Acromegaly Canada Conference

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
Pfizer logo
2023 Gold Level Sponsor
Ipsen logo
2023 Bronze Level Sponsor
Novartis logo
2023 Meet-and-Greet Sponsor
Recordati Rare Disease logo

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.