Registration

Registration is now open. The deadline to register is Friday, May 1, 2026.

Registration through the link is required for all attendees. If you are presenting a talk, flash talk, or poster — or attending the meeting only — please register.

Registration and payment can only be completed on a person-by-person basis; we are unable to coordinate group payments.

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Accommodations

Discounted Rate at Queen's

For attendees interested in accommodations, we have coordinated with Queen's Event Services to offer a discounted rate.

Visit the online booking portal and enter the special rate code SPEC_OFFER26QU! to access the discounted rate and view available dates.

Please reach out at sorbqueens@gmail.com if you have any additional questions.

Important Dates

Key Dates

April 1, 2026

Abstract submission opens
April 17, 2026

Abstract submission deadline
April 24, 2026

Abstract notification of acceptance
May 1, 2026

Registration deadline
May 6, 2026

Conference day at Queen's University

For Presenters

Presenter Guidelines

Abstract Submission

Abstracts should be a maximum of 300 words and should be structured to include:

Title, author(s), and affiliations
Background and objectives
Methods
Results
Conclusion
Funding

Oral Presentations

10-minute presentation followed by 3–5 minutes of Q&A
Selected speakers will be asked to submit their PowerPoint slides prior to the conference
Presenters should arrive early to test A/V equipment

Poster Presentations

Maximum size: 122 × 92 cm (48 × 36 in), landscape orientation
Title and authors clearly visible at top
Text should be readable from 3 metres away
Posters must be pre-printed; organizers provide boards and mounting materials

Flash Talk

1 slide, 3-minute talk providing an overview of research
Flash talk participants will also prepare and present a poster during the poster session (see specifications above for poster presentations)