CRIR Scientific Congress
When: 8 June 2020 to 10 June 2020
Where:
Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec (BAnQ Grande Bibliothèque)
475, boul. de Maisonneuve Est
Montréal QC H2L 5C4
Let’s celebrate CRIR’s 20th anniversary!
We invite you to participate in our Scientific Congress “Catalyst of Innovation for Tomorrow’s Rehabilitation” bringing together researchers, students and clinicians working locally, across the country and around the world.
This 3-day scientific congress will host renowned keynote speakers and CRIR members who will share their expertise across different domains of research that catalyzes innovation for tomorrow’s rehabilitation. This not-to-be-missed event will take place from June 8 to 10, 2020 at the Grande Bibliothèque | BAnQ, an exceptional cultural venue located in the heart of the Montreal. A Gala will be held on June 8 to celebrate CRIR’s successes over the past 20 years.
On the programme:
- Keynote lectures by renowned speakers;
- Oral presentations :
- « Catalyst » ;
- « Pecha Kucha »;
- « My research in 180 seconds ».
- Poster presentations;
- « CRIR’s got talent » activity – Panel discussion and networking activity;
- Public lecture;
- Gala.
The abstract submission form and the full programme of the event will be available shortly.
The Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montreal (CRIR), operated by the Pôle universitaire en réadaptation (PUR) since 2000, wishes to thank the FRQ-S and FRQ-SC and its six partner members for their contribution to the success of this congress:
- CIUSSS du Centre-Sud-de-l’Île-de-Montréal, affiliated with the Université de Montréal, which includes the Institut universitaire sur la réadaptation en déficience physique de Montréal (IURDPM);
- CIUSSS West-Central Montreal, affiliated with McGill University, which includes the Lethbridge-Layton-Mackay Rehabilitation Centre;
- CISSS de Laval, affiliated with McGill University, which includes the Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital;
- CISSS de la Montérégie-Centre, affiliated with the Université de Montréal, which includes the Institut Nazareth et Louis-Braille;
- CISSS de Lanaudière which includes the Centre de réadaptation en déficience physique Le Bouclier;
- CISSS des Laurentides which includes Centre de réadaptation en déficience physique Le Bouclier.
Spread the word throughout your networks!
Be a catalyst of innovation at CRIR’s Scientific Congress from June 8 to 10, 2020!
Scientific committee members,
Robert Forget, Isabelle Gélinas, Eva Kehayia, Bonnie Swaine
Grande Bibliothèque | BAnQ
Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec
475 De Maisonneuve Boulevard East, Montreal, Quebec H2L 5C4
www.banq.qc.ca | useful information
The BAnQ is accessible to people with reduced mobility and easy to access:
Metro Berri-UQAM, 
BIXI bikes, 
Indoor, public and private parking is available nearby.
Tourist information available on the Tourisme Montréal website.
CALL FOR PAPERS – OPEN TO CRIR MEMBERS
This congress provides a unique opportunity to highlight and share our research activities with researchers, clinicians, students, users, managers and our various partners in an inclusive space.
Please note that researchers may submit only one abstract as a first author.
This call is open to all CRIR members. Papers can be presented in French or in English, in different formats, such as:
- « Pecha Kucha » Presentation (open to all membres)
- Pecha Kucha, “chit chat” in Japanese, is an interesting alternative to traditional presentations and slide shows. It is an oral presentation combined with the projection of 20 images or slides of 20 seconds each (i.e. a total of 6 minutes and 40 seconds). All topics related to rehabilitation are encouraged. Here are two examples of Pecha Kucha presentation to help inspire you:
http://www.pechakucha.org/presentations/what-if-anything-is-big-bird;
https://www.pechakucha.com/presentations/10-years-of-yes–and
- Pecha Kucha, “chit chat” in Japanese, is an interesting alternative to traditional presentations and slide shows. It is an oral presentation combined with the projection of 20 images or slides of 20 seconds each (i.e. a total of 6 minutes and 40 seconds). All topics related to rehabilitation are encouraged. Here are two examples of Pecha Kucha presentation to help inspire you:
- « Catalyst » Presentation (open to all – as a duo or trio)
- 30-minute oral presentation (20 minutes + 10 minutes for questions) of qualitative, quantitative or mixed methods results from innovative research that contributes to the advancement of knowledge in rehabilitation science. Must be presented by a duo or trio that includes a CRIR researcher and one or two of the following :
- Researcher (national ou international);
- Student or post-doctoral fellow;
- Clinician or manager;
- Partner (community, industry, municipal, etc.);
- Citizen Partner.
