AMMI Canada and CACMID are pleased to invite you to THE Canadian annual meeting in infectious diseases and microbiology. The 2019 AMMI Canada – CACMID Annual Conference will take place in Ottawa, ON, from April 3-6, and promises another great program!
The 2019 meeting will address topics including:
- Tropical Medicine
- Behavioural Change
- Clinical Controversies in Infectious Disease and Diagnostic Microbiology
- Advances in the Development of a Universal Influenza Vaccine
- What’s Hot in Adult and Paediatric Infectious Diseases and Diagnostic Microbiology?
And a whole lot more!
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Notice AMMI Canada, CACMID and Unconventional Planning are the ONLY official housing agents for the annual conference. NO other housing company, travel agent or third party agency is authorized to place hotel reservations on behalf of the AMMI Canada – CACMID Annual Conference. |
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
2019 Call for Abstracts Brochure – Now Available
To download the brochure, please click the link below:
 Download the brochure (PDF) |
Dates and Deadlines
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Submit an Abstract
Submission deadline: January 7, 2019
You are invited to submit abstracts related to all aspects of clinical microbiology and infectious disease including epidemiological, diagnostic, environmental, medical and basic sciences. Abstracts related to education in microbiology and infectious diseases are also welcome.
To be considered, an abstract must comply with the rules of submission set out by the Abstract Committee. Before submitting an abstract, it is strongly recommended that the entire “Guidelines for Submission of Abstracts” section be thoroughly reviewed. Submitted abstracts that do not conform to the prescribed format will be rejected.
Please be aware that the Abstract Committee reserves the right to select the final presentation format in order to meet the needs of conference planning.
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| Clinical Vignettes Submission deadline: December 2, 2018 We are looking for challenging and head-scratching cases, with a clear teaching point or two, for presentation during this popular interactive session. Cases must be submitted by email to meetings@ammi.ca. |
The Incubator Submission deadline: January 7, 2010 We are seeking novel and creative strategies that have the potential to stimulate significant change in any area related to Clinical Infectious Diseases, Laboratory Medicine (in the area of Infectious Diseases), Infection Prevention and Control, Antimicrobial Stewardship or Public Health. Please submit using the Abstract Submission Site, where you can identify that you are submitting for “The Incubator”. |
HOTEL & REBATE
Conference Room Rate Expiration: February 19, 2019
The Westin Ottawa
Unwind in one of the spacious rooms and suites, which offer soothing decor and modern amenities. Enjoy delicious, healthful cuisine at Daly’s, the signature hotel restaurant. Maintain your focus on fitness with state-of-the-art equipment and energize your workout with a few refreshing laps in the salt water pool. And spend your down time exploring downtown Ottawa – from the Rideau Centre, conveniently connected to the hotel, to the ByWard Market, the National Gallery of Canada, and much more. A warm welcome awaits you at the Westin Ottawa.
Guest Room Rates:
- Traditional: $235.00
- Deluxe: $285.00
- Suites: $360.00 and up
Complimentary Internet access in all group guestrooms.
All rates are in Canadian dollars and do not include applicable provincial and local taxes, currently 13% and 3% Destination Marketing Fee (DMF). Taxes and fees are subject to change.
Location
Address: 11 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON K1N 9H4, Canada
Hotel Direct: 1 (613) 560-7000
Reservations
Toll Free: 1 (888) 627-8528
Email: ottawa@westin.com
Website: AMMI Canada – CACMID Annual Conference hotel reservations website
Hotel and Conference Registration
- First, book your hotel room in the AMMI Canada – CACMID Annual Conference room block. Make note of your reservation number, and then…
- Register for the conference. Enter your hotel reservation number for a $100 rebate on full conference registration.
Hotel Rebate
Save $100 on your full conference registration!
Offer available only while rooms are available, so don’t miss out – BOOK EARLY!
Simply fill in your Westin Ottawa reservation number on the conference registration form and save $100.
By reserving a room at the Westin Ottawa, AMMI Canada and CACMID are able to keep the conference costs low; savings that we pass on to you as a member.
Offer applies to full conference registration only! One rebate per hotel room!
