In commemoration of CAREB-ACCER’s Silver Jubilee, this year’s conference theme, Past Advances and Future Considerations for Ethical Research, reflects on the journey of the research ethics community – where we have been and where we need to go. As Canadian society evolves, technological innovations accelerate, and scientific advancements transform research landscapes, it is essential to examine how historical and current research ethics frameworks have served us. We must also consider how these frameworks should continue to evolve to ensure REB’s are prepared for the inevitable changes, allowing us to principally maintain our obligation towards the protection of human research participants.

The conference program will feature key topics including:

• Human Research Ethics Governance
• Research Ethics Administration
• Research Ethics Review Models
• Privacy, Open Science & Research Data Management
• Community Impact & Community Representation
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Research Ethics

These discussions will examine historical frameworks and explore how they must adapt to address emerging ethical challenges arising from new, innovative study designs and technologies.

Research ethics is a shared accountability among researchers, research ethics practitioners, funders, policymakers, participants and the communities in which they live. The conference will engage a broad audience of research ethics board members, administrators, researchers, funders, policymakers, participants and the communities.

The conference will be delivered through various virtual formats (including webcast, webinar, video conference and virtual posters) to maximize engagement and accessibility. Attendees will be able to participate in interactive keynote addresses, panel discussions, breakout sessions, and hands-on workshops.

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