CANADIAN PBC SOCIETY’S NATIONAL PBC PATIENT CONFERENCE
June 2-4 2023 Toronto Airport Hilton
Bringing our PBC community together
A unique opportunity to meet and share with other PBC patients and gain valuable insights from internationally recognized PBC experts. An excellent place for friends and family to better understand the PBC patient journey
REGISTRATION FEE
- $90 Attendee Registration Fee
CONFERENCE FEE INCLUDES:
- Admission to all conference sessions
- Welcome reception & light snack Friday June 2
- Breakfast, lunch and Gala dinner Saturday June 3
- Breakfast Sunday June 4
- Special group nightly hotel rate of $199
- Free shuttle service to and from Toronto Pearson airport and the hotel
- Special daily parking rate of $18
- Free Wi-Fi
- Conference welcome package
BOOK HOTEL
Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel & Suites 5875 Airport Road, Mississauga, Ontario Directly across from Pearson International Airport. Free shuttle service between airport and hotel.
$199 special Canadian PBC Society nightly room rate — guaranteed for bookings made before May 11th. Note: all double rooms are now sold out – KING rooms are still available. It’s easiest to book online: Quick and Easy Online Reservation OR you can book directly with Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel & Suites 1-800-HILTONS (Use Group Discount Code CPBC23)
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- Learn about recent changes in PBC diagnosis, treatment and management
- Hear about the latest PBC research in late stage disease & transplantation
- Discover programs that help reduce stress and improve quality of life
- SEE FULL CONFERENCE PROGRAM here
SCHEDULE
Friday night we kick off our PBC weekend with a welcome reception from 5-7pm. Join us to chat and enjoy a light snack.
Saturday we have a full day planned with presentations from our esteemed group of speakers: Dr. Aliya Gulamhusein, Dr. Gideon Hirschfield, Dr. Hin Hin Ko, Dr. Cynthia Levy, Dr. Andy Mason, Dr. Aldo Montano-Loza, Dr. Mark Swain, Dr. Puneeta Tandon. Our sessions will end at 4:00pm.
Saturday night you will have 2 hours to rest up before our evening gala begins at 6:00pm. Dress business casual (or simply comfortable!)
Sunday enjoy a leisurely breakfast and participate in the final sessions with Makayla Watt and Dr. Inbal Houri. The conference will wrap up by noon.
SPONSORS
Thank you to all of our generous sponsors!
2023 PBC Conference Travel Scholarships
Application Rules
To be considered for a travel scholarship, applicants must apply online at time of registration.
Application deadline March 31, 2023 (some travel scholarships are still available inquire by email: info@pbc-society.ca)
A total of 50 travel scholarships will be awarded on a first come, first served, basis. Each application received by the Canadian PBC Society will be date and time stamped to determine who receives the travel scholarship. Travel scholarship applications must be received before March 31, 2023. All decisions are made by the Canadian PBC Society and are final.
Amount of Travel scholarships will be $450 per recipient OR $150 per recipient coming from the Greater Toronto Area.
Applicants who are awarded travel scholarships must pay their conference fee to the Canadian PBC Society on or before March 31, 2023. No exceptions. If recipient does not pay his or her conference fee by March 31, 2023, the award will be voided, and the travel scholarship will be awarded to the next applicant on the waiting list.
Travel scholarships are non-transferable. If for some reason you cannot attend the conference, your travel scholarship will be awarded to the next applicant on the waiting list.
Travel scholarships can only be awarded and used by PBC patients. No family or friends will be awarded a travel scholarship.
Travel scholarships will be distributed at the end of conference and recipients must attend the conference to obtain the travel scholarship.
If applicant is selected for a travel scholarship but cancels his or her attendance to the conference for any reason, the next application in line based on the time/date stamp will be awarded the scholarship.
Travel scholarships are awarded to assist patients in attending the 2023 PBC Conference and may be used for travel expenses for the patient only. No receipts are necessary and money can be applied to any costs incurred by the patient.