SPECIAL EVENTS AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
Saturday, April 11 SIR 2026 Opening Reception
Open to all attendees and registered guests, this informal kickoff is your chance to unwind, connect, and ease into SIR 2026—Canadian style. Enjoy relaxed networking, light bites and a warm Toronto welcome inside the iconic Fairmont Royal York, just a quick stroll from all offi cial meeting hotels.
Sunday, April 12 12–1:30 p.m.
Underrepresented Minorities in IR (URM) Section Luncheon
Ticket and registration required
12:10–1:10 p.m.
Nurse Practitioners (NP) and Physician Assistants (PA) Section Luncheon
Ticket and registration required
7 p.m.
SIR Foundation 2026 Gala
Ticket and registration required
Location: Fairmont Royal York
Attend an inspiring evening celebrating the power of interventional radiology research. With a cocktail reception, dinner, entertainment and recognition we will be highlighting the power of the IR community.
Proceeds from the gala will directly support IR research, education and the improvement of patient care.
Table reservations are now available by emailing our director of donor engagement, Stephen E. Peeler, at
speeler@sirweb.org. Ticket reservations coming soon.
28 IRQ | WINTER 2026 EDGE
Pickleball Tournament
Sunday–Tuesday
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Expo
Join us for the EDGE Pickleball Tournament Sunday through Tuesday in the Expo. Don't miss your chance to show your skills and take the win home.
Monday, April 13 12:10–1:10 p.m.
Women in IR InspIRed Lecture and Luncheon
Ticket and registration required
Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre
7–10 p.m. SIR Fellows’ Reception
per Invitation only Location: Fairmont Royal York Tuesday, April 14
7–8 a.m. Members’ Business Meeting
Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre
All SIR members should plan to attend this annual business meeting on Tuesday morning. Members' opinions and concerns regarding the future of the fi eld of interventional radiology and the future of the society may presented and discussed at this time. Please visit the members section of the SIR website,
sirweb.org, 30 days prior to the meeting to review the agenda, or pick up a copy at the door just prior to the business meeting. SIR members only.
10–10:45 a.m.
SIR Foundation & JVIR Awards Recognition
Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Awardees and their guests are cordially invited to this co-hosted awards ceremony on Tuesday morning, with breakfast served. The ceremony will celebrate exceptional achievements in IR research, honor the innovative contributions shaping the specialty and highlight work that exemplifi es the future of IR. This distinguished gathering off ers a unique opportunity to recognize the leaders, investigators and visionaries advancing the science, practice and impact of IR. Event is open to all; for further details, please visit
sirmeeting.org.
All times, dates, and locations are subject to change
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