The Acromegaly Canada National Conference brings together individuals with acromegaly and gigantism, their family and friends, medical professionals, and inspiring speakers to address topics impacting our community.
This year’s event will be held September 22 to 24 in Ottawa, Ontario, and feature:
- New research and treatments
- Patient studies
- Symptom management
- Mental health
- Patient stories
- Advocacy and awareness efforts
- Lots of socializing and laughs!
Location Details
Sandman Signature Ottawa Airport Hotel
250 West Hunt Club Drive
Ottawa, Ontario
K2E 0B7
The hotel offers a complimentary airport shuttle.
Conference Agenda
Friday, September 22, 2023
5:00 – 8:00 pm – Registration and Meet & Greet
Saturday, September 23, 2023
8:00 am – 12:00 pm – Registration
8:00 – 9:00 am – Breakfast
9:00 – 9:20 am – Welcome by Acromegaly Canada President Deanna Badiuk
9:20 – 10:00 am – Dr. Cusimano – Surgery for Acromegaly and Gigantism: Who Is a Good Candidate, How Is It Done Safely, and What Can I Expect?
10:00 – 10:20 am – Break
10:20 – 11:00 am – Durhane Wong-Reiger – Introduction to Canadian Organization for Rare Diseases (CORD)
11:00 – 11:40 am – Dr. Keely – Acromegaly and Pregnancy
11:40 am – 12:40 pm – Lunch Break
12:40 – 1:20 pm – Dr. Ezzat – Ectopic and Pseudo-acromegaly
1:20 – 2:00 pm – Dr. Prebtani – Aging with Acromegaly
2:00 – 2:20 pm – Break
2:20 – 3:00 pm – Jannette Ho – Personal Acromegaly Journey
3:00 – 3:40 pm – Dr. Van Uum – How Acromegaly Affects Our Organs and Glands
3:40 – 4:20 pm – Question Period, moderated by JD Faccinetti, Pituitary World News
4:20 – 5:00 pm – Photo Session
Sunday, September 24, 2023
8:00 – 9:00 am – Registration and Breakfast
9:00 – 9:15 am – Welcome by Acromegaly Canada President Deanna Badiuk
9:15 – 9:45 am – Dr. Ezzat – Update on Acromegaly Registry
9:45 – 10:15 am – Jill Sisco – The Importance of Advocating for Yourself
10:15 – 10:30 am – Break
10:30 – 11:00 am – Dr. Cusimano – Gamma Knife for Acromegaly and Gigantism: Beyond Surgery and Medication
11:00 – 11:30 am – JD Faccinetti, Pituitary World News
11:30 am – 12:00 pm – Question Period, moderated by JD Faccinetti, Pituitary World News
12:00 – 12:45 pm – Acromegaly Canada President’s Report – Deanna Badiuk and Heather Elder
12:45 – 1:00 pm – Deanna Badiuk – Conference Wrap-up
1:00 pm – End of 2023 Conference
Thank you to these organizations for their support of the 2023 Acromegaly Canada Conference:
2023 Diamond Level Sponsor
2023 Gold Level Sponsor
2023 Bronze Level Sponsor
2023 Meet-and-Greet Sponsor
The 2022 Acromegaly Canada Conference was held in Richmond, BC. View the presentation recordings here.
The 2019 event was held in Toronto. Have a look at the sessions here.