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Thank you for attending our 18th Annual Conference

October 17th — Pre-Conference Workshops

October 18th-19th — Main Conference

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Evidence-based presentations to enhance your clinical practice.  Your participation during our event and always evolving dialogue continues to benefit clinical practices, supporters, and those who live with chronic pain in Alberta and beyond. 

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Accreditation:  This Self-Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Alberta Chapter for up to 19.25  Mainpro+ credits.

Interventional Diagnostic Workshop

Explore Interventional diagnostic interventions to manage pain during our first pre-conference workshop.

17:30

Registration and Lunch

1130h — Wildrose Prefunction and Ballroom

17:30

Welcome and Opening Remarks

1200h — Moderated by Dr. Ashley Smith 

Wildrose Ballroom (A)

18:00

Interventional Pain Management and Practical Applications in a Primary Care Setting

1205h — Dr. Ameya Bopardikar

Wildrose Ballroom

18:05

Advanced Spinal Interventions

1250h — Dr. Olivier Clerk

Wildrose Ballroom

18:50

Rest Break

1335h — Take a break and nourish yourself!

19:35

Welcome and Opening Remarks

1600h — Moderated by Dr. Werner Becker 

Wildrose Ballroom (A)

20:00

Vertebral Augmentation: State of the Art

1400h — Dr. Olivier Clerk

Wildrose Ballroom

20:00

Panel Discussion

1445h — All Presenters and Moderators

Wildrose Ballroom

20:45

Closing Remarks and Conclusion

1515h —

21:15

Registration

1515h — Wildrose Prefunction and Ballroom

21:15

Headache and Migraine Workshop

Discuss the mechanisms underlying CGRP involvement in migraine and outline comprehensive treatment programs.

21:15

*Registration is required. These workshops are designed to complement other sessions that occur later in the conference program.

Agendas for our Pre-Conference Workshops

THURSDAY OCTOBER 17TH

  • Breakfast and Registration

    0715h — Wildrose Pre-Function and Ballroom

    13:15

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    Welcome and Introductions

    0800h — Moderated by Dr. Elisabeth Saxton 

    Wildrose Ballroom

    14:00

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    2024 Guideline for Cannabis and Chronic Pain

    0815h — Dr. Jason Busse

    Wildrose Ballroom

    14:15

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    What can we learn from integrative oncology successes in pain management?

    0915h — Dr. Linda Carlson

    Wildrose Ballroom

    15:15

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    Refreshment Break

    1005h — Take a break and nourish yourself! This is a great time to network with our exhibitors and other attendees.

    16:05

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    Welcome back

    1035h — 5 minute *non-accredited presentation

    16:35

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    Exercise and Cancer Pain

    1040h — Dr. Margaret McNeely

    Wildrose Ballroom

    16:40

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    Chronic Pain in Veterans: What we lose, what we gain, and what we need to give up.

    1135h — Duncan Redburn

    Wildrose Ballroom

    17:35

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    Lunch

    1210h — Take a break and nourish yourself! This is a great time to network with our exhibitors and other attendees.

    18:10

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    Presentation Forthcoming

    1230h — Join us for a *non-accredited presentation

    18:30

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    Lunch continued

    1300h — This is a great time to network with our exhibitors and other attendees.

    19:00

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    Welcome Back

    1315h — Moderated by Evan Ward 

    Wildrose Ballroom

    19:15

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    The Science of Headache Medicine

    1320h — Dr. Michael Knash

    Wildrose Ballroom

    19:20

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    Alberta Virtual Chronic Pain Program & Evidence-Based Models of Care – Alberta & Beyond

    1415h — Dr. Magali Robert, Susan Sobey-Fawcett and Dr. Elena Lopatina

    Wildrose Ballroom

    20:15

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    Refreshment Break

    1510h — Take a break and nourish yourself! This is a great time to network with our exhibitors and other attendees.

    21:10

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    Welcome Back

    1540h —

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    Reconsidering Chronic Pain: New Research Validates New Approaches

    1545h — Dr. Howard Schubiner

    Wildrose Ballroom

    21:45

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    Presentation Forthcoming

    1645h — Dr. Payman Hajiazim

    Wildrose Ballroom

    22:45

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    1735h — Closing Remarks and Conclusion of Day One

    23:35

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    Free Evening for Guests

    Free evening for all attendees. If you are dining at the hotel or going into town, please ensure you make reservations in advance.

    23:35

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    1745h — Join our Annual General Meeting (1h) in the Hawthorne Room All attendees are invited.

