Scientific Organizers: Nicole A. Doria-Rose, Thumbi Ndung'u and Gunilla Karlsson Hedestam
March 24—28, 2019
Fairmont Chateau Whistler, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada
Part of the Keystone Symposia Global Health Series, supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
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at its meetings. To this end, please review and comply with our policies.
Registered attendees of one meeting in a joint pair may participate in sessions of the other, pending space availability.
** Meeting has ended **
Discounted Abstract Deadline: December 5, 2018
*All deadlines end at 11:59 PM US Mountain Standard Time
Abstract Submission Fee: 100.00 USD* Submission by this date receives 50.00 USD discount. *50.00 USD will be applied to Registration Fee when you register
Abstract Details: It is best to submit your abstract early. Abstract and registration spaces are limited and may fill prior to the abstract or discounted registration deadlines. Submitting an abstract does not constitute or guarantee registration.
Submitting your abstract early allows us to:
submit your abstract to organizers to be considered for a short talk
accept your abstract online
include your abstract on our website and in our secure mobile app
reserve your space at the meeting for a poster presentation.**
**Submitting an abstract does not constitute or guarantee registration. (The Abstract Deadline: is December 18, 2018)
Global Health Travel Award Deadline: October 23, 2018
*All deadlines end at 11:59 PM US Mountain Standard Time
Global Health Travel Award Details:
You MUST complete your Global Health Travel Award appplication by the Global Health Travel Award Deadline
and complete the other required steps (verify your contact information and submit a recommendation letter)
to be considered for a travel award.
Click hereto learn more about Global Health Travel Awards.
Scholarship Deadline: December 5, 2018
*All deadlines end at 11:59 PM US Mountain Standard Time
Scholarship Details:
You MUST submit your abstract by the Scholarship Deadline and complete the other required steps (submit a scholarship application and submit a mentor letter) to be considered for a scholarship.
*All deadlines end at 11:59 PM US Mountain Standard Time
Abstract Submission Fee: 100.00 USD* *50.00 USD will be applied to Registration Fee when you register
Details: It is best to submit your abstract early. Abstract and registration spaces are limited and may fill prior to the abstract or discounted registration deadline. Submitting an abstract does not constitute or guarantee registration.
Submitting your abstract by the Abstract Deadline allows us to:
submit your abstract to organizers to be considered for a short talk
include your abstract on our website and in our secure mobile app
reserve your space at the meeting for a poster presentation.**
**Submitting an abstract does not constitute or guarantee registration. Abstracts submitted after the Abstract Deadline will NOT be considered for a short talk.
(Discounted Abstract Deadline: is December 5, 2018)
Discounted Registration Deadline: January 24, 2019
*All deadlines end at 11:59 PM US Mountain Standard Time
*Includes 50.00 USD of your abstract submission fee
Registration spaces are limited and may fill prior to discounted registration deadline.
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WITH KEYSTONE SYMPOSIA and are not authorized by Keystone Symposia to contact you. These companies may tell you that the meeting
is filling, without any actual knowledge to that effect, and pressure you into giving them your credit card number to make a
lodging reservation with them.
We highly recommend that you not make a reservation with these companies or any other housing service! These companies'
representations to participants have been misleading. Please report any calls or correspondence you might have received to
Keystone Symposia and book only through lodging links in your Keystone Symposia account, an established travel agency
or directly with the hotel(s) listed on our website.
Things to Do
= Walking distance (within 1/2 mile of conference center)
= FREE Shuttle/Bus available
= Shuttle/Bus required
= Car/Taxi required
= Not Available
Suggestion: To find other attendees who may want to join you in activities, use the message board located near the Registration Desk. Post your contact information and activity of interest, and be sure to check the message board during the meeting for posts by fellow attendees.
Do you love to ski and are attending more than one Keystone Symposia conference this year? If so, think about purchasing a Season Pass! There are 2 passes to consider depending on meeting and travel locations. Season passes are typically available to purchase through November, so act early. The EPIC Pass includes ski resorts in Keystone, Breckenridge, Park City, Whistler, Tahoe, and more. The IKON Pass includes ski resorts in Tahoe, Colorado, Banff, as well as Taos, NM, Big Sky Resort, MT and Alta/Snowbird, UT. Typically, the value of the pass pays for itself in as little as 5-6 days of skiing. For more information on the passes as well as prices, restrictions and packages, make sure to check out their websites.
Other
The Adventure Group, TAG, offers Keystone Symposia participants, and their guests, a discount on their exciting adventures. 2020 Rates will be posted when they have been negotiated.