- 30-minute oral presentation (20 minutes + 10 minutes for questions) of qualitative, quantitative or mixed methods results from innovative research that contributes to the advancement of knowledge in rehabilitation science. Must be presented by a duo or trio that includes a CRIR researcher and one or two of the following :
- « My research in 180 seconds » Presentation (open to CRIR students)
- Poster Presentation (open to CRIR students and clinicians/managers)
Click here for more information on communication formats, instructions and selection criteria.
Complete your abstract proposal here (link available soon).
The deadline to submit your abstract proposal is March 13, 2020.
Important – Congress registration: Each person who presents must register for the congress on the CRIR online store. (link available soon). Registration fees below.
For more information about the congress and the call for papers:
Email at [email protected]
PROGRAM
Coming soon
REGISTRATION: CONGRESS
Registration fees
Early bird – Until May 1
| Status | 3 days* | Daily** |
|---|---|---|
| Researchers or university professors | $400 | — |
| Students | $75 | — |
| Clinicians or managers | — | $100 |
| Partners (industry, community, citizen partner) and public | — | $100 |
Regular – Until May 15 (Closing of registrations)
| Status | 3 days* | Daily** |
|---|---|---|
| Researchers or university professors | $450 | — |
| Students | $75 | — |
| Clinicians or managers | — | $125 |
| Partners (industry, community, citizen partner) and public | — | $125 |
* 3-day rate: the rate includes access to the congress for 3 days including breaks and lunch.
** Daily rate: the rate includes access to the congress (for the selected day) including breaks and lunch.
Registration for the congress must be done on the CRIR online store, via the Amélia booking platform (under construction).
To register, you will need to open a personal account on the Amélia platform. One advantage of this is that all of your registrations managed by Amélia will be found there (CRIR, IURDPM and CIUSSS Centre-Sud-de-l’Île-de-Montréal activities).
Cancellation policy
All cancellation requests must be made in writing. The amount paid, less a transaction fee of $ 75, will be refunded for cancellation requests received before May 29, 2020. After this date, no refunds will be issued.
To cancel your registration, please send a written request to CRIR email [email protected]
INSCRIPTION: OTHER CONGRESS ACTIVITY’S
Gala evening *
Monday, June 8, 2020, 6 to 9 p.m. | BAnQ
- Cocktail dinner, entertainment and award ceremony
- Open to everyone, registration required (link to come)
- $80
* The Gala evening is not included in the congress registration fees
General public conference *
Wednesday, June 10, 2020, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
- General public conference
- Open to everyone
- Free conférence, on registration **
* Registration required for people who are not registered for the congress (link to come).
** This conference is included in the congress program. No additional registration required for those registered for the congress for 3 days.
ACCOMODATION
Reserve a room at the hotel of the Institut de tourisme et d’hôtellerie du Québec (ITHQ) and be 10 minutes by walk or 3 minutes by metro away from the Grande Bibliothèque | BAnQ.
- The hotel is located in the heart of Montreal, near the Quartier des spectacles, in front of the Carré St-Louis, and is accessible by the Sherbrooke Metro / Orange Line station. Paid indoor parking is available.
- A block of rooms has been reserved for congress attendees from June 7 to 9, 2020.
- Reserve your room before May 7, 2020 at 1-855-229-8189 to benefit from the preferential rate available using the CRIR group code: CENT070620.
Rate: $ 148 single occupancy | $ 168 double occupancy (plus taxes). These rates include full breakfast.
INFORMATION
For more information about the congress and the call for papers:
Email at [email protected]
