The Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association Conference (CHPCA Conference) is the country’s premier hospice palliative care conference. The 2025 conference will be in Nanaimo, British Columbia, on October 22nd -25th, 2025.

Abstracts

Abstract submission for Orals and Workshops is now closed. However, we are still accepting submissions for Panels and Posters.

Registration is Now Open

Early Bird Registration is now open! Join us in Nanaimo for an inspiring and informative experience.

Sponsor and Exhibitor Information

Since 1993, the CHPCA conference has been bringing people together from across Canada and around the world who are dedicated to delivering hospice palliative care at the highest level.

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Symposiums

The 2025 CHPCA conference will include multiple pre-conference symposiums. Visit the Symposiums page by clicking the button below to learn more.

Volunteer

Would you like to be a volunteer at the 2025 conference? Sign up for more information and to be added to our list!

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2023 Attendee Testimonial

“Attending the CHPCA Conference was an incredible experience. The sessions were insightful, the speakers were inspiring, and I connected with so many professionals who share a passion for hospice and palliative care.”

  

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The Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) is the national voice for quality hospice palliative care in Canada. We advance hospice palliative care across the country by providing education, raising awareness, influencing public policy, and collaborating with provincial hospice palliative care associations.

Land Acknowledgment

CHPCA would like to acknowledge that the 2025 National Conference is being held on the Traditional Territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the Traditional Territories of the Snuneymuxw and Snaw-Naw-As First Nations.