GENERAL

 

Is the conference accredited? 

All of our previous CWIM Conferences have been accredited by both CFPC and RCPSC. Stay tuned for more information about accreditation. 

 

Who is the conference for?

The Canadian Women in Medicine (CWIM) Conference is the largest annual gathering of women physicians and one of the largest medical conferences in Canada. Our last eight conferences have hosted nearly 10,000 women physicians for best-in-class CME on topics related to wellness and personal and professional development.

 

Do I have to be a physician to register?

Yes. The Canadian Women in Medicine Conference is for physicians only. Our mandate is to support the well-being of women+ physicians  by providing a safe and supportive environment to learn and connect with each other.  Our in-person component sells out each year, therefore we reserve our registration for physicians only. 

 

Is there a special rate for paid partners of the Canadian Women in Medicine Organization? 

Yes! CWIM Partners (physician members of the Canadian Women in Medicine Organization) will have early access priority registration until December 2nd, 2025 at 12:00pm CST/1:00pm EST after which registration will be open to non-partners. Your partner discount will apply until December 31, 2025 at 11:59pm EST after which we will only have one standard rate for all registrants.  In-person registration and workshops have historically sold-out during the early access period, so becoming a CWIM Partner is your best bet to secure an in-person spot. Want more information about the Canadian Women in Medicine Organization, the benefits of partnership, and how to sign up? Visit www.cwimorg.com. Your CWIM partnership must still be active at the time of the conference to receive CWIM Partner benefits at the conference (entry into CWIM Partner only events, etc.).

 

I am a CWIM Partner. How do I register?

If your CWIM partnership is active as of November 24th at 11:59pm ET, the CWIM Conference registration website will recognize your email address. Please ensure you are using the same email address as your CWIM partnership registration. If you join or renew after November 24th at 11:59pm ET, please allow up to 3 business days for your email to be recognized in the registration system. We will update the database at least daily in the first week, and then twice weekly moving forward, so it may be sooner and you can check back to the registration site regularly to If your email has been added. If you are an active partner and your email is not recognized, please visit www.cwimorg.com to check your partner status, and email hello@cwimorg.com if you require further support. 

 

I am a CWIM Partner but it's not giving me the discounted rate?

If your partnership was active as of November 24th at 11:59pm EST, you may be using the wrong email address. Please be sure you are using the email address that is affiliated with your CWIM partnership. If you became a CWIM Partner after November 24th at 11:59pm EST, please allow up to 3 business days before reaching out to us or trying to register. 

 

Can I register if I am not Canadian? 

Yes! We have attendees join us from all across the world! You can register on or after December 2nd at 12 pm CST, if you are not a CWIM Partner. Please select "other" under Provincial College Affiliation and add your local country's physician registration number. If you do not have a verifiable physician credential, please email us at hello@cwimgather.com. Please Note: Welcome Boxes are not available to ship to US or International participants due to recent tariffs and duties imposed.  If you would like a Welcome Box, please register using a Canadian mailing address. 

 

What about the infamous CWIM Welcome Box?

We will again have a limited number of welcome boxes for our registrants....and yes, they will be even more fabulous than last year with an entirely new theme! We will update the website when the welcome boxes are sold out. Similar to last year, whether you attend in person or virtually, your welcome box will be shipped to your home before the conference. If you've moved after registering for the conference, please be sure to update your address by clicking the link in your registration confirmation email. In-person attendees who have purchased a Premium Conference Package will receive additional Premium-only items in their box.

 

What else is included with conference registration?

Similar to last year, in-person attendees may select one of two conference packages: Premium or Essential. Check out Packages & Pricing for a breakdown of what is included in each package. 

 

What is the conference refund policy?

Our cancellation policies can be found on the Policies page. All cancellations must be processed by email. Please email hello@cwimgather.com to request cancellation. 

 

I've already registered, but I want to change a workshop or change my address. How can I do this? 

You can make changes to your personal information, or change workshops (for Premium Package attendees only, subject to availability) up until April 30th, 2026. Follow the instructions in your registration confirmation email for details on how to modify your registration. After April 30th, please email hello@cwimgather.com for any changes. 

 

I didn't receive a confirmation email. Should I register again? 

