POPCORN Conference 2025
About This Year’s Conference:
Join us for the third annual POPCORN Conference! Get ready for a day filled with learning, research presentations, and networking. This in-person and online conference will take place on Thursday, May 22nd, 2025 from 9am-5pm EST and on Friday, May 23rd, 2025 from 9am-1pm EST in the vibrant city of Montréal. POPCORN attendees are invited to attend a complimentary cocktail hour on Thursday, May 22nd directly after the first day of the conference. Alcohol will be available for purchase but not included.
Don't miss out on this incredible event! Mark your calendars and secure your spot today. We can't wait to see you at the POPCORN Conference!
Event Accommodations:
If you are joining us in person, room bookings at Hôtel Monville will be arranged through Sarah Ahira at sarah.ahira@micyrn.ca.
To complete your room booking, please complete the form linked below.
Hôtel Monville is located at 1041 Rue De Bleury in the heart of the Quartier international de Montréal, at the junction of Old Montreal and downtown!
Nearby attractions include:
Palais des congrès
Old Port
Old Montréal
Quartier Des Spectacles
If you need to book extra nights, Hôtel Monville allows an extension of your booking at a cost to the attendee at a preferred rate of $269/night for 3 days before and/or after the conference. To extend your stay, attendees will need to contact the hotel directly to book any extra nights.
Travel:
This year, travel to and from the conference will be arranged and booked directly through a travel agent.
Please contact Marianne Rufiange at marianne.rufiange.hsj@ssss.gouv.qc.ca to book your flights or train.
To arrange flights to and from this year’s conference, please forward the below details to Marianne when contacting her regarding your travel plans.
Last Name
As shown on the passport or ID
First Name
As shown on the passport or ID
Date of Birth
Email Address
Cell Phone Number
Which city you’ll be travelling from to Montreal, including the preferred date and time
Which city you’ll be returning to from Montreal, including the preferred date and time
Aeroplan #
Preference for aisle or window seat
Event FAQs:
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As mentioned above, flights and train tickets can be booked through Marianne Rufiange (marianne.rufiange.hsj@ssss.gouv.qc.ca) and will be covered by POPCORN along with hotel rooms. Flights and hotels will be paid upfront by POPCORN and not the attendee.
Additional eligible expenses include: taxis, public transportation, parking, and vehicle mileage ($0.60/km) to and from the hotel and up to $50 for meals (alcohol not included). These expenses will be reimbursed after the conference with receipts.
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Travel to and from the conference will be arranged and booked directly through a travel agent. Please contact Marianne Rufiange (marianne.rufiange.hsj@ssss.gouv.qc.ca) to book your flights or train.
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All room bookings at Hôtel Monville will be arranged through Sarah Ahira at sarah.ahira@micyrn.ca. However, attendees will need to use their credit card for any incidentals.
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You may submit your conference expenses for reimbursement after the conference by completing the form and attaching all receipts here. Reimbursements are done via cheque.
Conference Agenda:
Conference Zoom Link:
You can access the virtual POPCORN conference via Zoom:
If you are experiencing any technical difficulties accessing the conference, please email popcorn@micyrn.ca.
Conference Expense Form:
To submit your reimbursements, please complete the form linked below. Reimbursements are done via cheque or direct deposit.
