50th Anniversary Edition

A homecoming
to the heart of palliative care.

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When
October 6 to 9, 2026
Where
Palais des congrès
Delegates
1,500
Editions
1976-2026
50 Years of Excellence
01 / Welcome

Half a century of presence

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Dr. Justin Sanders

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Congress Chair
Dr. Justin Sanders
McGill
Dr. Balfour Mount
In Memoriam

Dr. Balfour Mount

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1939-2025

02 / Committee

Scientific Planning Committee

Dr. Justin Sanders
Congress Chair

Dr. Justin Sanders

Kappy and Eric M. Flanders Chair in Palliative Care · McGill University

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Meet the full committee
03 / Plenary Speakers

The voices of the 50th

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04 / Program

Four days, one conversation

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Featured sessions

Research Forums: Ideas, Evidence and Conversation

This year's International Congress on Palliative Care Research Forums bring together researchers from around the world to explore new ideas and evolving approaches in palliative and serious illness care.

Each Research Forum features three selected presentations organized around a common theme, followed by reflections from an invited discussant. Moving beyond a traditional series of research presentations, these sessions are designed to draw connections across studies, raise important questions, and consider what new evidence may mean for practice, policy, and future research.

Come for the research. Stay for the reflections. Whether you are a researcher, clinician, educator, trainee, or simply curious about where palliative care research is heading, the Research Forums offer an opportunity to hear innovative work, encounter diverse perspectives, and consider new evidence through the perspectives and reflections of both researchers and invited discussants.

05 / Merchandise

Wear the fiftieth

Whether you're attending in person or simply want to mark the milestone, official MIPCC 2026 merchandise is now available.

Wear it proudly in Montréal during the event and take home a special souvenir celebrating 50 years of advancing palliative care.

Shop merch, support the Student Bursary Program

This merchandise line was created with a singular purpose: fund student bursaries and improve the accessibility of the congress to the next generation of professionals.

For every $1,000 in merchandise sales, MIPCC will provide one bursary in the form of a complimentary registration to a student for the next congress in 2028.

How to order

    Order deadline
    Monday, September 14, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
    Order now
    06 / Travel & Visa

    Travel to Montréal

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    International delegates are responsible for ensuring compliance with Canadian entry regulations.

    • If you require a visa, begin the application process as soon as possible.
    • A valid passport is required for entry into Canada.
    • Letters of invitation can be requested after full registration payment.
    Visa & travel information
    Conference Venue

    Palais des congrès de Montréal

    159 rue Saint-Antoine Ouest
    Registration is Open

    Be there for the fiftieth

    Early bird rates until June 30, 2026.

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    Plenary Speaker