Superfly Ziplines combines the exhilarating feeling of soaring through the air with the breathtaking beauty of Cougar Mountain. Our unique system allows two guests to ride side-by-side, each on their own cable during this incredibly scenic experience.
Superfly Zipline
Enjoy the thrill of a Snowmobile Tour through the pristine backcountry on freshly groomed trails. A range of terrain allow for beginner, intermediate and advanced tour that are catered to varying ability levels.
Snowmobile Tours
Our Whistler Snowshoeing Tours range from serene walks through old growth forests on Whistler Mountain, to vigorous treks on our backcountry trails. You don’t need to be a skier to enjoy all our mountains have to offer!
Snowshoe Tours
Hiking
Several trails are easily accessible during the winter months with snow shoes. Rental stores are located throughout the village. The Whistler Village has an outdoor mall which is maintained for pedestrians all winter long.
Skiing
Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains: Holding the title of North America’s largest ski resort, these two colossal mountains offer more than 200 marked trails that include in-bounds backcountry, wide-open glaciers, powder-filled bowls, secluded glades and perfectly groomed trails. Freestylers will find six terrain parks that accommodate beginners to elite athletes, including a 22’ superpipe. Averaging 462 inches of snowfall each year, there’s something for everyone at Whistler Blackcomb.
More Ski Information:
Discount Lift Tickets:
Whistler Blackcomb is pleased to offer you great savings on Lift Tickets, Rentals and Snow School Programs. It is easy for you to pre-register and pre-purchase the products that you need through our Dedicated Reservation Call Centre and Customer Rental Link.
2020 rates and booking information will be posted once they are negotiated with the ski area, check back in early December.
PLEASE NOTE ALL AMOUNTS ARE IN CANADIAN DOLLARS!
Snow School
Adult Snow School Programs are TBD% off during the conference.
Equipment rentals:Save up to TBD% by booking rentals online
2020 Rates and booking information will be posted once negotiated.
Whistler Blackcomb allows snowboarding and prices are the same as those for skiing. Equipment rental is available throughout the resort.
Snowshoeing
Whistler is a great spot for snowshoeing. Equipment rentals and packages are available throughout the Village. For trails, rates and more information, go to Whistler Snowshoeing
X-country Skiing
Cross country (nordic) skiing is one of Whistler's best kept - and most affordable! - secrets. No chairlift line ups here; just pure physical and mental fulfillment through majestic winter wonderland. Trail maps and rental equipment are available in sports shops throughout the village.
Whistler Tasting Tours is a progressive dining experience that takes a group of guests with a local tour guide to 5 restaurants in Whistler Village where they enjoy a course of a meal at each. The guide plays a trivia poker game and provides interesting facts and information along the way that includes prizes. There are two dining tours that depart at 5pm, a lunch tour that departs at 12:30pm or a dessert tour that departs at 8:30pm. They are also able to create custom tours if there are specific budgets, time restrictions, or special requests that need to be met. You can find out more information about each of their tours here or on these flat sheets. Keystone Symposia attendees can use the promo code: Keystone2019 when booking to apply a 15% tour discount on all tours, not including wine pairings for dinner tours.
The Squamish Nation and Lil’wat Nation have coexisted respectfully as neighbors since time immemorial. Having thrived on the bounty of the ocean, the rivers, and the land, the Nations live in close relationship with the natural world. Their cultures are grounded in rich, ancient traditions, and continue to grow and evolve in a modern world. The Squamish Nation and Lil’wat Nation built the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre (SLCC) to preserve their cultures and share those cultures with others. For more information, visit: SLCC
The Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Center is open Tuesday-Sunday from 9:30-5:00pm. One hour guided tours start at 10 am and run every hour on the hour until 4:00 pm.
Bars/Pubs
The Chalet - Evening alpine cuisine and fondue dining mid December through March, located on-site at The Clubhouse.
The Clubhouse - Breakfast, lunch and dinner during the summer golf season, May through September.
Dining
Whistler Restaurants are recommended by the Fairmont. List includes onsite and locations in the surrounding village area.
Whistler family friendly restaurant locations - children's menus and kid friendly Whistler dining locations at The Fairmont Whistler Dining provides an extensive list of restaurants in the village at Whistler.
Market/Grocery
Nesters Market & Pharmacy is located at 7019 Nesters Road, RR 7, and is a great full service market. Stock up on goodies for your room or condo! Nesters Market and Wellness Centre Whistler, 604-932-3545
Amounts are in Canadian dollars
The above information is provided as a courtesy to our conferees and is subject to change without notice.
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= Walking distance (within 1/2 mile of conference center)
= FREE Shuttle/Bus available
= Shuttle/Bus required
= Car/Taxi required
= Not Available
