SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM

View the 2026 Scientific Program

Established in 2010, the Canadian Stroke Congress is Canada’s go-to meeting in stroke research and innovation, bringing together national and international leaders in the field. View the 2026 schedule including newly added plenary session speakers and topics!

Program - New Plenary Sessions Added!

WORKSHOPS

Pre-Congress Workshops

Hosted prior to the Canadian Stroke Congress, on May 23rd, these four parallel workshops for Trainees, Early Career Researchers, Research Coordinators, and People with Stroke Lived Experience can be added when you register. Kick off your Canadian Stroke Congress experience with these interactive small-group workshops designed to spark discussion and connection.

VENUE

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity

Founded in 1933, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is a learning organization built upon an extraordinary legacy of excellence in artistic and creative development. What started as a single course in drama has grown to become the global organization leading in arts, culture, and creativity across dozens of disciplines. From our home in the stunning Canadian Rocky Mountains, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity aims to inspire everyone who attends our campus – artists, leaders, and thinkers – to unleash their creative potential.

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LOCATION

Banff, AB

Join us in Banff, Alberta in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. With breathtaking mountain landscapes, vibrant wildlife, and a peaceful alpine atmosphere, Banff is the perfect place to reflect, connect, and innovate.

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