AMMI Canada - CACMID

Annual Conference 2026 Conférence annuelle

April 28 to May 1 2026

28 avril au 1 mai 2026

St. John's Convention Centre

28 avril au 1 mai 2026

and Delta St.John's

About the conference

The AMMI Canada – CACMID Annual Conference remains an essential opportunity to share research, explore innovations in microbiology and infectious diseases (adult and pediatric), and stay up to date on best practices in infection prevention and control.

Beyond the rich scientific program, the event emphasizes collaboration, knowledge exchange, and meaningful connections among colleagues.

Registration and Accommodation

Early bird deadline – March 20th, 2026

Room Rate Expiration: March 20 2026

The AMMI Canada – CACMID Annual Conference will take place across two vibrant venues in the heart of downtown: the modern St. John’s Convention Centre and the connected Delta St. John’s Hotel. With seamless indoor access between the two, delegates will enjoy the best of both worlds, state-of-the-art meeting spaces, stylish accommodations, and all the energy of downtown just steps away.

Accommodation

Hotel Address:

120 new Gower Street, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, A1C 6K4

The Room Rate Expiration: March 20, 2026

All rates are in Canadian dollars and do not include applicable provincial and local taxes. Taxes and fees are subject to change. 

Rates are available 3 days prior and 3 days after the annual conference, subject to availability at time of reservation. To make an online reservation please visit the annual conference website accessible from both www.ammi.ca and www.cacmid.ca. Be sure to use the conference link to ensure you receive the AMMI Canada – CACMID Annual Conference rates. If you are making a telephone reservation, please call and identify yourself as an AMMI Canada – CACMID Annual Conference attendee. 

Call for Abstracts and Case Reports

We invite you to submit ABSTRACTS showcasing research and insights across all areas of clinical microbiology and infectious diseases, including epidemiological, diagnostic, environmental and medical microbiology, and basic sciences. Submissions related to education in microbiology and infectious diseases are also encouraged.

In addition, we welcome CASE REPORTS that highlight issues of interest and relevance to the infectious disease and microbiology community. Beyond traditional clinical stories, we strongly encourage case reports focused on microbiology, stewardship, and infection control.

The submission deadline for abstracts and case reports closed on January 12. All submissions are currently under review. Notification of outcomes will be sent to submitters during the week of March 9.

Submission Deadline Date: January 12, 2026

Sponsorship and Exhibitor Information

Promote and highlight your offerings while building meaningful, long-term relationships.
Network and connect with our members and delegates and gain direct access to the country’s largest delegation of infectious disease specialists, medical microbiologists, and clinical microbiologists.

Planning Committees

Co-Chairs

Yves Longtin

Prameet M. Sheth

Scientific Planning Committee Co-Chairs

Rob Kozak

Susan Poutanen

Co-Treasurers

Christopher Lowe

Esther Nagai

Sponsorship Committee Co-Chairs

Jeff Fuller

Abstract Co-Chairs

Danielle Brabant-Kirwan

William Connors

Committee Members

Ramzi Fattouh

Susy Hota

Agatha Jassem

Deborah Yamamura

Co-Chairs

Rob Kozak

Susan Poutanen

Committee Members
  • Geneviève Amaral
  • Samuel Bourassa-Blanchette
  • Danielle Brabant-Kirwan
  • Justin Chen
  • William Connors
  • Cora Constantinescu
  • Peter Daley
  • Zareen Fatima
  • Ramzi Fattouh
  • Jessica Forbes
  • Jodi Gilchrist
  • Catherine Hogan
  • Agatha Jassem
  • Adam Komorowski
  • Philippe Lagacé-Wiens
  • Vanessa Meier-Stephenson
  • Ninad Mehta
  • Esther Nagai
  • Glenn Patriquin
  • Shaqil Peermohamed
  • Megha Rohamare
  • Melissa Richard-Greenblatt
  • Earl Rubin
  • Prameet M. Sheth
  • Robert Taylor
  • Nisha Thampi
  • Vanessa Tran
  • Gregory Tyrrell
  • Ashley Williams
  • Yang Yu

Important Dates

The week of March 09, 2026

Abstract/Case Report Acceptance Communication

March 20, 2026

Conference Registration and Hotel Booking Site Expiration

April 28 – May 1, 2026

AMMI Canada – CACMID Annual Conference

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