2026 ALPM Call for Submissions
Welcome
The Canadian Society of Palliative Medicine (CSPM) Conference Planning Committee is thrilled to welcome your ideas for ALPM 2026 taking place in vibrant Winnipeg, Manitoba from May 28-30. The conference offers an opportunity to share your knowledge and insights through a series of interactive presentations, enlightening talks, and unique sessions. Engage with peers and colleagues from across Canada!
The ALPM Planning Committee is accepting submissions for two types of talks:
Interactive presentations
Complex case presentations
Conference Objectives
· Apply acquired knowledge in advanced palliative medicine to treat patients living with a wide range of life-threatening illnesses
· Educate medical colleagues (practicing physicians and learners) about palliative care
· Recognize the importance of advocating for improved access to palliative care in local, regional, and national settings
Submission Guidelines
All presentations must be given IN-PERSON in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Submission deadline: Sunday, September 28, 2025, 11:30pm ET.
Results will be sent by email in November.
All presenters are expected to register to attend the ALPM Conference in Winnipeg and pay the associated registration fee.
The presentations should be 15-20 minutes long, followed by a 5-minute question and answer period. The planning committee may invite some presenters to deliver a 60-minute presentation, depending on the topic and the availability of time slots.
Presenters must give the presentation in person.
· No more than 2 presenters; presenters cannot be added or changed after the submission deadline.
· At least 25% of the presentation must be interactive.
Completed and submitted conflict of interest (COI) forms are MANDATORY for all presenters (including your co-presenter, if applicable) for your application to be considered complete. Incomplete applications will not be considered by the ALPM review committee. It is the duty of the primary presenter to ensure that your co-presenter has completed their COI form by the submission deadline.
Scoring Criteria
· Relevance and significance to clinical practice in advanced level palliative medicine (20%)
· Originality (15%)
· Evidence-based (15%)
· Quality of methodology or project activity (15%)
· Practical tools for application in diverse settings (clinical, educational, quality etc.) (15%)
· Interactivity (10%)
· Submission is well written/clearly communicated (10%)
• Presenters must give the presentation in-person.
• Presenters must be physicians and at least one must be a member of the CSPM. If both presenters are palliative care physicians, both must be members of the CSPM.
• Medical students, medical residents, and physicians are eligible to submit.
Presentations should adhere to the following:
• No more than 2 presenters; presenters cannot be added or changed after the submission deadline.
• 30 minutes long (including 10 min Q&A)
• At least 25% of the presentation must be interactive.
Complex case presentations should fit within the Canadian context and encourage lively discussion among participants. Submissions will be assessed based on the following criteria:
• Relevant to clinical practice in advanced level palliative medicine
• Interactive
• Practical
Location
Fairmont Winnipeg
2 Lombard Avenue
Winnipeg, MB
Canada, R3B 0W3
Dates
Registration period:
July 25, 2025 - 9:08 AM EDT - May 30, 2026 - 4:00 PM EDT
Contact us
If you have any questions, please contact cspm@intertaskconferences.com
