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It is with great pleasure that the IFBLS Board of Directors announce the venue for the General Assembly of Delegates (GAD) 2024, will be held in Canada at the Hilton Vancouver Airport Hotel in the picturesque city of Richmond, British Columbia.
We extend a warm invitation to IFBLS members to join us 12th to 14th September 2024 for our annual meetings. This year's agenda includes the GAD & Chief Delegates Meeting, Open Forum, and the Election for the IFBLS Board of Directors 2024-2026.
Additionally, a one-day learning symposium titled "Strengthening Diagnostics" will follow on Saturday, 14th September 2024.
As 2024 marks an election year for the new IFBLS Board of Directors for 2024 - 2026, we urge all Association Members to actively engage in this significant process. You are encouraged to nominate a candidate from your National Association, or consider standing for election yourself. Your participation is vital in shaping the future direction and governance of our organisation. The deadline to submit nominations for the election is Monday, 13th May 2024.
Furthermore, we are thrilled to announce that 2024 signifies the 70th Anniversary of IFBLS. To commemorate this milestone, we will be hosting a celebratory dinner on the evening of Saturday, 14th September 2024, from 18:00 pm to 20:00 pm.
We anticipate a fruitful and memorable gathering, filled with insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and celebrations of our achievements over the years. Your presence and active participation will contribute immensely to the success of the event.
Important Meeting Dates:
- Chief Delegates Meeting: Thursday, 12th September and Friday, 13th September @ 08:30 am - 12:00 noon
- Open Forum: Thursday, 12th September @ 13:00 – 17:00 pm
- General Assembly of Delegates: Friday, 13th September 2024 @ 13:00 pm – 15:00 pm
- Election IFBLS Board of Directors: Friday, 13th September 2024 @ 13:00 pm – 15:00 pm
- One-day Symposium: Saturday, 14th September 2024 @ 08:30 am – 17:00 pm
- 70th Anniversary Dinner: Saturday, 14th September 2024 @ 18:00 pm – 20:00 pm
Hotel & Meeting Venue:
The in-person IFBLS meetings will take place at the Hilton Vancouver Airport Hotel, 5911 Minoru Blvd, Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 4C7, Canada. We have negotiated an exclusive room rate for IFBLS members of $279.00/night. A limited number of rooms will be available at this rate until Friday, 16th August 2024, and rooms that are not booked after this date will be released. We encourage members to book early to take advantage of this special offer and avoid disappointment!
Please use this online link to book your rooms: IFBLS Booking Link
Reservations may also be made by contacting the hotel reservations department directly at 1-800-445-8667 or 604-233-3990. Please mention the group name IFBLS to ensure you receive the appropriate group rate.
Visa to enter Canada:
Depending on your home country, some delegates will require a travel visa to enter Canada. We encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment. Should you require a Letter of Invitation from IFBLS for the purpose of obtaining a travel visa, please contact our office at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to welcoming you to Richmond, BC, for the IFBLS General Assembly of Delegates 2024.