GENERAL
What are the dates of the CAR 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting?
The CAR 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) will be held in-person (and includes Virtual Trainee Day on April 5, 2024) from April 11-14, 2024. There is also an option for trainees to attend the Virtual Trainee Day only, on April 5, 2024. CAR 2024 features an in-person pre-conference interactive workshop (additional fees apply), on April 11, 2024.
Where is the meeting being held this year?
CAR 2024 will be held in-person at Le Westin Montréal, Montréal, Quebec.
What time zone does the meeting occur in?
CAR 2024 occurs in Eastern Standard Time (EST).
Is the meeting in-person?
Yes, the CAR 2024 ASM will be held in person at Le Westin Montréal and will include a Virtual Trainee Day (on April 5, 2024). The Virtual Trainee Day will also be available as a separate registration option as a 1-day virtual event only. Participants can also register for an in-person pre-conference workshop.
What safety protocols will CAR have in place for the in-person participants?
We are committed to creating a safe environment for our participants, sponsors, and staff. Government mandated public health and safety protocols will always be followed, as well as the protocols instituted by the venue (Le Westin Montreal Hotel). The Canadian Association of Radiology Radiologists will also implement additional proactive measures to ensure the safety of everyone in attendance, with the understanding that these measures and protocols may need to be enhanced as the situation evolves over the coming months. Anyone attending the event in person will be advised in advance with a detailed outline of the requirements and protocols in place for the meeting.
How do I get a certificate of attendance?
The certificate of attendance will be available on the CAR 2024 ASM website at the conclusion of the event.
REGISTRATION
How do I register?
Registration is now closed.
How many tiers of registration are there this year?
There are two tiers of registration for the in-person event: early bird and regular. Early bird registration ends on February 13th, 2024, and the regular rate begins on February 14th, 2024.
What is included in the cost of my in-person event registration?
Your in-person event registration provides you access to all of the plenary presentations, concurrent breakout sessions, breakfast, lunch and wellness breaks, and multiple social and networking receptions that make up the Annual Scientific Meeting.
How do I become a member and benefit from discounted registration rates?
To register at the member rate, you must be a current CAR member. Not yet a member? Join today as a Full Practice, Reduced Practice or New Radiologist member and SAVE on your CAR 2024 registration. Visit the CAR’s membership web page for more details.
What is a trainee?
A trainee is a specialty or sub-specialty resident, fellow or a research trainee in a doctoral/post-doctoral program. Medical students are welcome to register as a Trainee.
Is there an additional fee to attend the in-person Pre-Conference Workshop?
Yes, there is an additional fee to attend the pre-conference workshop. Registration is now closed.
As a speaker, do I need to pay and register to attend?
All educational session speakers need to register to attend and will be provided with a complimentary registration code and details by our conference secretariat CanPlan Event & Conference Services.
I am an international delegate and my credit card was rejected. What do I do?
Since you will be paying a Canadian institution, please call your bank and verify that you are authorized to make this payment online. You are NOT registered if your credit card was not accepted.
Where do I find my registration confirmation number?
Your registration confirmation number is located in the confirmation email you will receive upon completing your registration.
I need to alter my registration. How do I do this?
Registration is now closed.
I am unable to find my confirmation email. Who do I contact?
Please contact our conference secretariat angela@canplaninc.ca for assistance.
I registered but can no longer attend. What is the cancellation policy?
Registration is now closed.
I registered for the in-person event but have not yet been able to access the ASM app. Who can help?
Access to the event app will be given the week before the ASM begins. For all event app related questions, please contact our conference secretariat at angela@canplaninc.ca.
PROGRAM
Is there a CAR 2024 meeting app?
Yes! The CAR 2024 meeting app will be available the week before the meeting begins. You will receive an email from our conference secretariat with access details for the app. The CAR 2024 app will be available for download in the Apple App Store or Google Play store.
How do I attend the Virtual Trainee Day?
Virtual Trainee Day, taking place on Friday April 5 from 10:00 to 16:30, was developed and intended for trainee.
There are two ways to attend Trainee Day:
- It is included in the in-person registration
- As a 1-day virtual event only. Trainees registered for the 1 day only event do not need to be registered for the ASM to attend.
EDUCATIONAL SESSION SPEAKERS, ORAL ABSTRACT & ELECTRONIC POSTER PRESENTERS
I am speaking at the CAR 2024 ASM. Do I need to register?
Yes, all educational session speakers need to register but are given complimentary registration. You will be contacted by our conference secretariat, CanPlan Event & Conference Services, with registration details.
I am speaking at the CAR 2024 ASM. Who do I contact for speaker information?
Please contact our contact secretariat cassidy@canplaninc.ca for speaker details.
I have been accepted and am presenting an oral abstract and/or electronic poster. Do I need to register?
The Scientific and Educational Competitions have now concluded for CAR 2024.
I have been accepted and am presenting an oral abstract and/or electronic poster. Who do I contact for presentation information?
The Scientific and Educational Competitions have now concluded for CAR 2024.
My abstract has been accepted to be presented in the abstract oral competition session. What if I am unable to attend the ASM in-person?
The Scientific and Educational Competitions have now concluded for CAR 2024.
I have not yet received any notification about my abstract submission. Who do I contact?
The Scientific and Educational Competitions have now concluded for CAR 2024.
OTHER
What is a CAR Affiliate Society?
CAR Affiliate Societies are integrated with the CAR and provide the opportunity for close collaboration on education, research, and advocacy activities with the Canadian radiology community. Working together, the CAR can deliver the most value for members while maintaining distinct mandates. The CAR’s four Affiliate Societies have developed educational sessions for CAR 2024 that highlight cardio-thoracic radiology (CSTR), abdominal radiology (CSAR), emergency and trauma radiology (CETARS), and pediatric radiology (CanSPR). For more information about CAR Affiliates click here.
Who can I contact if I have a question about the event?
Please contact info@car.ca for event questions.
I am interested in exhibiting and / or sponsoring at the CAR 2024 ASM.
All the information you need to become an exhibitor or sponsor can be found in the sponsorship prospectus and includes the necessary applications forms and deadlines. For inquires or further details please email Natalie St-Pierre (nst-pierre@car.ca) or call or 613-854-0675.
I have an accreditation related inquiry. Who can I contact?
All meeting related inquiries should be directed to info@car.ca.
I want to provide feedback about the CAR 2024 ASM directly to the organizers. How do I do this?
All meeting related inquiries should be directed to the info@car.ca or via phone at 613-860-3111.