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Join infection prevention and control professionals from across Southern Alberta for a full day of education, networking, and professional development at the IPAC-SA Education Day 2026. This annual event brings together healthcare professionals, public health practitioners, and industry partners to share knowledge, discuss emerging challenges, and explore innovative approaches to infection prevention and outbreak management. Throughout the day, attendees will hear from expert speakers, participate in thought-provoking presentations, and connect with colleagues from across the region. Event Details 📅 Date: October 16, 2026 📍 Location: South Health Campus, Calgary, Alberta Highlights Include Keynote presentation by Ryan Mullins Presentations from leading infection prevention and control experts Public Health Inspector perspectives on outbreak investigations in non-healthcare settings Lessons learned from the Rockyview IPC Team on managing outbreak events Opportunities for networking with peers and industry professionals Continental refreshments and lunch included Agenda Overview 08:00 - 08:30 Registration & Networking 08:30 - 09:00 Welcome and Opening Remarks 09:00 - 10:00 Ryan Mullins, Keynote Speaker 10:00 - 10:30 Refreshment Break 10:30 - 11:30 Makayla Mantla, Indigenous Motivaitonal Speaker 11:30 - 13:00 Lunch & Networking 13:00 - 14:00 Public Health Inspectors: A Review of an Outbreak in a Non-Healthcare Setting 14:00 - 14:30 Refreshment Break 14:30 - 15:30 Rockyview IPC Team: Fellowship of the Pathogen Watch: Defending the Realm Through Outbreak Management 15:30 - 16:00 Closing Remarks & Wrap-Up Whether you work in acute care, continuing care, public health, community health, or healthcare administration, IPAC-SA Education Day offers valuable insights and practical knowledge to support excellence in infection prevention and control practice. We look forward to welcoming you for a day of learning, collaboration, and connection with Alberta's IPC community.