2026 CIRN Virtual Annual General Meeting

Researchers and colleagues in conversation at a professional gathering.

About the AGM About the AGM

The CIRN Annual General Meeting brings together researchers, trainees, partners, and members from across CIRN’s network of networks.

Under the theme Building the Future of Canadian Immunization Research, the 2026 AGM will focus on both where CIRN is today and where we are going next.

The afternoon will feature research from CIRN trainees and Early Career Researchers, updates from across the network, interactive discussions about CIRN’s future priorities, and opportunities to hear from CIRN leadership and Champions.

The CIRN Annual General Meeting brings together researchers, trainees, partners, and members from across CIRN’s network of networks.

Under the theme Building the Future of Canadian Immunization Research, the 2026 AGM will focus on both where CIRN is today and where we are going next.

The afternoon will feature research from CIRN trainees and Early Career Researchers, updates from across the network, interactive discussions about CIRN’s future priorities, and opportunities to hear from CIRN leadership and Champions.

Program Program

The 2026 AGM has been designed as a focused and interactive virtual event, with short presentations, live polling, discussion, and opportunities for participation throughout the afternoon.

Welcome and State of the Network Welcome and State of the Network
CIRN Trainee & Early Career Researcher Showcase CIRN Trainee & Early Career Researcher Showcase
Rapid Poster Pitch Rapid Poster Pitch
Network Lightning Updates Network Lightning Updates
The Future of CIRN interactive discussion The Future of CIRN interactive discussion
Champions Spotlight Champions Spotlight
Ask the NPAs Ask the NPAs
Recognition and Closing Remarks Recognition and Closing Remarks

A trainee presents her research poster to two colleagues at the CIRN Annual General Meeting. — CIRN Annual General Meeting, 2025 Assemblée générale annuelle du RCRI, 2025

Trainee & Early Career Researcher Showcase Trainee & Early Career Researcher Showcase

Trainees and Early Career Researchers are at the centre of this year’s AGM.

The CIRN Trainee & Early Career Researcher Showcase will highlight emerging research, new approaches, and innovative work taking place across the CIRN network and the broader immunization research community.

Selected trainees and ECRs will share their work through Featured Oral Presentations and the Virtual Poster Showcase, providing an opportunity for CIRN members to discover new research and connect with colleagues from across Canada.

Trainees and Early Career Researchers are at the centre of this year’s AGM.

The CIRN Trainee & Early Career Researcher Showcase will highlight emerging research, new approaches, and innovative work taking place across the CIRN network and the broader immunization research community.

Selected trainees and ECRs will share their work through Featured Oral Presentations and the Virtual Poster Showcase, providing an opportunity for CIRN members to discover new research and connect with colleagues from across Canada.

Featured Oral Presentations Featured Oral Presentations

Selected trainees and Early Career Researchers will present their research in a fast-paced format featuring a three-minute presentation followed by two minutes of questions and discussion.

During the showcase, AGM attendees will also have the opportunity to vote for:

Selected trainees and Early Career Researchers will present their research in a fast-paced format featuring a three-minute presentation followed by two minutes of questions and discussion.

During the showcase, AGM attendees will also have the opportunity to vote for:

Outstanding Trainee Presentation Outstanding Trainee Presentation
Most Innovative Research Most Innovative Research
Greatest Potential Impact Greatest Potential Impact

Help Shape the Future of CIRN Help Shape the Future of CIRN

Where should CIRN go next?

As part of this year’s AGM, members will be invited to participate in an interactive discussion about the future of the network.

Through live polling and facilitated discussion, we will explore questions including:

Where should CIRN go next?

As part of this year’s AGM, members will be invited to participate in an interactive discussion about the future of the network.

Through live polling and facilitated discussion, we will explore questions including:

A mentor and an early-career researcher reviewing work together on a tablet.

Where are the greatest opportunities for CIRN over the next five years? Where are the greatest opportunities for CIRN over the next five years?
What research capabilities should CIRN prioritize or strengthen? What research capabilities should CIRN prioritize or strengthen?
How can we create more opportunities for collaboration across CIRN networks? How can we create more opportunities for collaboration across CIRN networks?
How can CIRN continue to support trainees and Early Career Researchers? How can CIRN continue to support trainees and Early Career Researchers?

Your input will help inform CIRN's future planning and priorities. Your input will help inform CIRN's future planning and priorities.

Take part before the meeting Participez avant la réunion

Ask the NPAs Ask the NPAs

Have a question for CIRN leadership?

AGM attendees are invited to submit questions for Scott Halperin and Melissa Andrew in advance of the meeting.

Questions may relate to CIRN’s future direction, emerging opportunities, sustainability and growth, trainee involvement, cross-network collaboration, or other issues important to the CIRN community.

Selected questions will be addressed during the Ask the NPAs session at the AGM.

Have a question for CIRN leadership?

AGM attendees are invited to submit questions for Scott Halperin and Melissa Andrew in advance of the meeting.

Questions may relate to CIRN’s future direction, emerging opportunities, sustainability and growth, trainee involvement, cross-network collaboration, or other issues important to the CIRN community.

Selected questions will be addressed during the Ask the NPAs session at the AGM.

Submit a question Soumettre une question

Celebrating Our Network Celebrating Our Network

The AGM is also an opportunity to recognize the accomplishments of CIRN members from across Canada.

Throughout the event, we will highlight achievements from across the network, including:

The AGM is also an opportunity to recognize the accomplishments of CIRN members from across Canada.

Throughout the event, we will highlight achievements from across the network, including:

Research grants and awards Research grants and awards
Notable publications Notable publications
Promotions and new appointments Promotions and new appointments
Trainee scholarships and fellowships Trainee scholarships and fellowships
Research and network milestones Research and network milestones

Submit an accomplishment Soumettre une réalisation

Joining the Virtual AGM Joining the Virtual AGM

The 2026 CIRN Annual General Meeting will be held entirely online.

Registered attendees will receive information about accessing the virtual meeting in advance of September 15. We recommend joining a few minutes early to ensure you are connected and ready for the 1:00 p.m. ET start.

The virtual meeting room will open at 12:45 p.m. ET.

The 2026 CIRN Annual General Meeting will be held entirely online.

Registered attendees will receive information about accessing the virtual meeting in advance of September 15. We recommend joining a few minutes early to ensure you are connected and ready for the 1:00 p.m. ET start.

The virtual meeting room will open at 12:45 p.m. ET.