Annual Symposium
The Annual CALAS/ACSAL Symposium is the premier networking and education event for the Canadian Laboratory Animal Science community.
The Annual Symposium is taking place June 22-25, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan at TCU Place. The Symposium is a unique 2-and-a-half-day event, 2 dedicated days of programming with networking and social events, a Trade Show consisting of 50+ exhibit booths, dedicated Trainers’ Lunch, 2 Keynote presentations from highly sought-after speakers, over 30 concurrent sessions and optional 2 full days of pre-symposium hands-on workshops. The Symposium regularly attracts 300 - 500 participants from across Canada and internationally.
Our theme is " Lighting the Path to Discovery” and encompasses the following areas:
- Lighting the Path to Discovering Advancement and Refinement: animal care, health, welfare, and refinements in zebrafish and other aquatic species
- Lighting the Path to Discovering Improvements: refined and advanced methods of anesthesia and analgesia in animal-based research
- Lighting the Path to Discovering Innovation: new technologies, techniques, and innovative methodologies in animal-based research
- Lighting the Path to Discovering Support: developments and systems for compassion fatigue support and employee well-being
- Lighting the Path to Discovering Transparency: use of 3Rs and communication tools towards improved transparency regarding animal-based research
Included with your Full Symposium Registration
- 10 CE credits
- Access to all programming (pre-symposium workshops are an additional charge)
- Meals
- Access to vendors on the Trade Show Floor and view the Poster Boards
- Attend the Opening Reception, Symposium Party with Awards Presentation to celebrate award recipients and network with colleagues
Future Symposium Dates
| Year | Dates | Location |
| 2025 | May 1 - 6 | Richmond, BC |
| 2026 | June 3 - 10 | Toronto, ON |
| 2027 | May 12 - 19 | Montreal, QC |