The Rise of Simulation

It is the 10th anniversary of the SIM Expo, so a perfect time to reflect on our community’s journey to this point and to envision simulation’s future!

Looking back, we celebrate how simulation has grown from a niche area in education to a well-established field with a solid evidence base, best practice guidelines, and a community of professionals. From the first simulators that arrived at our labs, simulation is now an indispensable tool in education and quality improvement.

Looking forward, we see how simulation will become even more critical to our workforce development, in healthcare and beyond, to help address workforce shortages. We see its power to help build an equitable, sustainable healthcare ecosystem, with providers skilled in trauma-informed, patient-centred care. And we see how pedagogy and technologies continue to evolve to make simulation more effective and accessible.

Please be advised that we require registration in advance of the conference, as on-site registration is very limited. This is to ensure efficient check-in at the event.

Sales taxes will be added to all registration fees.

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

On-Site Registration (limited) – fees noted below are only applicable when registering on-site, the day of the event.

Sales taxes will be added to all registration fees.

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. Should the event be cancelled by Simulation Canada due to public health restrictions, a full refund of the registration fee only will be provided. If registrants are denied entry to the event for non-compliance with public health measures as described above, no refund shall be provided.

We are now accepting abstract submissions! Present your simulation research, developments, and innovations at Canada’s interprofessional simulation conference!

The SIM Expo is a unique hybrid of an academic conference, community networking event, and trade show. It 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: March 1st, 2023
• Abstracts due: Sunday May 7th, 5pm EST
• Notification of Acceptance: week of June 5th
• RSVP & Registration of Presenters: Friday July 7th

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

Streams

There are two streams for abstracts: Simulation Research or Innovation & Implementation.

The Simulation Research stream is for academic research into simulation-based education that generates new knowledge and understanding. The abstract review process includes scoring based on research rigour and breadth of applicability.

The Innovation & Implementation stream is for demonstrations or presentations about innovative new sim scenarios, applications of simulation, curricula, etc., including quality/safety improvement projects. Some evaluation data is preferable but not required. The abstract review process includes scoring based on novelty, development process and evaluation.

Abstract Expectations & Guidelines

We accept submissions for a wide variety of different presentations and activities, which make the Expo an incredible venue for sharing knowledge, celebrating achievements, demonstrating innovations, and more.

Presentations on any topic related to simulation are welcome and considered equally; presentations addressing this year’s theme of “The Rise of Simulation” are especially invited.

All abstracts must be structured, with a maximum word count of 350 words. Detailed requirements are available on the abstract submission system. Unstructured abstracts will not be considered.

Submission Formats – for more specifications, please consult the submission form HERE.

• Pop-up Poster Presentation • With a dedicated poster presentation and networking time!
• Research Presentation • Themed panels to disseminate new knowledge!
• Demonstration showcase • Inventions, virtual sims, AR, VR, and more!
• Interactive Workshops • Breakouts for hands-on, brain-on learning!
• SIM-in-Action • Live demonstrations of sim scenarios or techniques!

We encourage all presenters to be diverse, interactive, and creative. Feel free to propose something new or different than any options listed below! Contact [email protected].

All abstracts are submitted via the Fourwaves system; you will be prompted to create an account before submitting.

Si vous préférez à soumettre un résumé en français, cliquez ICI.

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 immediately outside) and into the program (exhibitors can submit abstracts for certain types of presentations).

Opportunities

The exhibitor prospectus will be available in March. Please contact us at [email protected] if you would like us to send it to you directly once it is available.

This year’s Expo is kindly being hosted by Ottawa’s enthusiastic simulation community.

The 2023 SIM Expo will be at the Delta Hotel Ottawa City Centre. The hotel is right downtown, a few blocks from parliament hill, the Rideau Canal, and the Rideau Shopping Centre.

Accommodations

We have secured a special group rate at the Delta Hotel Ottawa for the duration of the conference. Details will be posted soon.

Travel

AIR CANADA: Enjoy a 10% discount on eligible fares exclusive to the 2023 SIM Expo. Booking to be made to Ottawa, YOW (ON). Travel period begins Monday, December 4, 2023 and ends Tuesday, December 19, 2023. To book a flight with your promotion code, access aircanada.com and enter the promotion code JFVPH2D1 in the search panel.

VIA RAIL: Get 10% off the best available fare in Economy, Economy Plus, Business, Business Plus, Sleeper class. Valid December 8th to December 15th from all stations throughout the VIA system to Ottawa, Ontario and return. Applies to a maximum of two passengers per booking. Subject to the conditions and restrictions of the fare plan to which the additional discount is being applied. Discount does not apply in any Escape fares and Prestige Class. One complimentary stopover is allowed at no additional charge. For travel on all fare plans in Business class, the first stopover is allowed at no additional charge, provided that this stopover takes place in Toronto, Montreal or Ottawa only. Participants must reference the event’s VIA convention discount code 14396. To book online, log in to your profile, or create one prior to booking. On the Passenger information screen, select “Convention fare” from the “Discount Type” drop-down menu, and enter the discount code for your convention or event in the “Discount code” field.

Our policy on masking and other aspects of health and safety is currently being reviewed by our board of directors. At minimum, Simulation Canada will be adhering to all guidelines and restrictions set by local Ottawa public health and the Province of Ontario as well as any additional measures outlined by Delta Hotel Ottawa. All attendees must comply with all public health requirements, including vaccine and mask mandates, in place at the time of the event. Simulation Canada will closely monitor guidelines and will communicate any current measures and changes to all attendees of the conference. 

Pandemic-related cancellation & 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. Should the event be cancelled by Simulation Canada due to public health restrictions, a full refund of the registration fee only will be provided. Simulation Canada is not responsible for any external cancellations (travel, hotel etc.). If registrants are denied entry to the event for non-compliance with mandated public health measures at the time of the event, no refund shall be provided. 

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