Canadian Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (CPIAP)
2026 CPIAP Symposium on Pressure Injuries
📍 Calgary, Alberta | November 26–27, 2026
Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire
255 Barclay Parade SW, Calgary, AB, T2P 5C2
About the Symposium
Following the success of the 2024 and 2025 Canadian Pressure Injury Summits, the Canadian Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (CPIAP) is proud to expand this initiative into a 1.5-day national symposium on pressure injuries.
The 2026 CPIAP Symposium on Pressure Injuries will bring together provincial and federal leaders, healthcare administrators, clinicians, researchers, and persons with lived experience to collaborate on improving pressure injury prevention and management across Canada.
This event will be offered in a hybrid format, allowing participants to attend in person in Calgary, Alberta or virtually from anywhere.
Save the dates!
Join us for a 1.5-day Symposium focused on advancing pressure injury prevention and management across Canada.
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Thursday, November 26, 2026: Full day of education and programming
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Friday, November 27, 2026: Half-day of education (designed to support travel schedules)
The official theme for the 2026 Symposium will be announced soon. Stay tuned for more details on programming, speakers, and key topics.
CPIAP will be launching a Call for Abstracts for the 2026 CPIAP Symposium on Pressure Injuries in the coming months. This is an opportunity to share your work, contribute to national dialogue, and help advance pressure injury prevention and management across Canada.
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
Call for Abstracts – Opening Soon
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 will be accepted from July 1, 2026 through August 15, 2026.
We invite clinicians, researchers, educators, quality improvement leaders, healthcare organizations, students, persons with lived experience, and interdisciplinary teams to submit abstracts highlighting innovative initiatives, research, quality improvement projects, educational programs, advocacy efforts, and best practices related to pressure injury prevention and management.
Accepted abstracts will be presented as posters during dedicated poster networking sessions at the Symposium. Authors will be provided approximately 10–15 minutes to present their work, engage with attendees, and answer questions about their project or initiative.
Additional submission details, templates, and judging criteria will be released shortly.
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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Aim
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Methods
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Results
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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.
Stay Tuned
The full Call for Abstracts, submission portal, poster guidelines, and review criteria will be available soon.
We look forward to showcasing the innovative work being done across Canada and internationally to improve pressure injury prevention, management, education, advocacy, and research.
Hotel Accommodations
A preferred hotel room block is currently being finalized at:
Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire
255 Barclay Parade SW
Calgary, Alberta T2P 5C2
Additional accommodation details and booking information will be announced shortly.
Exhibitor Opportunities
Interested in Exhibiting at the 2026 CPIAP Symposium on Pressure Injuries?
Booking will be opening soon for exhibitors at the 2026 CPIAP Symposium on Pressure Injuries, taking place on November 26–27, 2026 in Calgary, Alberta.
Exhibit space is limited, and we encourage organizations interested in showcasing products, services, research, technologies, and innovations related to pressure injury prevention and management to complete the interest form below.
