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Approved Congress Speakers

The BCSLS Annual Congress is our premiere event of the year, bringing together laboratory professionals, educators, and industry representatives from across the province and nationally.

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  • Speakers agenda - coming soon

  • Sept 25-27, 2025

  • Where: River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond BC MAP

  • Presentation lengths: 50 minutes + 10 QnA and Workshop of 110 + QnA

SPEAKER HOTEL ACCOMMODATION - RIVER ROCK CASINO RESORT - CONGRESS HEADQUARTERS HOTEL

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Audience: BCSLS is a professional association of Medical Laboratory Technologists and Medical Laboratory Assistants working in public and private medical laboratories throughout British Columbia, Canada. Since this is our first virtual congress, we do not know the estimated number of attendees at each presentation.

Honorarium and Speaker bonuses:

  • A small gift will be presented by the Congress Committee in appreciation of the Speakers’ donation of time and expertise.

  • You are welcome to join us for lunch on the day of your presentation

  • Your Congress Pass(es):

    o Stay for the day of your presentation and watch any of the other presentations.

    o If you would like to attend on the other non-presenting days then we have a discounted registration for speakers. Register here for only $55/day.

  • Speaker expenses that are eligible for submission are:

    • 1 night’s accommodation at the Congress hotel, using the group rate ( maximum of $229 plus taxes).

    • There is a free parking lot

    • Up to $150 for all Transportation expenses that are supported with receipts or documents of Mileage: Mileage, Ferry, flight, taxis

  • Other:

    • Where two or more speakers are presenting a single lecture: accommodation, transportation and meal expenses are paid for the equivalent of one speaker.

    • Where one speaker is presenting two topics in one day, BCSLS covers expenses for 1 day.

    • Where one speaker is presenting on two different days,  BCSLS will cover two night’s accommodation if required.

Important Dates:

  • April 1st – Official Presentation title

    Sept 10 – PowerPoint presentation due

  • Sept 25-27, 2025 - BCSLS Congress 2025

If you have any further questions, please email angie@bcsls.net

Speakers’ Responsibilities:

  • Registering yourself as a Congress speaker: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/25CongSpkrReg

  • Sending the following information to the BCSLS office (angie@bscls.net): Bio, title of presentation, Presentation description, and any special needs (handouts, etc…).

  • Book your own accommodation if needed.

  • Presentation submission deadline is Sept 10th

  • Bring your presentation on a stick as well!!

SOCIAL EVENTS: You are welcome to join us at our evening social events on October 3rd or 4th but you will need to register separately on our Congress social events webpage.

  • Thurs Sept 25: 330 - 530 pm: Exhibitors Reception

  • Thurs Sept 25: more information coming soon

  • Fri Sept 26: 6 - 9 PM: Scavenger Hunt at the Richmond Night Market

About the Event

The BCSLS Annual Congress is our premiere event of the year. This year’s conference is themed “Knowledge flows and inspiration rocks along the river of connections!” and will be hosted at the River Rock Casino Resort near the Vancouver Airport, BC from Sept 25-27, 2025

●       BCSLS is a professional association of medical laboratory professionals working in both public and private laboratories throughout BC. 

●       The conference brings together laboratory professionals, educators, and industry representatives from across the province and nationally. Attendees typically include laboratory technologists and medical laboratory assistants ranging from leaders to front-line staff.

●       Delegates are participating in-person and virtually. The number of attendees at each session can range from 10 to 200, depending on the topic and number of sessions running simultaneously.

Congress Objectives

To facilitate learning and development outcomes, BCSLS is seeking presentations that align with the following objectives:

●       Build knowledge and inspiration where participants can learn about new changes and emerging trends within laboratory science

●       Allow participants to exchange knowledge on leading practices, tools and ideas that can be implemented back into their own work, professional and personal setting

Presentation Requirements

●       Presenters are expected to be presenting in-person at the River Rock Casino Resort

●       Presentation needs to be relevant to the medical laboratory field and/or promote professional or personal development. Subject categories include: Chemistry, Hematology, Anatomical Pathology, Transfusion Medicine, Molecular Diagnostics, Microbiology, Pre & Post Analytic, Cytogenetics, Lab Quality and Safety, Laboratory Leadership, etc.

●       Presentation format options:

  1. Individual Presentation: 50 minutes + 10 mins Q/A

    • This is usually a lecture format where a speaker presents on a topic and answers any questions related to the topic. The duration of an individual presentation is 50 mins with 10 mins for questions.

  2. Workshops (110 minutes + 10 mins Q/A morning or afternoon presentation)

    • Workshops involve audience participation and geared towards skill-based training. The duration of a workshop session is 110 mins and must include audience engagement.

  3. Option 3: Hot topic forums

  4. Option 4: Other