No! Please check your spam folder first, as well as your credit card statement. Please email hello@cwimgather.com if your credit card has been charged but you did not receive a confirmation email. 

 

What if I can't make every session?

All main-stage plenary sessions on Friday, June 12th and Saturday, June 13th will be recorded and available for viewing for three months after the conference. This is included for both in-person and virtual attendees. If you are a Premium Package attendee, please note that workshop sessions on Thursday, June 11th will be recorded and made available shortly afterwards, however, workshop sessions are available live for in-person attendees only. 

 

IN-PERSON

How do I book hotel accommodations for the conference? 

We have a block of discounted rooms available at a few hotels around the RBC Winnipeg Convention Center. General details on these hotels can be found on the travel/hotel page. Additional booking details (booking links, discount codes, etc.) will be shared in your registration confirmation email once you have registered.  

 

I am flying into Winnipeg Are there any travel discounts?

Yes! We have a special discount with several major airlines for flights to and from the conference. Please visit the travel/hotel for full details.

 

Can I bring my baby?

Of course - we love babies! Babes on laps are welcome to attend and we will have a beautifully appointed nursing and pumping room. We will also have stroller parking and many willing participants to lend a hand so you can enjoy the conference. 

 

Can partners and older children attend? Is childcare available? 

Only registered CWIM Conference 2026 attendees are permitted to enter the conference spaces, as we have limited space and have carefully planned meals just for attendees. Conference badges are required (and will be checked/scanned) in all conference spaces. If you are in need of childcare during the conference, we are excited to have partnered with The Nanny Company, a Canadian, female-owned childcare company. More information about available options will be posted shortly on our Childcare page. 

 

What if I want to register for more than one workshop in the same time slot?

Only one workshop can be selected per time slot. However, Premium registrants will get access to all nine workshop recordings to catch up on the other concurrent workshops after the event. 

 

I'm registered for in-person, but can't add any workshops?

Workshops (on Workshop Day - June 11th) are only for the Premium Conference Package. If you are purchasing an Essential Conference Package there is no option to add an individual workshop.  

 

I registered to come in person but I want to switch to virtual - can I? 

Please see our cancellation policy on the Policies page. 

 

VIRTUAL

 

​What about all the great networking and connection that happens in-person at CWIM conferences? 

We have incorporated some amazing opportunities to connect with your colleagues that hopefully mirror the experiences you'd get at an in-person event (minus all the hugs). Our virtual platform includes an activity feed where everyone can share thoughts and photos and we'll be taking Q&A during plenary sessions via the platform for everyone, whether virtually or in-person. You'll also be able to connect directly with in-person attendees again this year via our conference platform. 

 

I registered virtually but now I want to come in person - can I switch? 

You can upgrade your registration to in-person (space permitting) by modifying your registration and selecting one of the in-person conference packages (Premium or Essential). A link to modify your registration will be found within your registration confirmation email. 

 

Do I need any special technical skills to attend a virtual conference? 

No! The conference will be held on CrowdComms (the same platform we used in 2023- 2025). CrowdComms is a user-friendly platform and no technical skills are required. We do advise ensuring a high-speed internet connection to ensure the stream is clear.

 

Can we get together with friends and watch the conference as a group? 

We do anticipate some smaller groups gathering across the country to view the conference together. If you wish to gather at a hotel, please contact hello@cwimgather.com to see if we can get you a discounted rate.  Please keep in mind that all members present and viewing MUST be independently registered for the event. In order to claim CME credits, claim your expenses and receive a swag box, you must be registered for the conference. If unregistered persons are found to be viewing the event, they and their friends will be removed from the conference, without reimbursement. Hosting a group over 15 people? Email us at hello@cwimgather.com for more details and to receive a copy of our group viewing kit which includes some special incentives for hosting. 

 

I need to escape my house to watch the conference! Is there a hotel discount in my city? 

If there are several people interested in booking, please email us at hello@cwimgather.com and we can help you set something up. 

 

I've registered virtually but I didn't see the option to add any workshops for workshop day. How do I add workshops?

Live workshops are for in-person attendees only and must be attended live on Workshop Day (June 11th). Virtual registration includes all main stage sessions on June 11th and June 12th, and Premium Virtual registration also includes access to all nine workhop recordings.