Welcome to The Ascent Conference 2024!
Join Us in Calgary for The Ascent Conference!
Dates: October 25-26, 2024
Location: Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza and Conference Centre, Calgary, AB
About the Conference
The Ascent is the premier event for medical radiation technologists in all disciplines. This year, we invite you to choose between attending in person or virtually, making it convenient for all professionals to participate and benefit from this enriching experience.
Event Highlights
Welcome Reception and Awards Ceremony
Date: Friday, October 25
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Kick off the conference with our Welcome Reception. Network with fellow medical radiation technologists, enjoy refreshments, and celebrate excellence with our Awards Ceremony.
Full Day of Presentations
Date: Saturday, October 26
Time: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, breakfast at 8:00 AM
Engage with a full day of presentations from industry leaders. Explore the latest trends, innovations, and strategies that are shaping the future of medical radiation technology and leadership in the field.
Registration Options
In-Person Attendance
Experience the event live at the Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza and Conference Centre. Enjoy face-to-face networking, live presentations, and exclusive in-person activities.
Virtual Attendance
Can’t make it to Calgary? Join us online! Our virtual platform will provide live-streamed sessions, interactive Q&A, and virtual networking opportunities.
*See fee charts below*
Special Accommodation Offer
We have secured a discounted hotel rate of $129 per night at the Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza and Conference Centre. Take advantage of this special offer to enjoy a comfortable stay at the conference venue.
Why Attend The Ascent?
- Networking: Connect with medical radiation technologists from various disciplines.
- Knowledge: Gain insights from expert speakers on the latest advancements in medical radiation technology.
- Recognition: Celebrate achievements at our Awards Ceremony.
- Flexibility: Choose between in-person and virtual attendance.
Registration Fees
Conference Pass: In-Person
| CAMRT-AB Member | $60.00 |
| CAMRT Member (outside of AB) | $75.00 |
| CAMRT-AB Student Member | $20.00 |
| CAMRT Student Member (outside of AB) | $30.00 |
| Non-members | $110.00 |
Award Ticket
Those who register for any in-person pass have this included in their ticket price
| CAMRT-AB Member | $20.00 |
| CAMRT Member (outside of AB) | $25.00 |
| Non-members | $30.00 |
Conference Pass: Virtual
| CAMRT-AB Member | $30.00 |
| CAMRT Member (outside of AB) | $40.00 |
| CAMRT-AB Student Member | $10.00 |
| CAMRT Student Member (outside ofAB) | $15.00 |
| Non-members | $75.00 |
REGISTRATION POLICIES
If you registered as a member or a student member, but your CAMRT membership status cannot be verified, your registration will be cancelled, you will be refunded and you will have to re-register at the non-member rate. This will be communicated to you prior to cancellation.
CANCELLATION POLICY
If you are unable to participate in the event after registering, the following cancellation policy applies to all pass types:
- Full refund until September 2o, 2024, less $25 administration fee
- 50% refund between September 21th and October 18th, 2024, less $25 administration fee
- No refunds after October 19th, 2024
- Substitutions are permitted until October 18th, 2024
- Changes and cancellations cannot be made online. Requests must be emailed to events@camrt.ca
- Refunds will be processed after the conference
Celebrating Success: CAMRT-AB Joins University of Alberta Radiation Therapy Graduates for Commencement
CAMRT-AB was honoured to join the University of Alberta Radiation Therapy graduates for their commencement event on June 14th. This special occasion, held at the University of Alberta, was a wonderful celebration of a milestone in the journey of these graduates.
Instructors and leaders in the program, including the Dean, delivered heartfelt speeches, highlighting the pride and perseverance of the students who successfully completed this challenging program. It was a lovely event, filled with joy and a sense of achievement and shared by graduates, their families, instructors and CAMRT-AB.
CAMRT-AB warmly welcomes these graduates into the world of the MRT profession, congratulation each for passing their certification exams. What an amazing feat!
This event marked the beginning of their promising careers, and CAMRT-AB looks forward to their future contributions to the field.
Honouring Excellence: CAMRT-AB Celebrates NAIT Graduates of Medical Radiologic Technology and MRI Programs
CAMRT-AB was thrilled to also join the graduates of the Medical Radiologic Technology and MRI programs at NAIT for their convocation on June 25th. This event celebrated the dedication and achievement of students in these demanding imaging fields.
In partnership with AHS and Covenant Health, CAMRT-AB hosted a special celebratory event to honour the success of the graduates and the essential support provided by MRT preceptors. This gathering confirmed the dedication and passion that guided these MRTs to the next stage in their careers.
The convocation and subsequent celebration were filled with joy and pride as graduates, alongside their families, instructors, and preceptors, recognized the accomplishments. CAMRT-AB extends congratulations to all the graduates and welcomes them into the MRT professional community.
CAMRT-AB looks forward to seeing the impact these talented individuals will have in the MRT field. We are proud to support and celebrate their journey and achievements.
***Congratulations to all the Spring and Summer Graduates of 2024!***