4th Rehabilitation Scientific Day – Santé Québec West-Central Montreal Health and Social Services University Network – November 19, 2026
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When: 19 November 2026 08:00 to 19 November 2026 15:30
Where: In person at the CRLLM – Details below.
Call for Abstracts and regristration now open!
4th Rehabilitation Scientific Day – Santé Québec West-Central Montreal Health and Social Services University Network
Theme : “Innovation in a Learning Organization: Impact and Challenges in Rehabilitation”
Date: November 19, 2026, 08:00-16:10
Location: MAB – Lethbridge-Layton-Mackay Rehabilitation Center : 7000 Sherbrooke W, Montreal, QC H4B 1R3 – Auditorium Layton Hall
The team at the Layton–Lethbridge–Mackay Rehabilitation Center of Santé Québec West-Central Montreal Health and Social Services University Network warmly invites you to take part in this major 4th scientific conference, held every two years.
This event, open to anyone passionate about rehabilitation research, will be an opportunity to highlight the richness and impact of the work carried out by CRIR members. You’ll discover innovative projects, inspiring collaborations, and breakthroughs that are tangibly shaping the future of rehabilitation.
This event will showcase the vitality and commitment of our community, and it is open to everyone: healthcare professionals, clinical managers, researchers, graduate students, research staff, service users, and the general public, as well as policymakers interested in physical rehabilitation
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Program
| TIME | MORNING | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00–8:45 a.m. | Participant Registration and Welcome | Layton Hall Auditorium |
| 8:45–9:00 a.m. | Welcome and Opening Remarks
Directorate of Learning Partnerships and Knowledge Mobilization Directorate of Habilitas Directorate of Rehabilitation and Multidisciplinary Services |
Layton Hall Auditorium |
| 9:00–9:45 a.m. | Opening Keynote “Learning in a Context of Rapid Change with AI”
Marie-Pierre Gagnon, PhD. Université Laval |
Layton Hall Auditorium |
| 9:45–9:50 a.m. | Eva-Kehayia Recognition Award Promising Early-Career Researcher | Layton Hall Auditorium |
| 9:50–10:25 a.m. | 2025 Eva-Kehayia Award Recipient
Frédérique Poncet, PhD. Université de Montréal Flash Talks (3) |
Layton Hall Auditorium |
| 10:25–10:40 a.m. | Transition and Refreshment Break | |
| 10:40–12:25 p.m. | Concurrent Workshops: Innovation, AI and Technology in Rehabilitation (10) | See the list of workshops below |
| 12:25–1:25 p.m. | Lunch, Poster Session and Mobile Exhibition | Layton Hall • Cafétéria C133 • Corridor E1 |
| TIME | AFTERNOON | LOCATION |
| 1:25–2:00 p.m. | 2026 Eva-Kehayia Award Recipient
Natalina Martiniello PhD. Université de Montréal Flash Talks (3) |
Layton Hall Auditorium |
| 2:00–3:00 p.m. | Panel Discussion: AI in Rehabilitation “Between Enthusiasm and Caution”
Maxime Cohen, PhD; Me Marco Laverdière; Myriam Côté, PhD; Marie-Pascale Pomey, PhD; Mme Sarah Clohé Lacoste, Ing.; Marie-Pierre Gagnon, PhD. |
Layton Hall Auditorium |
| 3:00–3:05 p.m. | CRIR Remarks | Layton Hall Auditorium |
| 3:05–4:00 p.m. | Poster Session | Layton Hall • Cafeteria C133 • E1 Corridor |
| 4:00 p.m.–4:10 p.m. | Closing Remarks and Awards Ceremony | Layton Hall Auditorium |
Call for papers:
Researchers, clinicians, students and partners are invited to submit their projects, research findings, clinical innovations or rehabilitation initiatives in the form of:
• a poster presentation
• a lightning talk
• or leading a workshop
✨ A day for:
• Present your work to the scientific and clinical community.
• Discover the latest advances in rehabilitation.
• Exchange ideas with experts, colleagues and partners.
• Promote knowledge transfer and networking.
👥 This event is open to everyone: healthcare professionals, clinical managers, researchers, postgraduate students, research staff, service users, the general public and authorities with an interest in physical rehabilitation.
REGISTRATION AND PROPOSAL SUBMISSION
📍Proposal submission deadline: October 9, 2026
📍Registration deadline : October 30, 2026
