2026 CABPS
Conference
May 21-23, 2026
Québec City, Québec
Hôtel Le Concorde Québec,
1225 Cours Du Général-De Montcalm
You can’t afford to miss it.
Canadian Obesity Weekend is the Annual Conference of the Canadian Association of Bariatric Physicians and Surgeons (CABPS)
This Bariatric Conference will attract over 300 bariatric clinicians, researchers and trainees and will include various symposia targeting professionals with a strong interest in the treatment of obesity. Using riveting, thought-provoking topics, and dynamic and engaging international and Canadian speakers, this Conference is designed to hold your attention and stimulate your mind.
Welcome Messages
Thank you to our student volunteers from Laval University!
You helped make our conference a great success!
Travel Grant Award Winners
Joanna Tam, RN
Richmond Metabolic Bariatric surgery program, Richmond, BC
Una Trevillion, RD
Dietitian with Bariatric Program
Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria, BC
Sponsored by:
Dr. Sharadh Sampath
Passport to Exhibit Program Winners
Congratulations! We hope you had fun engaging with our sponsors in the Exhibit Hall!
1st Prize:
$100 KEG Restaurant Gift Card
2nd Prize:
$75 INDIGO Gift Card
3rd Prize:
$50 Ultimate Dining Gift Card
4th Prize:
$50 Canadan Tire Gift Card
Raffle Prize
Winner
Weekend for Two at Hotel Le Concord Quebec!
Congratulations Dr. Roberto Trasolini !
Donated by:
Hotel Le Concord Quebec
Winners of the 5K Poker Fun run/Walk @ The Plains of Abraham
The top 3 Poker hand winners are as follows:
3rd place: $50 Canadian Tire Gift Card - with 2 pair Aces and three – ME!! - Dr. Allan Okrainec who donated his prize to the Passport to Exhibit Program!
2nd place: $50 Canadian Tire Gift Card with 2 pair Aces and sevens – Drew from Boston Scientific
1st place: $75 Ultimate Dining Card – Dr. Charles Malo!
Distinguished Service Award
The CABPS Distinguished Service Award is given in honour of a bariatrician dedicated to the care of those living with obesity in Canada. The award recognizes a bariatrician's outstanding contributions to the practice of Bariatric medicine in patient care, research, and education.
Congratulations
Dr. Mehran Anvari
Dr. David C. W. Lau Lectureship
The David C. W. Lau Lectureship is given in recognition of merit in (i) teaching and providing inspiration to students and colleagues; (ii) providing leadership through scientific publications and participation in professional associations, which result in significant progress in the field of endocrinology and obesity; and (iii) supporting the long-term development of outstanding programs related to obesity and the treatment of obesity.
Award of Merit
The Award of Merit is given to an Allied Health Professional who has demonstrated exceptional expertise in the management of people living with obesity in Canada, and who has excelled in research, service development, and education, particularly among other healthcare professionals.
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