Call for Symposium Proposals

Important

Please read the overview instructions in the Call for Symposium Proposals thoroughly before submitting a proposal. Please note that only well-considered and complete proposals will be reviewed for consideration.

Proposal deadline: Friday, October 16, 2026 at 11:59pm ET.

Please note that all presentations will be delivered in English.

Remarque importante

Veuillez lire attentivement les instructions générales dans l’Appel à propositions de présentations avant de soumettre une proposition. Veuillez noter que seules les propositions complètes et mûrement réfléchies seront examinées.

Date limite de soumission : le vendredi 16 octobre 2026 à 23 h 59 (HE).

Veuillez noter que toutes les présentations seront données en anglais.

Contact Information

Title:*

Dr. Mr. Ms.

Are you a CNS member?*

Yes No

First Name:*

Last Name:*

University / Organization:*

Address:*

City:*

Province:*

Postal Code:

Telephone:*

Email:*

Session Format

Sponsored Satellite Session (60 mins)Hosted by external organizations (e.g., industry, commodity groups, NGOs). See Details . Plenary Session (75-90 mins)Feature high interest/highly relevant topics that appeal to the broad audience. Plenary sessions are typically not held at the same time as other sessions (non-competing). Concurrent session (60 mins)Include two invited speakers and moderated Q&A. Interactive formats (e.g., workshops or breakout discussions) are encouraged to enhance audience engagement and practical application.

Session Chair

Session Chairs play an important role in ensuring sessions reflect the goals of the CNS Annual Conference. Session Chairs are expected to:

Ensure presentations align with the approved session description and learning objectives
Encourage discussion across disciplines and sectors
Confirm that speakers incorporate practical application and knowledge translation
Facilitate engaging discussion that highlights connections between research, practice, implementation, and policy
Support session logistics, disclosures, and the timely submission of session materials, bios, and photos to CNS to facilitate our planning

Speakers will be formally invited by CNS; however, we encourage you to reach out in advance to confirm their interest and ability to participate.

If your session is accepted, are you willing to serve as Session Chair?*

Please refer to the overview of Chair expectations.

Yes No Maybe

If No or Maybe, please provide suggestions for a possible Chair:*

CNS members are given priority to serve as session Chairs.

Suggested Session Chair Name:*

Typically a CNS member in good standing.

Suggested Session Chair Email:*

Has the suggested Chair already been contacted and expressed interest?*

Yes No

Proposed Speakers

You are encouraged to contact potential speakers before submission to confirm their availability and willingness to participate if the session is selected.

Disclosure requirement: All CNS Conference Speakers and Chairs are required to complete a Confidentiality and Conflict of Interest (COI)/Disclosure Statement and include a slide with this information at the start of the session/talk. This is an important step in our goal to be transparent in all CNS activities, and to remain a credible and respected organization. Further, each speaker will be asked to thoroughly present their disclosure statement at the start of each presentation.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
To support transparency and scientific integrity, Speakers are asked to disclose any substantive use of generative AI in developing their presentation or session content. Presenters remain responsible for the accuracy, scientific validity and appropriate attribution of all content, including AI-assisted material. Where applicable, please include an AI Disclosure on your opening disclosure slide.

Proposed Speaker 1

Full Name:*

Institution / Organization:*

Email:

Proposed Speaker 2

Full Name:*

Institution / Organization:*

Email:

Note: All sessions must have two speakers plus a moderator. You are encouraged to contact potential speakers before submission to confirm their availability and willingness to participate if the session is selected. If a third speaker is required, permission must be sought by CNS.

Proposed Speaker 3 (CNS must pre-approve a third speaker)

Full Name:

Institution / Organization:

Email:

Sponsorship

CNS engages sponsors to help offset delivery costs and to keep registration fees as affordable as possible. If applicable, please suggest potential sponsors who may be interested in supporting the CNS Annual Conference—either as a Satellite Session sponsor or in other capacities (e.g., meal or break sponsor, award sponsor, exhibitor, or general sponsor). Please include the organization’s name(s) and contact information, if available. You can learn more about how we engage with sponsors: CNS Commitment to Working with Industry Partners and Sponsors and Sponsor Prospectus

Potential Sponsor(s):

Call for Symposium Proposals

Important

Remarque importante

Contact Information

Session Information

Session Format

Session Chair

Proposed Speakers

Proposed Speaker 1

Proposed Speaker 2

Proposed Speaker 3 (CNS must pre-approve a third speaker)

Sponsorship

Verification