2020 Pain Society
of Alberta Conference
October 17 - 18, 2020
Pre-Conference CME October 16, 2020
In lieu of recent events and to maintain the safety of our healthcare community, the Board of Directors and Conference Planning Committee will forge ahead with our annual conference using a completely virtual format.
Our focus to deliver a high quality, evidence-informed and diverse event to improve pain management strategies and enhance your professional development remains our primary objective. As we continue to coordinate, more information and logistics will be shared with you and updates will be posted.
For those of you who have already registered or wish to do so, more details and information will follow shortly.
If you have a current reservation at Chateau Lake Louise, please call to either confirm or cancel your reservation at 1.800.441.1414. Identify yourself as being within our room block, and have reservation number. Fairmont Hotels is taking the safety of their patrons very seriously by developing guidelines and policies at each access point within the hotel as a result of COVID19 to maintain high standards of cleanliness and service delivery.
WE ARE GOING VIRTUAL!
2020 CME
This CME will occur one day prior to the PSA Annual Conference and requires a separate registration.
Enjoy Our Travel Discounts
Take advantage of the reduced travel discounts to Lake Louise over the
conference weekend.
Exhibitor Information
As we continue to coordinate, refreshed information and exhibitors package will be posted shortly.
Thank You Chateau Lake Louise
Lake Louise, Canada
This pivot from an in person to virtual event could not have been possible without the cooperation of the Chateau Lake Louise team, and especially through the collaborative efforts of Luc Drolet, our dedicated regional sales manager from Fairmont, who has gone above and beyond to help us.
As a courtesy, the Chateau Lake Louise is still offering our group rate of $199 per night on a first come, first serve basis based on hotel availability. Rooms can be booked from October 14 - 18, 2020. Parking, service charges and taxes are extra. We encourage you to take advantage of this amazing offer.
2020 Distinguished Speakers
Additional speakers to come!
Dr. David Dodick
A world leader in the field of headache and migraine from the Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona.
Dr. Launette Rieb
Addiction Medicine Specialist and Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Family Practice, University of British Columbia.
Dr. Samina Ali
Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of Alberta.
Dr. Mick Sullivan
Professor of Psychology, Medicine and Neurology at McGill University.
Dr. Hance Clarke
Director of Transitional Pain Program, Toronto General Hospital.
Dr. John Pereira
Physician, Alberta Health Services, Chronic Pain Center.
Dr. Tara Packham
Occupational Therapist, Assistant Professor, School of Rehabilitation Sciences at McMaster University.
Geri Bemister-Williams
Criminologist, Interventionist, Child Advocate and Addictions.
Julia Condrea
Social Worker, Mosaic Primary Care Network, communication and pain in different cultures.
Dr. Jaeun Macen
Certified Spiritual Care Practitioner, Alberta Health Services.
Shelly Prosko
Physiotherapist, yoga therapist, author, and educator.
As an exhibitor, you will have ample opportunities to engage and network with our delegates to share research updates, and information about your products and services.
Please review our refreshed exhibitor package that fits our new delivery model that will allow you to achieve greater exposure, harness more opportunities and reach a broader audience.
Become an Exhibitor
Stay at the Chateau Lake Louise
Although we are going virtual, the Chateau Lake Louise has graciously allowed us to still offer their discounted room rates.
The Historic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Lake Louise, Canada
199.00/Night*
Surrounded by soaring mountain peaks, the majestic Victoria Glacier and a glistening emerald lake, the iconic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise hotel is located in Alberta's Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is recognized globally for progressive environmental stewardship and responsible tourism.
Book your accommodation into our reserved conference block by using the link below, or calling the reservations desk at 1.800.441.1414 or 403.522.1830.
Room rates available 3 days prior, and 3 days post conference, subject to availability. Reservations must be made by September 14, 2020, to qualify for our group rate.
*Fees and taxes are extra
Getting to Chateau Lake Louise
Take advantage of our travel discounts!
Chateau Lake Louise is approximately 2 hours from Calgary and 4.5 hours from Edmonton. The venue is within the Banff National Park and park passes are required. You can purchase a Banff Park Pass online or upon park entry.
West Jet is the designated airline for the 2020 Pain Society of Alberta Conference. Receive 5% off your Econo* reservation, 10% off of EconoFlex, and Premium fares for travel within Canada. To take advantage of this offer between October 9 - 24, 2020, use coupon code X25SM62. Please visit West Jet Conventions to book!
AVIS is the designated ground transportation supplier for the 2020 Pain Society of Alberta Conference. Receive up to 30% off from
Avis Canada on your online vehicle booking by entering D979218 in the AWD field from October 8 - 25, 2020. You can also reach the main reservation desk for further assistance at 1.800.331.1600.