Conference Essentials for Participants

Welcome to the ICOD 2026 participant hub! Find useful information about the conference, the different sessions and activities below.

Conference Internet Connection

Network Name: PNL Conference
Network Password: PNL2024!

Conference Documents

Participant Booklet

A handy conference guide with information on the keynote speakers, social and networking opportunities, the scientific poster competition, and other happenings at ICOD 2026. Find general information to get around the hotel venue, and contact information in case of any issue.

View Participant Booklet
View Participant Booklet

Conference Agenda

The full schedule of the 3-day conference, including pre-conference events. Find information about the time and location of each session.

View conference agenda
View conference agenda

Session Information and Scientific Abstracts

Find detailed information on each session, including their learning objectives and intended audience, and speaker details in the Sessions Guide. The full abstracts and author list for scientific oral presentation are available in the Abstract Booklet.

View sessions guide
View sessions guide
View Abstract booklet
View Abstract booklet

Presentation slides

Click here to access and download slides submitted by speakers in advance of the conference. Please note that not all presentations will be available.

Lunch Time Moderated Discussions

Join colleagues to network and share ideas during moderated interest group discussions! Topics range from health literacy and education, deprescribing research, artificial intelligence to deprescribing practices — to name a few!

Spots are limited!
Participants must register to attend a moderated discussion. Participants may register to a maximum of one moderated discussion throughout the conference. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • Pharmacogenomics
    Moderators: Kinda Ibrahim, Stacey D’Angelo

    Target trial emulation
    Moderators: Michelle Odden

    Non-pharmacological approaches to mental health
    Moderators: Martin Moisan

    Implementation science
    Moderators: Sion Scott, Ariel Green

    Health care provider education
    Moderators: Brenda Schuster, Lalitha Raman-Wilms

    Health literacy and deprescribing
    Moderator: Patrick Moynagh

  • Study recruitment
    Moderator: Sven Streit

    Patient/public education
    Moderators: Robert Wahler, Johanna Trimble

    Artificial intelligence
    Moderator: Donna Bartlett

    Quebec initiatives
    Moderators: Yannick Villeneuve, Louise Papillon-Ferland, Katherine Desforges

    Models for deprescribing practices
    Moderators: DeLon Canterbury, Joanne Ho, Erin Yakiwchuk

Registration opens on April 27th at 11am

Register to a discussion here
Register to a discussion here

People’s choice award for scientific poster presentations

Help us recognize outstanding scientific posters by voting for the Best Poster of ICOD 2026! Scientific poster presentations will be displayed on:

  • Tues. April 28th from 10:15 - 11:30am and 2:00 - 3:15 pm

  • Wed. April 29th from 9:15 - 10:30am and 2:00 - 3:15 pm

Cast your vote for each day’s best poster, in recognition of originality, scientific rigour, relevance to deprescribing and medication safety, and effective presentation. Winners will be announced at the closing session.

VOTE FOR BEST POSTER HERE
VOTE FOR BEST POSTER HERE

Voting will open on Monday, April 27 and close on April 29, 3:00 PM ET.

Restaurant suggestions

Interested in exploring Montréal outside of the conference? The city is renowned for its vibrant food scene, blending French, Québécois, and international influences. View our curated Montréal restaurant and cocktail list below, featuring a variety of neighborhoods and cuisines:

    • Le Serpent (Italian): 10 min cab from Omni Hotel, 26 min walk

    • Candide (Canadian): 8 min cab from Omni Hotel, 29 min walk

    • McKiernan (Canadian): 14 min cab from Omni Hotel

    • Bouillon Bilk (French): 8 min cab from Omni Hotel, 23 min walk

    • Liverpool House (Canadian): no reservation, 10 min cab from Omni Hotel, 39 min walk

    • Restaurant Damas (Syrian): 12 min cab ride from Omni Hotel, 32 min walk

    • Hélicoptère (Canadian): 20 min cab from Omni Hotel

    • Panacée (Canadian): 10 min cab from Omni Hotel, 36 min walk