The Society of Gynecologic Oncology of Canada

To improve the care of women with or at risk of gynecologic cancer by raising standards of practice, encouraging ongoing research, promoting innovation in prevention, care and discovery, and advancing awareness. GOC also seeks to disseminate knowledge to practitioners, patients and the general public on gynecologic cancer as well as cooperate with other organizations committed to women’s health care, oncology, and related fields.​​

https://www.gyneoncology.ca

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Welcome Message

Dear Esteemed Members,


Welcome to the 2025 Annual General Meeting of The Society of Gynecologic Oncology of Canada in Edmonton!


As we gather here today for our AGM, I am filled with both a sense of gratitude and nostalgia. Gratitude for the incredible strides we have made together during my tenure as President, and nostalgia as I reflect on the cherished moments and impactful initiatives we have undertaken as a community. It is with a mixture of pride and humility that I address you today, for this marks my final AGM as President of this esteemed society.


Our theme for this year's meeting, "Driving Innovation: Leveraging AI, Advocacy, and Novel Therapeutics for Women's Health " could not be more fitting. It encapsulates the essence of our collective mission—to push boundaries, foster innovation, and continuously strive for excellence in the field of gynecologic oncology. Together, we have been agents of change, driving progress and shaping the future of women's health care in Canada and beyond.

I am particularly delighted to announce the recipient of this year's Presidential Medal, Dr. Gina Ogilvie. Dr. Ogilvie's unwavering dedication, groundbreaking research, and exceptional leadership have not only advanced our understanding of gynecologic oncology but have also inspired countless colleagues and patients alike. Please join me in congratulating Dr. Ogilvie on this well-deserved honor.


Throughout this AGM, we will have the opportunity to engage in insightful discussions, exchange knowledge and expertise, and celebrate our collective achievements. As we look ahead to the future, let us remain committed to our shared vision of improving outcomes for women affected by gynecologic cancers.


I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you—for your tireless efforts, your passion, and your unwavering commitment to the GOC. It has been an honor and a privilege to serve as your President, and I am profoundly grateful for the trust and support you have placed in me.


I wish you all a productive and enriching AGM, filled with meaningful connections and inspiring moments.


With warm regards,

 

Shannon Salvador, MD 

President, GOC 

Agenda

Program Learning Objectives

 

At the end of the program, participants will be able to:

  • Examine the current state of research in gynecologic oncology in Canada;
  • Interpret the future of endometrial cancer treatments;
  • Review the current data and next steps in the role of MIS/robotic surgery in ovarian cancers; and
  • Determine the stage for an update on Canadian research focused on gynecologic oncology.
  • June 20, 2025

  • June 21, 2025

June 20, 2025

Main Schedule

06:15 - 07:30
Walk/Run
5Km
08:00 - 08:30
Breakfast
08:30 - 08:40
Welcome and Announcements
08:40 - 09:15
3 Oral Abstract presentations Session 1
09:15 - 10:15
AI Talk
Speaker Dr. Muhammad Mamdani Unity Health Toronto
MM
Muhammad Mamdani
10:15 - 10:40
Health Break
10:40 - 11:15
Gynecological Oncology AI talk
Sabrina Piedimonte (Gynecologic Oncologist at Sabrina Piedimonte MD INC)
Sabrina Piedimonte
11:15 - 12:00
Poster Presentation Group 1
12:00 - 12:45
Lunch
12:45 - 13:50
4 Oral Abstract presentations Session 2
13:50 - 14:35
Poster Presentations Group 2
14:35 - 14:55
Afternoon networking break
Sponsor meet station in break room
14:55 - 15:55
Panel Discussion: Endo Cancer and Immunotherapy management – Stage 3 when to include radiation when to include immunotherapy
Andrea Neilson (Gynecologic Oncologist at VCH / BC Cancer)
Andrea Neilson
JA
Joanne Alfieri
15:55 - 16:25
3 minutes 3 slides
16:25 - 16:40
Video
16:40 - 16:55
Closing Remarks
18:00 - 19:00
Cocktail hour
19:00 - 23:55
Dinner, President Medal & Entertainment

Speaker information

Thank you very much for speaking at GOC's 45+ Annual General Meeting. We are excited to have you share your insights with our attendees. Please review the following instructions to ensure that your participation runs smoothly:


Event Logistics and Travel:

  • The meeting will take place in-person in Edmonton, AB Canada. Please refer to the meeting agenda to determine your presentation time and date. Please note that all times on the agenda are in Mountain Standard Time (MST).
  • If the GOC did not book your travel and you opt to drive, we will reimburse you for driving mileage. The reimbursement rate for driving mileage is $0.53 (53.0 cents) per kilometer. This is in accordance to the recommended Alberta reimbursement rate by the Government of Canada.

Your PowerPoint Slides:

  • Please use the provided event PowerPoint template for your presentation.
  • We have allocated 25% of your scheduled presentation time for audience interaction, so please take that into account as you prepare your slides.
  • Please see visit the onsite AV technician at the break before the start of your session time to get your lapel mic set up and configured.

Meals:

The GOC will cover meals using the following fee structure when meals have not been provided:

  • Breakfast: $16 per meal
  • Lunch: $23 per meal
  • Dinner: $30 per meal

Please note that the GOC will cover a maximum of $69 per day (sales tax included) per person for meals. This is in accordance to the recommended Alberta reimbursement rate by the Government of Canada.


Ground Transportation and Expense Reimbursement:

  • The GOC will reimburse your ground transportation to and from the airport/train station for your attendance at AGM.
  • To request reimbursement for any other necessary expenses that you incur while performing approved GOC-related duties, please complete the expense reimbursement form. All receipts should be emailed to the GOC staff at finance@gyneoncology.ca, accompanied by the completed form.
  • Please note that you will not be reimbursed for hotel incidental fees and other expenses already covered during your GOC-related duties such as scheduled meals.