Book your accommodations
The AMMI Canada – CACMID Annual Conference hotel room block is now available at the Westin Ottawa.
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Notice AMMI Canada, CACMID and Unconventional Planning are the ONLY official housing agents for the annual conference. NO other housing company, travel agent or third party agency is authorized to place hotel reservations on behalf of the AMMI Canada – CACMID Annual Conference. |
DELEGATE REGISTRATION
Delegate registration for the AMMI Canada – CACMID Annual Conference 2019 is now open! Use the links below to register online:
Registration Inquiries
For registration inquiries, contact Unconventional Planning:
32 Colonnade Road, Unit 100
Ottawa, ON K2E 7J6, Canada
Tel.: (613) 721-7061
Toll free: 1 (888) 625-8455 (North America Only)
Fax: (613) 721-3581
Email: registration@unconventionalplanning.com
Registration Fees
| Early Bird (February 19, 2019)* | Full Rate | |||
| Full Conference | Daily Rate | Full Conference | Daily Rate | |
| Member | $525 | $365 | $630 | $420 |
| Non-Member | $785 | $525 | $890 | $575 |
| Student Member** | $175 | $100 | $225 | $115 |
| Student Non-Member** | $225 | $150 | $275 | $165 |
* Payment must be received before the early bird fee cut-off date of February 19, 2019.
** A letter of attestation from the teaching institution indicating the registrant is enrolled in a full-time program must accompany the registration.
TRAVEL DISCOUNTS
The AMMI Canada – CACMID Annual Conference Secretariat has secured special discounts with Air Canada, Porter Airlines, WestJet, and Via Rail Canada.
Details to access travel discount information will be emailed to participants upon completion of registration. If you are registered, but you are unable to locate this communication, please contact meetings@ammi.ca.
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Air Canada is offering discounts on eligible fares for travel to and from the 2019 AMMI Canada – CACMID Annual Conference. Note: No discount will apply to Tango bookings for travel within Canada or between Canada and the U.S. To take advantage of this offer, you will need the promo code provided in your conference registration confirmation email.
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Porter Airlines is offering a 10% discount on available base fares (with the exception of the lowest class fare during a public seat sale) for travel to and from the AMMI Canada – CACMID Annual Conference. To take advantage of this offer, you will need the promo code provided in your conference registration confirmation email.
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WestJet is offering AMMI Canada – CACMID Annual Conference participants 5% off Econo* and Flex and 10% off Plus base fares for Domestic Travel and 2% off Econo*, 5% off Flex and 10% off Plus base fares for guests travelling Trans-border between Ottawa and anywhere WestJet flies in North America. To take advantage of this offer, you will need the coupon code provided in your conference registration confirmation email. *Econo (Lowest) is excluded from discount.
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Via Rail Canada is offering 10% off the best available fare for travel to and from Ottawa in Economy, Economy Plus, Business, Business Plus, and Sleeper class when participants reference the VIA convention discount code. Subject to conditions and restrictions. Discount does not apply in any Escape fares and Prestige Class. To take advantage of this offer, you will need the convention discount code provided in your conference registration confirmation email. |
SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS
| Sponsorship
Sponsorship Prospectus (coming soon) |
Exhibit Information
Exhibitor Prospectus (PDF Download) |
PLANNING COMMITTEES
| Central Planning Committee (CPC)
Co-Chairs Scientific Planning Committee Co-Chairs Co-Treasurers Sponsorship Committee Co-Chairs Committee Members |
Scientific Planning Committee (SPC)
Co-Chairs Committee Members |
Sponsorship Committee
Co-Chairs Committee Members |
COLLABORATING SOCIETIES
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Association des médecins microbiologistes infectiologues du Québec (AMMIQ) |
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Association des microbiologistes du Québec (AMQ) |
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British Columbia Association of Medical Microbiologists (BCAMM) |
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Canadian Association for HIV Research (CAHR) |
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Canadian College of Microbiologists (CCM) |
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Canadian Critical Care-Infectious Diseases Network (CCCIDN) |
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Canadian Foundation for Infectious Diseases (CFID) |
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Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) |
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Canadian Thoracic Society (CTS) |
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Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Canada |
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Pan American Society of Clinical Virology (PASCV) |
