Join us in Calgary from April 30 to May 2, 2026, for a weekend designed to help you Reach New Heights, our theme for this year’s event. Get ready to learn, connect and grow at the leading gathering for athletic therapy professionals, featuring keynote speaker Jon Cornish, Canadian Football Hall of Famer, community leader and inspiring speaker.
More Value for Your CEUs
This year, we are making it easier and more affordable to maintain your membership requirements. You can complete nearly your entire average yearly requirement in one weekend, just by attending the engaging sessions planned for this year’s conference.
With a conference-exclusive CEU multiplier of 0.6 per hour, you can earn:
- Up to 6.9 CEUs from plenary sessions (11.5 contact hours)
- Up to 4.2 additional CEUs through workshops (7 contact hours)
Your Registration Includes
- Access to the exhibit hall
- All lectures, research posters and oral research presentations
- Breakfast and lunch on Friday and Saturday
- The President’s Welcome Reception on Thursday evening (includes 1 drink ticket)
- CATA Exhibitor Happy Hour in the Exhibit Hall on Friday evening (includes 1 drink ticket)
- CATA Awards Celebration on Saturday afternoon
Learn Through Workshops
Enhance your skills through optional pre-conference workshops, offered at $20 per contact hour. These practical, interactive sessions allow you to deepen your expertise and earn additional CEUs. View the full workshop list in the preliminary program.
Connect at Social Events
Our social events bring the CATA community together and add connection, celebration and fun to your conference experience.
Kick off the weekend at the President’s Welcome Social on Thursday evening – included in your registration. Additional guest tickets may be purchased for $60. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere, light refreshments and a complimentary drink as you meet new colleagues and reconnect with familiar faces.
Close out Friday with the CATA Exhibitor Happy Hour in the Exhibit Hall. This event includes a complimentary drink and offers a lively atmosphere to continue conversations sparked throughout the day and make the most out of your conference experience. Guest tickets are available for $20.
A New Way to Celebrate Excellence
On Saturday afternoon, join us for the CATA Awards Celebration, a special plenary session honoring the achievements and contributions of members across the profession, followed by a hosted lunch. To keep the conference more affordable and accessible, this daytime Awards Celebration replaces the former gala dinner, and remains included with all registrations. This updated format allows us to honour award recipients in a professional setting while focusing resources on delivering the highest-quality conference experience.
CATA Town Hall
The CATA will be holding an in-person member town hall in conjunction with the conference on Thursday, April 30, 2026 from 5-6pm during which time members of the CATA Board of Directors and staff will be providing updates on key initiatives and members will have the opportunity to ask questions.