When submitting your abstract, you were asked to select how you intend to present during your concurrent session. The EKO Spring Symposium Working Group encourages variety and asks you to consider which format best connects the audience with your work.

Remember, novelty and uniqueness are strong components of an effective presentation. 

• Research Presentation (Formal presentation of completed research, with a focus on clinical applicability.)
• Workshop (This format incorporates exercises and activities to foster structured discussion and uninterrupted ideation.)
• Family First Conversation (Conversations co-facilitated by a youth or family member with a service provider or researcher.)
• Panel discussion (Facilitated by a moderator with a group of experts or practitioners.)
• Solution Room (Participants reflect on how current practice can work differently.)
• Fireside Chat (Interactive discussion between moderator and guest.)
• Facilitated Questions & Answer (Participants ask direct questions of the speaker.)
• Campfire Session (Less structured small-group discussion format.)

Presentation Length

All concurrent sessions will be 45 minutes, so presenters can determine how they would like to divide this time between presentation and Q&A.

Each room can be customized to the presenters' preferred set up.

Presenters at EKO’s Spring Symposium 2027 will receive a discount on their symposium registration fee. All presenters are required to register as an attendee. Travel and additional fees are the responsibility of the presenter. Lead speakers are asked to inform all co-presenters of this policy.

Note: If presenters bring a caregiver/family member, their accommodations are the responsibility of the presenter.

• Notification of Acceptance: Starting November 13, 2026 
• Registration opens: January, 2026
• EKO Spring Symposium 2027: April 27 & 28, 2027

If you have questions about anything discussed above, please contact info@empoweredkidsontario.ca