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.

The call for abstracts is now closed.

Key Dates

• Call for abstracts: March 1st, 2023
• Abstracts due: Monday, May 8th, 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.

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).

Become an Exhibitor or Sponsor!

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 City Centre for the duration of the conference at $239 CAD/night + applicable taxes. This special rate is only available between the Sunday December 10, to Tuesday December 12, 2023 inclusive and must be booked by November 9, 2023. Other rates will apply should you wish to extend your stay.  To reserve, please follow to this LINK. (Rooms are subject to availability).

Parking: Available on-site: hourly $6 | daily $25$. Please note that parking is not reimbursed or covered by Simulation Canada and pay is by own. Alternative parking can be found in the area here.

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].