Thank you for attending the GIN 2022 Conference in Toronto! The 2023 page is currently being updated and will be published soon

Welcome

GIN is delighted to invite you to join us for our 17th annual conference, an opportunity for our members and colleagues across the guideline world to network, connect and collaborate.

Our 2022 event will take place from 21 – 24 September and we are excited to bring you a comprehensive, relevant and on-topic program delivered by many esteemed speakers and experts.

The conference is being hosted by McMaster University, and will be held at the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel and Convention Centre , located directly on the shores of beautiful Lake Ontario.

Founded in 1887, McMaster University is consistently ranked in the top 75 globally and its Faculty of Health Sciences is in the world’s top 50. A research-intensive public university, McMaster is dedicated to teaching, learning and service.

View our latest conference ezines and communications here and keep up to date with all the latest info!

Pre-conf Course EoI – submissions now closed*

Launch Communication – Feb 2022

GIN WG & RC Meeting Schedule

We look forward to seeing you there!

Conference Theme & Key Dates

The theme for 2022 is: Making health choices transparent, equitable and efficient: strengthening global guideline quality, technology, collaboration and adaptation

The theme will explore:

Equity and Guidelines
Efficiency in Guideline Development
Visualization of information and recommendations
“Guidelines Without Borders”: developing recommendations to guide care globally
Choice or decision: Transparency

Registration open – February 10

Call for Abstracts – February 10

Abstract submissions now closed!

Notifications of Abstract Acceptance – May 26

Early Bird Registration closes – June 22

Author confirmation/registration deadline – June 22

2022 Program/Scientific Committee/Speakers

We are extremely grateful for all the hard work and commitment that all of our 2022 committee members are contributing to this year’s event.

The 2022 program will be delivered by many esteemed speakers from the guideline world and also includes many informative sessions covering our theme of – Making health choices transparent, equitable and efficient: strengthening global guideline quality, technology, collaboration and adaptation.

You can also view our program at a glance here.

Information about the many features of the interactive conference app can be found here.

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2022 Registration, Hotel Accommodation & Travel

Registration for GIN 2022 is closed!

Click here for more info on our main conference partner hotel the Westin Harbour Castle (*please note our preferred rate at the Westin is now fully booked, alternative hotels are available, please contact: gin2022-registration@icsevents.com* )

Additional info on the hotels covid protocols can be found here.

Information about travelling to Toronto can be found here:

Things to see and do

Link to UP Express, the dedicated train link from Pearson airport to downtown Union station

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2022 Abstract Submission

Our full abstract book can be found here.

Abstract submission is now closed!

Thank you to each member of our Abstract Review Committee for reviewing the submissions.

Click below to familiarise yourself with our e-Poster system from Kubify.

Pre-Conference Courses – 21 September

Registration for the following pre-conference courses is now closed.

Making efficient use of limited resource: an introduction to health economics in guidelines – delivered by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)
Storytelling Clinical Guidance to Consumers: An Approach to Facilitate Uptake and Use of Clinical Guidance to Consumers and Non-Scientific Populations delivered by ebase Africa.
INGUIDE Program: Level 2 – Guideline Methodologist Course – delivered by International Guideline Credentialing and Certification (INGUIDE)
INGUIDE Program Level 3 – Master Guideline Developer and Chair – delivered by International Guideline Credentialing and Certification (INGUIDE)

Please note that both INGUIDE courses will start on Tuesday 20th September at 14:00 and will continue on 21 September.

Click here for the full course policy.

Course costs (CAD $):

GIN Member – $440

Non-Member – $550

LMIC/Student/Consumer – $220

Conference Sponsors

Interested in sponsoring GIN 2022?

This year we are offering you a customized approach to better suit your needs and expectations.

Our sponsors & exhibitors play an integral part in our event and we are grateful for your support. Look out for more info on them here soon!

If your organisation is interested in being involved this year, please view our sponsorship brochure here.

Sponsors & Exhibitors >