CAGC & CCMG

Joint

Conference

Banff, Alberta

October 5-8, 2025

Registration now open

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity

The CAGC & CCMG Joint Conference will be a unique gathering of medical and laboratory geneticists and genetic counsellors with diverse expertise, all sharing a common interest in education and advocating for best practices in clinical and laboratory genetics. Through presentations, workshops, breakout sessions, abstract sessions, and engagement with industry partners, the event propels forward clinical practice, scientific advancements, and excellence across all aspects of genetics in Canada.

Objectives:

At the end of this year’s meeting, participants will be able to:

  • Describe recent developments in the fields of medical genetics, laboratory genetics, and genetic counselling, including diagnosis, management and emerging ethical, legal and social issues in the field.
  • Identify recent advancements in genomics, including developments in precision medicine.
  • At the Short Course: explore different aspects of fertility genetics, including management, review of technologies such as pre-implantation genetic testing, and the patient journey.

Submit Your Abstract!

The Scientific Planning Committees (SPC) are actively inviting proposals for poster and/or oral presentations for the 2025 Joint Annual Conference at the Banff Centre for the Arts and Creativity in Banff, AB.

Please note that this Call for Abstracts differs from the previous Call for Session Proposals. Abstracts may be presented as either a poster or a 15-minute oral presentation, though oral presentation slots are limited. All submitted abstracts must adhere to approved standards for scientific quality and consistency and must be properly formatted. Submissions will undergo peer review by the planning committees. Additionally, abstract data must not have been previously published in a copyrighted journal.

The DEADLINE to submit your abstract is May 15th, 2025 at 11:59pm ET. Submit your abstract by clicking the button below.

Book Your Stay at Banff Centre

Reservations must be made by September 5, 2025