Sales taxes will be added to all registration fees.

Advanced registration is required for efficient check-in at the event. Onsite registration will not be available.

Why attend? Download our handout to help advocate for your attendance at the SIM Expo!

Members: Please contact us via [email protected] for the registration discount code.

International attendees: Simulation Canada does not provide invitation letters for international attendees seeking visas for attending our event. Following an official letter provided to us by the registrant and their institution/organization supporting their attendance and why the conference is pertinent to their professional development, we may provide a letter of information. Full payment is required in advance, and refunds will only be provided as per our cancellation policy below. For full details of the request and our policy, please contact [email protected]. 

Present your simulation research, developments, and innovations at Canada’s interprofessional simulation conference!

The SIM Expo provides an excellent forum to disseminate research findings to front-line simulationists, forge new collaborations, share knowledge, and demonstrate your exciting new simulation scenarios, programs, and achievements.

Key Dates:

• Call for abstracts open: Monday, March 16th, 2026
• Abstracts due: Friday, April 17th, 2026 @ 5pm ET
• Notification of Acceptance: week of May 4th
• RSVP & Registration of Presenters: week of June 8th

NOTE: Presenters of all accepted abstracts must register for the SIM Expo at the time of abstract confirmation. A 10% discount will be offered to presenters – any organizational or SIMadvocate member can contact us directly for further discounts.

All abstracts are submitted via the Fourwaves system. Follow to the platform for submission details, guidelines, due dates and instructions.

This year’s SIM Expo will be held at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel, which is centrally located in downtown Halifax, right on the scenic harbourfront. It’s within walking distance of restaurants, cafés, shops, and cultural sites like the Maritime Museum and Halifax Citadel. The hotel is also close to entertainment venues and nightlife, making it easy for attendees to explore the city. Halifax Stanfield International Airport is about a 30–35 minute drive, offering convenient access for travellers.

Accommodations

We have secured a special room rate at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel for the duration of the conference starting at $259 CAD/night + applicable taxes/fees (based on single or double occupancy). This special rate is only available between Thursday, November 05, 2026 to Sunday, November 15, 2026. Rooms must be reserved before Thursday October 08, 2026. Other room levels and alternative rates will apply if you wish to extend your stay. Rooms are subject to space and rate availability. To book your stay, follow to the hotel reservation link below. Or call the main reservations line at 1-800-943-6760 and quote “2026 SIM Expo – room block“.

Hotel Amenities: We encourage you to visit the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel website for a full list of amenities and activities available at the hotel. Check-in time is 4:00pm AST; check-out time is 11:00 noon AST.

Hotel Parking: These rates are subject to change, please consult the hotel directly for details.

• Onsite Parking:
  • Hourly – $4.50
  • Daily – $27.00
• Offsite Parking: Purdy’s Wharf 0.5kms
  • No parking for oversized vehicles. Underground parking clearance is 6 feet 3 inches.
• Valet:
  • Daily: $40.00
• Electric Car Charging Station

Travel

AIR CANADA:
For North America – enjoy 5% on standard fares, 10% discount on flex fares & higher. 10% on standard fares and higher for international travel. 12% discount on Business Class fares, exception 5% on the lowest Business Class. Exclusive to the 2026 SIM Expo. Booking to be made to Halifax, YHZ (CA).

• Travel period begins Monday, November 2, 2026 and ends Tuesday, November 17, 2026.
• To book a flight with your promotion code, access aircanada.com and enter the promotion code CYJZQ8N1 in the search panel.

Please note the Halifax Stanfield International Airport is located within a 30–35 minute drive to the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel.

PORTER:
Porter Airlines is proud to offer up to 10% discount on available base fares (with the exception of the lowest class fare during a public seat sale) for travel to and from the SIM Expo 2026. The discounted fares are available for booking from March 11, 2026 to November 12, 2026 and are available for travel: 

Please book online at https://www.flyporter.com/en-ca/?promocode=SIM26 or through your travel agent using promo code “SIM26”.

To make the most of your visit to the seacoast city of Halifax, conference delegates can follow to the Discover Halifax page. Information includes: maps, guides, accessibility, getting around, discounts and offers, things to do, dining, nightlife and weather.

Simulation Canada will be adhering to all guidelines and restrictions set by local public health and the Nova Scotia Health and Canada Border Services Agency, as well as any additional measures outlined by the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel. Masking, hand hygiene, and distancing continue to be effective strategies to reduce the spread of respiratory illnesses. Wearing a mask is recommended, and masks will be available. Hand sanitizer will be available on all tables. For any questions about health and safety or what to do if you have symptoms, you can also contact us at [email protected].

The health and safety requirements for SIM Expo are subject to change to reflect changes in public health requirements. Please adhere to all travel protocols required (air, train etc.).

Event Cancellation. Simulation Canada reserves the right to cancel the 2026 SIM Expo should any circumstance beyond the control of the venue or Simulation Canada occurs—to the extent that such makes it illegal or impossible to hold the event. If such does occur, notifications will be provided after learning of such basis and a full refund of registration fees will be provided. Simulation Canada will not be responsible for any other costs incurred by attendees in arranging their attendance at the SIM Expo.

Refund policy. Attendees can request registration refunds up to 30 days before the Expo start. After this time, refunds are not possible. Please contact  [email protected] for refund requests, which are assessed on a case-by-case basis. In most cases we will offer a full refund less a cancellation fee. Simulation Canada is not responsible for any external cancellations (travel, hotel, etc.).

• Refund requests due to emergency. Please contact [email protected] for all refund requests due to an emergency (up until conference dates). All requests are assessed on a case-by-case basis. In most cases we will offer a full refund less a cancellation fee. Simulation Canada is not responsible for any external cancellations (travel, hotel, etc.).
• Refund requests due to illness. If you are symptomatic of infectious disease or a have positive test result (including but not limited to Covid-19), please stay home. Use Nova Scotia Health’s self-assessment tool and follow its recommendation. Please contact [email protected] for all refund requests. We will offer a full refund less a cancellation fee.  Simulation Canada is not responsible for any external cancellations (travel, hotel, etc.). We appreciate your consideration keeping our staff, your colleagues, attendees, and our community safe.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us directly at [email protected].

We have always considered the simulation and healthcare education industries to be an important part of the simulation community in Canada. This comes to life at the SIM Expo, which is a wonderful hybrid of academic conference, industry exhibition, and networking event.

SIM Expo is different than other sim conferences in how we integrate industry – both physically (with booths in the plenary space and in the adjacent foyer) and into the program.

The exhibitor prospectus will be available on March 23rd. Please contact [email protected] for details.