Deadline for submission: October 30, 2019.

We are now accepting proposals to speak at the Canadian Association of Research Ethics Boards - L’Association canadienne des comités d'éthique de la recherche's (CAREB-ACCER) 2020 National Conference in Ottawa (Pre-Conference, April 1 and  Main Conference, April 2 & 3).  We are seeking speakers who want to share their expertise and knowledge with the CAREB-ACCER community, and who will provide superior quality conference content. Topics should relate to research ethics, issues of broad and current interest, or common REB or REB administrator challenges.

TYPES OF SESSIONS

Pre-conference workshop sessions: Pre-conference sessions run the day before the main conference. These sessions tend to be more focused, and interactive (e.g., group activities, hands-on learning). Duration: sessions may vary in length from 45 min to full day. The Conference Planning Committee will finalize streams and timing once a review of proposed sessions is completed. 

Plenary Sessions: Plenary sessions are more general, address all attendees, and can be in various formats (single speaker, panel, etc.). Duration: 45-60 minutes.

Breakout Sessions: These sessions cover more specific topics and issues. Several breakout sessions on different topics run concurrently as a block during the main conference. The format can be didactic or workshop style. Duration: 45-60 minutes.
 
SUGGESTED TOPICS
Based on the feedback from the CAREB-ACCER community, several topics emerged as areas of interest. Specifically, CAREB-ACCER members wanted topics to cover:
 
  • Research ethics board case studies
  • Indigenous-focused research ethics topics
  • Legal compliance issues
  • Ethics of emerging internet-based study tools and interventions
  • The link between responsible conduct of research and the REB
  • Aging and research ethics
  • REB innovations
 
If your proposal hits one of these topics, please mention it in your abstract submission. We encourage you to submit even if your topic is not among these highlighted areas.

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* 1. Contact Information

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* 2. Biographical Sketch. Please provide a short biography which would be suitable for inclusion in the program.

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* 3. Presenter 2 (if applicable)

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* 4. Biographical Sketch. Please provide a short biography for presenter 2 which would be suitable for inclusion in the program.

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* 5. Presenter 3 (if applicable)

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* 6. Biographical Sketch. Please provide a short biography for presenter 2 which would be suitable for inclusion in the program.

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* 7. Tentative Title Please provide a tentative title for your proposed presentation

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* 8. Abstract Please upload your abstract (maximum of 300 words).

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* 9. Preferred Presentation Format  Rank your preference for your presentation proposal.

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* 10. Workshop Details. If you selected Workshop above as your number one choice, please explain length of time, activit(y)ies and key outcome(s) for your proposed workshop.

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* 11. Presentation Audio Visual Needs  PowerPoint presentation facilities will be provided.  Equipment available may vary slightly from room-to-room.  Typically this includes all of the following equipment:  Laptop, projector(s), screen(s), podium and microphone(s).  Rooms will typically be arranged in classroom style seating or in half-rounds. Please let us know if you require different arrangements.

IMPORTANT DATES
October 30 Submission deadline. No proposals accepted after this date.
November 22 Applicants are informed of the status of their submission by CAREB-ACCER’s Conference Planning Committee (CPP)
December 1 Deadline to confirm availability to present at the conference
December 13 Deadline to complete the Speaker Agreement Form
March 1 Deadline to provide a final copy of handout materials to allow for the translation of materials.


 
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: 

All session titles and descriptions, along with presenter names, job titles and institutions are part of the official conference program. By submitting a proposal you grant us permission to publish and promote this information as a part of the conference.  All descriptions will be edited for consistency and accuracy. Presenters will be asked for consent to post presentations on the CAREB-ACCER website for attendees’ use.

Given time and space constraints, as well as our need to develop a balanced program, we may not be able to accept all proposals. If your proposal is not accepted for this year’s conference, we encourage you to consider submitting a proposal for future CAREB-ACCER conferences.

We recommend a maximum of three presenters per session (excluding a moderator if used) in order to ensure each presenter has sufficient time to share their thoughts. As a result, we reserve the right to limit the number of speakers to a maximum of three per session.

CONTACT
Questions? Additional suggestions? 
Contact Drs. Dawn Pollon and Melissa Dobson, your Conference Directors, at registration@careb-accer.org


We look forward to seeing you in Ottawa!

Thank you!

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