Rogers Centre Ottawa welcomed medical educators, physicians and trainees from around the world for the International Conference on Residency Education (ICRE), 22–24 October 2026. The conference was the world’s largest gathering dedicated exclusively to advancing residency education, the postgraduate training that prepares doctors for specialist practice.
The annual event brought together more than 1,500 participants to exchange ideas, share research and explore approaches to training the next generation of physicians.
Catlin Pilon, conference specialist, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, said: “The International Conference on Residency Education (ICRE) rotates annually between major cities in Canada, but Ottawa consistently attracts our strongest attendance. This year, we are welcoming participants from 30 countries and recording our highest attendance ever. With the Royal College headquartered in Ottawa, it is a wonderful opportunity to show our international community the city we call home.”
Carly Grace, vice-president of sales at Rogers Centre Ottawa, added: “We are thrilled that the international residency education community had such a successful event here. The conversations taking place here last week will help shape how future generations of doctors are trained, giving this gathering a significance that extends well beyond the conference itself.”
ICRE concluded a busy month for medical meetings at Rogers Centre Ottawa, following the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress, held at the venue, 15–17 October.
For further information about the conference, visit icre.royalcollege.ca/en
