Canadian Cochlear Implant Group

"The Canadian Cochlear Implant Group is a motivated, multidisciplinary network of clinicians and surgeons dedicated to establishing a national standard of excellence in all aspects of cochlear implant care. Through collaboration in research, clinical practice, education, and advocacy, we aim to improve access, consistency, and outcomes for cochlear implant recipients across Canada."

Board of Directors

Vincent Lin

Chairperson
MD, FRCSC

Justin Lui

MD, FRCSC

Kari Smilsky

M.Cl.Sc.

Paul Mick

MD, FRCSC, MPH

Rebecca Vanderelst

AuD

Sumit Agrawal

MD, FRCSC

Annual General Meeting

June 1, 2026 • 08:30 – 15:45 • Residence Inn Calgary Downtown/Beltline, Calgary, Alberta

Join virtually Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 920 1995 9792 Passcode: 654321

Time	Agenda Item
08:30 - 08:50	Welcome & Introduction - Dr. Vincent Lin
08:50 - 09:20	Spend to Save Group - Ms. Anne McSweeney / Mr. Bowen Tang
09:20 - 09:50	Cross-Country Update - Dr. Justin Lui & Mrs. Kari Smilsky
09:50 - 10:20	Break
10:20 - 11:20	Consensus Statements - Dr. Sumit Agrawal / Dr. Michael De Biasio
11:20 - 12:20	Interesting Case Rounds 11:20 - 11:35 · Dr. Josh Gurberg 11:35 - 11:50 · Ms. Natalie Morog 11:50 - 12:05 · Dr. Vincent Lin 12:05 - 12:20 · St. Paul's Group
12:20 - 12:30	Industry Talk - Advanced Bionics
12:30 - 13:30	Group Photo & Lunch
13:30 - 14:00	Dr. Christine Turgeon & Ms. Sandra Fortin (PhD Candidate): "Evolving Cochlear Implant Care in Our Program"
14:00 - 14:10	Industry Talk - MED-EL
14:10 - 14:30	Dr. Mickael Deroche: "Brain Plasticity in CI children"
14:30 - 14:40	Industry Talk - Cochlear Limited
14:40 - 15:00	Coffee Break
15:00 - 15:20	Dr. Doug Sladen: "Benefits of Gamified Auditory Training Among Children with Cochlear Implants"
15:20 - 15:40	Cochlear Implant Databases - Dr. Paul Mick & Dr. Justin Lui
15:40 - 15:45	Thank You to Sponsors & Adjournment

Parking

For local meeting attendees

Discounted $15 parking (7am – 7pm) at Impark Lot 82, 710 10th Ave SW — 1 block away.