    23:45

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  • 0715h — Wildrose Prefunction and Ballroom

    Breakfast

    13:15

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    0755h — Moderated by Dr. Ashley Smith 

    Wildrose Ballroom

    Opening Remarks

    13:55

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    0800h — Dr. Maxi Miciak

    Wildrose Ballroom

    Therapeutic Relationships in the Real World

    14:00

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    0855h — Dr. Richard McIlmoyle

    Wildrose Ballroom

    Rising Tides: Collaborative Learning, Care Planning and Treatment Lifts Us All

    14:55

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    0945h — Take a break and nourish yourself! This is a great time to network with our exhibitors and other attendees.

    Refreshment Break

    15:45

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    1015h — 5 minute *non-accredited presentation

    Welcome Back

    16:15

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    1020h — Drs. Ivonne Hernandez, Reid Friesen, Elisabeth Saxton and Nadine Fennig

    Wildrose Ballroom

    A Multidisciplinary Approach to Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

    16:20

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    1115h — Dr. Elan Schneider

    Wildrose Ballroom

    Innovative Strategies for Sensory Neuroplasticity: Advancing Rehabilitation for Persistent Pain (Virtual)

    17:15

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    1205h — Take a break and nourish yourself! Network with our exhibitors and other attendees prior to submitting your passport. 

    15 minute *non-accredited presentation forthcoming.

    Lunch

    18:05

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    1300h — Moderated by Janice Rae

    Wildrose Ballroom

    Welcome back

    19:00

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    1310h — Dr. Dwayne Van Eerd

    Wildrose Ballroom

    Work Disability and Return to Work

    19:10

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    1400h — Check our Schedule for your Breakout Room!

    Transition to Breakout Sessions

    20:00

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Our Full Conference Agenda

A WEEKEND FULL OF PAIN EDUCATION

Interventional Diagnostic Workshop

— Interventional Pain Management and Practical Applications in a Primary Care Setting

— Advanced Spinal Interventions

— Vertebral Augmentation: State of the Art

October 17th | 1130h - 1520h

*light lunch included

Headache and Migraine Workshop

— Sexually Dimorphic Mechanisms of Pain and Migraine 

— Pharmacological Management of Episodic Migraine

— Pills, toxins, 'mAbs', and 'Pants': Pharmacologic treatment of Chronic Migraine

— Psychosocial Assessment and Treatment for Migraine

— Migraine Medications: Accessing Newer Migraine Therapies

October 17th | 1515h - 2025h

*light dinner included

2024 Guideline for Cannabis and Chronic Pain  •  What can we learn from integrative oncology successes in pain management?  •  Exercise and Cancer Pain  •  The Science of Headache Medicine  •  Chronic Pain in Veterans: What we lose, what we gain, and what we need to give up  •  Alberta Virtual Chronic Pain Program and Evidence Based Models of Care  •  Reconsidering Chronic Pain: New research validates new approaches  •  Therapeutic Relationships in the Real World  •  Rising Tides:  Collaborative Learning, Care Planning and Treatment Lifts Us All  • 

A Multidisciplinary Approach to Temporomandibular Joint Disorders  •  Innovative Strategies for Sensory Neuroplasticity: Advancing Rehabilitation for Persistent Pain  •  Work Disability and Return to Work  •  A Clinical Approach to Assessment and Reversal of Primary Pain Syndromes •  Convergence: How Modern Yoga Techniques Relieve Pain  •  TMJ Screening and Examination  •  Approaching Challenges to Nutrition in Chronic Pain   •  Encountering the void: a journey into understanding the pelvic floor •  Image-guided Interventions for Gluteal Pain of Spinal Origin      

Explore the many topics discussed at our event.

Seize the chance to expand your professional network and exchange insights with experts and peers.

  • Flights are booked to Calgary (YYC) Airport, which is a 1.5-hour drive from the hotel and event space. Our discounted travel period includes Monday, October 14, and extends to Wednesday, October 23, 2024.

     

    WestJet

    5% off Econo and 10% off EconoFlex and Premium fares for travel within Canada.*

    2% off Econo, 5% off EconoFlex, and 10% off Premium base fares for guests traveling Trans-border*.

    * No discount will apply to Basic or Business class bookings.

     

    Discount Code: 3C7I0TF

    Visit West Jet Conventions to make a booking online.

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    Air Canada

    Travel within North America applies a 5% discount on standard fares and 10% on flex fares & higher.

    International Travel applies a 10% discount on standard fares & higher.

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    Discount Code: QNHGG8N1

    Visit Air Canada to make a booking online.

  • Shuttle

    Banff Airporter is Banff's original airport shuttle provider. Receive a 15% discount on their daily shuttle service between the Calgary Airport and Banff. Click Banff Airporter and then Book Now. Proceed through the reservation and type - PainSociety2024 - in the "Promo Code" section on the final payment page to receive the discount. This special rate is valid for travel dates between October 14-23, 2024 if reservation is made at least 1 week prior to the event start.

