WHAT MAKES THE INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ON PALLIATIVE CARE SO SPECIAL?

• A unique opportunity to meet, share experiences and exchange ideas with colleagues from 60 countries, representing all disciplines involved in palliative care
• Practical, in-depth workshops and seminars on a broad range of topics covering all aspects of end-of-life care, from the most current scientific developments in pain and symptom control, to the large existential questions, to hands-on experiential sessions addressing practical issues faced every day
• Renowned speakers who expand your knowledge, deepen your understanding, and inspire you to renew your commitment to palliative care
• All sessions structured to allow ample time for dialogue, questions and thoughtful interaction with speakers and fellow participants
• Reflections – a brief interlude of images and music at the start of each Plenary – providing a unique and moving experience that leaves a lasting impression.

Over 250 workshops, proffered papers, research forums, special seminars, and 300 posters.

AMONG THE HIGHLIGHTS:

Inspiring speakers such as:
• Dr. Balfour Mount, McGill University, Canada;
• Dr. Susan Folkman, University of California, USA;
• Dame Barbara Monroe and Dr. Nigel Sykes, St. Christopher’s Hospice, UK;
• Prof. Danai Papadatou, University of Athens, Greece;
• Dr. Harvey Max Chochinov, University of Manitoba, Canada;
• Dr. Serge Marchand, Université de Sherbrooke, Canada;
• Dr. Serge Daneault, Hôpital Notre-Dame, CHUM, Montréal, Canada.

All-Day Seminars on
• The Process of Whole Person Care: Interactive Session Using Standardized Patients
• Focus on the Nursing Experience: Bridging Humanism and Professionalism
• Master Class on Clinical Management of Advanced Neurodegenerative Diseases
• Pediatric Palliative Care (two-day seminar)

Special Seminars on:
• Pharmacotherapy and Palliative Care: What We Need to Know
• Fundamentals of Palliative Care Nursing
• Turning Good Intentions into Good Work: Skills Development for Volunteers and Coordinators in Palliative Care

Sessions on Hospice Design, Leadership Challenges, Palliative Care in Japan, Palliative Care and Family Physicians, Palliative Sedation, and much much more...