We look forward to your presentation and to welcoming you to Edmonton. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact GOC staff at enquiry@gyneoncology.ca

Presidential Medal Award

Accomodation and Travel

The Executive has long been the preferred choice for business & leisure travelers requiring full-service hotel facilities close to the Vancouver International Airport. We offer extensive meeting and conference facilities for business, corporate, social and wedding events and seat up to 800 people. The Executive is located in close proximity to Richmond's business centre and shopping malls and is 10 minutes to the Vancouver International Airport.


The Executive Hotel Vancouver Airport offers Richmond's most extensive mix of spacious guest rooms, suites, and fully furnished apartments to fit the needs of leisure and business travelers: 231 spacious, well-appointed Guest Rooms and Junior Suites. Plus 71 1, 2 and 3-bedroom full service, fully furnished Apartment rentals featuring separate living rooms, and fully equipped kitchens.

We have negotiated room discounts and secured a limited number of group-rate hotel rooms. The group rate rooms are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Book early for the best selection and price by clicking on the image above. A valid credit card is required to secure a group rate.


DISCOUNTED RATE

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CANCELLATION

Cancellation policy 24 hours prior to arrival.


CHILD POLICY

Children 18 years and under stay free when sharing parents' room. Ages 19 and up are considered adults. If guest is on a package which includes meals and or activities, extra charges will apply.

Venue

Venue

Executive Hotel
7311 Westminster Hwy Richmond, BC 6X 1A3
Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

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Contact us

For additional event or venue information, please send an email to enquiry@gyneoncology.ca

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Should you require accommodation, please feel free to book under our corporate event rates through the following link:

https://be.synxis.com/?Hotel=16957&Chain=6278&group=GOCAGM105774

Speaker Guidelines

Thank you very much for presenting at GOC's 46th Annual General Meeting. We are excited to have you share your insights with our attendees. Please review the following guidelines.


PRESENTATION

  • For oral presentations, please download the 2025 PPT Template available at this link: 2025_AGM_SpeakerPresentation (1).pptx
  • Verbally share your Conflict(s) of Interest and include it immediately after your title slide 
  • Verbally share the Learning Objectives and include it after your Conflict(s) of Interest slide 
  • For poster presentations, please make sure your poster meets the following size & formatting requirements. 
  • 3840 x 2160 pixels OR 18" height x 32" width OR 45.72 cm height x 81.28 cm width 
  • All content and/or materials must be evidence-based, or include an explanation why it is not 
  • The content and/or materials presented must provide (where applicable) a balanced view across all relevant options related to the content area 
  • Graphs and charts or other evidence-related materials cannot be altered to highlight one treatment or product 
  • Potential harms and benefits should be discussed (where applicable) 
  • Product-specific advertising, promotional materials, or pharmaceutical/commercial logos are not permitted 
  • The description of therapeutic options should utilize generic names (or both generic and trade names) and not reflect exclusivity and branding 
  • Complete references (including authors, title, year, volume, page numbers, as applicable) must be provided 
  • Please be mindful of patient privacy rules when sharing any research data. All information shared must remain anonymous 
  • Please be mindful of your presentation time. 25% of the time will be allocated for a question & answer period 
  • For video presentations, the surgical video must pertain to a topic related to gynecologic oncology and no music should be included in the recording 
  • The total length should not exceed 5 minutes including title, introduction, and spoken narrative and the file must be in MP4 format 
  • The video cannot be promotional or commercial in nature 


MEALS, TRAVEL, AND EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT

The GOC will cover meals using the following fee structure when meals have not been provided:

  • Breakfast: $16.00/meal
  • Lunch: $23.00/meal
  • Dinner: $30.00/meal

Please note that the GOC will cover a maximum of $69.00 per day (sales tax included) per person for meals, in accordance with the recommended reimbursement rate by the Government of Canada.

  • GOC will reimburse your ground transportation to and from the airport/station for your AGM attendance
  • To request reimbursement for any other necessary expenses that you incur while performing approved GOC-related duties, please complete the expense reimbursement form. All receipts should be emailed to finance@gyneoncology.ca, accompanied by the completed form.
  • Please note that you will not be reimbursed for hotel incidental fees and other expenses already covered during your GOC-related duties, such as scheduled meals.


We look forward to your presentation and to welcoming you to Edmonton, AB. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at enquiry@gyneoncology.ca.

Program Planning Committee

The members of GOC's AGM Program Planning Committee are healthcare experts from various fields with a focus on gynecologic oncology care and research. The primary objective of the committee is to represent the interests of the intended audience at AGM by ensuring that the educational content of the conference aligns with the overall goals of all internal and external stakeholders attending this conference. The committee is responsible for organizing and creating the conference content while also recruiting the required faculty members.

Sophia Pin

Chair

Gynecologic Oncologist

Cross Cancer institute

Conflict of Interest

Liat Hogen

Chair-Elect

Gynecologic Oncologist

Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

Conflict of Interest

Shannon Salvador

President

Gynecologic Oncologist

McGill University

Lesley Roberts

Director, Education

Gynecologic Oncologist

CancerCare Manitoba

Conflict of Interest

Jacob McGee

President-Elect

George Gray

Secretary-Treasurer Elect

Gynecologic Oncologist

Kingston Health Science Center

Conflict of Interest

Joannie Neveu

Chair, CPD

Sean Zhu

Member, Fellow


Foothills Hospital

Conflict of Interest

Sabrina Piedimonte

Member

Gynecologic Oncologist

Sabrina Piedimonte MD INC

Lina Salman

Member

Gynecologic Oncologist

Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry

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