Building Bridges 2026

Registration is now open for Building Bridges 2026.

Early Bird pricing ends April 21, 2026 and saves $50 per person.

Current pricing:
Members: $150
Non-members: $250
Children born since June 5, 2024: $20

CanPKU+ membership costs $25 per year and covers members of the same household. Early Bird member pricing is a strong value for many families.

Registration closes May 22, 2026.

Register through Zeffy

?? Stay with Us – Conference Hotel

We are pleased to offer a preferred group rate at:

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Montreal Airport
10888 Côte-de-Liesse Road
Montréal, QC H8T 1A6

Tel: (514) 422-8080

This hotel will serve as the central hub for Building Bridges 2026 attendees.

Booking code: CANPCU

Conference rate: $189 CAD per night

Book by April 30, 2026 to receive the group rate.

Taxes and fees apply. Triple and quad occupancy are subject to an additional charge.

? Why Stay Here?

? Complimentary airport shuttle (to/from YUL)
? Complimentary parking
? Mini-fridge and microwave in every room (ideal for medical food and formula)
? Indoor pool for families
? On-site restaurant
? Convenient location with easy access to the venue

?? Transportation Included

Shuttle transportation will be provided:

• Saturday: Hotel ? Conference Venue
• Sunday: Hotel ? Venue (+ return and/or Bromont options)

Even if you are not staying at the hotel, you are welcome to use it as the central pickup location for transportation if occupancy is available.

?? Special Conference Rate

We have secured a discounted group rate for attendees.

?? Book your room here

Booking Code: CANPCU

?? Booking Deadline

The group rate is available until:

April 30, 2026

After this date:

• Rates may increase
• Availability is not guaranteed

??????????? A Note for Families

This hotel was selected with families in mind — offering comfort, flexibility, and the ability to safely store medical food and supplies.

The hotel offers a complimentary airport shuttle between YUL and the Holiday Inn from 4:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

CanPKU+ will provide a shuttle between the preferred hotel and Centre St-Pierre on Saturday and Sunday for participants who pre-register for shuttle service.

To reserve a shuttle seat, email tanya.chute@canpku.org and include the number in your party and whether you need transportation for Saturday, Sunday, or both days. Spaces are limited and priority will be given to hotel guests.

If you plan to use transportation arranged by CanPKU+, please review the Shuttle Waiver for additional information and acknowledgement requirements as we have transitioned to paperless forms for general terms, waivers, and event documentation.

Meals are provided at the conference venue.

Saturday: breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack
Sunday: breakfast and lunch

Low-protein meal support will be available during the conference.

Families are welcome to bring additional foods, snacks, formula, and medications needed during their stay. Saturday dinner is intentionally left open so attendees can enjoy independent plans in Montreal.

Building Bridges is designed with families at its core. Dedicated spaces are planned to support both younger children and teens during the weekend.

For registration or event questions, please contact:

Angele
Admin@canpku.org

Shuttle questions may be directed to tanya.chute@canpku.org.

Following Building Bridges, some clinicians, researchers, and other professionals may continue on to the 2026 joint meeting of the Canadian College of Medical Geneticists (CCMG) and the Garrod Association Symposium.

This separate professional conference provides a national forum on genetic disorders with an emphasis on inborn errors of metabolism. It brings together physicians, nurses, dietitians, genetic counsellors, allied health professionals, laboratory geneticists, laboratory staff, researchers, trainees, patient advocacy groups, and industry partners. The programme includes keynote and invited presentations, abstract-based oral and poster sessions, and interactive discussions exploring innovation in diagnostics and established and emerging therapeutic strategies.

Please note: This is a separate event hosted by other organizations and is for professionals only. Building Bridges family registrants and general family attendees are not invited to attend this event. CanPKU+ is working with this event to still provide a bridging opportunity for the HCPs and community they serve.

For professionals attending both events, shuttle service will be available on June 7 for transfer onward from Building Bridges to Bromont, QC. Professionals are also encouraged to consider contributing to Building Bridges through a presentation, session, or shared expertise that supports families and community learning.

Learn more about the joint conference here: CCMG and Garrod Association Joint Conference 2026

Health care professionals and medical specialists who would like access to CanPKU+ professional materials not available to the general public are welcome to contact Admin or Tanya for assistance with website login credentials and access as we begin to build this resource for clinicians and HCPs that serve the metabolic and genetic communities.

CanPKU+ welcomes clinicians, researchers, dietitians, genetic counsellors, trainees, and other health care professionals to consider contributing to the Building Bridges conference. As many professionals will already be travelling to the region for the 2026 joint meeting of the Canadian College of Medical Geneticists and the Garrod Association Symposium, Building Bridges offers a meaningful opportunity to connect with families and the metabolic community.

We invite proposals for short presentations, workshops, panel participation, or poster-style knowledge sharing that can help strengthen learning, collaboration, and community engagement across the metabolic and genetic disorder space.

For professionals attending both events, a complimentary shuttle will be available on June 7 to support travel from Building Bridges onward to Bromont, QC for the Garrod and CCMG conference.