Registration and Hotels

REGISTRATION CLOSES OCTOBER 8
The conference is quickly reaching capacity and registration will close on Oct. 8. We will not be offering in-person registration in Victoria. Registration for the on-demand conference will remain open until November 30th.

Join us in person from October 19-21, 2023 at the Fairmont Empress Hotel and Victoria Conference Centre in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

The CSAM-SMCA 2023 Scientific Conference is a three-day event which includes:

  • Plenary sessions, workshops, symposia and oral presentations exploring new scientific research and best practices in addiction medicine and evidence-based care;
  • Dedicated networking time to build connections with colleagues;
  • Daily breakfast, lite-fare lunch, refreshment breaks and receptions;
  • An exhibit hall with relevant and engaging company booths.


CSAM-SMCA members save up to $1,000 on a full three-day conference pass. Not a member? Click here to visit our membership page.

Registration Rates

Full Three-Day Pass

Early Bird Rate
Until September 8

Standard Rate

On-Site
After October 19

Physicians & PhD Researchers
Medical doctors and PhD-level researchers

Early Bird Rate
Until September 8

$1050

Standard Rate
After September 9

$1200

On-Site
After October 19

$1250

Health Care and Early Career Professionals
Regulated health care professionals (i.e. nurses, pharmacists, etc.)

Early Bird Rate
Until September 8

$700

Standard Rate
After September 9

$800

On-Site
After October 19

$850

Associates
Any person engaged in the field of addiction medicine (i.e. counselor, outreach worker, person with lived experience, etc.)

Early Bird Rate
Until September 8

$600

Standard Rate
After September 9

$700

On-Site
After October 19

$750

Students
Must provide documentation of full-time student status

Early Bird Rate
Until September 8

$350

Standard Rate
After September 9

$600

On-Site
After October 19

$650

Non-Members

Early Bird Rate
Until September 8

$1300

Standard Rate
After September 9

$1400

On-Site
After October 19

$1450

Single-Day Pass

Early Bird Rate
Until September 8

Standard Rate

On-Site
After October 19

Early Bird Rate
Until September 8

$400

Standard Rate
After September 9

$450

On-Site
After October 19

$500

On-Demand

New in 2023!

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$250

New in 2023: On-Demand Conference Pass

The On-Demand Conference Pass does not offer livestream access to conference presentations in real time. However, On-Demand Conference Pass holders will have access to the conference app during the in-person conference. During this time they will be able to:

  • Connect with on-site conference attendees
  • Watch Digital Poster Presentations (pre-recorded)
  • Read written abstracts
  • View digital exhibitor booths, network with sponsors
  • Watch pre-recorded industry-sponsored presentations


Important Notes: On-Demand Conference Pass holders are not eligible for continuing education credits. Workshops will not be recorded and will not be available to On-Demand Pass holders. 

On-Demand Pass holders will be able to access recorded presentations through the Pheedloop platform for six months beginning November 6. Visit the Conference Program and look for the video icon    to see which sessions will be recorded. 

Save at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Suites

The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Suites is located in downtown Victoria, a short walk from the conference centre and two blocks from the waterside paths of the Inner Harbour, the Royal BC Museum, and Parliament House. You’ll also find a wide variety of shops, restaurants, and entertainment within a kilometer of the front door.

Ask for the CSAM-SMCA 2023 group rate or reference Group Code ADM
Toll free Central Reservations: 1-800-222-TREE
In-House Reservations: 250-940-3106 or

Book Your Room at the Fairmont Empress

Our discounted room block at the Fairmont Empress is sold out, but there are still discounted rooms available at the Hilton, above. You can still book at the Empress at regular rates.

Known as Castle on the Coast, the Fairmont Empress is situated in the heart of Victoria, steps away from the Victoria Conference Centre where the CSAM-SMCA 2023 Scientific Convention will be held. This landmark property is celebrated for its reputation for providing legendary hospitality and highly personalized service for more than 110 years.

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