Breaking Barriers 2026 - Agenda

TimeEvent
8:00-8:45 AM

Check-In

Light Breakfast, Booth Viewing, & Networking

8:45-10:30 AM

Keynote Speakers:

     Dr. Bonita Sawatzky

     Dr. Victoria Fast 

10:30-11:00 AM

Break

Light Snack, Networking, Booth & Research Poster Viewing

11:00-11:45 AM

Keynote Speaker:

     Dr. Danielle Peers

11:45 AM-1:00 PM

Booth & Research Poster Viewing

Lunch & Networking

1:00-2:15 PM

Keynote Speakers

     Dr. Matt Christison

     Dr. Stephanie Chipeur 

2:15-3:00 PM

Group and Personal Reflections

Concluding Remarks: Dr. Ranita Manocha

3:00-4:00 PMBooth Viewing, Networking & Light Snack

PLEASE NOTE, MASK REQUIREMENT: Dr. Peers has significant disabilities that impact their capacity to fight off respiratory viruses. They request that all attendees mask, and that those who are not masked attend virtually. Masks will be provided at the event.