Canadian Biosafety Symposium
Join us for a symposium in Winnipeg, MB September 21 to 23, 2026
Symposium Description
Symposium Highlights
When
September 21 to 23, 2026
Program (Subject To Change)
2026 Canadian Biosafety Symposium Program More Details
Where
Delta Hotels Winnipeg
350 St. Mary's Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3C 3J2 Canada
Benefits
Communication and networking opportunities with other biosafety professionals
Forum for advancing professional development in lab biosafety and biosecurity
Presentations related to advanced concepts in areas of biosafety and biosecurity
Biosafety training opportunities in current concepts and issues in the field of biosafety and biosecurity
Cost
Two day Symposium registration for CABS-ACSB Members - $950
Two day Symposium registration for non-CABS-ACSB Members - $1050
Pre-Symposium half day workshops - $275
Pre-Symposium full day workshop - $550
Pre-Symposium Courses
September 21, 2026, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Biorisk Management, FULL day course, lunch provided, Course Cost: $550 More Details
September 21, 2026, 8:30 am to 12:00 pm, Operationalizing Safety: Risk Management in Containment Design , HALF day course, lunch ONLY provided if taking both half day courses, Course cost: $275 More Details
September 21, 2026, 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm, Strategic Integration of Laboratory Operations, Risk, Emergency Preparedness and Business Continuity for Facilities in Canada , HALF day course, lunch ONLY provided if taking both half day courses, Course cost: $275 More Details
Registration
Due to the nature of the symposium and pre-symposium courses,
refunds in the amount of 50% of the total registration and course fees will be available until AUGUST 18, 2026.
After this date, registration and course fees are not refundable.
Register Now!
The Canadian Association for Biological Safety/L’Association Canadienne pour la Sécurité Biologique (CABS-ACSB) is happy to present the Canadian Biosafety Symposium! Join us in Winnipeg, MB from September 21-23, 2026 for Canada’s annual event for biosafety professionals and personnel involved in biosafety and/or biocontainment facilities.
The Canadian Biosafety Symposium will feature presentations on an array of biosafety topics, including emergency management for labs, building a biosafety culture, biosafety and public health, emerging and re-emerging diseases, laboratory acquired infections, ergonomics and safety, biowaste management and disinfection, regulations, airflow, ventilation, design and biosafety, animal issues, audits and inspections, occupational health and surveillance. It will be a unique opportunity for the biosafety community to learn and share knowledge with colleagues from across Canada and other countries.
The Canadian Biosafety Symposium brings together participants working across the biosafety field in universities, government and the private sector, such as:
- Laboratory managers and administrators
- Academic and government laboratory researchers
- Government regulators
- Biocontainment professionals
- Equipment and facilities providers
- Containment facility design and operation specialists
- Risk assessment and safety specialists
The event will feature prominent containment and biosafety specialists, and will involve presentations by the Canadian and international biosafety community selected from abstracts and papers that are currently being welcomed from all sources. All topics related to biological safety are welcome.
Please contact us if you have questions or need more information.
Venue and Accommodations
The 2026 Canadian Biosafety Symposium will be held at the.
Delta Hotels Winnipeg.
350 St. Mary's Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3C 3J2 Canada.
- Start Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026
- End Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026
- Group rate: $239 CAD per night
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Sponsorship and Exhibition Information
Silver Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
Please click on the link below If you are interested in becoming a sponsor OR exhibitor.
2026 Canadian Biosafety Symposium Exhibitor and Sponsor Information.pdf
Registration
Due to the nature of the symposium and pre-symposium courses,
refunds in the amount of 50% of the total registration and course fees will be available until AUGUST 18, 2026.
After this date, registration and course fees are not refundable.
Register Now!
Pre-Symposium Courses List
September 21, 2026, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Biorisk Management, FULL day course, lunch provided, Course Cost: $550 More Details
September 21, 2026, 8:30 am to 12:00 pm, Operationalizing Safety: Risk Management in Containment Design , HALF day course, lunch ONLY provided if taking both half day courses, Course cost: $275 More Details
September 21, 2026, 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm, Strategic Integration of Laboratory Operations, Risk, Emergency Preparedness and Business Continuity for Facilities in Canada , HALF day course, lunch ONLY provided if taking both half day courses, Course cost: $275 More Details
Program
2026 Canadian Biosafety Symposium Program More Details
Call for Papers
Call for Papers is Closed