HYBRID EVENT: You can participate in person at Ottawa, Canada or Virtually from your home or work

Tentative Program

Conference Programme

Tentative Conference Agenda

Explore the proposed two-day programme developed around the conference Session Tracks and aligned United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Conference Format Hybrid Conference In-person and virtual participation
Programme 2 Days 18–19 May 2027
Academic Scope 11 Tracks Conference Session Tracks
Research Scope 20 Areas Call for Papers themes
SDG Alignment 4 SDGs SDGs 3, 4, 10 and 16
Tentative Agenda & Timings

Session timings, sequence, track grouping and allocations are tentative and subject to change. Final timings will be confirmed closer to the conference. All timings follow the local time of the conference location.

Day 01

Opening, Keynote & Technical Sessions

18 MAY 2027 HYBRID
  1. 09:00 AM 09:30 AM

    Registration, Welcome Kit Collection & Virtual Check-in

    Participant arrival, credential verification and virtual lobby access.

    HYBRID
  2. 09:30 AM 09:45 AM

    Networking Tea & Digital Welcome

    Informal networking for on-site and virtual participants.

    HYBRID
  3. 09:45 AM 10:30 AM

    Welcome Address, Opening Plenary & Keynote Presentation I

    Opening of the conference and introduction to its research focus.

    PLENARY
  4. 10:30 AM 12:30 PM

    Concurrent Technical Session I

    3 TRACKS
    Track 01
    Patient Autonomy in End-of-Life Care
    34
    Track Overview

    This session will explore the principles of patient autonomy and its implications for end-of-life decision making. Discussions will focus on how to respect patient choices while navigating complex ethical dilemmas.

    Track 02
    Advanced Directives: Ethical Considerations
    316
    Track Overview

    This track will examine the role of advanced directives in guiding end-of-life care decisions. Participants will analyze the ethical challenges associated with honoring these directives in clinical practice.

    Track 03
    Palliative Ethics: Balancing Care and Compassion
    310
    Track Overview

    This session will delve into the ethical principles that underpin palliative care practices. Emphasis will be placed on fostering compassionate care while addressing the moral complexities faced by healthcare providers.

  5. 12:30 PM 01:30 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and networking opportunity.

    BREAK
  6. 01:30 PM 03:30 PM

    Concurrent Technical Session II

    3 TRACKS
    Track 04
    Capacity Assessment in End-of-Life Decisions
    316
    Track Overview

    This track will focus on the ethical considerations surrounding capacity assessment in patients facing end-of-life decisions. Experts will discuss the challenges of determining decision-making capacity and its implications for patient care.

    Track 05
    Surrogate Decision-Making: Ethical Frameworks
    316
    Track Overview

    This session will explore the ethical frameworks guiding surrogate decision-making in healthcare. Participants will engage in discussions about the responsibilities and limitations of surrogates in representing patient wishes.

    Track 06
    Ethical Counseling in Terminal Care
    316
    Track Overview

    This track will address the role of ethical counseling in supporting patients and families during terminal care. The session will highlight strategies for navigating difficult conversations and ethical dilemmas.

  7. 03:30 PM 04:00 PM

    Interactive Q&A, Day 1 Summary & Group Photo

    Closing interaction and key takeaways from the first day.

    CLOSING
Day 02

Keynote, Technical Sessions & Awards

19 MAY 2027 HYBRID
  1. 09:00 AM 09:15 AM

    Participant Check-in & Day 2 Welcome

    On-site attendance confirmation and virtual lobby access.

    HYBRID
  2. 09:15 AM 10:00 AM

    Keynote Presentation II

    Expert address on the future of the conference research domain.

    PLENARY
  3. 10:00 AM 12:00 PM

    Concurrent Technical Session III

    3 TRACKS
    Track 07
    Cultural Sensitivity in End-of-Life Ethics
    310
    Track Overview

    This session will examine the importance of cultural sensitivity in end-of-life decision making. Discussions will focus on how cultural values and beliefs shape ethical considerations in medical practice.

    Track 08
    Moral Distress in Healthcare Providers
    316
    Track Overview

    This track will investigate the phenomenon of moral distress experienced by healthcare providers in end-of-life situations. Participants will discuss strategies for mitigating moral distress and promoting ethical resilience.

    Track 09
    Informed Consent: Ethical Challenges
    316
    Track Overview

    This session will explore the complexities of informed consent in the context of end-of-life care. Emphasis will be placed on the ethical obligations of healthcare providers to ensure patients are fully informed.

  4. 12:00 PM 01:00 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and professional networking.

    BREAK
  5. 01:00 PM 03:00 PM

    Concurrent Technical Session IV

    2 TRACKS
    Track 10
    Hospice Ethics: Navigating Ethical Dilemmas
    310
    Track Overview

    This track will focus on the unique ethical challenges faced in hospice care settings. Participants will engage in discussions about the ethical principles that guide decision making in hospice environments.

    Track 11
    Compassionate Care: Ethical Imperatives
    310
    Track Overview

    This session will examine the ethical imperatives of providing compassionate care at the end of life. Discussions will focus on the intersection of empathy, ethics, and patient-centered care.

  6. 03:00 PM 03:30 PM

    Publications, Best Paper & Best Presentation Awards

    Publication guidance and recognition of outstanding research contributions.

    AWARDS
  7. 03:30 PM 04:00 PM

    Valedictory Session, Closing Remarks & Group Photo

    Conference summary, acknowledgements and formal conclusion.

    CLOSING
Aligned SDGs
3 Good Health and Well-being 4 Quality Education 10 Reduced Inequalities 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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