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We look forward to welcoming you to British Columbia's Silver Star Mountain in February.

The A-BC Islet Workshop will be held at Silver Star Mountain Resort February 15-16, 2023 in BC's beautiful Okanagan Valley.

MEETING PROGRAM:

Day 1: February 14, TRAVEL DAY

20:00 Join us at for a Welcome Reception at the Town Hall. Light food and beverages will be provided.

Day 2: February 15, 08:00-18:30

* Afternoon activity break 12:00-16:30 for winter recreation (ski, snowboard, cross country, tubing, skating)

Return for keynote speaker and sessions 16:30-18:30.

Scientific Presentations in the NATC Auditorium followed by Evening Outdoor Activity and Pub Night Social at The Den.

Day 3: February 16, 08:00-18:30

* Afternoon activity break 12:00-16:30 for winter recreation (ski, snowboard, cross country, tubing, skating)

Return for keynote speaker and sessions 16:30-18:30.

Scientific Presentations in the NATC Auditorium followed by Evening Social at the Black Pine Social House.

Day 4: February 17, TRAVEL DAY If you are taking the UBC Ground Transportation Charter Bus Departs at 09:00 anticipate return to Vancouver 16:00-17:00

Invited Keynote Speakers:

Laura Alonso, MD
Chief, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Director, Weill Center for Metabolic Health, Cornell Medicine, New York

https://alonsolab.weill.cornell.edu/team/LauraAlonso

Barak Blum, PhD
Assistant Professor, Cell and Regenerative Medicine, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin-Madison

https://crb.wisc.edu/staff/blum-barak/

ACCOMMODATIONS

Attendees are responsible to make bookings for their own accommodations. Due to limited inventory at the resort we strongly urge you to make your accommodation booking early. Should you need to cancel, there is usually a 30 day cancellation policy in place. Trainees may arrange their own or they can join group accommodations that are organized by trainees at UBC.

We have a block of rooms available through the Vance Creek Hotel and Conference Centre in the heart of the village.

Vance Creek Hotel & Conference Centre

www.vancecreekhotel.com

To reserve a room in the meeting block call their Front Desk and provide Reservation #127575 along with Group # BCCHR23 as well as the number of guests, type of room (1-bedroom suite, Deluxe hotel room, or one of the vacation homes).

PH#: 250-549-5191 Ext 6230

Hours of Operation: Sunday-Saturday 8 a.m.-10 p.m.

SILVER STAR ACTIVITY PASSES

Reserve your lift tickets online 24 hours in advance and save 20%:

https://www.skisilverstar.com/plan-your-trip/tickets-passes/winter-tickets

The half day lift passes are valid from 12:30-3:30 during the afternoon break.

We look forward to meeting you at Silver Star.

Questions?

E-mail: info@diabetesbc.ca

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Silver Star Mountain Map

Outdoor Activities

Pack Winter Gear