Canadian Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (CPIAP)
2026 CPIAP Symposium on Pressure Injuries
"Pressure Points: Advancing Care Together"
Uniting Canada's interprofessional community to strengthen prevention, translate evidence into practice, and improve pressure injury outcomes.
📍 Calgary, Alberta | November 26–27, 2026
Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire
255 Barclay Parade SW, Calgary, AB, T2P 5C2
About the Symposium
Building on the success of the 2024 and 2025 Canadian Pressure Injury Summits, the Canadian Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (CPIAP) is excited to present the 2026 CPIAP Symposium on Pressure Injuries—an expanded 1.5-day national event dedicated to advancing pressure injury prevention and management across Canada.
The symposium will bring together provincial and federal leaders, healthcare administrators, clinicians, researchers, educators, students, industry partners, and persons with lived experience to share evidence, innovative practices, and practical solutions that improve outcomes for patients and healthcare systems.
The symposium will take place over 1.5 days:
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Thursday, November 26, 2026: Full day of keynote presentations, educational sessions, research, and networking.
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Friday, November 27, 2026: Half-day of programming, designed to accommodate travel schedules while providing meaningful educational opportunities.
Participants may attend in person in Calgary, Alberta, or virtually from anywhere, making the symposium accessible to healthcare professionals and organizations across Canada.
The full educational program will be announced soon.
Why Attend?
This symposium provides a unique national platform to:
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Explore evidence-based strategies in pressure injury prevention and management
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Engage in cross-sector collaboration with leaders and decision-makers
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Participate in critical discussions shaping the future of care in Canada
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Learn from interprofessional experts and lived experience perspectives
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Discover innovations and emerging technologies in practice
Educational Program coming soon!
Call for Abstracts – Now Open!
Share Your Work. Inspire Change. Advance Pressure Injury Prevention.
The Canadian Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (CPIAP) is pleased to announce that the Call for Abstracts for the 2026 CPIAP Symposium on Pressure Injuries will be opening soon.
Abstract submissions are accepted from July 1, 2026 through August 15, 2026.
We invite clinicians, researchers, educators, students, quality improvement leaders, healthcare organizations, and persons with lived experience to share abstracts related to:
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Research
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Innovative practices
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Quality improvement initiatives
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Education
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Advocacy
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Patient stories and lived experience
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Case series
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Policy or program development
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Interdisciplinary initiatives that advance pressure injury prevention and management
Accepted abstracts will be presented as posters rotating on electronic screens during dedicated poster networking sessions at the Symposium.
Authors will also be provided approximately 5 minutes minutes to present their work on stage, engage with attendees, and answer questions about their poster.
Strategic Priority Areas
Submissions are encouraged to align with one or more of CPIAP's strategic priorities:
Pressure Injury Prioritization
Promoting awareness of pressure injuries and their impact on individuals, caregivers, healthcare systems, and communities.
Pressure Injury Standardization
Supporting implementation of guidelines, best practices, quality improvement initiatives, and pressure injury data collection.
Advocacy and Policy Change
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Engaging policymakers and healthcare leaders
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Advocating for persons with lived experience
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Addressing gaps and inequities in pressure injury prevention and management
Knowledge Translation and Mobilization
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Supporting and promoting pressure injury education among healthcare professionals, patients, caregivers, and stakeholders
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Leveraging technology and innovation to enhance pressure injury prevention, education, and care delivery
Presentation Requirements
The primary author of accepted abstracts is expected to attend the Symposium and present their work during the designated poster sessions.
For authors unable to attend in person, virtual participation options and presentation requirements will be outlined in the full Call for Abstracts if possible.
Virtual presenters will be asked to provide a contact email address where attendees may direct questions regarding their work.
Most Impactful Abstract Award
All accepted abstracts will be recognized and celebrated during the Symposium.
One submission will receive the CPIAP Most Impactful Abstract Award, recognizing exceptional alignment with CPIAP's strategic priorities and meaningful contributions to pressure injury prevention and management.
Award selection will be determined through a combined voting process:
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60% CPIAP Executive and Board Members
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40% In-Person Symposium Attendees
Abstract Submission Requirements
Word Limit: Maximum 250 words (excluding references)
Abstract Structure: Abstracts should include:
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Importance
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Objective(s)
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Methods/Study Design
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Results/Findings
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Conclusion
Creative submissions, including artwork and other innovative formats, are also welcome. These submissions should include:
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Background
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Aim/Purpose
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Key Messages related to pressure injury prevention and management
Please do not include author names, affiliations, or identifying information within the abstract body.
We look forward to showcasing the innovative work being done across Canada and internationally to improve pressure injury prevention, management, education, advocacy, and research.
Exhibitor Opportunities
Interested in Exhibiting at the 2026 CPIAP Symposium on Pressure Injuries?
Exhibitor and sponsorship booking is now open for the 2026 CPIAP Symposium on Pressure Injuries, taking place November 26–27, 2026 in Calgary, Alberta.
Exhibit space is limited, and reservations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Organizations interested in showcasing products, services, research, technologies, and innovations related to pressure injury prevention and management are encouraged to reserve their space early by clicking below.
