call for Abstracts is now open! We invite submissions for the upcoming conference, which will be held from April 26-29, 2026, at The Westin Calgary, in Calgary, AB.
The deadline for abstract submissions is December 5, 2025 (23:59 PT). Don’t miss the opportunity to share your work with professionals and peers in the field.
To submit an abstract for the 2026 Annual Conference, please click HERE.
Due to the expected high volume of submissions, acceptance of abstracts will be competitive, and not all can be accepted.
POSTER CONTEST
All poster abstracts presented by residents will automatically be entered into the Poster Contest. Posters will be evaluated based on presentation, content, organization, and overall Impression.
Once your abstract is accepted, you will receive guidelines to assist you in preparing your poster.
FELLOWSHIP AWARD
The CAPL Fellowship is awarded to one outstanding trainee, who is expected to give a solo presentation on an important and current topic in forensic psychiatry at the CAPL Annual Conference. The recipient will receive a certificate of award and reimbursement of expenses for presenting (transportation, accommodation, and registration fee to the conference).
Candidates are eligible if they are currently PGY-4, PGY-5, or PGY-6 in a Canadian residency training program. The deadline for applications is December 5, 2025 (23:59 PT).
For more information about the procedure for nomination and eligibility, or to submit an application, please click HERE.
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
More information about the CAPL 2026 Annual Conference will be shared in the coming weeks!
As we finalize the details, our focus remains on creating a valuable and dynamic experience for all participants.
Stay tuned for updates on topics, speakers, registration details, and more.
In the meantime, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at cgoddard@goddardcom.com.
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Roland Jones, MD (Chair)
Julie Bérubé-Fortin, MD
Alberto Choy, MD
Elizabeth Coleman, MD
Genna Di Pinto, Resident
Najat Khalifa, MD
Rakesh Lamba, MD
Grainne Neilson, MD
Chantal Goddard, Conference Organizer