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    Discount Code: PainSociety2024

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    Directions

    From Calgary Airport, Access AB-2 N from Airport Rd NE, Barlow Trail NE N and Country Hills Blvd NE. Follow Stoney Trail NW/AB-201 W and Trans-Canada Hwy/AB-1 W to Mt Norquay Rd in Improvement District No. 9. Take the exit toward Banff from Trans-Canada Hwy/AB-1 W. Continue on Mt Norquay Rd to your destination.

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  • Daily Self-Parking $32 +gst. 

    Daily Valet Parking $45 +gst.

    Electric Vehicle (Self/Valet) Parking $45 +gst

    Oversized Vehicles Hotel parking is unable to accommodate oversized vehicles. Please visit here for a list of available parking in downtown Banff. Additionally, hotel shuttles are available for convenient transportation to and from your vehicle.

  • Enjoy the many amenities offered at the hotel.

    A fitness center

    Pool and spa area

    Pet-friendly rooms 

    Diverse dining options

    View Dining Options >

Discounted room rates ($279/nt) are available on an exclusive basis prior to September 17th. After this date, they still can be booked at the same rate based on availability. If you would like to extend your stay, please email team@painab.ca

Book your hotel through us to access special rates. 

1400h — Check our Schedule for your Breakout Room!

Transition to Breakout Sessions

1415h — Dr. Magali Robert, Susan Sobey-Fawcett and Dr. Elena Lopatina

Wildrose Ballroom

Alberta Virtual Chronic Pain Program & Evidence-Based Models of Care – Alberta & Beyond

1510h — Take a break and nourish yourself! This is a great time to network with our exhibitors and other attendees.

Refreshment Break

1410h — Dr. Howard Schubiner 

Moderated by Bonnie Klassen in the Hawthorne Room (A/B)

A Clinical Approach to Assessment and Reversal of Primary Pain Syndromes

1020h — Drs. Ivonne Hernandez, Reid Friesen, Elisabeth Saxton and Nadine Fennig

Wildrose Ballroom

A Multidisciplinary Approach to Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

1410h — Dr. Ivonne Hernandez and Dr. Reid Friesen 

Moderated by Penny Barnes in the Hawthorne Room (C)

TMJ screening & TMJ Examination: An Interactive Workshop

What's Happening Next?

Carolyn Barber

Registered Dietitian

I love being able to reduce the suffering in people with lived experience. Additionally, I believe in the power of strong communities and Pain AB gathers passionate healthcare professionals in pain management.

Dr. Ameya Bopardikar

Pain physician and Anaesthesiologist

My 'why' is coming!

Dr. W. J. Becker

Neurologist and Professor Emeritus

I am involved with The Pain Society of Alberta so I can provide the patient experience. I have dealt with chronic pain for more than three (3) decades.

Dr. Jason Busse

McMaster Professor and Director of the National Pain Centre

I am involved with The Pain Society of Alberta as part of my evolution in helping improve the lives of those in pain. It is a privilege to be part of such a special group of kind, smart, hard working people.

Dr. Linda Carlson

Professor, Department of Oncology Cumming School of Medicine

I am involved with The Pain Society of Alberta as part of my evolution in helping improve the lives of those in pain. It is a privilege to be part of such a special group of kind, smart, hard working people.

Dr. Lara Cooke

Headache Specialist, Professor of Neurology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary

I am involved with The Pain Society of Alberta as part of my evolution in helping improve the lives of those in pain. It is a privilege to be part of such a special group of kind, smart, hard working people.

Dr. Olivier Clerk

President of Beam Radiology and Practicing Neuroradiologist and Musculoskeletal Interventionalist

I am involved with The Pain Society of Alberta as part of my evolution in helping improve the lives of those in pain. It is a privilege to be part of such a special group of kind, smart, hard working people.

Nadine Fennig

Co-founder of Body Restoration

Right out of grad school I worked in an interdisciplinary pain program and saw first hand both the suffering and the success people living with pain can experience. Over my career I have heard how challenging the population is and seen how often they can be written off by professionals. This made me want to work with people living with pain more not less! I got into this work to see people function and thrive, often by helping them reconnect to their purpose. Helping people living with pain find their 'why' IS my 'why'.

Dr. Reid Friesen

Oral Medicine Specialist

As a nurse for over 30 years my passion is helping people. As the Pain Society of Alberta is pivotal in educating and supporting people living with pain, my involvement with PainAB allows me to fulfill my passion.